WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

This module is exclusively prepared for you to learn lessons in this core subject entitled “Introduction to
the Philosophy of the Human Person”. The activities are carefully devised to meet your level of knowledge and
understanding. Hopefully, with great patience and hardwork, this module can help you fully comprehend and
assimilate the definitions and origins of Philosophy and the concept of holistic perspective and partial perspective.
Fear not if you do this alone for this is a guided module. Directions are provided in every part for your
convenience.

Here is the competency expected for you to master:

PPT11/12-Ia-1.1: Distinguish a holistic perspective from a partial point of view.

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

1. Distinguish a holistic perspective from a partial point of view.

2. Write a holistic perspective and a partial point of view based from the given situation.
3. Show appreciation of the importance of fairness and justness in handling a conflict.

WHAT I KNOW

Directions: Read the questions carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer.

1. What does the term philosophy mean?

a) “love of goodwill“ c) “love of wisdom“

b) “love of critical thinking“ d) “love of logic”

2. What point of view looks at all aspects of a situation?

a) holistic perspective c) holism perspective

b) partial point of view d) partition point of view

3. Holism comes from the Greek word...

a) holos b) sophos c) logos d) apeiron

4. Which of the following scenarios demonstrates a partial point of view?

a) referring to only one source of information for your research paper

b) participating in a mandated seminar

c) listening to both your teachers’ and parents’ advice on how to improve your grades

d) watching videos over the internet

5. Which of the following situations demonstrates pedantry?

a) answering “in our house” when asked, “Where do you live?”

b) making a movie review of the movie entitled “Batman: The Dark Knight”.

c) reading about biography of Rene Descartes

 d) debating with a friend about the boon or bane of lockdown in the Philippines It was six men of Indostan,

6. Who among the following students may have already developed a broader philosophical perspective? To learning much inclined,

a) Mara, who regularly monitors the emotional well-being of her classmates Who went to see the Elephant

b) Sansa, who always listens to all sides of the argument before giving any advice (Though all of them were blind),

c) Theon, who consistently chats with her classmates about their hobbies and perspectives in life That each by observation Might satisfy his mind.

d) Trish, who is a loner, but a keen observer

7. What makes doing philosophy different from doing other disciplines of science? The First approach’d the Elephant,

a) It always requires logical and critical thinking. c) It always ends with a conclusion. And happening to fall

b) It always asks questions about life. d) It always requires empirical proof. Against his broad and sturdy side,

8. Which of the following statements is true? At once began to bawl:

1. Both partial and holistic points of view are good contributors to doing philosophy. “God bless me! but the Elephant

2. Reflection is not required in doing philosophy. Is very like a wall!”

Select your answer.

a) Both statements 1 and 2 are false. c) Statement 1 is true. Statement 2 is false. The Second, feeling of the tusk,

b) Statement 1 is false. Statement 2 is true. d) Both statements 1 and 2 are true. Cried, -”Ho! what have we here

9. Who is the father of philosophy? So very round and smooth and sharp?

a) Confucius b) Anaximander c) Socrates d) Aristotle To me ‘tis mighty clear,

10. Which statement about philosophy is correct? This wonder of an Elephant

1. Philosophy is the rational science of all things that seeks for the ultimate causes of reality. Is very like a spear!”

2. Points of view from different people are always contradicting.

3. Philosophical reflection does not develop evaluative skills. The Third approach’d the animal,

Select your answer. And happening to take

a) statement 2 b) statement 3 c) statement 1 d) All statements are incorrect. The squirming trunk within his hands,

Thus boldly up and spake:

WHAT’S IN “I see,” -quoth he- “the Elephant

ACTIVITY 1 Is very like a snake!”

Directions: Read the poem below.

Blind Men and the Elephant – A Poem by John Godfrey Saxe The Fourth reached out an eager hand,
Here is John Godfrey Saxe’s (1816-1887) version of Blind Men and the Elephant:
And felt about the knee:
 “What most this wondrous beast is like ACTIVITY 2

Is mighty plain,” -quoth he,- MY ANGLE OF PERCEPTION

“’Tis clear enough the Elephant Directions: Write your holistic perspective and partial point of view/s of the given picture.

Is very like a tree!” Example:

The Fifth, who chanced to touch the ear,

Said- “E’en the blindest man

Can tell what this resembles most;

Deny the fact who can,

This marvel of an Elephant

Is very like a fan!”

