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Introduction to the
Philosophy of the
Human Person
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
The Process of Doing Philosophy
Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person – Grade 11
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 1: The Process of Doing Philosophy
First Edition, 2020

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Introduction to
the Philosophy of
the Human Person
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
The Process of Doing Philosophy
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person - 11

Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on The Process of Doing Philosophy!

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For the learner:

Welcome to the Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person 11

Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on The Process of Doing Philosophy!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time.
You will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while
being an active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

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What I Need to Know module.

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What’s In

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or a situation.
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lesson. This aims to help you discover and
What is It understand new concepts and skills.
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Key at the end of the module.
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What I Have Learned
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Additional Activities lesson learned.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

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developing this module.

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 What I Need to Know

Philosophy has opened doors for debates over many concerns such
as the purpose of life, the existence of good and evil, and the way to the
truth. Even as a young student, you have already been introduced to
philosophy as a discipline. As you proceed to higher levels of your study,
you will encounter more philosophical issues that are more advanced and
complicated to resolve. Learning philosophy requires learning to look into
all available perspectives and work on their relationship to come up with
sound, logical, and valid conclusions.

In this module, you will be able to learn how to distinguish holistic

perspective from partial point of view which helps you develop your skill of
broadly looking at the situation first before concluding anything.
Furthermore, it can be applied in day-to-day activities and life
perspectives, because it involves an evaluative process that allows a
person to make better decisions and act accordingly to situations with the
help of various philosophical skills. You will also learn the importance of
using philosophical reflection which enables thought to be looked into
using deeper, holistic perspective. In effect, actions are directed towards
greater sources of wisdom and truth.

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY:

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

1.2.Realize the value of doing philosophy in obtaining a broad

perspective on life. (PPT11/12-Ib-1.2)

1.3.Do a philosophical reflection on a concrete situation from a holistic

perspective. (PPT11/12-Ib-1.3)

At the end of the module, you should be able to:

K- Distinguish holistic perspective from partial point of view.

S- Make a poster showing a holistic point of view of your life.

A- Realize the value of doing philosophical reflection from various situations.

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 What I Know

Direction: Read each item carefully and use your notebook to write your answers.

1. It requires a person to be willing to examine one’s thoughts,

feelings, and actions and learn more about one’s life and
experiences.
a. Reflection c. Holistic thinking
b. Judgement d. Partial thinking

2. It is a perspective that focuses on specific aspects of a situation.

a. Doing Philosophy c. Partial thinking
b. Holistic thinking d. Conclusion

3. A perspective that considers large-scale patterns in a system

a. Doing Philosophy c. Partial thinking
b. Holistic thinking d. Conclusion

4. What is the process of engaging oneself in matters of

utility and methodologies to clear out any practical
problem or abstract idea?
a. Doing Philosophy c. Partial thinking
b. Holistic thinking d. Conclusion

5. It is often described as looking at the “big picture” when

describing and analyzing a situation or problem.
a. Holistic thinking c. Reflection
b. Partial thinking d. Wisdom

6. It allows a person to look back on previous experiences and

evaluate the meaning or significance of his or her life.
a. Conscience c. Holistic view
b. Philosophical reflection d. Philosophy

7. Which of the following situations demonstrates pedantry?

a) Answering “letter J” when asked, “What is the capital of Japan?”
b)Making a review of literature on the phenomenon of
bullying in the Philippines
c) Reading about the history of one agricultural company
d) debating with a friend about the health impacts of sleeping late

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8. Base from the two statements below, which of these statements is true?
1. Both partial and holistic points of view are good
contributors to doing philosophy.
2. Reflection is not required in doing philosophy.

a) Both statements 1 and 2 are false.

b) Statement 1 is false. Statement 2 is true.
c) Statement 1 is true. Statement 2 is false.
d) Both statements 1 and 2 are true.

9. Who among the following students may have already developed

a broader philosophical perspective?
a) Mara, who regularly monitors the emotional well-
being of her classmates.
b)Julie, who always listens to all sides of the argument
before giving any advice.
c) Kristia, who consistently chats with her classmates
about their interests and beliefs.
d)Trish, who rarely talks with her classmates, but is always
observant of them.

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

a) Referring to only one source of information for your position paper.
b) Participating in a class discussion.
c) Listening to both your teachers’ and parents’ advices
on how to improve your grades.
d) Watching videos over the internet.

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 What’s In

This module will enable you to learn more about Philosophy, and how
we are engaged in reflecting on our actions, which we perform in our day to
day lives. In this module, you will be able to gain more knowledge on the
differences between holistic and partial thinking, and how we are using
these two views in our day to day actions. Moreover, you will also gain a
deeper understanding of how these views highly affect the decisions that we
constantly make in our daily lives.

