LESSON 8

The Human Person as Oriented

Towards Their Impending Death
GROUP 7
Tracy Alex Manzo

Justin Abanto

Mary Jane Boiles

Melly Joy Regner

September 20, 2018

OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVES
1. Explain the significance of death in the existence of the person.

2. Recognize the meaning of their own lives;

3. Enumerate the objectives they want to achieve and the projects they want to do in
life;

4. Explain where their lives will lead to; and

5. Reflect on the meaning of their lives.

Inquire and Discover

Inquire and Discover
We are temporal beings or " BEINGS ORIENTED TOWARDS DEATH"

Let's Ponder
Happiness

Sorrow
Life

How Does the reality of death define our lives

Discussion

 Death is the end of bodily functions which signals the end of a person’s life. It
also refers to the separation of the body and the soul;
 The human person is an embodied spirit or the unity of a body and a spirit. The
body grows and dies, while the soul continues to exist even after the body has
passed.
 This makes a person's life limited in time but no one really knows when life will
end.This has given rise to various expression such as #YOLO.
 These attitudes are not necessarily bad but we must embrace the fact that death
is an integral part of our life and focus on the quantifiable aspects as well as its
quality. The acceptance of our temporality can bring about sense of freedom in
us.It can also give us a clearer purpose and focus on our activities.

How should I live my life before it finally ends

Self- Determination

 Self-determination is the capacity to choose and act for oneself.

 While there is no freedom in the inevitability of death, we have the freedom to live
well or not. Temporarily challenges us to make choices that will be good for us
and the people around us. Although we are oriented towards our death, death is
not the goal of life. The challenge is to live a meaningful life.

TELOS
TELOS
"goals, purpose, or fulfillment"

Terminus
TERMINUS
Means the full stop or end of a line.

Happiness
HAPPINESS

 a state of being, not just an emotional experience or chosen mental attitude. We

do not choose happiness, we choose the means to achieve it.
 A good is a source of happiness and it has three kinds.
NOBLE GOOD

 is one which is pursued for its own sake; it is good in itself.

useful good

 is considered good so long as it serves as a means to an end; its goodness is

found only from what it can provide.

pleasurable good

 is good so long as it provides some form of pleasure, though it doesn’t have to be

physical.

HOW DO HAPPINESS, SUFFERING AND DEATH GIVE MEANING TO YOUR

LIFE?
Portmanteau
As we approach our death, we experience both happiness and suffering. Although
these are distinct experiences, the two are not really meant to be complete opposites,
for there may be instances when they enrich one another. The pursuit of happiness
requires that we go through the effort to achieve it. Our efforts are often marked by
difficulties and discouragement.

Examples
Example

 A person who wishes to to pass his or her exam must spend time to study and
exert effort to perform well in his or her academic tasks.
 Athletes who wish to be come the best in their sport often experience hardship in
training, injuries, and several setbacks before they are able to gain victory.

wHY DO WE SUFFER?
Suffering
Negative experiences are part of our lives. Without it, we are unable to grow and
improve, and our positive experiences lose meaning and significance. It's important to
remember that difficulties are not without reason. More often, our hardship brings about
realizations and opportunities for us. Even if the outcome of a difficulty is unfavorable,
dealing with suffering can improve our attitude towards life and other people
SUFFERING
What is suffering?

 takes place when we patiently endure unpleasantness, discomfort and pain. It

can be experienced physically or mentally.

WHAT IS PHYSICAL SUFFERING?

Physical Suffering

 When we experience physical sensations such as discomfort, hunger, distress,

pain
 These are often caused by injury, disease, and lack of basic needs.

WHAT IS MENTAL SUFFERING?

Mental Suffering

 Involves emotional and mental states such as depression, anxiety, fear,

loneliness, and grief.
 These may be caused by unexpected situations in life such as sudden changes
in lifestyle, loss of employment, stressful situations, and grief caused by the
death of a loved one.

Application
Movies that relates to our topic
FLATLINERS
AMERICA
In Flatliners, five medical students, hoping to gain insight into the mystery of what lies
beyond the confines of life, embark on a daring and dangerous experiment. By stopping
their hearts for short periods of time, each triggers a near-death experience. As the
investigation becomes more and more perilous, they are forced to confront the sins of
their pasts, as well as contend with the paranormal consequences of trespassing to the
other side.

DHOOM 3
Dhoom 3 is a Hindi action thriller film and is the third installment of the popular Dhoom
series. Sahir is a Clown Thief who is trained by his father. He along with Aaliya form the
antagonist duo who are pitted against Jai and Ali.
INDIA
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo tells the story of athletes on a college campus trying to
achieve their dreams and follows the weightlifting journey and first love experience of a
young woman named Kim Bok Joo.

KOREA
METEOR GARDEN
CHINA
An ordinary girl is admitted to the most prestigious school in the country where she
encounters F4, an exclusive group comprised of the four wealthiest and handsomest
boys in the school - Dao Ming Si, Hua Ze Lei, Xi Men and Mei Zuo.

Shan Cai is an 18-year-old girl from a family that's barely able to make ends meet. Due
to a turn of events, she gets accepted into a school that only accepts the upper class
elites. She immediately clashes with her classmates especially Dao Ming Si who is
spoiled, arrogant and a bully. She remains defiant even after becoming a target of a
series of pranks intended to torment her and just when she's about to give up, Hua Ze
Lei always seems to show up to lend her a helping hand.

Eventually, the four boys begin to acknowledge Shan Cai's unyielding personality that is
like her namesake which is that of a weed that can never be brought down. She also
begins to see the good in the boys, which paves the way for friendship and an eventual
romance

PROBINSYANO
PHILIPPINES
A police officer, Ador de León (Fernando Poe Jr.), was killed in a drug bust operation
after he was betrayed by his fellow police officer. His superior devises a plan for his twin
brother, the provincial cop Kardo (also played by Poe) to assume his identity. Kardo
eventually outwits and captures the drug syndicate and corrupt policemen responsible
for his brother’s death.

End