Philosophy of

Man
The Human Person
• Distinguish man, human and
person.

• Discuss what it means to be a

Person

• Identify the different Perspectives

of the nature of Man.

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t e rm w h
r e f e r t o th e e n t i re
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human race.
Hu m a n

Human - refers to man as a

species. * homo sapiens sapiens
or modern human beings.
Hu m a n
Pe rs o n

Person is a much more

complex term which generally
refers to a human being
granted recognition of certain
rights, protection, and
responsibilities.
 P e r s p e c t i v e s
Vario u s M a n
N a t u r e o f
of t h e

• Biological
• Psychological
• Economic
• Theological
 P e r s p e c t i v e s
Vario u s M a n
N a t u r e o f
of t h e

• 1 Biological
• 2 Psychological
• 3 Economic
•
GROUP DISCUSSION:4 Theological
• The class will be divided into 4 groups each
assigned with a philosophical perspective of
the nature of man.
• Break-out Room - Discuss and share ideas
from each members . For 15 minutes only.
• PRESENTATION : Present your group output in
class for a maximum time of 5 minutes only.
You may assign two or more students to
present.
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Which among you think would best
so
perspectives do nature? Support your
describe human
ph ical

answer.
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per s p e c ti o f th e n at ur al wo rl d an d a product of
• Consider man as a part

e evolution.

• Modern humans (homo

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• Closely related to pr e d al is m; highly
l fe at u re s su ch as bip
developed distinct physica d la rg er, more
r jaw s an d te e th , an
developed hands, smalle
developed brains.

Culture
M A N ' S G R E AT E S T I N V E N T I O N
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places emphasis

Psyc h
on human behav
ior and thought
human nature. M processes in ana
an possess menta lyzing
awareness, a sens l fa culties that enable
e of self, and the him to posses
capacity to perce
ive experiences.

gi c a l • Psyche – which refers to the human mind and is divided

into the conscious and unconscious mind. The conscious

Persp e c t i
mind is the part which governs awareness while the
unconscious mind consists of latent or repressed
emotions, thought and desires

• Rationality or the state of being reasonable, the ability to

ve
understand experiences in order to solve problems or do
tasks, and engage in decision making and judgmen.

• Intelligence or ability to perceive information, store

knowledge, and apply it is various situations

• Introspection or the ability to examine one’s own conscious

thoughts, feelings, and mental state, and the capacity for
self-reflection.
 Economic
Perspective
focuses on
man’s abili
productive a ty to enga
ctivities in a ge in
wants and n n effort to m
eeds. This p eet his
in the 19th c erspective e
entury and p merged
“economic m lace emphas
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driven by ra conomicus)
tionality and who is
desire to pos self-interest
sess wealth. in his
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
immoral spirit. Man’s existence was
brought about by the purposive
created act of God, and his ultimate
destiny is part of a divine plan.
DISCUSS

1. What are the traits that distinguish

humans from all other beings that
exist? In your opinion.

2. How do the various philosophical

perspectives define human nature?

3. Which perspective conforms to

your personal ideas on the nature of