Philo11-L4

• Man

  An important subject in Philosophy; understanding the nature and condition of man is the foremost goal of the discipline
• Terms referring to man (HUMAN RACE)

  • Humanity
  • Mankind
  • Humankind
• Human


  Refers to man as a specie - homo sapiens or modern human beings
• Person


  A complex term referring to a human being granted recognition of certain rights, protection, and responsibilities
• Biological Perspective


  Considers man as a part of the natural world and a product of evolution
• Modern humans (homo sapiens sapiens) are considered one of the most successfully adapted species on the planet
• Humans are closely related to primates but have developed distinct physical features such as bipedalism
• Psychological Perspective


  Places emphasis on human behavior and thought processes in analyzing human nature
• Man possesses mental faculties that enable awareness, a sense of self, and the capacity to perceive and experience
• Economic Perspective


  Focuses on man's ability to engage in productive activities to meet his wants and needs
• The "economic man" (homo economicus) is driven by rationality and self-interest in his desire to possess wealth
• Economic forces are a greater influence on the actions of man than society/culture
• Theological Perspective


  Considers man as God's creation with a special relationship with the Creator
• Man's existence was brought about by the purposive creative act of God, and his ultimate destiny is part of a divine plan
• Important terms related to man

  • Awareness of self; Sentience
  • Self as: innate, emergent, integrated, and developing
  • Identity, Personhood, Person
• Person as

  • "Autonomous being"
  • "Unified individual"
  • "In relation to others"
• Monkeys are known for their playful behavior and typically eat seeds, flowers, fruits, and leaves. They become adults after 3-4 years of life
• Gorillas can stand as tall as an average human, grow to be around 450lbs, and have unique noseprints. No two are the same
• There are over 100 species of lemurs that typically eat fruit and leaves. A lemur's tail is longer than its body
• Snakes are reptiles that shed their skin, are meat eaters, and use their tongue to smell with
• Flamingos can grow to be over 5 feet tall, eat algae, shrimp, insects, and plant materials. Their legs are typically longer than their bodies
• Pandas eat small animals and fish, but 99% of their diet is bamboo. They do not hibernate
• Hippos are the third largest mammals in the world, native to Africa, omnivores, and only eat plants
• How many percent does a human know about themselves?

  15-30 percent
• 4 human nature perspective

  Biological , Psychological, Economic, Theological