The Sixth no sooner had begun

About the beast to grope,

Then, seizing on the swinging tail

That fell within his scope,

“I see,” -quoth he,- “the Elephant

Is very like a rope!”

And so these men of Indostan

Disputed loud and long,

Each in his own opinion

Exceeding stiff and strong,

Though each was partly in the right,

And all were in the wrong!

Directions: Answer the questions deliberately.

1. Enumerate all the partial point of views of the six blind men.

2. Give your own holistic perspective of an elephant.

3. What is the moral lesson of the poem?

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Partial Point of View/s: __________________________

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Holistic Perspective: ____________________________

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WHAT’S NEW

Directions: Read the situation carefully and answer the given questions below thoroughly.

On a hot Monday, Alarick went to a nearby car shop to have his car checked. He was
bothered by the unsteadiness of the steering wheel. Michael, the mechanic on duty,
checked the suspension and bolted joint of the car. The suspension and bolted joint were
okay because it was fastened very well. Michael then concluded that it was a problem of
alignment of the wheels. He realigned the wheels and told Alarick to have a test drive.
Alarick drove around the city to check if the problem of the unsteady steering wheel
persisted. Indeed, the problem is not solved despite the realignment of the wheels. Alarick
was very disappointed because he wasted P650.00 for an unsolved issue.

On the next day, Alarick decided to go immediately to Toyota, Talisay. Alarick told
the mechanic named Gabriel about the realignment of the wheels but still the problem of
the unsteady steering wheel persisted. Gabriel, with so much curiosity, checked the
suspension and bolted joint of the car. He concluded the same thing as Michael. He also
checked the alignment and it was okay. He examined all the possible parts of the engine,
including the ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) and the gear box.

In the end, he found out that the problem was in the power steering itself. He said
that it was a difficult problem to see because the power steering was electronically
programmed. It was not the usual “manual-thing” to do. Then, Gabriel checked the power
steering status through the computer. Good enough, the problem was very evident. He
immediately made some adjustments. It was done in less than an hour.

Alarick paid all the charges for the repair. When he drove back home, he was very
happy because the problem of the steering wheel is no more.
 Questions:

1. Where specifically in the situation is the partial point of view? Explain. Looking at the characteristics of holistic perspective and partial point of view, it can be
concluded that using a holistic perspective is more desirable in doing philosophy than using
2. Where specifically in the situation is the holistic perspective? Explain.
a partial point of view. Partial point of view only promote limited knowledge on the
3. What is the moral lesson of the given situation? situation. This leads to wrong conclusions.

WHAT IS IT WHAT’S MORE

What Is Philosophy? Directions: Complete the following statements using a partial point of view approach and a
holistic perspective approach.
The word philosophy means “love of wisdom”. Philosophy ignites an individual’s
critical thinking and seek for things beyond the normal eye can perceive. Philosophy is the Example 1
rational science of all things that seeks for the ultimate causes of reality.
The movie entitled Batman: The Dark Knight is ____________________.
Through philosophy, an individual can break walls and enter into a boundless
Partial Point of View Approach
possibility.
The movie entitled Batman: The Dark Knight is very depressing because Bruce Wayne, the
What is the difference between holistic thinking and partial thinking?
Batman, suffered a terrible defeat. (This is a partial point of view approach because the
Holism comes from the Greek word “holos,” meaning literally everything, whole. statement is too one-sided, making a direct conclusion without even considering the good
Holistic perspective refers to a perspective that considers large-scale patterns in systems. side of the movie.)
This is often described as looking at the “big picture” when describing and analyzing a
Holistic Perspective Approach
situation or problem. A holistic perspective requires an individual to have an open mindset
and an ability to get the general sense or impression regarding a situation. Partial point of The movie entitled Batman: The Dark Knight is very nice because it conveys a very great
view, on the other hand, focuses on specific aspects of a situation. The partial point of view philosophy about ethical principles and it portrays the reality of life (there is victory and
is an important component of analytical thinking, as an individual focuses on certain areas or defeat). (This is a holistic perspective approach because the statement acknowledges both
aspects of a problem in order to understand it. Though partial point of view is useful, the good and bad side of the movie and considers it as a lesson in life.)
philosophy utilizes holistic perspective in making sense of problems and issues related to the
Example 2
human experience.
Married life is __________ because ________________________.

