SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
INTRODUCTION TO THE
PHILOSOPHY OF THE
HUMAN PERSON
Quarter 1 – Module 3:
Week 6-7
THE HUMAN PERSON AS AN
EMBODIED SPIRIT
The following are some reminders in using this module:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any
part of the module.
2. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
3. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
4. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
5. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through
with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module,
do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in
mind that you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful
learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies.
You can do it!
WHAT I NEED TO KNOW
On this module, you are expected to learn about the difference between
Man, Human and Person, and their roles to the society. Today’s module would
help us identify and recognize our own limitations and possibilities as we deal
to various events in our lives. Are you ready to know more? Let’s go and dance
in tune for the lessons that you will learn today.
The module will discuss the lesson about:
The Human Person as an Embodied Spirit
MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES:
After going through this module, you are expected to:
Recognize how the human body imposes limits and possibilities for
transcendence
Evaluate own limitations and the possibilities for their
transcendence
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WHAT’S NEW
ACTIVITY 1
Direction. On the blank spaces, analyze the concentric circles and write a
short interpretation based on your understanding.
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BODY
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MIND _________________________________________________
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SPIRIT _________________________________________________
WHAT IS IT
Lesson
The Human Person as an
1 Embodied Spirit
Are you aware that majority of us could recognize, define and use a certain
word every day without knowing its role and true meaning? Do you believe that
there is a big difference between MAN, PERSON, and HUMAN not only with the
definition but its usage to the society as a whole? Yes, I know that these words
are very common to us but this is the right moment for us to know more about
it! Are you with me?
Are you ready for our new journey? Let’s go!
The time has come! Let’s get started! Today’s journey will help us identify
and understand the Human Person as an Embodied Sprit has something to do
with defining Man, Human, Human Being, Person, Personhood and Human
Nature (Abella, 2016).
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By definition, it is generally and commonly define to represent
Man the entire human race.
A term used to refer for various classifications and species. For
Human a living man, human is under the classification of Mamalia.
Human A term used to separate man from other Human Classifications
like animals.
Being
Refers to an individual who possess self-awareness,
selfdetermination, rational mind, and the capacity to interact
Person with other and with himself/herself.
A general term refers to the state of being a person with unique,
Personhood sacred and ethical status within him/herself.
A general term refers to the deepest and natural behavior of a
Human person that distinguish human from animals. A collective trait
Nature that formed and considered the very essence of humanity.
Nobody can be considered man without human nature.
What is Human Person? Let’s find out!
From the definition provided above, the human
and the person, respectively, are defined with
classified origin of species and persons with birth
rights. 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: Photo from: [Link]
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Human person from time after time learned how to live beyond what was
traditional through the various human evolutions from Hominid to Homo
Sapiens or the Modern Man people learn the concept of power, politics and
economics. These reasons served as basis which led to a more structured
political and economic system. Thus, rights of an individual is considered.
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.
There are two general kinds to distinguish a human person: The
Cognitive Self and the Physical Self. The Cognitive Self (something within
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and cannot be physically seen) is the essential components of a human
persons that deals with THE WHAT OF A PERSON which includes human
persons’ belief, desire, dreams, and intentions. The other is one is the
Physical Self (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
appearances.
What is Embodied Spirit? Let’s find out!
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 say.
It is indeed the reflections of our total being by
which our sensations lead to our human
feelings, emotions and decision. The usual
and known connotation that comes to our mind
when we hear the word “embodied” is always
materialized or became flesh (with physical
form). Thus, when we say “embodied spirit”, we
normally believed and conclude of a spirit
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becoming flesh.
In the context and views of Christian philosophy, the embodiment of
the spirit particularly refers to the inseparable union of human body
and soul. Inseparable which also means the bod
and soul work together at all times. Hence, we can safely say that
“embodied spirit” that the body is not separate from the soul, just as
the soul is not separate from the body.
What is Human Person as Embodied Spirit? Let’s find out!
As an embodied spirit human being demonstrate these following
qualities (Abella, 2016):
1. “Self- awareness refers to person having a clear perception of
oneself, including his or her thoughts, emotions, identity, and
actions (Abella, 2016).” It is the ability of one’s consciousness to
look inward thus discovering the presence of a self.
The self is the subject that thinks, feels and acts. It is your I am
ness (Wilber, 2006). The self enables a person to experience an
inner world of dreams, thoughts, imagination, fantasy (Abella,
2016). Thus, the self represents man’s interiority (loob in Filipino).
2. A human person is able to connect and interact with another
person, an animal or an inanimate object. We call this externality.
So even though human beings have interiority they are not
trapped inside their heads. They are able to go beyond their
limited selves and embrace others.
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3. We are not determined by others. Because we have interiority; we
can direct the course of our own life. This is what we call self-
determination which is “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”
(Abella 2016) Thus human beings are free.
However, since our actions are based on our decisions we have
to realized that every decision has a consequence(s). There are
some actions that are good because they lead to good
consequences and some actions are bad because they lead to bad
consequences. The result of our freedom is morality which is “the
goodness or badness of an act” (Abella 2016)
4. Finally, a human person has an inherent value and importance.
This is what we call dignity. That is why no amount of money can
equal the value of a human life. This is also the reason why
individual rights are absolute (Rand 1964). The American
Founding Fathers called rights as “inalienable” because it cannot
be separated from our humanity. If we are stripped off of our
rights we are stripped of our humanity. That is why slaves (who
have no rights) are not being treated as human.
