How does Philosophy view the nature of Man?

Man is an important subject in Philosophy and understanding of the nature and condition
of man is the foremost goal of the discipline.
Man is a general term which is commonly used to refer to the entire human race.
Human refers to man as a species – homo sapiens or modern human beings.
Person is a much more complex term which generally refers to a human being granted
recognition of certain rights, protection, and responsibilities.
Biological perspective considers man as a part of the natural world and a product of
evolution.
Psychological perspective places emphasis on human behavior and thought processes in
analyzing human nature.
 The significant mental faculties and capabilities of man include:
a. Psyche which refers to the human mind and is divided into the conscious and
unconscious mind. The conscious mind is the part which governs awareness
while the unconscious mind consists of latent or repressed emotions, thoughts
and desires;
b. Rationality or the state of being reasonable, the ability to understand experiences
in order to solve problems or do tasks, and engage in decision making and
judgement;
c. Intelligence or the ability to perceive information, store knowledge, and apply it
in various situations; and
d. Introspection or the ability to examine one’s own conscious thoughts, feelings,
and mental state, and the capacity to self-reflection.
Economic perspective focuses on man’s ability to engage in productive activities
in an effort to meet his wants and needs.
Theological perspective considers man as God’s creation. Man is considered to
have a special relationship with the Creator, being created in His image and given
an immortal spirit.