The Human Person as Embodied Spirit

The approach that focuses on the kinds of substances or materials and capacities that uniquely make up a human person.

• Metaphysical Approach

• Existential Approach

The approach that focuses on the kind of life, or mode of existence, that is unique to a human person.

• Metaphysical Approach

• Existential Approach

This theory holds that a human person is essentially just his/her body and nothing more.

• Embodied Spirit View

• Disembodied Spirit View

• Unspirited Body View

Henry believes that it is the mind that essentially defines the human person for it can exist independently from the body. Which theory is Henry adhering to?

• Disembodied Spirit View

• Embodied Spirit View

• Unspirited Body View

This view puts emphasis on the essential unity of body and spirit.

• Embodied Spirit View

• Unspirited Body View

• Disembodied Spirit View

This refers to the capacity of the human person to go beyond his/her current situation in life.

• Determination

• Limitation

• Transcendence

• Will to power

This pertains to the fundamental and inherent property of consciousness.

• Intellect

• Intentionality

• Memory

Luis wants to join the art club but his classmates keep on telling him that he doesn't have any skill in arts. Which factor limits Luis' transcendence?

• His body

• Natural environment

• Other People

Albert planned to give a little surprise to his best friend on his birthday but it didn't push through because of the inclement weather. What limiting factor prevents Albert from realizing his plan?

• Other people

• His body

• Natural Environment

The following statements describe the nature of consciousness except one.

• Consciousness is incomplete and lacks a fixed essence.

• Consciousness is free with regards to the object which it will direct itself.

• Consciousness is complete, sufficient, and has a fixed essence.