Introduction to the Philosophy of

Human Person
The Human Person as
Embodied Spirit
(Transcendence)

EDGARDO T. GAMMAD JR.

OBJECTIVES
I. Objectives / Learning Standards
A. Content Standards
1. The learner understands the human person as an
embodied spirit.
B. Performance Standards
1. The learner distinguishes his/her own limitations
and the possibilities for his/her transcendence.
C. Learning Competencies
1. Evaluate own limitations and the possibilities for
OBJECTIVES
D. Specific Objectives

1. Explain the human person as an embodied spirit and

define transcendence as part of human development.
2. Distinguish human limitations and possibilities from
transcendence.
3. Realize how the human body imposes limits and
possibilities, and evaluate own limitations and
possibilities for transcendence.
SOCRATIC DIALECTIC SCIENTIFIC HISTORICAL

ORIGIN METHODS METHODS ORIGIN

MEANING ORIGIN MEANING METHODS

METHODS MEANING ORIGIN MEANING

ELENCHUS
DIALEKTITE
SCIENTIA
IOTOPIA
TO INQUIRE / TO
EXAMINE
 THE ART OF
CONVERSATION
TO PRODUCE
KNOWLEDGE
TO INVESTIGATE / TO
FIND OUT
ASK, FIND or USE EXAMPLES,
REJECT, ASK AGAIN
ASK, CLARIFY, DISAGREE
 Define a question, form a
hypothesis, perform an
experiment, collect data, draw
conclusions, publish results
TALK, EXAMINE, FORMULATE
Reflect to the Story
Many people admire Jason for being the youngest
director of the biggest conglomerate in the Philippines.
He is also one of the richest bachelors under 30 years
old. Little do people know that he was once a poor boy
who dreamed big and worked hard to attain his current
status. When asked about his successes, Jason said that
he considers seeing his family happy, imparting his
knowledge to others, and being able to serve others as
the successes he is most proud of.
Guide Questions:
1. Say something about Jason and his
character as a person.
2. Is there any point in your life that you
dream to become what Jason had
achieved in life?
3. How do you see yourself after a decade?
Or as you reach the age 30 to 35?
GUEST WHO?
 28 October 1955 (age 63 years),
Seattle, Washington, United States
 Net worth: 97.2 billion USD (2018)
 An American business magnate,
investor, author, philanthropist,
humanitarian,
 Has the highest amount given to
charity ($35 billion) among the
greatest philanthropists
 Principal founder of Microsoft
Corporation. Wikipedia
GUEST WHO?
 The spiritual head of Tibetan
Buddhism and, until the
establishment of Chinese communist
rule, the spiritual and temporal ruler
of Tibet.
 Part of the Gelug or "Yellow Hat"
school of Tibetan Buddhism.
 the newest of the schools of Tibetan
Buddhism.
 The 14th and current Dalai Lama is
Tenzin Gyatso.
Transcendence
The act of rising above
something to a superior
state.
- You have gone beyond ordinary limitations.
Often used to describe a spiritual or religious
state, or a condition of moving beyond
physical needs and realities.
Transcendence originated from the
words trans, meaning "go beyond,"
and scandare, meaning "climb.“

“fulfilling a goal”
 The Human Person as an Embodied Spirit

In totality, a man is a physical body, a living soul

(the inner self; mortal), and a spirit
(the life-force; immortal).

For Aristotle, a human person is a personal being

that possesses its intellectual nature in a natural
unity with a material body.

This unity is called: "man as a rational animal."

For St. Thomas, the total vision of man would be
the "embodied spirit."
LIMITATIONS POSSIBILITIES
Body
Social and Transcendence
Environmental
Bodily Limitations

 mental and emotional disorders (e.g. anxiety,

intellectual disability)
 disabilities (e.g. amputated leg, deafness)
 diseases and illnesses (e.g. hypertension, cough)
 failures and experiences (e.g. failing a subject)
Social and Environmental Limitations
 socioeconomic status
 location of neighborhood (e.g. armed,
disorganized, or violent neighborhood)
 abusive relationships (e.g. emotional abuse)
 negative influences (e.g. drug use)
Overcoming Limitations

Bodily limits can be tested by trying on new

experiences and working on challenges with
increasing levels of difficulty. The human body, if
given enough exposure to any situation, can attain a
goal with efficiency.
Overcoming Limitations

Social and environmental limitations are more

difficult to overcome than bodily limitations because
they involve the influence of other people and the
external world.

