Republic of the Philippines Department of Education

Sanlibo National High School S.Y. 2023-2024

Report in Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person

Topic: The Human Person as Embodied Spirit

Submitted by:

Angel S. Castañeda

Sheila D. Domondon

Charlie Q. Brian

Submitted to:

Mr. Romeo M. Laguardia Jr.

I. Objectives

• Recognize how the human body imposes limits and possibilities for transcendence and

• Evaluate own limitations and the possibilities for their transcendence.

II. Topic

The Human Person as Embodied Spirit

III. Discussion

THE HUMAN PERSON AS AN EMBODIED SPIRIT

RECALL/ACTIVITY

Direction: Give one example of an opinion and truth.

For example:

Opinion: All dogs are friendly. Truth: Dogs have four legs.

Activity

Direction: Examine the following statements. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE
if it is incorrect.

1.) Man is superior in all aspects as against other existing beings.

2). Loving someone is an example of transcendence.

3). Knowing and understanding oneself is also an example of transcendence.

4). All limitations of man prevent man to have a meaningful existence.

5). Man is responsible for all his limitations

MAN AS AN EMBODIED SPIRIT

What do we mean by embodied?

According to Merriam Webster's dictionary, embody means to give a body to (a spirit) or

to represent in human or animal form. Embodied, therefore, means something is given concrete
form materialized or incorporated to a body.

What is a spirit?

Likewise. Merriam Webster's dictionary defines spirit as an animating or vital principle

held to give life to physical organisms. Among the terms used to mean spirit are soul, psyche,
mind, and atman.

In a similar fashion, it refers to the characteristics of a person that is considered as being

separate from the body, and that many religions believe continue to exist after the body dies.

What do we mean, then, by embodied spirit?

When we say embodied spirit. we are referring to a spirit, an immaterial entity having a
body. It means that a spirit is incarnated or incorporated to a body. However, embodied spirit, in
the context of philosophy, refers to the inseparable union of the body and the spirit.

Likewise, both are also integrated. In this sense, we do not only exist physically but
spiritually. Our actions, feelings, and thinking do not only affect our physical body but also our
spiritual nature. "Embodiment', thus, enables us to do and experience all the things that make us
human persons (Abella, 2016, p.52)."

Man Is A Limited Being

It is an acceptable idea that human beings are higher in nature than other existing being
like animals and plants. Man does not only eat, grow, and feel but also think, understand reality,
and is able to create relationships with other people.
Man Is Also A Transcendental Being

Although man is limited. man can overcome his/her limitations. This ability is called
transcendence. Transcendence originated from the Latin words trans meaning "go beyond," and
scandare, meaning "climb." It is the ability of man to experience reality beyond what the physical
body allows him to be.

MASLOW'S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS

Nick Vujicic

He is famous for his inspirational speeches, was born without limbs in his body.
However, instead of letting his disability deter his everyday life. he took it as a challenge, using
it to change millions of lives with the same faith that kept him going.

Manny Pacquiao

He is popularly known as Pac-Man, he is the first and the only eight-division boxing
champion in the world. Pacman has won many world titles and is also the first boxer t o win
lineal championships in four separate categories. His rise from poverty to world-wide fame is
remarkable story.
Henry Sy

His story was a 'rags to riches' kind of tale. Born in Xiamen, China in November 1924, he
wanted to escape poverty and followed his father to the Philippines. Sy started out with a small
sari-sari store business that helped them in their day-to-day life. He persevered to attain his goal
and established a small shoe store which he named "Shoe Mart

QUIZ!

Direction: Distinguish if each statement is Mere Limitations of man OR Possibilities for

Transcendence. Write ML for Mere Limitations of Man and PT for Possibilities of
Transcendence.

1). Having been born in a poor family.

2). Being addicted to cigarette and alcoholic beverages

3). Laziness and inspirited behavior

4). Having an old model mobile phone.

5). Slow to understand things.

Answer key

Activity Quiz

1. False 1. PT
2. False 2. ML
3. False 3. ML
4. True 4. ML
5. False 5. PT
IV. Summary

This lesson about the “human person as an embodied spirit” is that we're not just bodies,
but also have a spiritual side. Our spirit is connected to our body, and this connection allows us
to fully experience life. Our actions, emotions, and thoughts affect both our physical and spiritual
selves. We have the power to surpass our limitations and strive for growth. Being an embodied
spirit means living a fulfilling life as both a physical and spiritual being.

VI. References

https://youtu.be/mqUkLqZJHmI?si=SZfAvsp7JH7oW6UW