3. Philosophy of the Human Person is a
special branch of philosophy that
deals with the theoretical and
reflective study of human being,
aimed at the acquisition of knowledge
regarding the meaning and value of
human existence.
6. NATURE
•Derived from the Latin word
“natura” meaning “to be born” or “
to originate”
•The ultimate principle of operation
of a given reality(fact, entity,
being)
7. MAN is a rational being,
therefore, he should only think,
feel and act based on his nature
13. Morality from the Perspective
of other Disciplines
Aristotle: Man is naturally a social being that seeks happiness
Aquinas: Man has a natural tendency to be rational and familiar
being.
Adam Smith: Man is motivated by sympathy as well as self
interest
Karl Marx: Morality, religion, philosophy has no independent
meaning
Freud: People have instincts, especially sexual and aggressive but
not moral sense. Morality is the result of representing those
instincts.
14. Principles that occurred
for social order
1. Rationalistic and individualistic – society consist of
people pursuing their self interest; order exist because
people want to be ruled.
2. Normative and Communal – system of benefits and
sentiments held by members of society sets limits to
what those members can do; pursuit interest, pity and
compassion.
15. Three types of Decision
1. Technical – uses rational, scientific criteria, principles
and standards
2. Ethical – uses standards of morality that tells us what is
right or wrong, good or bad
3. Aesthetical – does not only refer to art or society; if it
will make the person happy or result is temporary
resolution to the problem.
