Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person

CONTENT Doing Philosophy

CONTENT STANDARDS The learner demonstrates understanding of the

meaning and process of doing philosophy.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS The learner reflects on a concrete experience in a

philosophical way.

> Distinguish a holistic perspective from a partial

point of view.
> Recognize human activities that emanated from
LEARNING COMPENTENCIES deliberate reflection.
> Realize the value of doing philosophy in obtaining
a broad perspective on life.
> Do a philosophical reflection on a concrete
situation from a holistic perspective.

1) Define partial perspective.

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES 2) Identify the inadequacies of partial perpective.
3) See the need to rise above partial perspective.
4) Realize that philosophy is not partial perspective.
TIME ALLOTMENT 120 minutes

LESSON OUTLINE

1) Introduction (Activity) - Communicate learning objectives

2) Motivation (Activity) - The story of The Elephant and the Blindmen
3) Instruction Delivery (Analysis) - Discussion of the Following:
A. Definition of Philosophy
B. Process of Doing Philosophy
C. First Causes or Highest Principle
4) Practice (Analysis) - sharing of experiences similar to the story of The Elephant and the Blindmen.
5) Enrichment (Abstraction) - Reflection of the story of the blindmen.
6) Evaluation (Application) - Short quiz on the presented topics.

MATERIALS Powerpoint presentation, laptop, LCD projector

Ramos, C. (2016) Introduction to philosophy of the
RESOURCES human person. Manila: Rex Bookstore, Inc.

PROCEDURE MEETING THE STUDENTS' NEEDS

I. INTRODUCTION
Communicate learning competencies
Introduce the following learning competencies by
rephrasing them or have the students read them
aloud.
At the the end of the lesson, we will be able to:

> Distinguish a holistic perspective from a partial

point of view.
> Recognize human activities that emanated from
deliberate reflection.
> Realize the value of doing philosophy in
obtaining a broad perspective on life.
> Do a philosophical reflection on a concrete
situation from a holistic perspective.
II. MOTIVATION Teacher tip:

After the video clip is presented the teacher can ask

A video clip of the storyThe Elephant and the
Blindmen will be presented in class.
III. INSTRUCTION DELIVERY ( Analysis)
A. Definition of Philosophy
the students: 1)How did the elephant- experience of
the blind men end?
2) Why did they dispute?
3) Why is each one partly in the right?
4) If each one is right, why are they disputing?
Teacher tip:

 The word “philosophy” comes from two Greek

words, philo meaning “to love”, and sophia meaning
wisdom. Say: What really is philosophy?

 It is also defined as the science that by natural

light of reason studies the first causes of highest
principles of all things. Under this definition, four
things are to be considered:
A. SCIENCE. It is called a science because the
investigation is systematic. It follows certain
procedures. In other words, it is an organized body
of knowledge just like any other sciences.

B. Natural Light of Reason. Philosophy

investigates things, not by using any other
laboratory instrument or investigative tools, neither
based on supernatural revelation, otherwise it
becomes theology; instead, the philosopher uses his Say: How is philosophy different from other
natural capacity to think or simply, human reason sciences? Why is it considered the study of all
alone or the so-called unaided reason. things?

C. Study of All Things. This sets the distinction

between philosophy from other sciences. All other
sciences concern themselves with a particular object
of investigation. For example, anthropologist study
human beings in relation with society, botanist focus
their attention to plants; theologians investigate
God; whereas, a philosopher studies human being,
society, religion, language, God, thus everything.

Philosophy is not one dimensional or PARTIAL. In

other words, philosopher does not limit himself to a
particular object of inquiry. He questions almost
anything, if not everything. It is multi-dimensional
or HOLISTIC.
D. First Cause or Highest Principle. A Principle
is that from which something proceeds in any
manner whatsoever. The First Principles:

1) Principle of Identity. “Whatever is is, and

Whatever is not is not. Everything is what it is.”
Say: If philosophy attempts to understand or study
2) Principle of Non-Contradiction. “ It is all things, what process or principle does it follow?
impossible for a thing to be and not to be at the same
time, and at the same respect.

3) Principle of Excluded Middle. A thing is either

is or not, everything must be either be or not be,
between being, there is no
middle ground possible.

4) Principle of Sufficient Reason. Nothing exists

without a sufficient reason for its being and
existence
IV. Practice (Analysis) Teacher tip:
Say: What events have you experienced which
involved a dispute over limited views?

Students will be asked to share their personal What were the problems generated by the dispute?
experiences similar to the dispute that the blindmen
experience in the story.
V. Enrichment (Abstraction)

Can the blind men end the dispute all by

themselves?
Why can’t the blind men end the dispute all by
themselves?

How can the dispute be ended?

Is this openness to what is not-my-view a violation

of the principle of noncontradiction?
VII. Evaluation (Application)
Short Quiz

Directions: Answer the following questions briefly.

1-2) Philosophy came from what two greek words?

3-6) What are the First Cause or Highest Principles
Philosophy follows?
7-10) Define Philosophy
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Prepared by: WARREN L. SALADO
SST-II
 Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person
CONTENT Doing Philosophy

CONTENT STANDARDS The learner demonstrates understanding of the

meaning and process of doing philosophy.
The learner reflects on a concrete experience in a
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS philosophical way.

> Distinguish a holistic perspective from a partial

point of view.
> Recognize human activities that emanated from
LEARNING COMPENTENCIES deliberate reflection.
> Realize the value of doing philosophy in obtaining
a broad perspective on life.
> Do a philosophical reflection on a concrete
situation from a holistic perspective.
1) Identify the Branches of Philosophy
2) See the need to rise above partial perspective .
3) Realize that philosophy is undertstanding of
SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES diverse point of views and seeing the whole.

4) Appreciate diversity of point of views.

TIME ALLOTMENT 120 minutes

LESSON OUTLINE

1) Introduction (Activity) - Communicate learning objectives

2) Motivation (Activity) - The story of The Prisoners in the cave, examples of Moral Dilemna
3) Instruction Delivery (Analysis) - Discussion of the Following:
A. Branches of Philosophy
1. Metaphysics
2. Ethics
3. Logic
4. Epistemology
5. Aesthetics

4) Practice (Analysis) - Think-Pair-Share on personal experieces related to the topic presented

5) Enrichment (Abstraction) - Reflective essay on the image people projects on social media.
6) Evaluation (Application) - Short quiz on the presented topics.

MATERIALS Powerpoint presentation, laptop, LCD projector

Ramos, C. (2016) Introduction to philosophy of the
RESOURCES human person. Manila: Rex Bookstore, Inc.

PROCEDURE MEETING THE STUDENTS' NEEDS

I. INTRODUCTION
Communicate learning objectives
Introduce the following learning competencies by
rephrasing them or have the students read them
aloud.
At the the end of the lesson, we will be able to:
1) Identify the Branches of Philosophy
2) See the need to rise above partial perspective .
3) Realize that philosophy is undertstanding of
diverse point of views and seeing the whole.

4) Appreciate diversity of point of views.

MOTIVATION
1.1 Story of the Prisoners in a Cave
2.1 Scenarios on moral dilemna