Presentation: Human Person In Society PDF

PRESENTATION GROUP 5 HUMAN PERSON IN SOCIETY  WHAT IS SOCIETY? What drives human beings to establish societies? The human person by nature is a "social being". Throughout a person 's life, he or she experiences a variety...

PRESENTATION GROUP 5 HUMAN PERSON IN SOCIETY  WHAT IS SOCIETY? What drives human beings to establish societies? The human person by nature is a "social being". Throughout a person 's life, he or she experiences a variety of relationships that help shape him or her as a person. SOCIETY- an organized group of people whose members interact frequently and have a common territory and culture. Society also refers to a companionship or friendly association  - EXISTS TO RELATE OTHERS: HUMANS ARE INHERENTLY SOCIAL CREATURES AND HAVE A NATURAL DESIRE TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS. - By nature is a social being: Our innate social nature drives us to form bonds and communities. - A person experiences variety of relationships (shape him as a person): Through our interactions with others, we develop our identities and personalities. - Expand horizons: Societies provide opportunities for growth, learning, and exploration. - Establish friendships: Social bonds and friendships are essential for well-being and support. - Deal with other figures of authority: Living in societies requires navigating hierarchies and interacting with those in positions of power.  SOCIETY - DEFINITION: A SOCIETY IS AN ORGANIZED GROUP OF PEOPLE WHO INTERACT FREQUENTLY, SHARE COMMON TERRITORY AND CULTURE, AND HAVE COMPANIONSHIP OR FRIENDLY ASSOCIATIONS WITH EACH  THE SOCIAL CONTRACT THEORY ► During the Age of Enlightenment, social philosophers studied the natural laws that govern human societies. >Enlightenment philosophers such as Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean Jacques ROUsseau were among the most prominent social theorist who tackled the origins of human society.  SOCIAL CONTRACT - JOHN RAWLS: HE PROPOSED THEORY THAT HUMANS HAVE "A VEIL OF IGNORANCE" WHEN ENTERING INTO THE SOCIAL CONTRACT, MEANING THEY SHOULD STRIVE TO CREATE A JUST AND FAIR SOCIETY WITHOUT KNOWING  - DAVID GAUTHIER: HE EMPHASIZES THE ROLE OF "SELF- INTEREST" IN SOCIAL CONTRACTS, SUGGESTING THAT INDIVIDUALS ACT IN WAYS THAT BENEFIT THEMSELVES WHILE STILL RECOGNIZING THE NEED - THOMAS HOBBES: HE BELIEVED THAT INDIVIDUALS ARE GOVERNED BY THEIR DESIRES, WHICH OFTEN LEAD TO CONFLICT. THE SOCIAL CONTRACT (AGREEMENT) IS NECESSARY TO - JOHN LOCKE: HE ARGUED THAT PEOPLE ARE MORE COOPERATIVE AND REASONABLE AND THAT THE SOCIAL CONTRACT IS BASED ON "CONSENT OF  - JEAN-JACQUES ROUSSEAU: HE PROPOSED THAT PEOPLE ARE ONE WHO ORGANIZE SOCIETY AND ESTABLISH AN AUTHORITY  COMMON GOOD - Definition: The common good refers to the shared goals and conditions that allow individuals and groups to achieve well-being and fulfill their goals. - Key Elements: - Survival: The desire to achieve the goal of survival drives people to cooperate. - Goodness: People are united and work together because of a natural desire for goodness. - Social Conditions: The common good refers to social conditions that enable individuals and groups to thrive. - Peace and Order: A peaceful and orderly society is essential for the common good. - Public Spaces: Clean and safe public spaces contribute to well-being. - Efficient Systems: Efficient transportation and public services are crucial for a functioning society.  FORMS OF - HUNTING & GATHERING: THE EARLIEST AND SIMPLEST SOCIETIES FORM OF SOCIETY, CHARACTERIZED BY NOMADIC LIFESTYLES AND EQUAL TREATMENT OF MEMBERS. DECISIONS ARE MADE THROUGH CONSENSUS. - Pastoral Society: Marked by the domestication of animals for a more stable food supply. Trade with other societies and engagement in handicrafts are common. - Horticultural Society: Involves small-scale cultivation and semi-nomadic lifestyles. Tasks are often assigned according to gender, and family and clan structures are strong. Traditions play a significant role in shaping society.  FORMS OF - AGRARIAN OR AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY: CHARACTERIZED BY ADVANCEMENTS INSOCIETIES FARMING TECHNOLOGY AND THE USE OF TOOLS. THIS OFTEN LEADS TO A MORE STRUCTURED SOCIAL SYSTEM, WHICH CAN SOMETIMES RESULT IN CONFLICT. - Feudal Society: Based on land ownership and a hierarchical system where lords are served by peasants (workers). "Higher classes" are treated with respect, while those in lower classes have fewer rights. - Industrial Society: Defined by specialized machinery, innovations in transportation and communication, and the rise of capitalists as influential figures.  - POST-INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY: CHARACTERIZED BY KNOWLEDGE-BASED INFORMATION AND SERVICE INDUSTRIES. MEMBERS OFTEN HAVE A HIGHER EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT AND RELY HEAVILY ON TECHNOLOGY. - Virtual Society: Aided by technology and the internet, creating a sense of community online. - The Human Person: The slide emphasizes that the human person remains at the heart of society, driving social changes even in the digital  FORMS OF SOCIETIES 6. Post-Industrial society - based on knowledge, information and sale services led by human mind aided by highly technology, members are having higher educational attainment, 7. Virtual Society- aided with technology & internet --human person still remains in the heart of the society as he or she drives social changes  ANY QUESTION? ANY QUESTION EVERYONE?? THANK YOU 🤞