Partial Point of View Approach

Married life is difficult because it restricts an individual’s freedom and constant financial
problems will arise. (This is a partial point of view approach because the statement quickly
jumps to a negative conclusion without considering the advantages of marriage.)

Holistic Perspective Approach

Married life is bittersweet because it is a journey filled with happiness and sadness; it is a 3. COVID-19 cases in Cebu City constantly rises because ________________.
partnership where a man shares joy, burden and responsibility with a woman. (This is a
Partial Point of View Approach
holistic perspective approach because it accepts both the advantages and disadvantages of
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marriage.)
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Example 3
Holistic Perspective Approach
Chilli sauce is ______________________. _________________________________________________________________________
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Partial Point of View Approach
4. Wearing of face masks is __________ because _________________________.
Chilli sauce is not palatable because it tastes very hot. (This is a partial point of view
approach because the statement is too one-sided.) Partial Point of View Approach
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Holistic Perspective Approach
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Chilli sauce is too spicy yet very tasty because it heightens the appetite of a person during a
Holistic Perspective Approach
meal. (This is a holistic perspective approach because the statement considers the pros and
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cons of a chilli sauce.)
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Activity Proper
5. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the world is __________ because ______________
1. President Rodrigo Duterte is __________ because _____________________. ________________________.

Partial Point of View Approach Partial Point of View Approach

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Holistic Perspective Approach Holistic Perspective Approach

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2. COVID-19 has spread uncontrollably because _______________________________ 6. Gov. Gwen Garcia’s shaming on a specific doctor is __________ because _________
____________. ____________________________________.

Partial Point of View Approach Partial Point of View Approach

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Holistic Perspective Approach Holistic Perspective Approach

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WHAT I HAVE LEARNED
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RIGHTEOUSNESS
3. Mariane is a nurse. She was told by the hospital management to report any suspicious
Directions: A situation is presented to you and make your best course of action using holistic employees who have symptoms of COVID-19. Her head nurse, named Rayneria, was her
perspective. close friend for 8 years. Rayneria was known for her severe allergies. One day, on their shift
together, Mariane noticed that Rayneria had a sore throat because of her hoarse voice.
1. Ned is a father of two little girls, Sansa and Arya. He is only a “trisikad” driver. Due to the Mariane even saw her sneeze and cough secretly. Rayneria obviously seemed a little
Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), his means of livelihood has been cut off. One day, awkward to Mariane. What is Mariane’s best course of action?
Sansa and Arya asked him to buy two ice cream. Feeling intense pressure for the cravings of _________________________________________________________________________
his daughters, he went quickly to the nearest convenient store which was 7Eleven with not a _________________________________________________________________________
single penny inside his pocket. He walked around inside the convenient store. Then, he went _________________________________________________________________________
to the fridge section. He got two small plastics of ice cream and hid them inside his pocket. _________________________________________________________________________
He waited for the right moment. When the security guard moved away from his post, he _________________________________________________________________________
rushed towards the door and slowly opened it. You happened to be outside and saw what _________________________________________________________________________
he did. With holistic perspective, what will you do?
_________________________________________________________________________ WHAT I CAN DO
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Directions: Apply a holistic perspective in understanding this popular issue in the society
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today.
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_________________________________________________________________________ Manila Bay Rehabilitation: The Use of Dolomite Sand
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2. It was Friday. You and your sister decided to have a dinner at SM Seaside around 7:00PM. _________________________________________________________________________
You worked at the Cebu City Hall as a secretary of the city mayor while your sister worked at _________________________________________________________________________
the IT Park as a call center agent. In the afternoon, after you punched out, you immediately _________________________________________________________________________
took a taxi on the way to SM Seaside. You arrived at 5:30PM inside the mall. Since you are _________________________________________________________________________
too early at your appointed meeting time with your sister, you decided to do a little _________________________________________________________________________
shopping. Your sister, on the other hand, punched out at 6:00PM. Then, without a second to _________________________________________________________________________
waste, she took a taxi and headed directly to SM Seaside. However, there was a heavy traffic _________________________________________________________________________
at Mango Avenue. Your sister got upset because of the traffic. It was already 7:00PM and _________________________________________________________________________
your sister was still at B. Rodriguez Sreet. You were very hungry and started to lose your _________________________________________________________________________
patience. At 7:53PM, your sister finally arrived at the mall. You met with each other at _________________________________________________________________________
8:06PM inside the Harbor City restaurant. What will you say and do to your sister? _________________________________________________________________________
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_________________________________________________________________________ ASSESSMENT
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Multiple Choice: Read the question slowly and answer carefully.
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1. It is when conclusions are made based on considering some, but not all, sides of the
problem or situation.