WORDSCAPES ACTIVITY:

Direction: Unscramble the set of words below, based on the definition

provided in each number. Write your answers in your activity notebook.

1. S C I E E N C - comes from the Latin verb, “scire”, which means

“to know”; possessing a certain kind of knowledge.

2. P H Y L O P H I S O- the science of beings in their ultimate reasons,

causes, and principles acquired by the aid of human reason alone.

3. W I D S O M- application of knowledge

4. R A E S N O- sufficient ground or explanation of something

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 What’s New

Read the story, “The Blind Men and Elephant” by American poet
John Godfrey Saxe and answer the questions below. Write your answer in
your notebook.

The Blind Men and the Elephant

(John Godfrey Saxe)

Once upon a time there were six blind men. They lived in a town in
India. They thought they were very clever. One day an elephant
came to their town.
The blind men did not know what an elephant looked like but they could
smell it and they could hear it. “What is this animal like?” they said.
Each man touched a different part of the elephant.
The first man touched the elephant's body. It felt hard, big and
wide. “An elephant is like a wall”, he said.
The second man touched one of the elephant's tusks. It felt
smooth, hard, and sharp. “An elephant is like a spear,” he said.
The third man touched the elephant's trunk. It felt long, thin, and
wiggly. “An elephant is like a snake,” he said.
The fourth man touched one of the legs. It felt thick, rough, hard
and round. “An elephant is like a tree,” he said.
The fifth man touched one of the elephant's ears. It felt thin and it
moved. “An elephant is like a fan,” he said.
The sixth man touched the elephant's tail. It felt long, thin, and
strong. “An elephant is like a rope,” he said.
The men argued. It's like a wall! No, it isn't! It's like a spear! No it
isn't! It's like a snake! They did not agree.
The king had been watching and listening to the men.
“'You are not very clever. You only touched part of the elephant.
You did not feel the whole animal. An elephant is not like a wall or a
spear or a snake, or a tree or a fan or a rope.”
The men left the town still arguing. A little girl heard them and said
“Each of you is right but you are all wrong … but I know what you are
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talking about!”

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Guided Questions:
1. What happens in the story when each blind man "sees" the
elephant? Why were there six different ideas about the elephant?
Were any of the men right about the elephant? Were any of them
completely wrong?
2. What did the blind men learn from the king? What does the
storyteller want us to learn from this tale?
3. Do problems like this happen in real life? Think of the times when
arguments or misunderstandings have occurred because people
saw situations from different points of view. Describe what
happened.
4. How does it feel when another person doesn't "see" something the
way you do? How can you address those differences in perceptions?
5. What if the men in this story were not blind? Would they still have
different perceptions about elephants? Why or why not?
6. Does the story give you any ideas about how these problems can be
solved? What are some steps you can take to understand why
another person doesn't see things the way you do?

What is It

WHAT IS PHILOSOPHY?
Philosophy, is coined from the Greek word “philein” which
means love, and “Sophia”, which means to love. It is mainly defined as the
science of beings in their ultimate reasons, causes and principles, acquired by the
aid of human reason alone. During your Junior High School years, you may
have encountered this word quite a few times. And without you even
knowing it, you may have also applied it in your day to day lives
unknowingly.

HOLISTIC AND PARTIAL THINKING IN PHILOSOPHY

In general, there are two types of thinking that is used in Philosophy, Holistic
and Partial Thinking.

Holistic thinking refers to a perspective that considers large-scale

patterns in systems. This is often described as looking at the “big picture”
when describing and analyzing a situation or problem. A holistic
perspective requires an individual to have an open mindset and an ability

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to get the general sense or impression regarding a situation. A holistic
view also means that one does not confine one’s understanding of the
world to one’s own perspective, but also includes the perspective of
others. The view also enables a person to better appreciate his or her
experiences as vital

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components that give meaning to life. Partial thinking, on the other hand,
focuses on specific aspects of a situation. The partial view is an important
component of analytical thinking, as an individual focuses on certain areas
or aspects of a problem in order to understand it. Though partial thinking
is useful, philosophy utilizes holistic thinking in making sense of problems
and issues related to the human experience.

Reflection requires a person to be willing to examine one’s thoughts,

feelings, and actions and to learn more about one’s life and experiences.
One can reflect on almost any subject. For instance, the moment you
wake up, you can already reflect upon the things that you plan to do for
the day. This will enable you to set your daily goals and set you on the
path of thinking of ways to achieve them. Seemingly simple or mundane
actions take a whole new meaning when one engages in reflection. When
buying clothes, for example, think of the questions that you ask yourself
as you consider buying the t-shirt or blouse you are holding. You may start
with the simple questions: “Will this fit me?” “Do I look good in this color?”
these are the usual questions any buyer would ask for himself or herself.

