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5 VARIOUS VIEWS OF NATURE OF MEN
The Nature of Human from Biological Perspective – socio-biologists
Nature of Men from Islamic View Nature of Men from Christianity view Nature of Men from Buddhism and Hinduism
Views
DEFINITION OF HUMAN NATURE
Oxford Dictionary: The general psychological
characteristics, feelings, and behavioural
traits of humankind, regarded as shared by
all humans.
Every human has different characteristics
and behavior .
Different skills and ability that can be
enhanced.
According to Dr. Montessori All humans have certain tendencies or
behavior patterns and desire.
Have tendency to act compassionately, show care and concern
Desires present in all aspects of life but it appear differently according to age.
THE NATURE OF HUMAN FROM BIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE –
SOCIO-BIOLOGISTS
Socio- biologists believe that humans’ behaviours are based on genetic order through evolution.
Complex interaction between the genes give human the tendency to become cruel or loving, patient or not, religious or not, confident or otherwise and the list goes on.
It also depends on how we are taught during childhood.
Thus, it can be concluded that nature of man from the biological perspective involves the genetic factor(nature) and nurture.
1. We can observe certain genetic factor through one’s behaviours that specifically focused on the society itself.
Examples: Physical size of the individual (height and weight) In certain condition, the usual behavior owned by
the parents also appeared in their child.
Nature – Genetic Factor
Genetic Factor
Nature of man also influence individual differences
Genetic affects individual from these three basic
aspects:
A. CognitiveB. PhysicalC. Emotional
GENETIC DIFFERENCE: COGNITIVE
Born with superior intelligent that differentiates us from other living things.
However, each individual have different mentality.
Some are creative and genius while some are full of curiosity and desire.
Each individual have different level of intelligence.
GENETIC DIFFERENCE: PHYSICAL
Different kinds of physical characteristics. Example: Difference in sex
Body sizeHair ColourHeight
GENETIC DIFFERENCE: EMOTIONAL
Born with various emotions that lead to the ability to have feelings.
Different feelings and emotions
NURTURE
We are exposed to the surrounding at the moment we born.
We learn things from our surrounding Examples: Walking
SpeakingRunning
All of these action and behavior are learned from our surrounding without we realizing it.
ASPECTS THAT INFLUENCE HUMAN DISPOSITION:
Nurture
Family Backgrou
nd
Peersinfluen
cesTeachers
and school
Technology
Cultures and
Beliefs
ASPECT 1: FAMILY BACKGROUND
Early education from
the parents
Home Environm
entCommunication among
the family
members
ASPECT 2: PEERS INFLUENCE
Selection of the appropriate peers
Good friends can help us to develop
good manner
Increase the positive values
ASPECT 3: TEACHERS AND SCHOOL
Teachers’ efficiency during
their teaching process
Role Model
Friends who are supportive and
helpful
ASPECT 4: TECHNOLOGY
Information from printed
and electronic media
The frequent usage of
technology such as the Internet
WHAT IS RELIGION?Well, it is a guidance, and
practice based on teaching.It is a way of life.It helps the society to a better
and satisfying path of perfection!
ISLAM’S PERSPECTIVE IN NATURE OF HUMAN
Al-Ghazali stated that It is a human nature to know Allah SWT (God) in order to
know themselves and become an obedient follower. In Islam, human are made up of clay/soil and spirit
These are all stated in the Al-Quran in verses as stated below
Ar-Rahman, ayat 14 He created man (Adam) from sounding clay like the clay of
pottery. (14) Al-Hijr, ayat 28-29
And recall what time thy Lord said unto the angels: verily I am about to createa man from ringing clay of loam moulded. (28) Then when I have formed him and breathed into him of My Spirit fall down unto him prostrate. (29)As-sajadah, ayat 7
Ash-shaffaat, ayat 11 Then ask them (i.e. these polytheists, O Muhammad SAW): "Are
they stronger as creation, or those (others like the heavens and the earth and the mountains) whom We have created?" Verily, We created them of a sticky clay. (11)
HUMAN BEING FORMATION BASED ON ISLAMIC TEACHING
Nutfah • Semen & ovum
Alaqah • Formation of a clot of blood
Mudghah • Formation of meat
Idzam • Bones are formed
Lahman • Meat that covers the bone
CONTINUATION OF HUMAN BEING FORMATION BASED ON ISLAMIC
TEACHING
Foetus • Fully formed foetus
Soul is blown• It is blown into the foetus until the time
for birth
BACK
Nature of Man
The origin of
man
God created
man in his own
image
God creation
was good
Creation of man
is special
THE ORIGIN OF MAN According to the Old Testament,
the first human, Adam, was formed from the dust of the ground.Genesis 2:7: “And the LORD
God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being.”
CREATION OF MAN WAS SOMETHING SPECIAL
In the image of GodWhose life upon HimImage of man as capacity to reflect God(in the terms of righteousness ,holiness) not possess by animal
BACK
NATURE OF MEN: A VIEW FROM THE BUDDHISM
PERSPECTIVE
5 Aggregates( Khandas)
Physical form
(rupa)
Feelings(vedana
)Idealogy(sanna)
Mental formation
s(Sankhar
a)
Consciusness
(Vinnana)
NATURE OF MEN: A VIEW FROM THE BUDDHISM
PERSPECTIVE
A person is a "self" in that he or she is a true subject of moral action and karmic accumulation, but not in the sense that he or she has an enduring or unchanging soul.
NATURE OF MEN: A VIEW FROM THE BUDDHISM
PERSPECTIVE Additional note :
Buddhists believe that life is filled with pain, and pain is caused by desires. Through enlightenment one can reach the absence of pain- Nirvana.
Buddhism is a dharmic, non-theistic religion. Buddhism is also known as Buddha Dharma or Dhamma, which means the "teachings of the Awakened One“. Buddhism was founded around the fifth century by Siddhartha Gautama, hereafter referred to as "the Buddha".
NATURE OF MEN: A VIEW FROM THE HINDUISM PERSPECTIVE
Hinduism
Monoteisme
Advaita Vedant
a
Birth and life is
viewed as
torture and
suffering.
- free of their
suffering-when
their soul dies, it will be united with god
NATURE OF MEN: A VIEW FROM THE HINDUISM
PERSPECTIVE Additional notes:
Some Hindus believe in one God (Brahman) some believe in a holy trinity (Brahma,Vishnu,Shiva) some believe in a whole host of gods and goddesses, some are even atheists.
Hinduism provides a vast body of scriptures. Divided as revealed and remembered and developed over millennia, these scriptures expound on a broad of range of theology, philosophy and mythology, providing spiritual insights and guidance on the practice of dharma (religious living).