The Human Person

Man exist with limited notion, idea

or understanding of his very
existence, he cannot acquire all
things
in
his
own
human
capacities. That is why the nature
of human person is one of the very
basic subjects of philosophical

The Human Person in various relationships

A. In Relation to the Self

1. He has intellect and free will
2. He has dignity
3. He is created in the image and
likeness of God
4. He is ambivalent

The Human Person in various relationships

A. In Relation to the Self

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He is limited
He is unique
He is an embodied subject
An historical subject

The Human Person in various relationships

B. In Relation to Others
1. Each person is a social being
2. Each person is of equal value
with other persons

The Human Person in various relationships

C. In Relation to Society
1. Man is intervenor
2. Man as Patriot

The Human Person in various relationships

D. In Relation to the World

1. Work
2. Caretaker

The Human Person in various relationships

E. In Relation to God
1. Person as transcendent
2. Person as having a conscience
3. Person as a Child of God