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Philo q1 Mod3 The Human Person As An Embodied Spirit
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INTRODUCTION TO THE
PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN
PERSON
Quarter 1 – Module 3:
THE HUMAN PERSON AS AN
EMBODIED SPIRIT
Philosophy – Grade 11/12
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Quarter 1 – Module 3: The Human Person as an Embodied Spirit
First Edition, 2020
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INTRODUCTION
TO THE
PHILOSOPHY OF
THE HUMAN
PERSON
Quarter 1 – Module 3:
THE HUMAN PERSON AS AN
EMBODIED SPIRIT
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both
from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming
their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration
their needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of
the module:
As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist
the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
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For the learner:
The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often used to
depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create and
accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a learner
is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant competencies and
skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in your own hands!
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.
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What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will
help you transfer your new knowledge or skill
into real life situations or concerns.
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
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What I Need to Know
On this module, you are expected to learn about the difference between Man, Human
and Person, and their roles to the society. Today’s module would help us identify and
recognize our own limitations and possibilities as we deal to various events in our
lives. Are you ready to know more? Let’s go and dance in tune for the lessons that
you will learn today.
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What I Know
Here we go, let us remember and answer the following questions based from
your prior knowledge. Don’t be afraid, this one is set to get you ready on our topic. I
know you can do it! Let’s go!
MULTIPLE CHOICES
Directions: Read and analyze the questions and statements carefully. Encircle the
letter of your chosen answer.
1. It is the term commonly used to represent the entire human race.
A. Human being B. Human nature C. Man D. Person
2. It is a general term which refers to the deepest and natural behavior of a
person that distinguish human from animals. It consists of collective traits
that formed and considered the very essence of humanity.
A. Human being B. Human nature C. Man D. Person
3. It is the term used to describe humans who are not just mere humans
different from animals but with inherent birth rights and exact origin of
his/her classification.
A. Human being C. Human nature
B. Human creature D. Human person
4. Carlo is a tall person with brown hair and brown eyes. What aspect of the
human person is being described in the statement?
A. Cognitive Self C. Psychological Self
B. Physical Self D. Sociological Self
5. Marie is very cheerful and friendly to her classmates. What aspect of the
human person is being described in the statement?
A. Cognitive Self C. Psychological Self
B. Physical Self D. Sociological Self
6. Which of the following is NOT an essential component of the human person?
A. Conscience B. Mind C. Soul D. Spirit
7. Which of the following BEST describes the concept of embodiment?
A. Human person is essentially his/her body and nothing more.
B. Human person is essentially his/her spirit and nothing more.
C. Human person is essentially the unity of his/her body and spirit.
D. Human person is essentially a separate entity of the body and the spirit.
8. Which of the following experiences describe the concept of embodiment?
A. Joy attaches a sentimental value to a pair of rubber shoes which was
given by her mother.
B. Kim associates love with hypothalamus, a part of the brain that is
responsible for feelings.
C. Ivy recalls a happy moment in her life and still feel the same happiness he
felt at that moment.
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D. Trina received a pat in her shoulder from her best friend and felt completely
relieved at that moment.
9. Vincent loses his arm and leg due to a car accident. He loses a part of his
physical body which makes up his physical identity. Which of the following
statements is true about the concept of embodiment?
A. Vincent can still be considered a human person despite losing a part of his
identity.
B. Vincent is not fully considered a human person since he lacks one aspect
of his identity.
C. Neither a nor b
D. None of the above
10. A criminal who have committed a heinous offense can still be considered a
human person despite of his cruelty and inhumane act. The statement is
.
A. True, the dignity is still retained in spite of his actions because it is his
inherent right.
B. False, the dignity of humans are removed once they don’t treat other people
just and right.
C. Neither a nor b
D. None of the above
Lesson
The Human Person as an
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Do you still remember those days when you were playing outside your home?
Playing with your friends or classmates all day long then waiting for a certain time
for afternoon’s anime or fictional movies like Slamdunk, Flame of Recca, Dragon Ball,
Princess Sarah, Cinderella and Snow White?
Maybe you are wondering as to why we need to remember those days when
everything was plain and simple. Our time after class were simply spent watching
movies and playing inside or outside our home with brothers, sisters relatives,
friends, friends of friends, classmates and schoolmates.
You might ask me why? Why do we have to go back and remember our childhood
days? What is the relevance of our childhood memories to our present times? You
will find out, later.
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What’s In
You did a great job! Yes, you heard it! You have honestly and patiently answered
our review that could also help you understand our lessons ahead of you! Now you
are ready for another journey, let us start the ball rolling to know more about the
Human Person and to understand and recognize our human limitations and
possibilities! What are you waiting for? Let’s go!
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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.
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A term used to separate man from other Human Classifications
Human Being like animals.
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.
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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.
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.
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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).
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
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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).
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
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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!
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!
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What I Have Learned
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!
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ACTIVITY 3: I KNOW WHAT TO DO
DIRECTIONS: Kindly answer and complete the sentence being asked to you.
I realized that…….
What I Can Do
On this part, you are expected to showcase your ability from what you have learned
from our journey. Are you excited? Let’s go!
1. As a student, how can you conquer the challenges posed by this pandemic?
2. How did the present crisis make you realize the reality of human limitations,
uncertainties and possibilities?
