VALUES 10 1ST QTR

Intellect

The faculty of reasoning and understanding objectively, especially with regard to abstract matters.

Will

an act of the mind or consciousness, to decide, bring about, or attempt to effect or bring about by an act of the will

Socialization

• interaction between an individual and his/her environment.

• Relate to a diversity of individuals with different ways of looking things.

• Relevant to the formation of one’s personhood

Conscious Beings

Innately born with intellect (reason) and free will.

Embodied Spirits

Human body is dwelled by human spirit, making two inseparable until death.

Historical Realities

Human beings have the ability to influence the history of the world through our conscious decisions and actions

Relational Persons

• Significant relationship between a man and a woman.

• Encounter between and among persons

• We influence history and are influenced by history because of our relationship.

Unique though fundamentally equal individuals

• Commonalities and differences of human

• Equal in dignity

• Unique in kaleidoscope of human relationships due to the differences in our likes and dislikes, histories of names, culture of our families and others.

Self-Esteem

Refers to a person’s overall sense of his or her value or worth. It can be considered a sort of measure of how much a person “values, approves of, appreciates, prizes, or likes him or herself” (Adler & Stewart, 2004)

Esteem

Comes from the Latin word aestimare, meaning to value.

Maslow Theory (Hierarchy of Needs)

We have five categories of needs: physiological, safety, love, esteem, and self-actualization

Factors influencing Self-Esteem

Genetics, Personality, Life experiences, Age, Health, Thoughts, The reactions of others, social circumstances

Moral Law

• The moral law "within me". It doesn't come from outside force.

• It is the principle that is the basic human action so that it can be right and good.

• It provides direction of a person's action to be responsible and relevant to others. (Immanuel Kant)

Eternal Law

Wisdom and mind of God directing human actions. This is the principle of rule, dominion, guidance and care of God.

Natural Law/Lex Naturals

• A human part, as a rational being.

• The human person has the ability to take care of not only his or her life but the rest of God's creation.

Human Law/Civil Law

Derived from Natural Law

Freedom

Inherent in human beings. It is the possibility that human is acting in accordance with his/her judgment and personal plan.

Freedom for Love

Is the ability to choose to act with kindness, compassion, and selflessness towards others, motivated by genuine care.

Freedom for Service

Is the ability to willingly dedicate oneself to helping others and contributing to the common good without coercion.