HUMAN

PERSON AS AN
EMBODIED
SPIRIT
MAN

It is generally and commonly

define to represent the entire
human race
HUMAN/HUMAN BEING
A term used to refer for various classifications
and species. For a living man, human is under
the classification of Mamalia “
Rational being endowed with composite
characteristics distinct from lower animal
PERSON
Has certain characteristics that make up the
individual or “self”
Refers to individual who possess self
awareness, self determination an the capacity
to interact with other and with himself/herself
PERSONHOOD
A general term refers to the state
of being with unique, sacred and
ethical status within
himself/herself
HUMAN NATURE
A general term refers to the deepest
and natural behavior of a person
A collective traits that and considered
the very essence of humanity
TWO GENERAL KINDS TO DISTINGUISH A HUMAN
PERSON
PHYSICAL SELF
COGNITIVE SELF
• Essential components of a • Essential features of the
human persons that deals human way of life or “ THE
with “ THE WHAT OF A WHO OF A PERSON” which
PERSON which includes
includes his/her body type
human persons’ belief, desire,
dreams and intentions
strength and appearance
 WHAT IS EMBODIED SPIRIT?
• It is an animating core living within each of us
• It is known to be the driving force behind what we
actually think, do and say
• In the context of and views of Christian philosophy,
the embodiment of the spirit particularly refers to
the “inseparable union of human body and soul”
 QUALITIES OF HUMAN PERSON AS
EMBODOED SPIRIT
• 1. Self awareness – refers to person having a clear
perception of self, subject that thinks, feels and acts
The self represents man’s interiority
• 2. A human person is able to connect and interact with
another person, an animal or inanimate
object(externality)
• 3 We are determined by others - self determination –
the capability of persons to make choices and
decisions based on their own preferences, monitor,
and regulate their actions, be goal oriented and self-
directed
• 4. A human person has an inherent value and
importance- dignity
 HUMAN TRANCENDENCE

•Ability to surpass your limits