Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person PDF
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This document is a presentation on Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person, outlining objectives, human acts, and acts of man. It explores the concept of freedom of choice and its consequences through examples.
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Objectives a.Realize that: - Choices have consequences - Some things are given up while others are obtained in making choices b. Show situations that demonstrate freedom of choice and the consequences of their choices Human Acts Human act is referred to as the human activi...
Objectives a.Realize that: - Choices have consequences - Some things are given up while others are obtained in making choices b. Show situations that demonstrate freedom of choice and the consequences of their choices Human Acts Human act is referred to as the human activity of man as man by which he obtains an end he wants to obtain. Human acts are the rational acts of human person which involve understanding and free will. Human act can be morally good or morally bad. Three essential attributes of Human Acts 1. Knowledge. It is performed consciously. 2. Free will. It is performed freely. 3. Voluntary. It is done willfully. Acts of Man Acts of man are instinctive or involuntary. These are actions done under the circumstances of ignorance, fear, passion, violence, habits and physical and biological movements. Ignorance – Lack of knowledge in a certain thing. Fear – It is a mental disorder brought on by the apprehension of some present or imminent danger. Passion – Considered as mental responses, either tendencies towards desirable objects or tendencies away from undesirable objects. Violence – Is a forced exerted on a person by another person in order to compel him to perform a certain action against his will. Habits – Is a constant that tends to influence one to perform repeatedly similar actions. These are the actions connected with the person’s body. Examples are sleeping, beating of the heart, digestion, blinking of the eye, eating, and walking. Lights Camera Action Create a 5 minutes role play anchored in the second objectives. - Show situations that demonstrate freedom of choice and the consequences of their choices