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What is meant by the term 'facticity' in the context of human existence?
What is meant by the term 'facticity' in the context of human existence?
- The set of circumstances and details surrounding our life. (correct)
- The ability to change and redefine oneself.
- The awareness of one's external environment.
- The biological and physical aspects of being human.
Which of the following best describes 'embodiment'?
Which of the following best describes 'embodiment'?
- A state where one can exist without a physical body.
- The state of being aware of oneself and the external world.
- A precondition for subjectivity, emotion, and social interaction. (correct)
- The ability to express thoughts without limitations.
How does being a 'spatial-temporal being' affect our understanding?
How does being a 'spatial-temporal being' affect our understanding?
- It enables us to be simultaneously aware of the past and future.
- It allows for a more profound understanding of external realities.
- It restricts our ability to experience only one place at a time. (correct)
- It limits our awareness to only the present moment.
What role does the body serve according to the concept of 'the body as intermediary'?
What role does the body serve according to the concept of 'the body as intermediary'?
What describes the concept of 'transcendence' in relation to facticity?
What describes the concept of 'transcendence' in relation to facticity?
Being aware of both one's internal and external worlds is described as:
Being aware of both one's internal and external worlds is described as:
Which of the following is a limitation of human existence as an embodied spirit?
Which of the following is a limitation of human existence as an embodied spirit?
How might individuals misuse facticity according to the concepts presented?
How might individuals misuse facticity according to the concepts presented?
Which statement is true regarding the limitations of embodiment?
Which statement is true regarding the limitations of embodiment?
Which aspect of human existence relates to cultural and social dynamics?
Which aspect of human existence relates to cultural and social dynamics?
Flashcards
Embodied existence
Embodied existence
Human existence is intertwined with our physical bodies.
Consciousness
Consciousness
Awareness of oneself and the environment.
Embodiment
Embodiment
Physical presence of the body; necessary for subjective experience.
Facticity
Facticity
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Spatial-temporal being
Spatial-temporal being
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Finitude
Finitude
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The Body as Intermediary
The Body as Intermediary
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Transcendence
Transcendence
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Limitations of Human Person
Limitations of Human Person
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Subjectivity
Subjectivity
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Study Notes
Human Person as an Embodied Spirit
- Human existence is embodied existence
- Many aspects of our existence as persons relate to our bodies, including: age, sex, race, and relationships
Consciousness
- Consciousness is the state or quality of awareness
- This awareness can be of an external object or something within oneself
Embodiment
- Embodiment refers to the biological and physical presence of our bodies
- Bodies are necessary for subjectivity, emotion, language, thought, and social interaction
Limitations of the Human Person as an Embodied Spirit
- Facticity: This refers to things in our life that are already given; including our environment, language, past decisions, relationships, and even future death.
- Spatial-Temporal Being: Our most obvious limitation is finitude (limited lifespan). As spatial beings, our bodies limit us to being in only one place at a time. Our spatial-temporal situation shapes our understanding.
- The Body as Intermediary: A body is an intermediary between the person and the physical world. It limits experience of the world to our own. This also limits communication and expression.
Additional Notes
- The presentation asks if a person without a body would still exist
- Limitations can lead to possibilities.
- Transcendence is the ability to change, and redefine oneself, using one's inherent limitations to achieve change
- We choose how we will define our facticity; we are free to choose how we define ourselves and how we will live our lives.
- Spatial-temporal realities limit us, but also offer opportunities
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