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What refers to the entire human race?
Man
What species does the term 'human' refer to?
Homo sapiens
What distinguishes human beings from other animals?
Human beings
What does 'personhood' refer to?
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What trait is defined by having a clear perception of oneself?
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What characteristic distinguishes humans from all other creatures?
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What is the quality of being focused on one's inner life called?
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What enables us to make choices and actions when we want?
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What do we call the result or effect of an action?
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What term refers to the capability of persons to make choices and decisions?
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How is morality defined?
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What describes human action in relation to a person's true nature?
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What capability allows us to reach out and interact with others?
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What is the innate right to be valued and respected called?
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What allows us to exercise thought and possess awareness?
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What does transcendence mean?
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What is the essence of transcendence?
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Study Notes
Terminology and Definitions
- Man: Encompasses the entire human race.
- Human: Refers specifically to Homo sapiens, or modern human beings.
- Human beings: Distinguishes humans from other animal species.
- Person: A human recognized with specific rights, protection, and responsibilities.
- Personhood: The condition or status of being a person.
- Human nature: The unique characteristics that distinguish humans from other creatures.
Key Traits of a Person
- Self-awareness: Involves a clear perception of one's thoughts, emotions, identity, and actions, driven by rationality.
- Interiority: Focused on one’s inner life and identity.
- Self-determination: The ability to make choices and decisions based on personal preferences, regulated through free will.
- Consequence: The result or effect that arises from an action or condition.
- Morality: The evaluation of the goodness or badness of an act.
- Human action: Seen as a means to reveal a person’s true nature; encompasses externality and interaction with the world.
Concepts of Dignity and Spirit
- Dignity: The inherent right of individuals to be valued and respected, rooted in human nature.
- Spirit: Reflects the capacity for thought, awareness, interiority, and interaction with others.
Transcendence
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Definition:
- Surpassing usual limits or expectations.
- Extending beyond ordinary experiences.
- In Kantian philosophy: Refers to the idea of being beyond the limits of possible experience and knowledge.
- Importance of Intellect: Enables humans to perform remarkable achievements despite natural limitations.
- Control and Overcoming: Transcendence involves self-control and surpassing physical and innate tendencies.
Summary of Transcendence
- Acknowledges and embraces human limitations while highlighting the ability to exceed them through spiritual dimensions and intellectual capacity.
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This quiz explores key concepts related to personhood, human nature, and the traits that define what it means to be a person. Test your knowledge on terminology and core principles that underlie human identity and morality. Perfect for students of philosophy and psychology!
