Unit 7: Human Person In Society PDF

Unit 7: HUMAN PERSON IN SOCIETY Lesson 1: Man, The Social Animal 2 3 Social Philosophy ╸ the philosophical study of question about social behavior ╸ It attempts to understand the patterns, changes and tendencies of societies. It is a wide field with many sub discipli...

Unit 7: HUMAN PERSON IN SOCIETY Lesson 1: Man, The Social Animal 2 3 Social Philosophy ╸ the philosophical study of question about social behavior ╸ It attempts to understand the patterns, changes and tendencies of societies. It is a wide field with many sub disciplines such as sociology. ╸ Defined by the Webster dictionary as the study of human social behavior, especially the study of the origins, organizations, institution, and development of human society. ╸ Socius (companion/associate) and Logos (Science/study) father of sociology Auguste Comte 4 Society A group of people involved in persistent social interactions, or a large social grouping sharing the same geographical or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations. 5 The Development of Human Society 6 Pre Industrial Societies Simplest and earliest Hunting and gathering 7 Agricultural Societies agricultural activities , such as farming, fishing, and herds raising, as primary source of life. This societies were usually nomadic and uses tools that are ordinary. 8 Industrial Societies ╸ Uses science and technology ╸ Division of labor 9 Post Industrial ╸ Scientific ╸ Highly advanced technology 10 Virtual Societies ╸ Social Media 11 o Social Philosophy o Society o Industrial Society o Post industrial o Preindustrial o Auguste Comte o Social influence o Social interaction 12 Unit 7: HUMAN PERSON IN SOCIETY LESSON 2: Theories of Society  Plato ╸ His famous book was, “The Republic”. ╸ He presented his theory of an ideal society. ╸ According to him, the society must group into three social classes: - The Producing Class- farmers, merchants, and laborer - The Guardian Class- soldiers and police force - The Ruling Class- philosophers, rulers and king ╸ This society was ruled by the Philosopher King that should be assisted by equally and intellectually 14  Aristotle ╸ His famous work was; “The Politics” ╸ Man is a social animal and he must satisfy certain natural basic needs in order to survive. ╸ Man cannot live as man without society. 15  St. Thomas Aquinas ╸ He teaches that man is naturally a political being and as such seeks to live in the community or society. ╸ Aquinas believes that man must live in the community or society for the purpose of a common good and brings people to live together under one ruler. ╸ The state is under the authority of the church since the political sovereignty has its authority from God and purpose of this authority is provide common good of the whole society. 16  Machiavellianism ╸ A modern philosopher name Nicolo Machiavelli gave his thoughts on society. ╸ In his treatise “The Prince”, he emphasized on the need of absolute monarch. ╸ In summary , Society should be ruled absolutely by powerful person and individual members of the society must follow in order to establish an orderly community. 17  Thomas Hobbes ╸ The enlightenment saw the development of social contract theory of which Hobbes and Locke were the principal components. ╸ The Theory of Social Contract is essentially a morally justified agreement made amongst individuals through which an organized society is brought into existence. ╸ The Social contract obliges citizens to respect and obey the state , in exchange for stability and security that only a system of political rule 18 Unit 7: HUMAN PERSON IN SOCIETY LESSON 3: Social Influences  How does Society Influence a Person? ╸ Social Influence occurs when one’s emotions , or behaviors are affected by others. ╸ Society is a group f people , of varying size and structure and can make an impact in the behavioral pattern of a person as a member of a particular society. 20  How does Society Influence a Person? Social interaction is the process wherein members of the society are effect one another. It refers to behavioral interaction of individuals within social groups that portrays different social roles. 21  Basic Domains How People are Influenced in their Social Behavior Genetic traits determine our physiologica l attributes. Culture is Genetic Family is a the traits of primarily cumulative parents can social behavior of be institution. a society transmitted that is to their passed on children from including generation biological 22 to Unit 7: HUMAN PERSON IN SOCIETY LESSON 4: The Filipino Society Bonds of ritual kinship sealed on any of three ceremenial occasions - baptism, confirmation and marriage This Mutual kinship system known as compadrazgo, meaning godparenthood or sponsorship. It is a primary method of extending the group from which one can expect help in the way of favors , such as jobs , loans 24 or just simple gifts on special Family Orientation To the Filipinos, one’s family is the source of personal identity, the source of emotional and material support and one’s man commitment and responsibility. 25 Pakikipagkapwa-tao ╸ The Filipino on knocking at the door of another says “Tao Po”, “It is a human being” – Filipino Hospitable. ╸ Pakikiramay – generosity and helpfulness in times of needs. ╸ Utang na loob his deep sense of gratitude. ╸ Bayanihan – spirit of cooperation. 26 27 o Flexibility, Adaptability and Creativity o Hard Work and Industry o Faith and Religiosity o Ability to survive 28