How Human Relations Are Transformed by Social Systems Quiz

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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

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Humanity is ______

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

no, because all the elements are interdependent and interrelated Signup and view all the answers

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

justice Signup and view all the answers

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?

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

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

A social animal. Signup and view all the answers

How did Thomas Aquinas view society in relation to man?

As essentially good, being man's construct. Signup and view all the answers

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

The social dimension of human beings. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What are the six important elements in defining society?

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

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

The protection of human dignity and ensuring basic freedom. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Wisdom (Ruler), Courage (Soldier), and Temperance (Merchants) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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Test your knowledge on the transformation of individuals by societies, different forms of societies (Agrarian, Industrial, Virtual), and the impact of social systems on human relationships. Evaluate the effects of societies on individual human beings.

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