HUMAN PERSONS AS ORIENTED TOWARDS THEIR

IMPENDING DEATH

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

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.