Understanding The Self Reviewer for Midterms

I. Sexual Self
a) The sexual self can be expressed in so many ways such as:
i. Sports
ii. Conversations
iii. Giving oneself in service of others
b) It is false to believe that the sexual self is expressed only by our EROGENOUS ZONES
c) Masturbation is not immoral per se, but what is immoral is the thought of the one doing it.
LUST is not healthy and can be a psychological disorder, though there is no exact
psychological diagnosis of the same. This is well within the ambit of public morals that
excessiveness of the act implies addiction and can cause setbacks of the self’s true
potential.
d) Sexual intercourse/coitus is the insertion of the penis to the vagina. It is a sacred and
spiritual act and not just a mere biological mechanism of the human body so, it is regarded
as a divine act. It is suppose to be an emblem of COMMITMENT. If one is just doing it for
mere satisfaction of lust or for fun, hence it becomes immoral and degraded to a lower
level, as in more like a “hand shake”of new acquaintances and nothing more.
II. Material and Economic self
a) The Material self is composed of the BODY, CLOTHES, IMMEDIATE FAMILY, and HOME--
respectively in that order.
b) Material self is synonymous with corporeal self.
c) When it comes to the economic self, it is important to remember the cash flow quadrant
where it illustrates the different modes of earning money. The quadrants are:
i. Employee- works for money
ii. Self-employed-works for money
iii. Business owner-Has leverage; and uses other peoples money, time and skills; an ideal
prelude before becoming an investor.
iv. Investor- Uses money to build or establish more assets that puts money into his
pocket; one possess little to no liabilities in this quadrant.
III. Spiritual Self
Religion: By definition, religion is a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes,
beliefs, and practices; the service and worship of God or the supernatural.
Religion: Religions are most often based upon the lives, teachings, and beliefs
Spirituality: Spirituality, on the other hand, connotes an experience of connection to something
larger than you; living everyday life in a reverent and sacred manner.
“refers to the way individuals seek and express meaning and purpose and the way they
experience their connectedness to the moment, to self, to others, to nature, and to the
significant or sacred."

Notwithstanding the “incorporation” of tradition, beliefs and culture in religion, it is closely

linked with spirituality in the context that it also is transcending the self into something greater
than the corporeal self and experiencing the supernatural.

IV. Political Self

Who is a Filipino?

NOTE: those who were foreign citizens or non-Filipino’s can elect FILIPINO CITIZENSHIP after the
adoption of the 1987 constitution.

How to be a good Filipino:

1. Be an active Filipino Citizen
2. Study the Philippine History
3. Support local products
4. Speak the Filipino language
5.Do not spread fake news and be democratic in engaging with dissent.

SOURCES OF OBLIGATONS under the law:

Contract- arises when there is a written, unwritten and implied agreement between two parties.
Quasi Delict- Negligence or carelessness. Not being mindful of the rights of others. This may be
unintentional.
Delict- Criminal act. It is with intent and done in bad faith.