Human Transcendence
St. Thomas Aquinas, a philosopher and one of the greatest theologian in the
Catholic Church in the 13th century, said that “of all creatures, human beings
have the unique power to change themselves and things for the better.” (Ramos,
2016). We have encountered persons who complain of any given situations or
accept the reality or status in life as God-given thing. We heard a man sighing
on TV during the early stage of Covid-19, “mahirap maging mahirap.” Though
it is true that poverty is not just personal but also structural, as an individual
person you know that you can do something to change the situation. This
power is your ability to surpass your limits. This is the definition of
Transcendence. You are able to transcend your limit through your
physical and mental abilities. (Abella, 2016).
Religion and philosophy teach human beings to overcome our limits. In
technological parlance, humans can upgrade themselves. Take for example,
Buddhism. Buddha realized that all people suffers. Maybe in your case you just
accept your own suffering as part of life but not for Buddha. This reality ignited
his curiosity to examine and understand the word suffering. He left his royal
life in the palace and spent his life for 6 years in the wilderness to find answers
for his questions. And when he sat under the Tree of Enlightenment for 40
days, voila he finds the answers.
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The Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Paths.
For example, “The Eightfold Path” of Buddhism shown below:
1. Right view- a correct understanding of
the nature of things, specifically the
Four Noble Truths;
2. Right intention, eliminating thoughts
of attachment, detestation, and
harmful intent,
3. Right speech, abstaining from verbal
offenses such as lying, divisive
speech, unforgiving speech, and
irrational speech,
4. Right action, refraining from physical offenses such as murdering,
thieving, and sexual misbehavior,
5. Right livelihood, evading trades that directly or indirectly damage
others, such as trading slaves, weapons, animals for butchery,
intoxicants, or poisons,
6. Right effort, forsaking undesirable states of mind that have already
arisen, preventing undesirable states that have yet to arise, and
sustaining positive states that have already arisen.
7. Right concentration, single-mindedness.
8. Right mindfulness, consciousness of body, feelings, thought, and
phenomena.
If you notice this is a universal principle being taught not just by Buddhism?
These are the values what human person needs to succeed. These are
examples of the power mentioned by St. Thomas to change ourselves. If
you can do the eightfold path even if you are not a Buddhist, you can transform
yourselves from your present situation and transcend to what you desire you
would be. Just believe in yourselves. As the Star Struck of GMA7 adheres:
Dream, Believe and Survive.
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WHAT’S MORE
It seems that you had fun knowing and exploring new or familiar ideas on
today’s lesson. Right? I know that knowing ourselves require enough time. As
they said, it takes a village to raise a child just like knowing yourself. For you
to enjoy more of discovering new ideas, let us continue exploring the world of
surprises! Are you ready? Let’s go!
ACTIVITY 2
I Recognize Myself
DIRECTIONS: Kindly fill up all the information needed to complete the table.
I know you can do it! You have the time to remember your past experiences
and chance to look forward on the future. Don’t worry, nobody will judge you! I
am with you and at the back to give my full support!
Strengths Weaknesses Desires
Abilities Talents (I Fears Hesitations What can I do
(I can) always do) (I can’t) (I am afraid) more?
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WHAT I HAVE LEARNED
ACTIVITY 3
PICTURE OUT MYSELF
DIRECTIONS: Draw a picture of yourself as a HUMAN PERSON. Explain your
drawing.
Come on I know you can draw! Just give your best shot! Let’s go!
Explanation:
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WHAT I CAN DO
On this part, you are expected to showcase your ability from what you have
learned from our journey. Are you excited? Let’s go!
ACTIVITY 4:
MYSELF, MY FAMILY, MY COMMUNITY!
DIRECTIONS: Answer the real-life questions provided to you. No wrong answers, just give
your best!
1. As a student, how can you conquer the challenges posed by this pandemic?
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2. How did the present crisis make you realize the reality of human limitations,
uncertainties and possibilities?
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ASSESSMENT
This portion will measure your acquired knowledge based from the lessons learned in our
module.
MULTIPLE CHOICES
DIRECTION: Read and analyze the questions and statements carefully.
Write your answers on a sheet of paper.
1. Marie is very cheerful and friendly to her classmates. What aspect
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.
[Link] a nor b
D. None of the above
3. Carlo is a tall person with brown hair and brown eyes. What aspect
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 the body
and the spirit.
5. Which of the following experiences describe 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.
D. Trina received a pat in her shoulder from her best friend and felt
completely relieved at that moment.
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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 his arm and leg due 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 nor 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
humans different from animals but with inherent birth rights and
exact origin of his/her classification.
A. Human being C. Human nature
B. Human creature D. Human person
10. It is a general term which refers to the deepest and natural
behavior of a 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
References
Books:
Abella, Roberto D. (2016). Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person. Quezon City: C& E Publishing
Bulaong, Christopher. (2018). Foundation of Moral Values. Quezon City: Quezon City: Rex Publishing House.
Maboloc, Christopher Ryan. (2013). Philosophy of Man: The Existential Drama. Quezon City: Rex Publishing House.
Ramos, Christine Carmela [Link]. (2016) Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person. Rex Bookstore: Manila, Philippines.
Rand, Ayn (1964). The Virtue of Selfishness. New York: Signet.
Tiempo, Alex. (2015). Social Philosophy: Foundation of Values Education. Quezon City: Rex Publishing House.
Wilber, Ken (2006). Integral Spirituality. Boston: Integral Books.
LEONA G. ALICPALA
Subject Teacher
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