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What is society?
What is society?
Society is an organized group of people whose members interact frequently and have a common territory and culture.
What does it mean to say that the human person is a 'social being'?
What does it mean to say that the human person is a 'social being'?
A 'social being' means that human beings are naturally inclined to interact with and form connections with others, and that these relationships are essential for individual and societal development.
Why do human beings establish societies?
Why do human beings establish societies?
Humans establish societies to satisfy basic needs, create order, and improve their chances of survival and success.
What is the 'social contract' theory?
What is the 'social contract' theory?
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Which of these thinkers were proponents of the social contract theory?
Which of these thinkers were proponents of the social contract theory?
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What is the 'common good'?
What is the 'common good'?
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What are some examples of the 'common good'?
What are some examples of the 'common good'?
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What are the different forms of societies?
What are the different forms of societies?
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What are the main characteristics of hunting and gathering societies?
What are the main characteristics of hunting and gathering societies?
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What are the main characteristics of pastoral societies?
What are the main characteristics of pastoral societies?
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What are the main characteristics of agricultural societies?
What are the main characteristics of agricultural societies?
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What are the main characteristics of industrial societies?
What are the main characteristics of industrial societies?
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What is a 'virtual society'?
What is a 'virtual society'?
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What constitutes a 'digital citizen'?
What constitutes a 'digital citizen'?
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How does society influence our development as persons?
How does society influence our development as persons?
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The 'social contract' is a formal written agreement that is signed by all individuals to establish societal rules.
The 'social contract' is a formal written agreement that is signed by all individuals to establish societal rules.
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Social roles refer to the specific tasks and responsibilities that individuals take on in a society.
Social roles refer to the specific tasks and responsibilities that individuals take on in a society.
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What are social values?
What are social values?
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The 'Generation Gap' is a term used to describe the difference in understanding and perspectives between people of different generations, especially because there's more technology now than ever.
The 'Generation Gap' is a term used to describe the difference in understanding and perspectives between people of different generations, especially because there's more technology now than ever.
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Social institutions are groups, organizations, or bodies that perform essential functions within a society.
Social institutions are groups, organizations, or bodies that perform essential functions within a society.
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The main goal of social movements is to bring about positive change in a society by challenging existing power structures and norms.
The main goal of social movements is to bring about positive change in a society by challenging existing power structures and norms.
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How can individuals contribute to society?
How can individuals contribute to society?
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What are some examples of social movements?
What are some examples of social movements?
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Study Notes
Human Person in Society
- Society is a group of people with frequent interactions and a shared territory and culture.
- Philosophers consider society as a product of deliberate actions by individuals working towards a common goal.
- The human person is naturally a social being as individuals experience various relationships throughout their lives which shape them.
- Society influences development as norms and values shape behavior and interactions, with consequences for individuals who don't conform.
Types of Societies
- Hunting and Gathering: Earliest form, nomadic, members are treated equally, decisions by consensus.
- Pastoral: Characterized by domesticated animals for food, and more predictable food supply; leads to specialized tasks and communities.
- Agrarian: Primarily engages in small-scale plant cultivation and animal domestication; semi-nomadic; task assignments often based on gender.
- Industrial: Based on machines used in goods and service production; Industrial Revolution; work in factories; inequalities in wealth, power, and influence.
- Virtual: Trend shifted from industry to generation, storage, manipulation and sale of information. Digital citizens use platforms effectively and participate in discussions.
Social Contract Theory
- Hobbes: People in their natural state are driven by desires, leading to conflict; society controls natural tendencies to impose order; social contract involves sacrificing freedom for a higher authority.
- Locke: People are cooperative and reasonable; society is formed by the consent of the governed; individuals have the right to overthrow a failed government.
- Rousseau: Advocates the "general will," based on the assumption that people empower the government to act on their behalf and it acts in the best interests of society.
Additional Concepts
- Social Institutions: Groups with vital functions, like family, schools, and government.
- Social Values: Actions or ideals important to society, such as cooperation, obedience to the law and respect for others.
- Social Roles: Actions and behaviors expected of individuals (e.g., father, teacher, etc.).
- Social Groups/Classes: Individuals sharing similar backgrounds or performing similar roles (e.g., rich, middle class, poor).
- Generation Gap: Conflicts between different generations during discussions.
- Common Good: The social conditions enabling people and groups to fulfill goals and achieve well-being (e.g., peace, safe public spaces, efficient transportation).
- Social Movements: Large-scale actions by various groups to bring about change (e.g., environmental, youth, gender, clean governance)
Activity 8: My Meaningful Life
- Students need to identify individuals, groups, and institutions that influenced their development.
- Students need to describe their positive contributions.
- A format for the output is provided.
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