PHILO 10: ETHICS

Lesson 2: The Acts of Man

Intended Learning Outcomes

 Identify the essential qualities of act

 Define the distinctive meaning of the act
 Explain the very nature of the act

Introduction:

Congratulations! You are now in Lesson 2. From this lesson, we will be able to understand
the disctinction of human acts from acts of man. And also, we will be able to understand and
aware of what actions we are doing.

Time Frame: 3 days

Activity

Think and list at least 5 actions that you can consider as ACTS OF MAN.

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Analysis
Among from the five (5) pictures, choose which from these you think is/are ACTS OF MAN.
Analyze and discuss each, if there are, to support your claim.

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Abstract

Acts of man are instinctive, such as physiological in nature. These are actions done under the
circumstances of ignorance, passion, fear, violence, and habits. Acts that are performed by
men without being master of them through his intellect and will, therefore acts of man are
involuntary actions.

Acts of persons without the proper use of reason. For example, children or innate persons.
Acts of people asleep or under the influence or other drugs. The loss of direct responsibility is
voluntary, however, the power of will might still be present. Primo-primi acts or acts that are
quick and nearly automatic reactions.

Actions are done under the circumstances of:

Ignorance - in general, it is a lack of knowledge regarding a certain thing.

Fear - is a mental agitation brought on by the apprehension of some present or
imminent danger.
Passion - considered as mental responses, either tendencies towards desirable objects or
tendencies away from undesirable objects.
Habits - is a constant disposition that tends to influence one to perform repeatedly
similar actions
Violence - is a force exerted on a person by another in order to compel him to perform a
certain action against his will.

Application

Illustrate at discuss least two (2) actions that define ACTS OF MAN.

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Congratulation!
You made it.
Be prepared for the next module.