Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering fundamental concepts in the Philosophy of the Human Person across all five source documents.

Intersubjectivity

The mutual recognition of each other as persons, referring to the characteristic of the human person to engage in a unique, intimate, and personal relationship with others who are distinct subjects.

Noble good

A category of good that is pursued for its own sake and is inherently good in itself, such as love and friendship.

Common good

The social conditions that enable individual persons and groups to fulfill their goals and achieve well-being within a community.

Ad hominem

A logical fallacy characterized by attacking the person presenting the argument rather than addressing the substance of the argument itself.

Confirmation bias

The tendency to seek out and readily accept information that aligns with one's existing beliefs while ignoring or rejecting views that contradict them.

Facticity

A category of human limitation referring to the unalterable details and givens of life present at birth, such as one's particular time and place of origin.

Transcendence

The capability of the human person to explore, surpass, and go beyond physical, personal, or situational limitations.

Anthropocentrism

An environmental perspective that places humankind at the center of the world, viewing nature primarily as a resource to satisfy human needs and survival.

Voluntariness

An essential element of human freedom that refers to the capacity of a person to act out of his or her own free will and self-determination.

Holistic thinking

A mode of thought that examines the broader context or 'big picture' of a situation, considering how various aspects interconnect rather than focusing solely on specific parts.