The Human Person as an Embodied Spirit PDF

lOMoARcPSD|44945889 11/12 INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON Quarter 1 – Module 3: THE HUMAN PERSON AS AN EMBODIED SPIRIT Downloaded by Jamaldine Hisarza ([email protected])...

lOMoARcPSD|44945889 11/12 INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON Quarter 1 – Module 3: THE HUMAN PERSON AS AN EMBODIED SPIRIT Downloaded by Jamaldine Hisarza ([email protected])  lOMoARcPSD|44945889 What’s New Direction. On the blank spaces, analyze the concentric circles and write a short interpretation based on your understanding. BODY _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ MIND _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ SPIRIT _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ What is It Are you aware that majority of us could recognize, define and use a certain word every day without knowing its role and true meaning? Do you believe that there is a big difference between MAN, PERSON, and HUMAN not only with the definition but its usage to the society as a whole? Yes, I know that these words are very common to us but this is the right moment for us to know more about it! Are you with me? Are you ready for our new journey? Let’s go! The time has come! Let’s get started! Today’s journey will help us identify and understand the Human Person as an Embodied Sprit has something to do with defining Man, Human, Human Being, Person, Personhood and Human Nature (Abella, 2016). By definition, it is generally and commonly define to Man represent the entire human race. A term used to refer for various classifications and species. For Human a living man, human is under the classification of Mamalia. 11 Downloaded by Jamaldine Hisarza ([email protected])  lOMoARcPSD|44945889 A term used to separate man from other Human Classifications Human Being like animals. Refers to an individual who possess self-awareness, self- determination, rational mind, and the capacity to interact with Person other and with himself/herself. A general term refers to the state of being a person with unique, Personhood sacred and ethical status within him/herself. A general term refers to the deepest and natural behaviour of a person that distinguish human from animals. A collective traits Human Nature that formed and considered the very essence of humanity. Nobody can be considered man without human nature. What is Human Person? Let’s find out! From the definition provided above, the human and the person, respectively, are defined with classified origin of species and persons with birth rights. Human person is someone with an exact origin of his/her classification. From the biblical perspective, we came from Adam and Photo from: https://www.quora.com/Are-souls-real- Eve. For Science, we came from an Ape under the Class: What-is-a-soul?no_redirect=1 Mamallia. Human person from time after time learned how to live beyond what was traditional through the various human evolutions from Hominid to Homo Sapiens or the Modern Man people learn the concept of power, politics and economics. These reasons served as basis which led to a more structured political and economic system. Thus, rights of an individual is considered. A human person is typically with a body which is tangible and has a three components composed of SOUL, MIND and SPIRIT. Also, he or she is entitled and granted rights and privileges by the state which he or she legally belong. 12 Downloaded by Jamaldine Hisarza ([email protected])  lOMoARcPSD|44945889 There are two general kinds to distinguish a human person: The Cognitive Self and the Physical Self. The Cognitive Self (something within and cannot be physically seen) is the essential components of a human persons that deals with THE WHAT OF A PERSON which includes human persons’ belief, desire, dreams, and intentions. The other is one is the Physical Self (something can be seen in his/her physical appearance) which deals with the essential features of the human way of life or THE WHO OF A PERSON which includes his/her body type, strength and appearances. What is Embodied Spirit? Let’s find out! Embodied spirit is an animating core living within each of us. It is known to be the driving force behind what we actually think, do and say. It is indeed the reflections of our total being by which our sensations lead to our human feelings, emotions and decision. The usual and known connotation that comes to our mind when we hear the word “embodied” is always materialized or became Photo from: https://angelsandcelestials.tumblr.com/post/103122385263/22- signs-that-you-are-embodying-your-higher-self flesh (with physical form). Thus, when we say “embodied spirit”, we normally believed and conclude of a spirit becoming flesh. In the context and views of Christian philosophy, the embodiment of the spirit particularly refers to the inseparable union of human body and soul. Inseparable which also means the body and soul work together at all times. Hence, we can safely say that “embodied spirit” that the body is not separate from the soul, just as the soul is not separate from the body. What is Human Person as Embodied Spirit? Let’s find out! As an embodied spirit human beings demonstrate these following qualities (Abella, 2016): 1. “Self- awareness refers to person having a clear perception of oneself, including his or her thoughts, emotions, identity, and actions (Abella, 2016).” It is the ability of one’s consciousness to look inward thus discovering the presence of a self. 13 Downloaded by Jamaldine Hisarza ([email protected])  lOMoARcPSD|44945889 The self is the subject that thinks, feels and acts. It is your I amness (Wilber, 2006). The self enables a person to experience an inner world of dreams, thoughts, imagination, fantasy (Abella, 2016). Thus, the self represents man’s interiority (loob in Filipino). 