INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON| MODULE 1

LESSON 1: DOING PHILOSOPHY Unlocking Difficulties:

Most Essential Learning Competency: Holistic Perspective came from Greek term “Holos”
Distinguish a holistic perspective from a partial point of which means total or all. In this sense when we say
view holistic
Perspective we look at all things, situations in all its
Objectives: components.
At the end of the lesson, students are expected to:
● Be familiar with the difference between holistic Philosophy comes from two Greek words Philo (Love)
perspective and partial point of view Sophia (Wisdom) In broader sense Philosophy is an
● Appreciate the importance of holistic activity people undertake when they seek to understand
perspective in their lives or find answers to fundamental confusions about
● Make a plan to adopt a holistic perspective in themselves and the world they live in and their growing
their lives. relationship with others.

Pretest: Discussion:

Directions: Determine whether holistic perspective or Philosophy is defined as a path towards the attainment
partial point of view was used in the following situation; of knowledge. Philosophy is also a path to attain wisdom

The Notion of Philosophy

1. Rene scolded his brother Peter for engaging in
a verbal argument with his cousin John The word Philosophy has always been known
2. Mrs. Santos listens first to Jacob and Marco’s as “Love of Wisdom” among the ancient Greek, the love
stories before deciding on what to do with their of wisdom meant a critical understanding of reality. It
arguments. includes a thorough understanding of man, society and
3. Katrina considers many things before buying nature., and the desire and ultimate goal to live “the
the dress she saw at the Ladies Section last good life”. In the orient particularly, Hinduism,
week. philosophy or “darsana” is the search for truth and living
4. Pablo impulsively rode his motorcycle upon the highest kind of life. We can therefore deduce that
hearing that there is a motorcycle parts sale in philosophy is not merely an academic pursuit remote
the nearby store. from life, or not simply to satisfy our curiosity.
5. Ryan wanted to get high grades in the exam Philosophy was meant to be the love of learning and the
however since he is a working student, he was search for truth, so that we may have wisdom to live a
not able to prepare for it. His friend Tony, seeing meaningful life in relation to others and to the world.
this grab his paper and answer it to help, since Philosophy is a means to help us shape our own destiny
they were seatmates. However, they were in the light of our understanding of the world, its values
caught by their teachers, their papers were and meaning. (Tuibeo, 2016)
confiscated and they were both given failing
grades without asking for their explanation. The Who can be Philosopher?
teacher uses what kind of perspective.
6. ‘We are now Flattening the COVID19 curve” All men due to their innate ability to wonder, to
Based on the Sec. of Health pronouncement, do inquire, and to seek answers to their doubts are
you believe the statement. potential philosophers. When we search for reasons
behind our existence and sufferings and reflect on what
Recall: could be our role for its occurrence, or what we can do
Before we engage in Philosophical inquiry, we to remedy such and contribute to the good of all, we are
have to know the difference between Holistic already philosophers in the making
Perspective and Partial Point of View We do philosophy all the time because we are
continually taking information, thinking about it and
Difference between Holistic perspective and Partial Point
of View. arriving at our own conclusions. This is basic for us
Holistic Perspective Partial Point of View human beings since we are gifted with reasons. We are
Looks at all aspect of the Looks at only limited rational and this rationality is distinguished from
given problem or situation numbers of aspect of the animals.
given problem or situation Their difference is that a partial point of view
All aspects were given
looks at one thing and determines it to be the cause,
importance when making Conclusions were made
while holistic perspective tries a broader approach to
conclusions based on considering
some sides of the understanding a reality.
All aspects are tied problem or situation. Holistic perspective must be employed at all
together to form a general times so that we can harness our rationality and develop
overview of the problem our wisdom and discernment.
situation

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A holistic individual tends to approach a subject Exercise:
by endeavoring to comprehend its substance or general Doing Philosophy
importance. Holistic individuals regularly exceed For each of the following question decide how you wish
expectations in social circumstances. He has personal to respond;
and collective responsibility. ● What reasons do you have for thinking this?
● What are the factors that lead you to think of
Philosophy as a concept this?
Philosophy is a system of beliefs about reality.
1. Do you believe that war is wrong?
It is one's integrated view of the world. It includes an
2. Do you believe that criminals should be
understanding of the nature of existence, man, and his
punished for their crimes?
role in the world. It is a necessary product of man’s
3. Do you believe that COVID 19 is laboratory
rational mind. We were given a rational mind to ponder
made?
and unceasingly search for answers to various
4. Do you believe that there is a God?
questions confronting us.
5. Do you believe that there is an eternal life?
Philosophy as a process 6. Do you believe that Death is your finality?
7. Do you believe that drug addicts should be
Philosophy is employed as a method of inquiry. rehabilitated despite the crimes they
It is an engagement in the search for the meaning of life, committed?
its value and relevance. It is a process for finding 8. Do you believe that abortion is a personal right
significance in existence. Since it is a process the of a woman?
search must be continuously done to the point of total 9. Do you believe in the legalization of Marijuana
understanding of the situation. Conditions or episodes for medical reasons?
in one’s life. 10. Do you believe in premarital sex and living in
(Trial Marriage)?
It is a lifelong process of man's search for the
ultimate meaning of his life, and his relation with other
Generalization:
beings.

Reasons why we have to study Philosophy A student who “does Philosophy” is a student
who, in a self- directed way, a set of intellectual skills in
There are several reasons why we study Philosophy the premise of reaching clarity with respect to a broad
range of issues that confronted him. He is personally
1. Philosophy can help us develop a critical attitude so and collectively responsible for his thoughts and actions.
that we may not always accept or reject anything
without rational justification. Critical reflection is our He looks at issues in a holistic perspective. This will
way to become more discerning. More intelligent enhance his ability to do Philosophy.
and prudent in making decisions thereby avoiding
errors of adopting partial point of view. To postpone Doing Philosophy is a test-based truth finding
judgement in the face of more compelling evidence
is a trait of a person with critical outlook and adheres Post Activity:
to holistic perspective.
Self-Reflection is an essential tool in doing Philosophy
2. Philosophy can motivate and inspire us to create or such as keeping a Journal where you can write what you
arrive at a rational conception of what we are, of learned, what and how you felt. As such prepare a
what we stand for and of our relationship with other Journal every time you will learn something new or feel
people. differently write it down and reflect on it. Furthermore,
reserve periods of quiet time “Me time” where you can
3. Philosophy can inspire us to see beyond the less have some inner searching on what is going inside you
and fragmented sciences and more of our life and and make plans to improve some aspects which need
the world. A more comprehensive understanding of to be improved or changed.
the world of reality will free us from dogmatic points
of view. Make a personal plan to use Philosophy in your daily
encounter with yourself and others.
4. Philosophy can help us examine the kind of society
we live in. Through critical inquiry, we can discover The Unexamined life is not worth living Socrates
the root causes of social conflict or contradiction that
gives rise to social unrest and political turmoil, and
thus we have the option to weigh things and
participate in the overall struggle for social change.

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Assignment
1. Read the different branches of Philosophy
2. Research on the different theories of truth ( for the
next module 2)

References:

Dy, Manuel Jr. "Philosophy of Man",

Kavanaugh, John SJ"The Philosophical Enterprise

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Tuibeo, Amable G. Introduction to Philosophy of the

Huan Person, 2016 Jenher Publishing House

Intro. To the Philosophy of a Human Person slide

115-136

Pambungad sa Pilosopiya, pages 60-65

Prepared by:

Edelitha Libunao Dancel

Master Teacher 1