Chapter 1: The Human Person

The
HUMAN
Person
By Jiv N. Codera

HUMAN Person
- Is the subject of
education: he is a
human person
learning and being
taught.
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- Is also the object
of education: he is a
the center of the
curriculum and the
entire program.

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Think of this!
What is a human person?
What is the nature of the
human person?

“Don’t dream of being a good
person, be a human being who
is valuable and gives value to
life.
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Albert Einstein

1.
Important Realities
of the Human Person
THE SELF-IMAGE

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the SELF-IMAGE
Self-image refers to the
person’s understanding of
himself or herself.
▫ It is responsible in influencing
people’s way of living. The
formation of self-image is
derived from two sources: others
and the experiences of the self.

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Three Kinds of Self-Image
1. Negative self-image – delves on
limitation rather than assets
2. Overrated self-image – stresses on
the positive traits
3. Realistic self-image – based on the
real self.

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the OTHERS
These are the people
or groups whom one
consider as important and
thus are given the right to
influence one’s self.

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▫ It is the mainspring or a
motivating force in the
human person.
the BEING
It is the wellspring, a fountainhead
of one’s identity, one’s essential
action, and one’s essential bonds.

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Seven Approach to Get in touch with the BEING
1.) Approach by way of the self-image.
2.) Approach by way of important choices
3.) Approach by way of action
4.) Approach by way of what is “natural” and stress less
5.) Approach by way f people who had the greatest impact
on you
6.) Approach to self through severe trials
7.) Approach by way of deep and not yet fulfilled aspirations

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The “I” has three
different aspects.
These are the
intellect, the freedom,
and the will.
the I

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the Sensibility and the
Body
These are the
important
realities of the
Human Person.

2.
Five Pivotal Centers as
the Components of the
Human Person

1. The BEING – this is the
fundamentally positive reality
which can be sensed in the
very depth of the human
person.
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2. The I – this is the reality felt
at the level of the head.
3. The SENSIBILITY – it
carries message from the “I”,
the “BEING”, and from the IN-
DEPTH CONSCIENCE.
4. The BODY – this is the
biological reality and has its own
laws.
5. IN-DEPTH CONSCIENCE – this
is the place of the person in the
process of growth: a place where
what is good can be sensed.

BEHAVIOR
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-is the manner of conducting oneself. It is a
manner in which a person behaves.
ATTITUDE
-is a position assumed for a specific purpose.
Human attitude affects much of a person’s behavior,
and human behavior depends on the kind of environment
one is interacting with.

3.
Characteristics of a
Human Person

Characteristics of a Person
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Rational
Every person is a
rational being.
As rational being, a
person is free to think
and has the capacity to
reason. He can
distinguish what is right
and what is wrong
because he has intellect.

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Free
All human beings are
born free.
A person has the freedom to
do or not to do a specific
action. However, every
person must be responsible
for his own action. A person
can do whatever he pleases,
but not to the extent of doing
harm to his fellow.

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Social Being
Every person is
intrinsically a social
being.
A person cannot detach his
“being” from others and all
other creatures. Human
nature is characterized by his
togetherness and
relationship towards other
creatures.

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Unique
Every person is unique.
Every person has his own
identity such that no two
persons are the same.
Human beings have the same
characteristics, and but no
two persons are the same
because every person has its
own perception, sets of
values and priorities in life.

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Sexual
All created living things are
sexual in nature but the
uniqueness of expression of
a peron’s sexuality makes it
all different.
The expression of a person’s
emotions, attitudes, feelings,
actions and thoughts in sexual
activity best exemplifies his
uniqueness from animals.

5.
The Essence of a Person
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

A person must satisfy first the other lower needs before he can actually
realize his self worth and potential.

6.
Ten Commandments of
Human Relations

1. Speak to people.
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There’s nothing as nice as a cheerful
word of greeting.
2. Smile at people.
It takes 65 muscles to frown and only 15
to smile.

3. Call people by name.
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The sweetest music to anyone’s ear is the
sound of his/her own name.
4. Be friendly and helpful.
If you have friends, be friendly.

5. Be cordial.
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Speak and act as if everything you do
were a genuine pleasure.
6. Be genuinely interested in people.
You can like everybody if you try.

7. Be generous with praise.
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Take caution against criticizing others.
8. Be considerate with the
feelings of others.
It will be appreciated.

9. Be thoughtful of the opinion of others.
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There are three sides to a controversy –
yours, the other fellow’s, and the right one.
10. Be alert to give service.
What counts most in life is what we do for
others.

7.
Mission Possible Team
I CAN WIN

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I CAN WIN
1.Successful people have
a positive mental
attitude.
2.Successful people are
courageous people who
take risks.
3.Successful people
choose well

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I CAN WIN
4.Successful people
persist.
5.Successful people
adhere to the power of
prayer.
6.Successful people
know how to peace
themselves and journey
through life with
enthusiasm.

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I CAN WIN
7.Successful people govern
themselves with
discipline.
8.Successful people give the
best to whatever they do.
9.Successful people align
their sense of purpose
with the common good.

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I CAN WIN
10. Successful people keep
a positive count by
responding positively
to any person r
situation
11. Successful people
harmonize with
encouragement.
12. Successful people are
decisive people who
make things happen.

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