Lesson 6:

The Human
Person as an
Embodied Spirit
Subject Teacher: Ms. Aila Marie D. Mandawe

Credits to: Mr. Edward B. Noda Jr.

Important Terminologies

Man- the general term commonly used to refer to the

entire human race.
Human- refers to man as a species- Homo sapiens
sapiens or modern human beings.
Human Being - is also to distinguish man from
other animals.
Important Terminologies
Person- Refers to human being granted recognition of certain
rights, protection, responsibilities, and dignity, above all. The
totality of an individual, possessing awareness, self-
determination and the capacity to interact
Personhood- the state of being a person
Human Nature- A general term refers to the deepest and natural
behavior of a person that distinguish human from animals. A
collective traits that formed and considered the very essence of
humanity. Nobody can be considered man without human
nature.
 What is a Human Person?
• Human person is someone with an exact origin of
his/her classification.
• From the biblical perspective, we came from Adam
and Eve.
• For science, we came from an ape under the class:
Mammalia.
• A human person is typically with a body which is
tangible and has a three components composed of
SOUL, MIND and SPIRIT. Also, he or she is entitled
and granted rights and privileges by the state
which he or she legally belong.
 Cognitive and the Physical Self
1. The Physical Self (something can be seen in his/her
physical appearance) which deals with the essential
features of the human way of life or THE WHO OF A
PERSON which includes his/her body type, strength and
appearances.
2. The Cognitive Self (something within and cannot be
physically seen) is the essential components of a human
persons that deals with THE WHAT OF A PERSON which
includes human persons’ belief, desire, dreams, and
intentions.
Embodied- materialized, personify, epitomize,
“kumakatawan”
Embodied spirit- inseparable union of body and soul
 What is Embodied Spirit?
• Embodied spirit is an animating core living within each of us.
It is known to be the driving force behind what we actually
think, do and say.
• Spirit- This intangible element enables us to exercise
thought, possess awareness, interiority, and the capacity to
reach out to the outside world and other persons.
• Embodiment, the representation or expression of something
in a tangible or visible form, enables us to do and
experience all the things that make us human persons.
 The embodiment of the spirit particularly refers to the
inseparable union of human body and soul.

Embodied Spirit
Inseparable which also means the body and
soul work together at all times.
Hence, we can safely say that “embodied spirit”
that the body is not separate from the soul, just
as the soul is not separate from the body.
Human Person as an Embodied Spirit

1. SELF- AWARENESS- refers to person having

a clear perception of oneself, including his or
her thoughts, emotions, identity, and actions.
It is the ability of one’s consciousness to look
inward thus discovering the presence of a self.
The human person is defined by a deeper
awareness that is driven by rationality or
human thought. A person is aware of both his
or her surroundings and himself or herself.
Human Person as an Embodied Spirit

1. SELF- AWARENESS
This awareness gives rise to the notion of the “self,” which
the philosophers describe as the person who is actively aware
that he or she is perceiving and experiencing reality.
We experience interiority, that is, the quality of being focused
on one’s inner life and identity.
Human Person as an Embodied Spirit

2. EXTERNALITY- It is the capability of a person

to reach out and interact with others and the
world. The realization that we are not alone
and that there are indeed other people around
us enables us to reach out and establish
meaningful relationships with others.
Philosophers consider man as a social being
and that a person never exist in isolation.
Human Person as an Embodied Spirit

3. SELF-DETERMINATION- It refers capability of

personsto
to the make choicesand decisions based on
their own preferences, monitor and regulate
their actions, and be goal-oriented and self-
directed. We are persons because we act and
we are aware of our actions.
Free will is the capacity to choose a course of
action
from various alternatives
Human Person as an Embodied Spirit

3. SELF-DETERMINATION

Consequence is the result or effect of an action or condition.

Philosophers believe that a person acts freely and with due
regard for the consequences of his or her actions.
Morality is the “goodness or badness” of an act.
Human Person as an Embodied Spirit

4. DIGNITY- It is the innate right to be

valued and respected. Philosophers
consider all humans as having an inherent
worth or value.
Each person is worth the same as another
person in the sense that every person is
priceless, unique, unrepeatable and
irreplaceable.
Human Person as an Embodied Spirit
4. DIGNITY-
Human dignity is rooted in the nature of the human. It means
that a person has dignity simply because of the fact that he is
human.
Dignity is not defined by outside factors like intelligence,
beauty, skills, etc. A person retains his dignity in spite of his or
her actions or behavior.
Human Person as an Embodied Spirit
4. DIGNITY-
Dignity also drives us to seek what is good. Doing good deeds
upholds and promotes dignity of the human person. This
recognition of dignity is also the basis for the recognition of
human rights.
Limitations of the Human Person

The ability to surpass limits is called Transcendence, and it is also one

important trait that distinguishes the human person from other
beings in existence.
Transcendence
❑ As human persons, we have natural tendencies or
inclinations. Some of these are felt bodily functions like
hunger, fatigue, etc. Transcendence means overcoming
oneself or being in control even if the body reminds
us of certain tendencies. Although these tendencies are felt,
the person can govern them and ensure that they are
exercised within the bounds of reason.
Transcendence
❑ Each individual carries within himself the possibility of
transcending his limits by exerting enough effort and
perseverance.
❑ Philosophy gives us useful tools to explore our limits and
possibilities. The essence of transcendence is to
acknowledge our limitations, identify possibilities for
development and change ourselves for the
better.
Transcendence

❑ Opening yourself to new experiences and ideas is another

aspect of transcendence.
❑ Our capacity for transcendence gives us the opportunity
to work toward becoming better versions of ourselves.
Transcendence

“It is through our limitations that possibilities become real.”

❑ The body limits us. Unlike birds that can fly, we have no
wings to make us fly. But with creative minds, we invented
jets and planes to make us fly even farther than any bird.
 KEY POINTS: Transcendence is a
state of existence or
experience above and
Embodied spirit is As an embodied spirit ,
beyond the normal or
the driving force of the human person
physical level within
what we think, do, demonstrates self-
ourselves.
and say. awareness, externality,
self-determination, and
dignity. Our capacity for
In an embodied spirit, transcendence gives
the body is not us the opportunity to
As human beings we work toward
separated from the have the unique
soul, just as the soul becoming better
power to change our versions of ourselves.
is not separated from selves and things for
the body. the better.