2. O Human work is a phenomenon
flowing from human nature geared
towards the achievement of certain
ends.
O Man is obliged to work because his
human condition demands it.
4. O It is through our jobs that our
creativity is usually called into play
in order to be more responsive to
the needs of others.
5. 1. Human Intelligence
OEndowed in every human individual; for it
to manifest, a person must utilize it.
OFunctions
OAbstraction-to separate important from
non-important
OUnderstanding- makes the intelligence
grasp reality
Human Faculties Necessary in Human Work
6. 2. Human Will
OFaculty that makes the choice
OMay go or against the intellect
OWhen choice agrees with reality then
the result is good with man
Human Faculties Necessary in Human Work
7. 2. Human Emotions
OThe ability to feel given in a particular
stimulus
OActions and attitudes are in turn
affected by this
OStimulate man (significance)
OAll emotions are good
Human Faculties Necessary in Human Work
8. What causes job dissatisfaction?
OStress
ODiscrimination
OHarassment
OIntrigues
OLong hours of work
10. O Values are so basic to man’s
existence, for they define what is
important, desirable or meaningful
to him.
11. O Ethics- philosophical science dealing with
the morality (natural law common to all) of
human acts
O Ideas on the Status of Ethics
Reality- differs from time to time and
culture to culture
Subjectivity- no permanent/universal
Objectivity- not all norms are applicable
to all
12. OEthical Theories
1. 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
13. OEthical Theories
4. Pessimism- man is born to suffer
5.Stoicism- innate goodness(peace of
mind)
6.Epicureanism- focus on the
achievement of intellectual pleasure
or enjoyment
14. O Man to be moral (Hospers)
O Self-interest
O Divine command
O Common interest
O Because it’s right
15. O Values System- indeed the criteria by
which norms themselves are judged
O Classification
1. Lower
-biological, economic, affective, social
2. Higher
- intellectual, aesthetic, moral, religious
17. The 10 Commandments
Covenant 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
2
You shall not take the name of the
Lord your God in Vain.
Thou shalt not make unto thee any
graven image.
3
Remember 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.
8
You shall not bear false witness
against your neighbour.
Thou shalt not steal.
9
You shall not covet your neighbour's
wife.
Thou shalt not bear false witness
against thy neighbor.
10
You shall not covet your Neighbour's
goods.
Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's
house nor his wife nor anything that
belongs to him.
