SIENA COLLEGE OF SAN JOSE

City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan

Course Code : INTRO TO PHILO Course Credits: 3 Units

Course Title : Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person
Course Description:
This course focuses on the philosophy of the human person. Different philosophical thoughts will be studied to explain the nature of
the human person. Emphasis on the consciousness of origin and destiny of the human person will be a part of this course, which will
guide students in the study of the perennial search for the meaning of life.
Course Objectives:
At the end of the course, students are expected to:
- be equipped with the different philosophical concepts and ideas that will be discussed throughout the semester
- have a deeper understanding of the human person in the light of philosophical and ethical perspectives
- create/formulate their personal view of the human person that will serve as their guide and framework in searching for the
meaning of life
Course Overview:

I. Introduction to Philosophy: Definition, Nature V. Freedom

and Historical Outline A. Determinism
A. What Philosophy is B. Absolute versus Limited Freedom
B. Branches of Philosophy C. Freedom as an Absurd Idea (Freedom as Punishment)
C. Brief History of Philosophy VI. The Meaning of Life
D. Value of Philosophy VII. Death
E. Truth
II. The Human Person: Perspectives
Course Requirements (Per Period):
A. The Phenomenon of the Human Person
B. The Human Person: Western Perspective
Class standing - 60%
C. The Greek Philosophy of the Human Person
(Attendance, Quizzes, Assignments, Recitation,
D. The Human Person: Eastern Perspective
Reflection Papers)
E. The Christian Philosophy of the Human Person
Periodical Exams (Prelims, Midterms, Finals) - 40%
F. The Filipino Concept of the Human Person
TOTAL 100%
III. The Human Person: An Embodied Spirit
A. The Human Body
Rule on Attendance:
B. The Soul
3 unexcused absences - automatic failure
C. The Human Person and His Environment
15 minutes late - 1 tardy
IV. Ethics
3 tardies = one absence
A. Ethics and the Human Person
20 minutes late - considered absent
B. Ethics: Definition and Nature
C. Theories and Perspectives
D. Law and Ethics
E. Religion and Ethics
F. Contemporary Social and Ethical Problems

Instructor’s Profile:
GERALD R. GETALADO | Coordinator for Student Affairs and Activities, Service Education Department
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Claret Seminary
Master in Psychology (units), P.U.P. Graduate School
Master of Distance Education (ongoing), U.P. Open University
M: 09471898185 | E: grgetalado@gmail.com

Consultation Hours: TBA

References:
Caraan, Aleli. (2016) Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person. Diwa Learning Systems, Inc.
Camiloza, et.al. (2016). Philosophy of the Human Person. Phoenix Publishing House Inc.
Weston, Anthony. (2008). A 21st Century Ethical Toolbox. Second Edition. Oxford University Press.
Montemayor, Felix M. (2005) Introduction to Philosophy through the Philosophy of Man. Revised edition. National Bookstore.
Tiempo, Alex (2005). Social Philosophy: Foundations of Values Education. Rex Bookstore, Inc. Manila
Dy,Manuel B. Jr., (1986) Philosophy of Man: Selected Readings. Goodwill Trading Co. Quezon City