Chapter VI:Philosophical Implications

of Human Work

OHuman work is a phenomenon flowing from human nature geared towards the achievement of certain ends.

OMan is obliged to work because his human condition demands it.

TO SERVE

OIt is through our jobs that our creativity is usually called into play in order to be more responsive to the needs of others.

1. Human IntelligenceOEndowed in every human individual; for it to manifest, a person must utilize it.OFunctionsOAbstraction-to separate important from non-importantOUnderstanding- makes the intelligence grasp reality

Human Faculties Necessary in Human Work

2. Human WillOFaculty that makes the choiceOMay go or against the intellectOWhen choice agrees with reality then the result is good with man

Human Faculties Necessary in Human Work

2. Human EmotionsOThe ability to feel given in a particular stimulusOActions and attitudes are in turn affected by thisOStimulate man (significance)OAll emotions are good

Human Faculties Necessary in Human Work

What causes job dissatisfaction?

OStressODiscriminationOHarassmentOIntriguesOLong hours of work

Chapter VII:Human Dignity

OValues are so basic to man’s existence, for they define what is important, desirable or meaningful to him.

OEthics- philosophical science dealing with the morality (natural law common to all) of human acts

OIdeas on the Status of EthicsReality- differs from time to time and

culture to cultureSubjectivity- no permanent/universalObjectivity- not all norms are

applicable to all

OEthical Theories1. Self-realizationism- aims the total development of a person(potentials/talents)

2. Intuitionism- morality is found within personality based from good motives

3. Utilitarianism- its basis of judgment is on consequence than motive

OEthical Theories4. Pessimism- man is born to suffer

5.Stoicism- innate goodness(peace of mind)

6.Epicureanism- focus on the achievement of intellectual pleasure or enjoyment

OMan to be moral (Hospers)

OSelf-interestODivine commandOCommon interestOBecause it’s right

OValues System- indeed the criteria by which norms themselves are judged

OClassification1. Lower-biological, economic, affective, social2. Higher- intellectual, aesthetic, moral,

religious

Chapter VIII:Man and the

Divine Precepts

The 10 CommandmentsCovenant with God

(through Moses at Mt. Sinai)

1. I am God. You honour and serve only me.

2. Do not make idols, or bow down to them.

3. Treat God’s name with respect.

4.Keep the seventh day, Sunday – Sabbath, a day of rest.

The 10 Commandments

5. Show respect for your mother and father.

6. Be loyal to your wife or husband – don’t go off with another woman or man.

7.Do not steal. 8. Do not tell lies.9. Don’t be jealous of your neighbour

– do not be greedy for another person’s belongings.

10. Do not kill another human being.

  Catholic/Lutheran Protestant/Orthodox Churches

1

I am the Lord your God: you shall not have strange Gods before me.

I am the Lord thy God which brought thee out of the land of Egypt. Thou shalt have no other gods before Me.

2You shall not take the name of the

Lord your God in Vain. Thou shalt not make unto thee any

graven image.

3Remember to keep holy the Lord's

Day.Thou shalt not take the name of the

Lord thy God in vain.

4 Honour your father and your mother. Remember the Sabbath Day.

5 You shall not kill. Honor thy father and mother.

6 You shall not commit adultry. Thou shalt not kill.

7 You shall not steal. Thou shalt not commit adultery.

8You shall not bear false witness

against your neighbour. Thou shalt not steal.

9You shall not covet your neighbour's

wife.Thou shalt not bear false witness

against thy neighbor.

10You shall not covet your Neighbour's

goods.Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's

house nor his wife nor anything that belongs to him.

Chapter IX:Do We know Ourselves

And if, by chance, that special place

That you've been dreaming ofLeads you to a lonely placeFind your strength in love

And if, by chance, that special place

That you've been dreaming ofLeads you to a lonely placeFind your strength in love

The greatest love of allIs easy to achieve

Learning to love yourselfIt is the greatest love of

Thank you!