HUMAN PERSON IN SOCIETY

Introduction to the Philosophy

of the Human Person
First Semester, Second Quarter, Week 6

Illustrator: Preznaedy A. Nebalasca

ANALYN MORESTO-AMOGAN
Developer
Department of Education. Schools Division of Benguet

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 Republic of the Philippines
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Cordillera Administrative Region
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Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet

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 PREFACE
This module is a project of the Curriculum Implementation Division particularly
the Learning Resource Management and Development Section, Department of
Education, Schools Division of Benguet which is in response to the implementation
of the K to 12 Curriculum.

This Learning Material is a property of the Department of Education- CID,

Schools Division of Benguet. It is hope that after completing the module, the Senior
High School learners will be able to realize that an individual forms society in the
same way that society forms a person.

This material can be used in any modes of delivery. It may be used for
homeschooling or regular face to face interaction with the teacher with little to no
supervision from parents or adult or brother or sister. It can also be used for remedial
instruction.

Date of Development : July 2020

Resource Location : Tublay District, Benguet
Learning Area : Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human
Person
Grade Level : 12
Learning Resource Type : Module
Language : English
Quarter/Week : Q2/W7
Learning Competency/Code : Recognize how individuals form societies
and how individuals are transformed by
societies.
(PPT11/12-IIf-7.1)

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 What I Need to Know

Society is nothing without man‘s existence and cooperation. Humanity and

society cannot be detached from each other for they are always in mutual need.
Society builds a person in the same way that individual makes society. We ought to
live in community to grow as individual, however, an individual should be open for
growth for a community to develop. Nevertheless, let us realize that the presence of
society is to serve us and not the other way around.
To understand further about man and society, this learning module is helpful.
It will assist you to recognize how individuals form societies and how individuals are
transformed by societies.
Furthermore, through this module you will be provided with motivating
activities you are going to accomplish to understand the questions: What is society?
How is society formed? How does society influence the development of a person?

For the facilitator:

It is encouraged that you will guide the learners in attaining the desired
learning competency presented in this learning module through reminding them on
the standards set to follow while doing each activity. Any assistance given to your
child/ren towards the realization of this module will surely enrich them as they
accomplish every activity.

For the facilitator:

Any assistance given to your child/ren towards the realization of this module
will surely enrich them as they accomplish every activity.

After going through this module, you are expected to gain more knowledge on
the following learning objectives:

Learning Objectives:
1. Define what is a society;
2. Discuss how individual form societies;
3. Analyze how individuals are transformed by societies.

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 What I Know

NOTE FROM THE TEACHER

The activity that you are about to answer will help you assess your prior
knowledge about man and society. Read and follow instructions for Activity A, B
and C. Enjoy!

A. Multiple Choice
Direction: Read each statement then write the letter of your correct answer
before each number.
___1. ―A person must submit his or her freedom in exchange of security‖ is
an idea that came from who?
A. John Locke C. David Gauthier
B. Thomas Hobbes D. Jean Jacques Rousseau

___2. He banked on the idea that people are innately good and that
imposition of taxes must be through the consent of the people.
A. John Locke C. David Gauthier
B. John Rawls D. Jean Jacques Rousseau

___3. He believed that even if the people are the ones who organized society
and established an authority or government, in extreme cases, the
government can impose its will on the people.
A. David Gauthier C. Jean Jacques Rousseau
B. John Locke D. Thomas Hobbes

___4. He imagined humans as having a ―veil of ignorance‖ and that they

humans would naturally seek a just and fair society to look out for their
own interests.
A. Jean Jacques Rousseau C. Thomas Hobbes
B. John Locke D. John Rawls

___5. For him, man‘s self-interest is a significant factor in building and

maintaining societies.
A. Thomas Hobbes C. John Locke
B. John Rawls D. David Gauthier

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B. MATCHING TYPE
Direction: Match Column A with Column B. Write the letter of your correct
answer before each number.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
___1. Consent of the Governed A. Thomas Hobbes
___2. Social Contract B. Jean Jacques Rousseau
___3. General Will C. David Gauthier
___4. Self-interest D. John Locke
___5. Original Position E. John Rawls

C. Cluster True or False

Direction: Underline A if the statement is TRUE and M if it is FALSE.

Society is described as:

A M 1. a lasting social group whose members have developed
organized patterns of relationships through interaction with
one another.

A M 2. a large, independent, and organized group of people living

in the same place and sharing a various culture and
heritage.

A M 3. a union of individuals, particularly of human beings,

among whom a specific type of order or organization
exists.

A M 4. the permanent union of individuals who are united by

modes of behavior that are demanded by some common
end, value, or interest.