But since we are in a reflective and philosophizing mood, let us now

try and think of “deeper” questions and reflect on the situation. You may
find yourself asking the following questions: “Do I even have to buy a new
t-shirt today?” “Am I better off spending my money on other things?” “Do
I see myself wearing this shirt often, or am I just going to wear it once?”.
Notice the difference when you engage in reflection. The simple task of
buying a shirt becomes something much more. If you concentrate only on
simple questions, you would just buy that shirt immediately. But reflection
allows you an opportunity to think more deeply about your action, your
motivation for doing such an action, and even its possible consequences.
Reflection also helps us understand ourselves and our actions better.
When we reflect, we can judge whether our actions or decisions are
reasonable or not. Taking time to analyze your decision and actions is one
vital skill that will greatly help you as you encounter more challenges in
life.

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 What’s More

Task 1:
Make a creative poster showing a holistic view of your life. Come up
with a creative visualization that will show your life in its totality and how
your various experiences contributed to give meaning to your life.

Task 2:
Discuss with your other family members a problem or issue that is
important to your family. Write down your views and use them as bases to
come up with a solution based on a holistic perspective. Use the graph as
a guide in conducting the discussion.

PROBLEM OR ISSUE IMPORTANT TO FAMILY

My Mother’s Views My Father’s Views

My Brother’s/Sister’s Views My Own Views

Other important views or things to consider

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 What I Have Learned

Direction: Make a reflection journal where you will write your answers to the
following questions: Write your answers in your activity notebook.

1. Describe a situation in your life when you were able to engage in

philosophy. What circumstances or dilemma brought about your
need to philosophize? How did philosophy help you address your
situation?

2. Reflect on your life so far. Can you say that you have lived a
meaningful life, considering all your experiences and achievements?
What do you consider as the “highlights” of your life? What things
are you looking forward to in the future?

Criteria:
Content- 10
Structure/ Organization- 5
Total: 15

What I Can Do

Task 3:
Direction: Complete the table below. Write your answer in your notebook.

WHAT MUST BE DONE

ACTIONS BEFORE THE
ACTION?
1. Buying new clothes
2. Choosing friends
3. Eating food
4. Deciding where to study for
Senior High School
5. Attending classes in the afternoon
6. Going to school
7. Visiting a friend
8. Joining an organization in school
9. Playing computer games
10.Buying a new gadget

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 11.Asking permission if you would
like to go out with friends
12. Helping a stranger
13. Traveling without your family
Task14.4: Going to mass or
Read anythe following
religious questions
activities below, and write your answers in
your 15.Watching
activity notebook.
movies that are not
allowed for your age
1)16.
Based on your
Posting youranswers
opinioninorTask 3, what must be done before making actions?
feelings
2) Is on
it helpful that you do this before making an action? Why or Why not?
social media
3)17.Communicating
As a Grade 11 student, what
to your have you realized while doing this
siblings
about aReflect
activity? conflictand explain your answer.
18. Giving opinions
19. Going out with the opposite sex
Criteria:
20. Confronting a person who
verbally hurt you
Content-5
Structure/ Organization-
5 Total: 10

Assessment

Test I.
Direction: Write True if the statement is correct and False if it is wrong with
the word or words that make it incorrect. Write your answers in your
notebook.

1. A holistic view helps us understand a situation from different vantage

points so we can see it more partially.
2. People tend to apply analytical perspective when looking at problems or situations.
3. Holistic thinking refers to a perspective that considers small-scale
patterns in systems.
4. An individual uses a partial point of view when he/she looks at only a
limited number of the given problem or situation.

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5. A holistic perspective cannot enable a person to step back and consider
the general aspects of a certain problem.

Test II.
Direction: How are you going to show a holistic point of view to a situation
wherein two of your closest friends dispute about something? Write your
answer in your activity notebook.

Criteria:
Content-15
Structure/
Organization-5 Total-
20

Additional Activities

Task 5:
Direction: What can you say about the quotation below? Do you agree or
disagree with this? Write your answers in your activity notebook.

Criteria:
Content-10
Structure/
Organization - 5 Total-
15

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References

BOOK
Abella, Roberto D.(2016).Introduction to the PHILOSOPHY of the
Human Person.Quezon City:C & E Publishing, Inc.

TEACHERS GUIDE
Most Essential Learning Competencies

INTERNET SOURCES/PICTURES
Terry,Paul.”Three Principles of Holistic Thinking”.LinkedIn.com.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/three-principles-holistic-thinking-
paul-terry/ Tucci, Gianrocco. “Pholosophical
reflection”.ResearchGate.net
https://www.researchgate.net/post/To_what_extent_philosophical_reflection_has_stil
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333873368_Philosophy_of_the_Human_P erson

https://www.slideshare.net/PhillipBelgica/lecture-on-philo-of-man

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