2. 1. Group the class into 6 groups
2. Each group must appoint for a leader and
secretary.
3. Once you hear “what is your score” the group
must announce their score.
4. The first group who announce their score will
get an additional points.
5. The group with a highest points will get the 10
pts, 8 pts, 6 pts, 4 pts, and 2 pts, for the
performance task.
16. In 1977 the Voyager spacecraft were launched on
missions to explore the farthest reaches of our solar
system. By now, both spacecraft have reached the
boarders of our solar system and are poised to exit
into interstellar space. They carry the Golden
Record, a compilation of recordings which were
intended as messages to possible intelligent life
forms in the cosmos. Included in the Record are
messages, and sounds of the Earth, and a
description of humans.
17. Imagine that you were tasked to write a description of
the human species for the Golden Record, how would you
describe human to aliens? Write it in the box below.
• HELLO, WE ARE THE HUMANS OF EARTH
18. ANALYSIS:
1. What were the bases of your
description of humans?
2. Compare your work with those of
your classmates. What other ideas
can you add to improve or complete
your work?
19. ABSTRACTION:
How does Philosophy view the nature of Man?
Man is important subject in Philosophy
and an understanding of the nature and
condition od man is the foremost goal of
the discipline.
The word Man is a general term which is
commonly used to refer to the entire human
race.
20. Related term:
* humanity, mankind, and humankind,
Human - refers to man as a species.
* homo sapiens 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.
21.
22. Ang hindi kayang
gawin ng Diyos ay
ang talikuran ka sa
mga panahong
tinatalikuran mo na
sya.
24. Biological Perspective:
Consider man as a part of the natural world
and a product of evolution.
Modern humans (homo sapiens sapiens) are
considered one of the most successful adapted
species on the planet.
Closely related to primates, especially apes, but
have developed distinct physical features such as
bipedalism; highly developed hands, smaller jaws
and teeth, and larger, more developed brains.
25. Capabilities of humans:
a. Planning intentional action
b. Innovation and creativity
c. Communication through language and writing
d. Technology
e. Symbolic interaction
Culture – man’s most significant
achievement which sets apart the
evolution of humanity from other species
on this planet.
26. Psychological perspective – places
emphasis on human behavior and thought
processes in analyzing human nature.
Man possess mental faculties that enable
him to posses awareness, a sense of self,
and the capacity to perceive experiences.
27. 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, thought
and desires
29. 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 judgment.
c. Intelligence or ability to perceive information,
store knowledge, and apply it is various situations
d. Introspection or the ability to examine one’s
own conscious troughts, feelings, and mental
state, and the capacity for self-reflection.
30. Economic perspective focuses on man’s ability
to engage in productive activities in an effort
to meet his wants and needs.
This perspective emerged in the 19th century
and place emphasis on the “economic man”
(homo economicus) who is driven by rationality
and self-interest in his desire to possess
wealth.
32. This perspective considers man as a
productive being; his primary role is to
produce and engage in labor. Additionally,
economic forces are considered a great
influence on the actions of man than
society or culture.
33. Your sweet
words can make
me smile
But your time is
much enough to
make me feel
special
34. 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 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.
35. How does Philosophy define the Human Person?
Human Person refers to the individual, and all the
attributes and characteristics that set him or her
apart from other human beings.
Awareness of self is one of the most unique traits
of human.
Sentience – the ability to feel and experience.
The ability to perceive the surroundings and react
to stimulus such as pain.
36. Views of self
1. Self as innate – this view holds that the self is
an essential part of the human being, and self-
awareness is natural and innate. Religious views
consider the concept of self as synonymous to the
spirit or soul.
38. 2. Self as emergent – this view holds that
awareness of the self is gained through
interaction with the world and other human
beings.
3. Self as integrated and developing – this views
holds that the self is composed of varied elements
that change over time.
39. Concept of self
Identity – defined as the distinct
personality of an individual.
Personhood is the recognition of a
human being as a distinct entity – a
person.
40. Recognition of Personhood:
The person as an “autonomous being”
This notion holds that a human being is
considered a person if he or she possesses the
ability to determine his or her life through
“reasoned free choice.”
The person as a “unified individual”
This view asserts that the human being has the
inherent capacity to function as a person.
41. The person in relation to others
This view asserts that a human being becomes
a person through interactions with other
human beings.
Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II)
asserts that the person is defined by his
or her actions and experiences, and
through them achieves self-development
and fulfillment.
43. Discuss
1. What is your opinion, are the traits that
distinguish humans from all other beings that
exist?
2. How do the various philosophical perspective
define human nature? Which perspective
conforms to your personal ideas on the nature of
man?
47. 1. They are considered one of the most successful
adapted species on the planet.
48. 2. Man’s most significant achievement which sets
apart the evolution of humanity from other
species on this planet.
49. – places emphasis on human behavior and thought
processes in analyzing human nature.
50. 4. The state of being reasonable, the ability to
understand experiences in order to solve
problems or do tasks, and engage in decision
making and judgment.
51. 5. Refers to the individual, and all the attributes
and characteristics that set him or her apart from
other human beings.
52. 1. Modern humans (homo sapiens sapiens)
ANSWER:
2. Culture
3.Psychological perspective
4. Rationality
5. Human Person
