Lesson 3: THE HUMAN PERSON AS AN EMBODIED SPIRIT

Important terminologies

MAN By definition, it is generally and commonly defined to represent the entire human race
Human Refers to a man as species- homo sapiens sapiens or modern human beings
Human being A term used to separate man from other human classifications like animals.
Person Refers to human being granted recognition of certain rights, protection, responsibilities, and dignity,
above all. The totality of an individual, processing awareness, self-determination and capacity to
interact.
Personhood A general term refers to the state of being a person
Human nature A general term refers to the deepest and natural behavior of a person that distinguish human from
animals. A collective traitsthat formed and considered very essence of humanity. Nobody can be
considered man without human nature.

What is a human person?

-Human person is someone with an exact origin of his/her classification.

-From the biblical perspective, we came from Adam and eve
-For science, we came from an ape under the class: Mamalia
-A human person is typically with a body which is tangible and has three components composed of SOUL, MIND and SPIRIT. Also
he or she is entitled and granted rights and privileges by the state which he or she legally belong.
-According to Aristotle human is the only rational animals.

COGNITIVE and the Physical self

1. The physical self (is something can be seen in his/her physical appearance) which deals with the essential features of
the human way of life or THE WHO OF A PERSON which includes his/ her body type, strength and appearance.
2. The Cognitive self (something within and cannot be physically seen) is the essential components of a human persons
deals with THE WHAT OF A PERSON which includes the human person’s belief, dreams and intentions.

What is embodied?

Embodied- means materialized, personify, epitomized, “kumakatawan”

Embodied spirit- inseparable union of body and soul

What is embodied spirit?

Embodied spirit is an animating core living within each of us.

It is known to be the driving force behind what we actually think, do and speak.
Spirit- this is intangible element enables us to exercise thought, possess awareness, interiority, and the capacity to reach out the
outside world and other persons
Embodiment- the representation or expression of something in a tangible or visible form, enable us to do and experience all the
things that make us human persons.
The Embodiment of the spirit particularly refers to the inseparable union of human body and soul.
Inseparable means the body and soul work together at all times. Hence we can say that “embodied spirit” that the body is not
separate from the soul, just as the soul is not separate from the body.

Human person as an Embodied Spirit

1. Safe-awareness- refers to person having a clear perception to oneself, including his/ her thoughts, emotions, identity,
and actions. It is the ability of one’s consciousness to look inward thus discovering the presence of a self. The human
person is defined by a deeper awareness that is driven by rationality or human thought. A person is aware of both
his/her surroundings and himself or herself.
2. Externality- is the capability of a person to reach out and interact with others and the world. Philosophers consider
man as a social being and that a person never exist in isolation.
 3. Self-determination- it refers to the capability of persons to make choices and decisions based on their own
preferences, monitor and regulate their actions, and be goal-oriented and self-directed. We are persons because we act
and we are aware of our actions. We have the free will. Since we have the free will there is a consequence on our
actions.
4. Dignity- it is the innate right to be valued and respected. Philosophers consider all humans as having an inherent worth
or value. Each person is worth the same as another person in the sense that every person is priceless, unique,
unrepeatable and irreplaceable.

LIMITATIONS OF THE HUMAN PERSONS

Ex:
 We cannot fly
 We cannot breathe underwater without breathing apparatus

 Transcendence originated from the word Trans, meaning “go beyond” and scandare, meaning “climb”
 Transcendence, the ability to surpass limits. It is also one important trait that distinguishes the human from other
beings in existence.
 As a human person, we have natural tendencies or inclinations.
Example we can felt hunger but we can endure it.
 Transcendence means overcoming oneself or being control even if the body remind us of certain tendencies.
 Philosophy gives us useful tools to explore our limits and possibilities. The essence of transcendence is to
acknowledge our limitations, identify possibilities for development and change ourselves for the better.
 Opening yourself to new experience and ideas is another aspect of transcendence.
 Our capacity for transcendence gives us the opportunity to work toward becoming better versions of ourselves.

