The Human Person as

an Embodied Spirit
❑ Human Composition

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TERMS:
 MAN
– general term to refer to human race
 HUMAN
– refers to man as a species – Homo sapiens sapiens
 HUMAN BEING
– used to distinguish man from animals
 PERSON
– human beings granted with rights, protection,
responsibilities and dignity above all.
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TERMS:
 PERSONHOOD
– state of being person
 HUMAN NATURE
– refers to characteristics that distinguish humans
from all other species

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Characteristics of a Human Person
SELF AWARENESS
• refers to the person having a clear perception
of oneself, including his or her thoughts,
emotions, identity and actions
❑Rationality
• An awareness that you are an active participant of
your environment or a living experience
❑Interiority
• Quality of being focused on one’s inner life and
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 I am a person.
I am alive.
I exist.
I am here. I am present.
I am living at this very moment.

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Characteristics of a Human Person
SELF DETERMINATION
• refers to the capability to make choices and decisions
based on their own preferences, monitor and regulate
their actions
❑Free Will
•
The capacity to choose a course of action from various
alternatives
❑Consequence
• The result of effect of an action or condition done or taken
❑Morality
• Goodness or badness of an action
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 I am a person.
My actions are my own and are
made freely.
I know that I am the cause of
my actions.
I know that my actions have
consequences.
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Characteristics of a Human Person
EXTERNALITY
• refers to the capability of a person to reach
out and interact with others and the world
DIGNITY
• refers to the innate or inherent right to be
valued and respected

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 I am a person.
I value others.
I interact with others in
meaningful ways.
I value my relationships with
others.

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