Course Name Philosophy of Man

Course Credits 3 Units Lec: 3 Units Lab:

Course Description
Contact Hours per Week
Pre-Requisites
Course Objectives
This course examines and search for meaning within the totality of his phenomenological experiences looking at various
theories of different philosophers regarding man, the course will attempt to provide an introduction to philosophy, the
science of the ultimate whys and wherefores of all things, with man as the key point, the starting, the central and the
predominant theme of discussion
3 hours
At the end of the course, the students are expected to:
1. Understand the meaning and process of doing philosophy of the human person as an embodied being in the world
and the environment as a means towards a holistic understanding of life.

WEEK/TIME INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME-BASED CONTENT TEACHING AND RESOURCE

ALLOTMENT OUTCOMES (ILO) ASSESSMENT LEARNING MATERIALS
(OBA) ACTIVITIES (TLAs)
1. Familiarize course class recitation I. Introduction to the Lecture/discussion Handouts
course
goals, objectives &
1. Getting to know the
content instructor, the students, and
WEEK 1 2. Know the various the course.
class policies 2. Distribution of course
syllabus.
including grading
system
WEEKS 2-3 Quiz, class Lecture/discussion Manila Paper,
Chapter 1 Handouts
recitation, , reporting,
1. Understand the Human Person as an Embodied
meaning and Being in the World and in the
process of doing Environment.
philosophy

2. Apply the general Lesson 1

principles and Doing Philosophy
significance of
philosophy. A. Pre-Socratic Philosophers
 Quiz, class recitation, Lecture/discussion Manila Paper,
A. The Socratic Philosopher Handouts
1. Realize the , reporting,
B. Other famous Greek of the
value of doing Ancient World
philosophy in
obtaining a
WEEK 4
broad.
2. Recognized
those
philosophers.

WEEK 5 PRELIM EXAM

Quiz, class recitation, Lecture/discussion Manila Paper,
Lesson 2 Handouts
1. Understand the , reporting,
Methods of Philosophizing
meaning and
method of
doing
philosophy in
relation to the Lesson 3
WEEK 6-7
human person. The Human Person as an
2. Demonstrate a Embodied Spirit
capacity for a
critical and
analytical
reflection from
vision of life.
WEEK 8 1. Become Quiz, class recitation, Lesson 4 Lecture/discussion Manila Paper,
The Human Person in their Handouts
truthful, , reporting,
environment
environment-
 friendly and
service-
oriented;

WEEK 9 MIDTERM EXAMINATION

1. Reflect on their Quiz, class recitation, Chapter 2 Lecture/discussion Manila Paper,
Human Living Handouts
daily , reporting,
experiences
from a holistic
WEEK 10-12 Lesson 1
point of view.
Freedom of the Human Person
2. Understand the
true meaning of
freedom.
WEEK 13 SEMI-FINAL EXAMINATION
Quiz, class Lesson 2 Lecture/discussion Manila Paper,
recitation , activity Intersubjectivity Handouts
1. Understand the , reporting,
meaning of
WEEK 14
intersubjectivity
human
relations.
WEEK 15-17 Quiz, class recitation Lecture/discussion Manila Paper,
Lesson 3 Handouts
1. Recognize how , reporting,
The Human Person in Society
individuals form
societies and
how individuals
are transform
by society. Lesson 4
2. Define their Human Person as Oriented
identity and Towards their Impending Death.
 role as
individuals
created in Gods
image and
likeness.
WEEK 18 FINAL EXAMINATION

I. TEXTBOOKS/REFERENCES:

PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

Published by: MINDSHAPERS CO., INC.
Rm. 108, ICP Bldg., Recoletos St.
Intramuros, Manila
Romeo P. Gonzalvo Jr.

II. COURSE POLICIES:

1. Students with 3 consecutive absences will automatically be dropped from the class roll.
2. Academic dishonesty. Any form of cheating or plagiarism in this course will result in zero in exam.
3. Problems encountered with the subject must be discussed to the instructor. Such consultation may be made in person
during designated time and at designated place.
4. All exams must be taken on the scheduled dates. There will be no exceptions unless you have a very good / valid
reason and have received permission in advance.
 III. Grading System:

SEMESTRAL GRADE
Quiz 10%
Behavior 10%
Attendance 30%
Class Participation 10%
Periodical Exam 40%
Total 100%

IV. Consultation Period:

DAY TIME PLACE
Thursday 3-4PM STUDENT WAITING AREA