A M 5. the result of thorough actions by individuals who come

together in search of a common goal.

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Remember: If your score is 100% correct (score of 15/15) – CONGRATULATION!
If it is 50% to 99% correct (score of 15 and below) do not be dismayed, continue
doing the activities in the module gain knowledge to deepen your understanding
and comprehension regarding the topic and see how you perform in the post
assessment.

What‘s In

As a review from your previous lesson about authentic dialogue, answer

briefly the question.

1. What characterizes a genuine relationship?

______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

What‘s New

Moving on, describe yourself in relation to the following. Complete the

following statements.

1. In my family, I am
the

2. My family made
me

3. In my school, I
consider myself

4. My school has
helped me
become

5. In my community, I
am a
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6. My community has
enabled me to
 What Is It

To deepen you understanding about society it is best to examine and

comprehend each text as you go through them.

Definition of Society

- a lifelong social group whose members have developed

organized patterns of relationships through collaboration with one
another.

- the result of thoughtful actions by individuals who come together

SOCIETY

in search of a common goal.

- A union of individuals, particularly of human beings, among

whom a specific type of order or organization exists.

- the permanent union of individuals who are united by means of

behavior that are demanded by some common end, value, or
interest.

- a large, independent, and organized group of people living in the

same territory and sharing a common culture and heritage.

How society is formed

Views about the Origins of Human Society

SOCIAL CONTRACT
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(Very popular theory which declares that society exist because of people’s desire to have
harmony in their community)
 The three social theorists imagined humans as living in a so-called ―natural state‖,
removed from modernity and civilization to fully understand the true character of society.

“SOCIAL CONTRACT” “CONSENT OF THE “GENERAL WILL”

Thomas Hobbes GOVERNED” Jean Jacques Rousseau
John Locke
For Hobbes, man in his
Locke considered man Rousseau believed that
natural state is ruled by
in his natural state as even if the people are
his desires and these
more cooperative and the ones who
often lead to conflict
reasonable, and that organized society and
with his fellowmen.
society is formed established an authority
Society, therefore, is
through the consent of or government, in
the means by which extreme cases, the
the individuals that
men seek to control government can
organized it, a concept
their natural tendencies impose its will on the
known as the consent
and impose order. people. This assumes
of the governed.
Individuals who that the people have
Locke‘s social contract
establish societies empowered the
enter a “social is a covenant among government to act on
contract” – an individuals to cooperate their behalf, and that it
and share the burden is the best judge of
agreement where
of upholding the what is most beneficial
individuals sacrifice
welfare of society. for society.
some of their wants
and submit to a higher
authority. In this way,
society can function
and meet the needs of
the many, ensuring the
survival of humanity.

More Recent Views on the Social Contract

“ORIGINAL He imagined humans as having a “veil of ignorance” or no

POSITION” knowledge of one’s own characteristics such as gender, race
John Rawls or social status. In this state, humans would naturally seek a
just and fair society in an effort to look out for their own
interests.
“SELF-INTEREST” David Gauthier described man’s self-interest as a significant
David Gauthier factor in building and maintaining societies. People choose to
cooperate since it is beneficial to meet their self-interest.

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One common characteristic on the views on social contract theory is the fact that the
different individuals enter into a kind of agreement with one another to form a
society.

Influence of Society in the Development of a Person

An individual adopts a set of ideals and behavior which are believed to be

suitable within his or her own society through socialization - the process by which a
person learns the prevalent behaviors, attitudes, and values within his or her society.

Society
influences • Society is the backdrop by which we adopt the
prevailing culture, identity, values, ideas, and
our knowledge of the persons, groups, and communities
development that surround us.
as persons in • Society influences the interactions of its members
various ways. through the establishments of norms - a set of traits
and behavior that society considers acceptable.

Society
• Whatever our differences, society ensures that
transforms we are able to interact in meaningful ways, and
human that each member benefits from the relationships
relations, which they have established with the people they
leads to the encounter.
• The influence of society in behavior and human
transformation interaction was the focus of classic psychological
of its members. experiment known as the Stanford Prison
Experiment.

How Society Define our Identity as Filipinos

RELATIONSHIP: RELIGION: Changes and

developments throughout
Close Family Ties - Majority of Filipinos
our history and the
profess the Christian faith
Mano po growing collaboration with
-fiesta and the celebration foreign nations have
SMOOTH INTERPERSONAL
of religious feast like introduced new changes in
RELATION:
Christmas and the Holy
our views on marriage,
Pakikisama Week.
relationships, role of
-influences Filipino ethics
Pakikipagkapwa-tao women in society, and
and morality, which are
Utang-na-loob family-centered and more transformations to
conservative. expect.
Damayan

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 FILIPINO SOCIETY

What‘s More

Moving on, answer the following activities and assessments to deepen

your understanding on what is society, how individual form societies and how
individuals are transformed by societies.