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Assessment
This portion will measure your acquired knowledge based from the lessons learned
in our module.
MULTIPLE CHOICES
DIRECTION: Read and analyze the questions and statements carefully. Encircle the
letter of your chosen answer.
1. Marie is very cheerful and friendly to her classmates. What aspect of the
human person is being described in the statement?
A. Cognitive Self C. Psychological Self
B. Physical Self D. Sociological Self
2. A criminal who have committed a very heinous offense can still be considered
a human person despite of his cruelty and inhumane act. The statement is
.
A. True, the dignity is still retained in spite of his actions because it is his
inherent right.
B. False, the dignity of humans are removed once they don’t treat other people
just and right.
C. Neither a nor b
D. None of the above
3. Carlo is a tall person with brown hair and brown eyes. What aspect of the
human person is being described in the statement?
A. Cognitive Self C. Psychological Self
B. Physical Self D. Sociological Self
4. Which of the following BEST describes the concept of embodiment?
A. Human person is essentially his/her body and nothing more.
B. Human person is essentially his/her spirit and nothing more.
C. Human person is essentially the unity of his/her body and spirit.
D. Human person is essentially a separate entity of the body and the spirit.
5. Which of the following experiences describe the concept of embodiment?
A. Joy attaches a sentimental value to a pair of rubber shoes which was
given by her mother.
B. Kim associates love with hypothalamus, a part of the brain that is
responsible for feelings.
C. Ivy recalls a happy moment in her life and still feel the same happiness he
felt at that moment.
D. Trina received a pat in her shoulder from her best friend and felt completely
relieved at that moment.
6. It is the term commonly used to represent the entire human race.
A. Human being B. Human nature C. Man D. Person
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7. Vincent loses his arm and leg due to a car accident. He loses a part of his
physical body which makes up his physical identity. Which of the following
statements is true about the concept of embodiment?
A. Vincent can still be considered a human person despite losing a part of his
identity.
B. Vincent is not fully considered a human person since he lacks one aspect
of his identity.
C. Neither a nor b
D. None of the above
8. Which of the following is NOT an essential component of the human person?
A. Conscience B. Mind C. Soul D. Spirit
9. It is the term used to describe humans who are not just mere humans
different from animals but with inherent birth rights and exact origin of
his/her classification.
A. Human being C. Human nature
B. Human creature D. Human person
10. It is a general term which refers to the deepest and natural behavior of a
person that distinguish human from animals. It consists of collective traits
that formed and considered the very essence of humanity.
A. Human being B. Human nature C. Man D. Person
Additional Activities
On this portion, you are expected to share all the lessons that you have learned in
our exploration. By answering this activity, it would help you understand what you
are capable now! Come on! Let’s go!
You have come this far. You have made a lot of progress. I know you can! Let’s do it!
I. IDENTIFICATION
DIRECTIONS: Kindly provide the answer on the questions being asked to you.
Write the word of your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
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1. An individual with self-awareness, self-determination,
rational mind, and the capacity to interact with other and with
himself/herself
2. It is a term used to represent the entire human race.
3. A term used to separate man from other Human Classifications
like animals.
4. A general term refers to the state of being a person with unique,
sacred and ethical status within him/herself.
5. A collective traits that formed and considered the very essence of
humanity. Nobody can be considered man without human nature.
6. A term used to refer for various classifications and species.
7. A belief from a Christian Philosophy that deals with unity and
inseparability.
8. Aristotle once said that humans are different from animals
because of our minds.
9. Human features which are tangible and can be seen by people.
10. Human features that live within each of us
II. ANALYSIS
DIRECTIONS: Write the correct answers from the questions being asked.
2. A. Cognitive Self deals within our body and cannot be seen by our eyes
B. Cognitive Self composes of human beliefs and religion
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III. I KNOW, I AM AWARE, I HAVE LEARNED!
DIRECTIONS: Answer and complete the sentence.
Come on. I know you can! I am with you all throughout this journey and I have
witnessed your dedication! Let’s get started!
2. I am a person because…..
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Answer Key
References
Books:
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Websites:
Jhagiani, Rajiv. (2015). The Cognitive Self: The Self-Concept, Retrieved from
https://opentextbc.ca/socialpsychology/chapter/the-cognitive-self-
the-self-concept/
from https://ndpr.nd.edu/news/a-materialist-metaphysics-of-
the- human-person/
https://philonotes.com/index.php/2018/12/01/the-human-person-
as-an-embodied-spirit/
Singh, Sanjay. (2002). The Concept of Physical self in Pschology, Retrieved from
https://www.all-about-psychology.com/the-concept-of-physical-self-
in-psychology.html
Photos:
Angels and Celestials. (2013) 22 Signs That You are Embodying Your Higher Self,
Retrieved from:
https://angelsandcelestials.tumblr.com/post/103122385263/22-
signs-that-you-are-embodying-your-higher-self
Buddha Weekly. (2019). 8 Rights: The Noble Eightfold Path — the Heart of the
Buddha’s Teaching, Retrieved from:
https://buddhaweekly.com/the-noble-eightfold- path/
Hussain, Sajjad. (2018). I love Making Analogies to Understand the Abstract
Realities, Retrieved from:
https://www.quora.com/Are-souls-real-What-is- asoul?no_redirect=1
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