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    Lesson 8:

    Human Persons as Oriented


    Towards Their Impending
    Death
    Inquire and Discover

    We are temporal beings or


    “BEING ORIENTED TOWARDS
    DEATH.”
    How does the reality of death define our lives?

    DEATH
    - It is the end of bodily function which signals the end of a person’s life. it also
    refers to the separation of the body and the spirit.
    -Human person is an embodied spirit.
    -The body grow and dies, while the soul continues to exist even after the body
    has passed.
    -This makes a persons life limited in time but no one really knows when life
    will end. this has given rise to various expression such as #YOLO
    How does the reality of death define our lives?

    -This attitudes are not necessarily bad but we must embrace


    the fact that death is an integral part of our life and focus on
    quantifiable aspects of life.
    -The acceptance of our temporality can bring about a sense of
    freedom in us. It can also help us a clearer purpose and focus
    on our activities.
    How should i live my life before it finally ends?

    SELF DETERMINATION-
    Is the capacity to choose and act for one self .
    While there is no FREEDOM in the inevitability of death, we have the
    freedom to live well or not. Temporarily challenge us to make
    choices that will be good for us and the people around us. although
    we are oriented towards our death,death is not the goal of life.
    The challenge here is to live a meaningful life.
    TELOS- Which means TERMINUS- which
    “Goals, purpose, or means “ The full
    fulfillment.” stop or end of a
    line.”
    Happiness
    A state of being and not merely an emotional experience or a
    chosen mental attitude. We do not really choose happiness because
    we choose the means to achieve it.
    A Good is a source of happiness and it has three kinds:
    Good or Sources of Happiness
    -USEFUL GOOD -PLEASURABLE
    -NOBLE GOOD Is considered good so long GOOD
    Is one which is pursued as it serves as a means to an Is good so long as it provides
    for its own sake; It is end; its goodness is found some form of pleasure,
    good in itself. only from what it can though it does not have to be
    provide. physical.
    WHY DO WE SUFFER?
    Negative experience are part of our lives. without it, we are unable to
    grow and improve. and our positive experience lose meaning and
    significance. Its important to remember that difficulties are not
    without reason . more often, our hardship brings about realizatios and
    opportunities for us, Even if the outcome of a difficulty is
    unfavorable, dealing with suffering can improve our attitude towards
    life and other people.
    WHY DO WE SUFFER?

    SUFFERING- PHYSICAL SUFFERING


    It is a place when we When we experience physical
    patiently endure sensation such as discomfort,
    unpleasantness, discomfort hunger, distress, and pain.
    and pain, These are often caused by
    It can be experienced injury, disease, and lack of
    PHYSICALLY or MENTALLY. basic needs.
    WHY DO WE SUFFER?
    MENTAL SUFFERING
    It involves emotional and mental
    states such as depression, anxiety,
    fear, loneliness, and grief.

    These may be caused by unexpected


    situtions in life such as sudden
    changes in lifestyle, loss of
    employment and grief caused by the
    death of a loved one
    HOW DO HAPPINESS, SUFFERING AND DEATH
    GIVE MEANING TO YOUR LIFE ?
    As we approach our death, we experience both suffering and
    happiness. although these are distinct experiences, the two are not
    really meant to be complete opposites, for there may be instances
    when they enrich one another. The pursuit of happiness requires
    that we go through the effort to achieve it. our efforts often
    marked by difficulties and discouragement.
    EXAMPLES:

    1. A persons who wishes to 2. Athletes who wish to


    pass his or her exam become the best in their
    must spend time to sports often experience
    study and exert efforts hardship in training, injuries,
    to perform well in his or and several setbacks before
    her academic tasks. they are able to gain victory.
    Thank
    You

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