Activity 1: “What’s My Line”

Direction: Reflect on the song and try to relate it with the society where you
belong.

We Heal As One Isa sa pag-iingat

Music: Ryan Cayabyab
Isa sa ‗ting dasal
Title and Lyrics: Floy

Sa wari mo‘y nag-iisa

Lahat kanya-kanya
Lahing nagpapatunay
Ngunit di man nagsasama
Kaya pang magkaisa Na tayo‘y makatao pa

Together we are being called

Isa sa pag-iingat
Isa sa ‗ting dasal To make a future world
Lahing nagpapatunay The test we face is for us to prove
That we can heal as one
Na tayo‘y makatao pa
Is when we heal as one
Together we are being called
We heal as one with kindness
To make a future world
The test we face is for us to prove We heal as one
That we can heal as one We serve, we share, we show
Compassion
We heal as one with kindness We heal as one
We heal as one
We serve, we share, we show Sa wari mo‘y nag-iisa
Compassion But when we heal, we heal
We heal as one
We heal as one

Sa wari mo‘y nag-iisa We heal as one with kindness

We heal as one
But when we heal, we heal
We heal as one We serve, we share, we show

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Compassion But when we heal, we heal
We heal as one Yes we will heal, we heal
Yes we can heal, we heal
Sa wari mo‘y nag-iisa We heal as one

Assessment 1:
Direction: Activity 1 helps you visualize and internalize what is a society. At this
point, define what society is through writing word/s that are associated to it using the
letters A to Z.

A N
B O
C P
D Q
E R
F S
G T
H U
I V
J W
K X
L Y
M Z

Activity 2: ”To Tell the Truth”

Direction: Assess on the group that you interact with regularly through a rating.
Write: 5 – if the group excellently support the common good
4 – if the group support most of the common good
3 – if the group support some of the common good
Rating
2 – if the group support few of the common good
1 – if the group does not support the common good

Assessment 2:
Direction: Review the social contract theory, a very popular theory about the
emergence of human society, as explained by Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau then
write its significant features by filling in the required information in the table.

PROPONENT:
Man in his natural state How society is Role of authority or
established social interaction

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PROPONENT:
Man in his natural state How society is Role of authority or
established social interaction

PROPONENT:
Man in his natural state How society is Role of authority or
established social interaction

Activity 3: “Are You In or Out”

Direction: Below are different Filipino cultural practice and attitude. On the
second column, write IN if you strengthen or develop them in promoting harmony
and unity among individuals in your society or community and OUT if not at all.

Filipino Cultural Practice and Attitude IN or OUT

Bayanihan
Pakikisama
Utang na Loob
Bahala na
Pakikipagkapwa-tao

Assessment 3:
Direction: As a social human being, we socialize, communicate, and connect with
those around us establishing groups starting from small to organized community.
Describe how the following social institutions or groups influence your development
as a person.

Your

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 Values

Your
GOVERNMENT Behavior

Your
Values
RELIGION
Your
Behavior

Your
Values
SCHOOL
Your
Behavior

Your
Values
FAMILY
Your
Behavior

Activity 2: Use the following rubric in evaluating student output.

Criteria Rating
The output clearly conveys the information and message. 1 2 3 4 5
The work conveys a genuine personal view regarding the 1 2 3 4 5
topic.
The work is original and does not contain plagiarized 1 2 3 4 5
content.
TOTAL (15 pts.)

What I Have Learned

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 Fill in the graphic organizer demonstrating your realizations about the topic
in this module. Follow the details accordingly.

Rectangle: 3 Things you didn‘t know before about the topic in this module.
Circle: 2 Things that makes you ―aha‖ about the topic in this module.
Triangle: 1 Thing you want to start doing after learning the topic in this
module.

What I Can Do

As we realize how important the society‘s role in our development as

individual, make a poster promoting unity and harmony in your own community.
Be creative. Use a separate paper for your output.

Criteria:
Category 10 8 6 4 2
The poster All required 1 of the required Several Most of the
includes all elements are elements is required required
Required required included on the missing. elements were elements
Elements elements as poster. missing. were
well as missing.
additional
information.
Presentation is Presentation is Presentation Presentation is Presentation
neat, clean, well- mostly neat and flows well. Some unorganized. has no flow.
organized and clean. tools are used to Tools are not Insufficient
Presentation presented in a Information is show acceptable used in a information.
creative way. organized in a understanding. relevant manner.
Presentation is logical manner
colorful and and shows some
creative. degree of
creativity.

