Intro to Philosophy of the Human Person PDF

REVIEWER 2ND QUARTER INTRO TO PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON Environmental Ethics- School of thought that emerged in the 1970s, advocating human responsibility and action about environmental issues. Social Ecology- Environmental view that applies an ecological...

REVIEWER 2ND QUARTER INTRO TO PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON Environmental Ethics- School of thought that emerged in the 1970s, advocating human responsibility and action about environmental issues. Social Ecology- Environmental view that applies an ecological and ethical approach in analyzing society, and sees a relationship between an ecological and ethical approach. Environmental Justice- Concept that refers to the fair distribution of environmental benefits. Environmentalism- The study that in environment gained issues and concerns from the international politics as governmental and international relations. Sustainability- A concept that drives Environmentalism. Prudence- Ability to regulate one’s actions and behavior. -Being thrifty with the use of one’s resources. Freedom- The element of life that is intrinsic and essential property of a person. Physical Freedom- Kind of freedom that refers to the absence of any physical restraint. Psychological Freedom- Also known as freedom of choice. Moral Freedom- Kind of freedom that refers to the use of freedom in a manner that upholds human dignity. Voluntariness- Element of freedom that refers to the person being accountable for his self- determination. Responsibility- Element of freedom that refers to the person being accountable for his or her actions and their consequences. Empathy- Ability to share emotions considered as an important aspect of intersubjectivity. Dialogue- Deeper and more genuine interaction. Intersubjectivity- Philosophical concept that explains the interaction between self and others. Ethics of care- An ethical theory that emphasizes the moral dimension. Availability- Characteristic which possesses meaningful and genuine human relationships. Common good- Concept that refers to social conditions which enable persons and groups to fulfill their goals. Social Contract- Agreement among individuals to sacrifice some of their wants and submit to a higher authority. Social Values- Actions or things that are considered important by society. Social Group- Organized or patterned set of relationships among individuals and groups that compose a society. Norms- Sets of traits and behaviors that society considers acceptable and are encouraged, and passed on to other members. Post-industrial Society- Kind of society that is based on knowledge, information, and the sale of services. Feudal Society- Kind of society which is based on the ownership of land. Hunting and Gathering Society- Earliest and simplest form of society. Agrarian Society - Kind of society that features large-scale and long-term cultivation of crops and domestication of animals. Death- A concept that refers to the separation of the soul and the body. Happiness- A life concept that can be achieved through living a productive and moral life. Suffering- A feeling that being endured unpleasantness, discomfort, and pain. Pleasurable- Kind of good that is pursued for its own sake. Noble- A kind of good that is considered good so long as it serves to an end.