However, with a proper mindset, clearly defined

goals, and motivation to rise above challenges,
one may successfully overcome his or her
limitations.
Possibilities for Transcendence
Some points to remember when going beyond your
limits are:

1. You are connected to the external or eternal

world.
2. Challenges are learning opportunities.
3. Your goal is more important than your fears.
4. Think outside the box.
5. Recognize that everyone has fears.
GROUP ACTIVITY
Do the following activity based on its needs, then explain
the outcome or result of the activity. (15 Minutes)

Activities Group
Activity # 1 Group 1
Activity # 2 Group 2
Activity # 3 Group 3
Activity # 4 Group 4
ACTIVITY # 1 (PPT11/12-If-3.1)

Complete the chart below. Make sure that you ask or consult your parents or any adult
who have witnessed your development and reflect before you write your answer.

AGE Things that I can do Things that I can’t do

15 – 20
21 – 25
26 – 30
31 - 35
ACTIVITY # 2 (PPT11/12-Ig-3.2)

1. What are your limitations as a person? What are the things that you consider as difficult
or hard for you to accomplish or believe in?
2. What are your strengths? What are the possible things or status that you can reach or
achieve in the future?
3. What are the factors affecting your limitations? How about possibilities?
4. Do you see yourself improving in 5 – 10 years’ time? How can you say that you are
improving?
5. How can you transcend from your current limitations?

Factors Transcend
Limitations Strengths affecting Improvements from your
Limitations current
Limitations
ACTIVITY # 3 (PPT11/12-If-3.1, PPT11/12-Ih-3.3, PPT11/12-Ii-3.4)

Complete the chart by rewriting your present limitations. Make an action plan towards
transcendence.

The Revitalized Me

My Limitations Plans Towards Transcendence

ACTIVITY # 4 (PPT11/12-If-3.1, PPT11/12-Ih-3.3, PPT11/12-Ii-3.4)

Identify the causes and effects of the Human limitations using the cause and
effect diagram.

CAUSES EFFECTS

Diseases Weak body

Limitations

BODY

ENVIRONMENT /
SOCIAL
Limitations and Possibilities for Transcendence
Limitations of Transcendence
 may not occur to everyone
 does not come at a specified period
 varies across all people
 may coincide with physical limitations of the
body
Possibilities for Transcendence
 developing a positive outlook in life
 working towards reaching a goal
 learning from experience
 ANALYSIS / CONCLUSION
Examine the Hierarchy of Needs by
Abraham Maslow and explain why
self – actualization is on the top
level?
EVALUATION
Is your body a property or an instrument? Explain your
answer in four to five sentences (one paragraph).
 Criteria 5 – Excellent 4 – Very Good 3- Good 2 - Fair 1 – Needs SCORE
Improvement
CONTENT - Answer is Answer is appropriate to Most information A small amount of None of the
ACCURACY appropriate to the the question. Content provided is the information is information
question. reflects one factual accurate. accurate; contains provided is
Content is factually error. Content reflects significant factual accurate.
correct. two factual errors. errors.
All information
provided is accurate

CONTENT- Content Content demonstrates Content Content Content

COMPREHENSION demonstrates a understanding of, and demonstrates basic demonstrates a lack demonstrates a
deep understanding engagement with, the understanding of of understanding of complete lack of
of, and engagement text(s), the text(s). the text(s). understanding of
with, the text(s). the text(s).

ORGANIZATION Content is well- Content is organized and Content is Content is Content is very
organized and easy easy to read. Points organized and easy unorganized. Points poorly organized
to read. Points follow a mostly logical to read. Points do not follow a and illogical
follow a logical progression. follow a mostly solidly logical
progression. logical progression. progression.
Agreement
1. List the things that you observed that are not in
order in your environment.
2. Identify the virtues that individuals should
possess in caring their environment.

References:
1 Curriculum Guide p. 3
2. Tubo, D. V. 2017. Introduction to the Philosophy
of Human Person. 49 - 55
3. Quipper.com