Man as a Person (Ethics) PDF

Man as a Person Person “as an individual, existing separately and independently from others, capable of knowing and loving in an intellectual way, and deciding for himself the purpose or end of his actions”  Man as a Person The word “person” comes...

Man as a Person Person “as an individual, existing separately and independently from others, capable of knowing and loving in an intellectual way, and deciding for himself the purpose or end of his actions”  Man as a Person The word “person” comes from the Greek “prosophon” which is the mask worn by stage actors. The Latin “personate” alludes to the mask which is constructed so as to project forcefully the voice of the actor.  Filipino Moral Beliefs Hiya, pakikisama, utang na loob & respect to others make a Filipino an individual with unique moral obligation to treat one another resulting to community ties. These values make Filipinos friendly, hospitable, polite & loyal. In brief, the Filipino core values influence how they behave in any situation.  Rational Animal, Man as a Person According to a long-standing philosophical tradition, we humans are rational animals. This means that we are endowed with certain cognitive powers, namely, intellect and reason, that enable us to engage in various cognitive operations, such as concept formation, judging, or reasoning. Rational Animal, Man as a Person In our example with humans the differentia is “rationality.” Thus the definition of “human” is a rational animal. “Human” is the species, “animal” is the genus and “rationality” is the differentia. In a similar way, Aristotle adapts his logical theory of genus and species to biology.  Personality and Character Character refers to the person's moral and ethical qualities. It consists of beliefs and moral principles that can guide their behavior in discrete ways. Personality is the sum of a person's physical, psychological, emotional, and social aspects that are manifested through behavior and actions. Personality and Character  Social Dimension of a Person building and maintaining meaningful relationships, living an enriching social life and having a sense of connection and belonging. As well being = earning good communication skills, developing intimacy with others, and creating a support network of friends and family members.  The Human Act A human act is an action carried out consciously and freely by an individual at a rational level. Let’s delve into the details: Human Acts: These actions are executed with awareness and intention. They originate from specific human faculties, such as intelligence and will. Human acts are the material object of Ethics and can be judged as good or bad from a moral point of view. Examples include decisions made with intention, such as working or helping others. The moral value of human acts depends on factors like intention, freedom, and consciousness. Positive moral value is associated with acts like charity, while negative moral value applies to acts like murder. Acts of Man: These actions lack consciousness or freedom (or both). Examples include digestion or breathing—essential processes that lack moral evaluation. While they belong to humans because we perform them, they are not strictly human acts. Acts of man are amoral, meaning they cannot be judged as good or bad from a moral standpoint. Their ontological value (real existence) is separate from moral value. Some attributes of human includes: Belonging - a feeling of being happy or comfortable as part of a particular group and having a good relationship with the other members of the group because they welcome you and accept you Community - the people living in one particular area or people who are considered as a unit because of their common interests, social group, or nationality. Creativity - the ability to produce or use original and unusual ideas Curiosity - an eager wish to know or learn about something Family - a group of people who are related to each other, such as a mother, a father, and their children. Love - to like another adult very much and be romantically and sexually attracted to them, or to have strong feelings of liking a friend or person in your family Memory - the ability to remember information, experiences, and people Purpose - why you do something or why something exists. Moral Distinctions Moral - relating to the standards of good or bad behaviour, fairness, honesty, etc. that each person believes in, rather than to laws: Distinctions - a difference between two similar things.  Activity: Understanding Man as a Person Objective: To reflect on and discuss what it means to be a person, focusing on identity, values and human experiences. Individual Reflection: Explain the following for 20 mins. only. 1. What does being a man mean to your personality? 2. How do societal expectations influence your view of what is means to be a man?  Lesson 3 Moral Accountability Thank you!!