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 The poster fulfills The poster fulfills The poster fulfills The poster fulfills The poster
all requirements most of the some of the few of the did not fulfills
Overall of the requirements of requirements of requirements of all
Presentation assignment and the assignment. the assignment. the assignment. requirements
represents the of the
student‘s full assignment.
potential.

Assessment

Recall on all important concepts in your lesson as well as in all your

activities in this module then answer the given assessment.

I. CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Direction: Read the hints below then fill in the crossword puzzle with correct
letters.

Down:

Across:
1. Factor that developed 2. Shared by people in the
relationships same territory

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 3. Union of human beings 4. Original position
5. Social Contract 6. Consent of the governed
7. Natural state of man 8. These often lead to conflict
according to Locke according to Hobbes
9. Self-interest
10. Significant factor in building
society

II. GROUP OPTIONS

Direction: Fill in the blanks with correct words. Choose your answers
inside the box.
positive result behavior
society influence negative

Society has a significant (1) on the behavior and

interaction of individuals. Societies which engender (2)
behavior will (3) in individuals taking on negative
traits. More (4) societies, however, can influence
their members to adopt positive traits and (5) .

Additional Activities

To further appreciate this module on society, in a short or long coupon

bond, draw a picture of your community or make a photo collage showing how
your community promote unity and cooperation resulting to harmonious
relationship.
Criteria:
Category 5 3 1 Total
Points
Attractiveness Exceptionally attractive Attractive Limited formatting
formatting and well formatting and well and organized
organized information. organized information.
information.
Organization Presentation followed a Followed a Presentation did not
logical sequence. somewhat logical follow a logical
sequence sequence
Labeled Student has all of the Student has most Student has less than
photo/picture of the photo/picture half of the
compositions labeled compositions photo/picture
correctly with a labeled correctly compositions labeled
caption. with a caption. correctly with a
caption.
Attractiveness The poster is The output is The output is
exceptionally attractive attractive in terms distractingly messy or
in terms of design, of design, layout, very poorly designed.
layout, and neatness. and neatness.

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Assessment: p. 14
Proponent Man in his natural How society is established Role of authority or
state social interaction
Thomas Governed by Individuals enter a “social contract” to People sacrifice some of their
Hobbes desires manage their conflicting desires and wants to authority to function and
impose order. meet the needs of many.
John Cooperative and Society is established through the Authority established to run and
Locke reasonable consent of the individual that uphold the welfare of society
organized it.
Jean- Men are born free. Individuals enter a social contract for Authority has the power to act on
Jacques their mutual preservation. the behalf of the people and
Rousseau impose its will on them.
What‘s More: Assessment 2 p. 10
A. . B. C.
1. B 1. D 1. A
2. A 2. A 2. M
3. C 3. B 3. A
4. D 4. C 4. A
5. D 5. E 5. A
Answer key
What I Know: p. 3
 behavior 5.
positive 4.
result 3.
negative 2.
influence 1.
II.
10.SELF-INTEREST
9. DAVID GAUTHIER
8. DESIRES 7. COOPERATIVE
6. JOHN LOCKE 5. THOMAS HOBBES
4. JOHN RAWLS 3. SOCIETY
2. CULTURE 1. COLLABORATION
DOWN ACROSS I.

REFERENCE
BOOKS

Abella, Robert D. Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person Quezon City:
C and E Publishing, Inc., 2016.

Abella, Robert D. Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person, Teacher’s

Manual Quezon City: C and E Publishing, Inc., 2016.

Magbanua, Nuelan A. Foundations of Philosophy, edited by Faustino R. Madriaga

Quezon City: Brilliant Creations Publishing, Inc., 2017.

Placido, Dennis M. Philosophy of the Human Person, edited by Ephraim V. Domingo

Baguio City: Wise Ideas Publishing Co., 2016.

ONLINE

Bubbeo, Daniel, ―Best Game Shows of All Time, ranked: ‗Jeopardy! ‗Wheel of
Fortune, Family Feud, ‗more,‖ Newsday, September 18, 2017,
https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/best-game-shows-of-all-time-
ranked-jeopardy-wheel-of-fortune-family-feud-more-1.13724698.

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__________, ―Society,‖ Encyclopedia.com, Accessed July 03, 2020,
https://www.encyclopedia.com/earth-and-environment/ecology-and-
environmentalism/environmental-studies/society.

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