a) partition point of view c) holistic perspective

b) holiness pespective d) partial point of view

2. It is when all aspects are tied in together to form a general overview of the problem or
situation.

a) partition point of view c) holistic perspective

b) holiness pespective d) partial point of view

3-4: Read the paragraph carefully.

Hinata and Hanabi rode a jeepney on their way to school. A few blocks from their
home, the jeepney stopped because it was a red signal. A minute later, a mature-looking
man suddenly entered the jeepney and distributed a white envelope. It was some sort of a
solicitation envelope from an unknown religious organization. Hanabi ignored the envelope
and closed her eyes, pretending to be asleep. Hinata, who sat beside Hanabi, took the time
to read what was written on the envelope. After reading, Hinata put a ten-peso coin inside
the white envelope. Then, the mature-looking man took back all the envelopes that he
distributed.

3. Who do you think displayed a partial point of view?

a) the mature-looking man c) Hinata

b) Hanabi d) None of the above

4. Who do you think displayed a holistic perspective?

a) the mature-looking man c) Hinata

b) Hanabi d) None of the above

5-7: Focus on the picture and read the statements below it carefully.
 b) Statement 2 d) Both statements 2 and 3

7. Which of the following statements is the best holistic perspective?

a) Statement 1 c) Statement 3

b) Statement 2 d) None of the above

8. Mr. Claudio wanted to buy a new television. With holistic perspective, what will he do?

a) Mr. Claudio will immediately choose the cheapest available television.

b) Mr. Claudio will listen to the suggestions of his children.

c) Mr. Claudio will listen to the suggestions of his children and at the same time will do a
thorough research about the qualities and prices of a television.

d) None of the above

9. It refers to a perspective that considers large-scale patterns in systems.

a) partition point of view c) holistic perspective

b) holiness perspective d) partial point of view

10. It focuses on specific aspects of a situation.

a) partition point of view c) holistic perspective

Statement 1: The painting portrays a black panther and a bird.
b) holiness perspective d) partial point of view
Statement 2: The painting portrays a face of a woman that was formed due to the position
of the twigs and branches of a tree and also the posture of the black panther and the bird. 11-12: Read the following situations carefully.

Statement 3: The painting portrays a face of a woman, a black panther and a bird. Situation 1: Teacher Jasmine bought all sizes of bondpapers for future use of her class.
Situation 2: Frances kept only her G-Tech sign pens because G-Tech is her favorite brand.

11. Which of the following situations above is an example of a holistic perspective?

5. Which of the following statements above is a partial point of view?
a) Situation 1 c) Both situations 1 and 2
a) Statement 1 c) Statement 3
b) Situation 2 d) None of the above
b) Statement 2 d) None of the above
12. Which of the following situations above is an example of a partial point of view?
6. Which of the following statements above is a holistic perspective?
a) Situation 1 c) Both situations 1 and 2
a) Statement 1 c) Both statements 1 and 3
b) Situation 2 d) None of the above
13-14: Focus on the picture and read the statements below it carefully. a) partition point of view c) holistic perspective

b) holiness perspective d) partial point of view

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY

Directions: Make a photo collage (from birth to current photo) showing a holistic view of
your life. Make a short description of every photo you put in the collage.

Statement 1: The painting portrays a pink flamingo.

Statement 2: The painting portrays a face of a woman.

Statement 3: The painting portrays a landscape that forms into a face of a woman because
of a standing pink flamingo and the cascading leaves and fruits of a tree.

13. Which of the following statements is a holistic perspective?

a) Statement 1 c) Statement 3

b) Statement 2 d) None of the above

14. Which of the following statements is a partial point of view?

a) Statement 1 c) Both statements 1 and 2

b) Statement 3 d) Both statements 2 and 3

15. Mr. Vito reads different newpapers everyday.