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Recognize how individuals from societies and how individuals are transformed by societies

understand

Compare different forms of societies and individuals (e.g. Agrarian, Industrial and Virtual)

contrast

Explain how human relations are transformed by social systems

describe

Evaluate the transformation of human relationships by social systems and how societies transform individual human beings

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All human acts have ______ dimension

<p>social</p> Signup and view all the answers

Humanity is ______

<p>shared</p> Signup and view all the answers

Will the society exist if one element is absent. Justify your answer.

<p>no, because all the elements are interdependent and interrelated</p> Signup and view all the answers

Society should have the virtues of Wisdom (Ruler), Courage (Soldier), and Temperance (Merchants) to attain ______.

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How do you think society transform the individual human beings.

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What is the social contract. And how do you think the social contract is formed.

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What is the significance of recognizing the relationship between individuals and societies?

<p>To appreciate and realize the need for help from the people around us.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Aristotle, how did he describe man in relation to society?

<p>A social animal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Thomas Aquinas view society in relation to man?

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What concept is emphasized by the statement 'No man is an island'?

<p>The social dimension of human beings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does knowledge of human beings as social beings allow us to realize?

<p>The need for assistance from others, regardless of wealth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the six important elements in defining society?

<p>Group of People, Living in a definite Territory, Has Government, Sharing same Culture, Interdependent, Interrelated</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Immanuel Kant, what is the state committed to?

<p>The protection of human dignity and ensuring basic freedom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on John Rawls, what inviolability does each person possess?

<p>Inviolability founded on justice, which cannot be overridden by the welfare of society as a whole.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Plato, what virtues should society have to attain justice?

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What is the concept of the social contract according to Thomas Hobbes?

<p>Individuals must surrender a part of their freedom to the state or sovereign, based on the assumption that human nature is selfish.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Individual-Society Transformation

Societies change individuals, and individuals are changed by societies through their interactions and relationships.

Forms of Societies

Agrarian, Industrial, and Virtual societies shape individuals and their relationships differently.

Social Systems

Social systems impact how people connect and relate to one another.

Social Dimension

All human actions have implications for society and social interactions.

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Social beings

Humanity inherently exists and thrives in groups and social contexts.

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Defining Elements of Society

Individuals, social systems, and relationships are essential to define society.

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Social Contract

Agreement where individuals give up some freedoms for protection and order.

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Aristotle on Society

According to Aristotle, humans realize their potential as social beings.

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Aquinas on Society

Society enables individuals to grow and achieve their full potential.

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'No man is an island'

Emphasizes that individuals are interconnected and rely on each other.

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Six Elements of Society

Individuals, social systems, relationships, norms, values, and institutions.

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Kant on the State

State should promote the common good and protect individual rights.

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Rawls on Inviolability

Each person's basic rights and dignity are fundamentally protected.

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Plato's Virtues

Society needs wisdom, courage, and justice.

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Hobbes and Social Contract

Contract between individuals forms a government to maintain social order described whom?

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Study Notes

Recognizing Individuals and Societies

  • Societies transform individuals, and individuals are transformed by societies.
  • Different forms of societies (Agrarian, Industrial, Virtual) shape individuals and their relationships in unique ways.

Human Relations and Social Systems

  • Social systems transform human relationships, influencing how individuals interact with each other.
  • The transformation of human relationships by social systems can be evaluated and understood.

Human Acts and Dimension

  • All human acts have a social dimension.

Humanity and Societies

  • Humanity is inherently social.
  • A society cannot exist if one element (e.g., individuals, social systems, relationships) is absent.

Virtues and Social Harmony

  • A society should have the virtues of Wisdom (Ruler), Courage (Soldier), and Temperance (Merchants) to attain social harmony.

Social Contract and Individual Transformation

  • The social contract is a concept that describes the agreement between individuals and society.
  • The social contract is formed through the interactions and relationships between individuals and society.
  • Society transforms individual human beings through the social contract.

Significance of Recognizing Individual-Society Relationship

  • Recognizing the relationship between individuals and societies allows us to understand how societies shape individuals and how individuals shape societies.

Philosophical Perspectives on Society and Individuals

  • According to Aristotle, man is a social animal, and society is essential for human flourishing.
  • Thomas Aquinas viewed society as a necessary component for human beings to achieve their full potential.
  • The statement 'No man is an island' emphasizes the concept of human beings as social beings.
  • Knowledge of human beings as social beings allows us to realize that individuals are interconnected and interdependent.

Defining Society

  • The six important elements in defining society are: individuals, social systems, relationships, norms, values, and institutions.

Immanuel Kant and the State

  • According to Immanuel Kant, the state is committed to promoting the common good and protecting individual rights.

John Rawls and Inviolability

  • According to John Rawls, each person possesses the inviolability of their basic rights and dignity.

Plato and Virtues

  • According to Plato, society should have the virtues of wisdom, courage, and justice to attain true justice.

Thomas Hobbes and the Social Contract

  • According to Thomas Hobbes, the social contract is a contract between individuals to form a government and maintain social order.

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