Lesson 3 The Human Person As An Embodied Spirit

LESSON 3
THE HUMAN PERSON AS
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AN EMBODIED SPIRIT ?
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What makes human
person special?
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BODY
MIND
SPIRIT
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Differentiate:
MAN
PERSON
HUMAN
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DEFINITION OF TERMS
1.MAN It is generally and

commonly define to
represent the entire
human race.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
A term used to refer for
2. various classifications and
species. For a living man,
HUMAN human is under the
classification of
Mammalia.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
A term used to separate
3. man from other Human
HUMAN Classifications like
BEING animals.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Refers to an individual who
4. possess self-awareness, self-
determination, rational
PERSON mind, and the capacity to
interact with other and with
himself/herself.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
A general term refers to
5. the state of being of a
PERSONHOOD person with unique,
sacred and ethical
status within
himself/herself.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Refers to the deepest and
natural behavior of a person
5. that distinguish human from
animals. A collective traits that
HUMAN formed and considered the very
essence of humanity. Nobody
NATURE can be considered man without
the human nature.
WHAT IS HUMAN PERSON?
 Distinguish the difference between a human
person and other fundamental organisms or
animals.
 Can your pet reflect or capable of reflection

and reflect on its own behavior or action?
 Can it question its nature or identity as a dog?
 From the biblical perspective, we came from
Adam and Eve.
 For Science, we came from an Ape under the
Class: Mammalia.
A human person is typically with a body
which is tangible and has 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.
COGNITIVE SELF AND PHYSICAL
SELF
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.
COGNITIVE SELF AND PHYSICAL
SELF
The Cognitive Self (something within and

cannot be physically seen) is the essential
components of a human person that deals
with THE WHAT OF A PERSON which
includes human persons’ belief, desire,
dreams, and intentions.
What is Embodied Spirit?
“embodied” “embodied spirit”
materialized or  refers to the inseparable union
of human body and soul.
became flesh (with  the body and soul work together
physical form), at all times
personify,  the body is not separate from
epitome, the soul, just as the soul is not
“kumakatawan”. separate from the body.
HUMAN PERSON AS AN EMBODIED
SPIRIT
1. SELF- AWARENESS - refers to person

having a clear perception of oneself, including
his or her thoughts, emotions, identity, and
actions.
SELF- AWARENESS
SELF “inner world”
Connect with others

2. SELF-DETERMINATION - 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.
2. SELF-DETERMINATION
Example:
When you saw someone slipped
on the floor, what did you do?
FREE WILL
FREE WILL
Enables us to do actions whenever we
want to and makes self-determination
possible; the capacity to choose a
course of action from various choices.
FREE WILL ACTIONS
CONSEQUENCES
3. EXTERNALITY – the capability
to reach out and interact with others
and the world.
MAN (SOCIAL BEING) REALTIONSHIP
WITH OTHERS
4. DIGNITY – innate right to be
valued and respected.
MAN WORTH/VALUE (cannot be measured by

numbers) (priceless, unique, irreplaceable)
HUMAN TRANSCENDENCE
The ability of a human person to
surpass his/her limits.
EXAMPLE
Buddha realized that all people suffer. 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 Eightfold Path” of Buddhism
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
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.

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LESSON 3

THE HUMAN PERSON AS

1.MAN It is generally and

 Can your pet reflect or capable of reflection

The Physical Self (something can be seen in

The Cognitive Self (something within and

1. SELF- AWARENESS - refers to person

SELF “inner world”

Connect with others

MAN WORTH/VALUE (cannot be measured by

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