Human Person as an Embodied Spirit and Environmental Stewardship

Flashcards covering the philosophy of the human person as an embodied spirit, philosophical reflection, environmental interplay, and the virtues of prudence and frugality.

What is a human person composed of according to the transcript?

A human person is composed of body and spirit.

What is the role of the spirit in the concept of the 'Embodied Spirit'?

The spirit is the non-physical aspect that thinks, chooses, loves, and seeks meaning.

How do the body and spirit work together?

The body carries out the actions we decide to make, while the spirit gives direction and purpose to those actions.

What are the specific physical limitations of the body mentioned in the notes?

Fatigue, Disability, Illness, Weakness, and Aging.

What is 'Phylosophical Reflection'?

A deep process of thinking about fundamental questions.

What is the difference between Primary and Secondary Reflection?

Primary Reflection focuses on immediate experiences, while Secondary Reflection focuses on the deeper meaning and unity of experiences.

What characterizes 'Philosophical Questions'?

They are open-ended, critical, and often deal with existence, morality, truth, and meaning.

What does 'transcendence' mean in the context of human limitations?

Going beyond our limitations through determination, wisdom, courage, faith, and perseverance.

According to the transcript, how does 'Wisdom' help a person transcend?

Wisdom helps us make the right choices.

In the context of the environment, what does 'interplay' mean?

It means that humans and their environment influence and affect each other in a two-directional relationship.

Beyond the natural world, what else constitutes the 'environment'?

People and Communities, Objects and resources, and Places where we live, study, work, and interact.

What is the definition of 'Responsibility' provided in the notes?

Responsibility means recognizing that our choices have consequences.

What does it mean to be a 'prudent' person?

It means thinking carefully and making wise decisions before acting, asking 'Is this the right thing to do?' and 'What might happen because of my action?'

Define 'FRUGALITY' as mentioned in the notes.

Frugality means using resources wisely and avoiding unnecessary waste of materials like water, electricity, food, money, and paper.

Why is turning off electrical appliances when not in use considered an example of prudence?

Because the person thinks about the possible consequences, such as wasting electricity, before leaving the room.

What are the four ways Prudence and Frugality help us regarding the environment?

1. Avoid waste, 2. Conserve Resources, 3. Protect the Environment, 4. Make responsible decisions.