NAME: ______________________________________ GRADE:11 SEC: HUMSS

ACTIVITY 1:
Put your answer on every activity to the long bond paper.
Recognize Myself
Directions: Kindly fill up all the information needed to complete the table.
Strengths Weakness Desires
Abilities Talents Fears Hesitations What can I do
(I can) (I always do) (I can’t) (I am afraid) more?

ACTIVITY 2: I PICTURE OUT MYSELF

DIRECTIONS: Draw a picture of yourself as a human person. Explain your drawings.

explanations:
ACTIVITY 3

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer the following

I.TRUE OR FALSE: Write Embodied if the statement true and Spirit if it is incorrect.

__________1. Man is superior in all aspects as against other existing beings.

__________2. Loving someone is an example of transcendence.
__________3. Knowing and understanding one-self is also an example of transcendence.
__________4. All limitations of man prevents man to have a meaningful existence.
__________5. Man is responsible for all his limitations.

II. ANALYSIS
Write “A” if the 1st statement and 2nd statements are true
Write “B” if the 1st statement is correct and 2nd statements are wrong
Write “C” if the 1st statement incorrect and 2nd statements are true
Write “D” if the 1st statement and 2nd statements are incorrect

1.A. Humans are capable of controlling their souls.

B. Humans are rational animals
2.A. Cognitive Self deals within our body and cannot be seen by your eyes.
B. Cognitive Self composes of human beliefs and religion
3. A. Physical Self deals with the beauty of one’s body
B. Physical self is a manifestation of people’s strength and weaknesses
4. A. Person is a term that commonly connotes birth rights provided by the state.
B. Human nature is a term used to define the inner soul of the person.
5. A. Human nature is the total reflections of human activities
B. Embodied Spirit is the incarnation of a material body.

III. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Select the best answer. Write it before the number
1. Marie is very cheerful and friendly to her classmates. What aspects of the human person is being described in the
statement?
a. Cognitive self c. psychological self
b. Physical self d. sociological self
2. A criminal who have committed a very heinous offense can still be considered a human person despite of his cruelty
and inhumane act. The statement is _____________.
a. True, the dignity is still retained in spite of his actions because it is his inherent right.
b. False, the dignity of humans are removed once they don’t treat other people just and right.
c. Neither a and b.
d. Noneo of the above.
3. Carlo is a tall person with brown hair and brown eyes. Hat aspects of the human person is being described in the
statement?
a. Cognitive self c. psychological self
b. Physical self d. sociological self
4. Which of the following best describes the concept of embodiment?
a. Human person is essentially his/her body and nothing more.
b. Human person is essentially his/her spirit and nothing more
c. Human person is essentially the unity of his/her body and spirit
d. Human person is essentially a separate entity of body and the spirit.
5. Which of the following experiences describes the concept of embodiment?
a. Joy attaches a sentimental value to a pair of rubber shoes which was given by her mother.
b. Kim associates love with hypothalamus, a part of the brain that is responsible for feelings.
c. Ivy recalls a happy moment in her life and still feel the same happiness he felt at that moment.
6. It is the term commonly used to represent the entire human race.
a. Human being b. human nature c. man d. person
7. Vincent loses arm and leg to a car accident. He loses a part of his physical body which makes up his physical identity.
Which of the following statements is true about the concept of embodiment?
a. Vincent can still be considered a human person despite losing a part of his identity.
b. Vincent is not fully considered a human person since he lacks one aspect of his identity.
c. Neither a and b
d. None of the above.
8. Which of the following is not an essential component of the human person?
a. Conscience b. mind c. soul d. spirit
9.it is the term used to describe humans who are not just mere human different from animals but with inherent birth rights
and exact origin of his/her classifications.
a. human being b. human creature c. human nature d. human person
10. it is a general term which refers to the deepest and natural behaviour of person that distinguish human from animals. It
consists of collective traits that formed and considered the very essence of humanity.
a. human being b. human nature c. man d. person