2. A human person is able to connect and interact with another person, an animal or an inanimate object. We call this externality. So even though human beings have interiority they are not trapped inside their heads. They are able to go beyond their limited selves and embrace others. 3. We are not determined by others. Because we have interiority; we can direct the course of our own life. This is what we call self-determination which is “the capability of persons to make choices and decisions based on their own preferences, monitor and regulate their actions, and be goal oriented and self-directed” (Abella 2016) Thus human beings are free. However since our actions are based on our decisions we have to realized that every decision has a consequence(s). There are some actions that are good because they lead to good consequences and some actions are bad because they lead to bad consequences. The result of our freedom is morality which is “the goodness or badness of an act” (Abella 2016) 4. Finally a human person has an inherent value and importance. This is what we call dignity. That is why no amount of money can equal the value of a human life. This is also the reason why individual rights are absolute (Rand 1964). The American Founding Fathers called rights as “inalienable” because it cannot be separated from our humanity. If we are stripped off of our rights we are stripped of our humanity. That is why slaves (who have no rights) are not being treated as human. Human Transcendence St. Thomas Aquinas, a philosopher and one of the greatest theologian in the Catholic Church in the 13th century, said that “of all creatures, human beings have the unique power to change themselves and things for the better.” (Ramos, 2016). We have encountered persons who complain of any given situations or accept the reality or status in life as God-given thing. We heard a man sighing on TV during the 14 Downloaded by Jamaldine Hisarza ([email protected])  lOMoARcPSD|44945889 early stage of Covid-19, “mahirap maging mahirap.” Though it is true that poverty is not just personal but also structural, as an individual person you know that you can do something to change the situation. This power is your ability to surpass your limits. This is the definition of Transcendence. You are able to transcend your limit through your physical and mental abilities. (Abella, 2016). Religion and philosophy teaches human beings to overcome our limits. In technological parlance, humans can upgrade themselves. Take for example, Buddhism. Buddha realized that all people suffers. Maybe in your case you just accept your own suffering as part of life but not for Buddha. This reality ignited his curiosity to examine and understand the word suffering. He left his royal life in the palace and spent his life for 6 years in the wilderness to find answers for his questions. And when he sat under the Tree of Enlightenment for 40 days, voila he finds the answers. The Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Paths. For example, “The Eightfold Path” of Buddhism shown below: 1. Right view- a correct understanding of the nature of things, specifically the Four Noble Truths; 2. Right intention, eliminating thoughts of attachment, detestation, and harmful intent, 3. Right speech, abstaining from verbal offenses such as lying, divisive speech, unforgiving speech, and irrational speech, Photo from: https://buddhaweekly.com/the-noble-eightfold-path/ 4. Right action, refraining from physical offenses such as murdering, thieving, and sexual misbehavior, 5. Right livelihood, evading trades that directly or indirectly damage others, such as trading slaves, weapons, animals for butchery, intoxicants, or poisons, 6. Right effort, forsaking undesirable states of mind that have already arisen, preventing undesirable states that have yet to arise, and sustaining positive states that have already arisen. 7. Right concentration, single-mindedness. 8. Right mindfulness, consciousness of body, feelings, thought, and phenomena. If you notice this is a universal principle being taught not just by Buddhism? These are the values what human person needs to succeed. These are examples of 15 Downloaded by Jamaldine Hisarza ([email protected])  lOMoARcPSD|44945889 the power mentioned by St. Thomas to change ourselves. If you can do the eightfold path even if you are not a Buddhist, you can transform yourselves from your present situation and transcend to what you desire you would be. Just believe in yourselves. As the Star Struck of GMA7 adheres: Dream, Believe and Survive. What’s More It seems that you had fun knowing and exploring new or familiar ideas on today’s lesson. Right? I know that knowing ourselves require enough time. As they said, it takes a village to raise a child just like knowing yourself. For you to enjoy more of discovering new ideas, let us continue exploring the world of surprises! Are you ready? Let’s go! Activity 1: I Recognize Myself DIRECTIONS: Kindly fill up all the information needed to complete the table. I know you can do it! You have the time to remember your past experiences and chance to look forward on the future. Don’t worry, nobody will judge you! I am with you and at the back to give my full support! Strengths Weaknesses Desires Abilities Talents Fears Hesitations What can I do (I can) (I always do) (I can’t) (I am afraid) more? 16 Downloaded by Jamaldine Hisarza ([email protected])  lOMoARcPSD|44945889 What I Have Learned Activity 2: I PICTURE OUT MYSELF DIRECTIONS: Draw a picture of yourself as a HUMAN PERSON. Explain your drawing. Come on I know you can draw! Just give your best shot! Let’s go! Explanation: __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ You got it! Congratulations! You never fail to amaze me! Keep it up! I believe you are more than ready to our next exploration. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s go! On this part, since you have done a very good job. The activity will just ask on question on your journey exploring new and familiar things on the module. Let’s go! 17 Downloaded by Jamaldine Hisarza ([email protected])