ISCUSSION ON ATURE OF

EN FROM THE ELIGIOUS

AND IOLOGICAL
PERSPECTIVES
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.

GENERALLY
Human nature
is affected by
Nature
Nurture
THE BIOLOGICAL
PERSPECTIVE:

NATURE GENETIC FACTOR



1. We can observe certain genetic factor through ones
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. Cognitive
B. Physical
C. 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 size
Hair Colour
Height

GENETIC DIFFERENCE: EMOTIONAL
Born with
various
emotions that
lead to the
ability to have
feelings.
Different
feelings and
emotions

BIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES:

NURTURE ( ENVIRONMENT
INFLUENCES)
NURTURE
We are exposed to the surrounding at the moment we
born.
We learn things from our surrounding
Examples: Walking
Speaking
Running

All of these action and behavior are learned from our
surrounding without we realizing it.
ASPECTS THAT INFLUENCE HUMAN
DISPOSITION:
Nurture
Family
Background
Peers
influences
Teachers
and school
Technology
Cultures and
Beliefs
ASPECT 1: FAMILY BACKGROUND
Early education
from the parents
Home
Environment
Communication
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
ASPECT 5: CULTURE AND BELIEFS
Religious
practices
Ceremony which
involves culture
BACK
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!
DIFFERENT BELIEFS
Islam
Christian
Buddha
Hindu

ISLAMS 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
CHRISTIANITY
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.
GOD CREATED MAN IN HIS OWN
IMAGE(GEN 1:26-27)
GOD CREATION WAS GOOD
God says good (Genesis 1:25)
CREATION OF MAN WAS
SOMETHING SPECIAL
In the image of God
Whose life upon Him
Image of man as capacity to reflect
God(in the terms of righteousness
,holiness) not possess by animal
BACK
ATURE OF EN
IEW FROM THE
UDDHISM
PERSPECTIVE
NATURE OF MEN: A VIEW FROM THE
BUDDHISM PERSPECTIVE
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Aggregates
( Khandas)
Physical form
(rupa)
Feelings
(vedana)
Idealogy
(sanna)
Mental
formations
(Sankhara)
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
Fundamental
of Buddhism
Change
Causes
and
Effect
Selfishness and
sufferings/Karma
Nirvana
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
Human
nature and
Purpose of
Existence
Path of
action
Path of
Knowledge
Path of
Devotion
NATURE OF MEN: A VIEW FROM THE
HINDUISM PERSPECTIVE
Hinduism
Monoteisme
Advaita
Vedanta
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).
APPROVED
BY:
SIRIM