INTRO TO PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON - 50 QUESTIONS

It is the study or discipline that uses human reason to investigate the ultimate causes, reasons, and principles which governs things.

• Metaphysics

• Etymology

• Philosophy

• Axiology

Refers to a way of thinking about the world and is made up of a person's views and beliefs.

• Holistic thinking

• Analytical thinking

• Critical thinking

• Partial thinking

A perspective that considers the bigger picture when looking at problems and situations.

• Holistic thinking

• Analytical thinking

• Critical thinking

• Partial thinking

Rene Descartes considers this as reason why people philosophize.

• Reflect

• Wonder

• Inspect

• Doubt

An activity that requires a person to examine his or her thoughts, feelings, and actions and learn from experience.

• Reflection

• Inspection

• Wondering

• Doubting

This philosopher believes that humans naturally seek a just and fair society because of self-interest.

• John Rawls

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Rene Descartes

This philosopher believes that mankind is governed by desire which leads to conflict among individuals.

• John Rawls

• Thomass Hobbes

• John Locke

• Rene Descartes

This philosopher believes that society is organized based on the consent of the governed."

• John Rawls

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Rene Descartes

Refers to the person being accountable for his or her actions and their consequences.

• Accountability

• Freedom

• Responsibility

• Commitment

The ability to make choices and perform actions, and is intrinsic and essential property of the human person.

• Accountability

• Freedom

• Responsibility

• Commitment