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2. Objectives At the end of this lesson, you should be able to: • differentiate the meaning of
philosophy as a body of knowledge and as an intellectual activity, • distinguish a holistic
perspective from a partial point of view, • recognize human activities that emanated from
deliberate reflection, • apply a philosophical reflection on a concrete situation from a holistic
perspective, and • realize the value of philosophy in obtaining a broad perspective in life. 2
3. In a few years, you will gain new experiences in life that you may have never dreamed of.
Such experiences may excite or challenge you, while some can make you rethink your life
and decisions. At your age, you may have already asked yourself important questions about
your life that cannot be directly answered through research or education, such as “What do I
want?” or “What will make me happy?” 3
4. If you have already asked yourself those big questions, then you have already engaged in
philosophy. – What is Philosophy? – Is it a way of life? Why or why not? – How do you apply
it in everyday life? Find out the answers in this lesson! 4
5. Learn about it! Doing philosophy helps you think many things, including those that leave you
confused or without an acceptable answer. You can do philosophy by yourself, with a
partner, or with a group. 5
6. The Meaning of Philosophy and Philosophy of the Human Person Philosophy, meaning "love
of wisdom," is a science where reason and logic are used to understand reality and answer
questions of knowledge, morality, and human nature. It can be described as either a body of
knowledge or an intellectual activity. 6
7. The Meaning of Philosophy and Philosophy of the Human Person Philosophy as a body of
knowledge provides methodologies and insights on how societal questions, such as moral
dilemmas of euthanasia or same-sex marriage, can be answered. 7
8. The Meaning of Philosophy and Philosophy of the Human Person On the other hand,
philosophy as an intellectual activity is an analytic procedure of addressing individual thought
processes such as resolving conflict and confusion, testing positions, and analyzing beliefs.
In all instances, doing philosophy is prescribed by logic, reason, and ethics leading to
wisdom. 8
9. The Meaning of Philosophy and Philosophy of the Human Person Philosophy applied to
human experience or everyday life denotes the use of philosophy as an intellectual activity.
Also known as philosophy in life, this concept is important because it serves as the guiding
principle on how one ought to live life. 9
10. Importance of Philosophical Reflection Philosophical reflection is the process by which a
person undergoes a reflective state or evaluates his or her experiences first before making
any related action. The use of philosophical reflection is important as it enables thought to be
looked into using a deeper, holistic perspective. In effect, actions are directed towards
greater sources of wisdom and truth. 10
11. Human Activities Emanated from Deliberate Reflection In the process, one can learn more
about himself or herself, including personal beliefs, ideals, or values. Previous experiences
may be seen as important aspects of making reflections because they facilitate deeper
thinking and understanding of the self. Aside from knowing the self, many other activities
also emanate from reflection. 11
12. Human Activities Emanated from Deliberate Reflection Examples: • learning from your
previous mistakes and not repeating them again • evaluating and knowing the best choice
from a set of options • gaining a holistic point of view first before making any conclusion 12
13. Meaning and Process of Doing Philosophy Doing philosophy means engaging oneself in
“matters of utility” and methodologies to eliminate any practical problem or abstract idea. 13
14. Meaning and Process of Doing Philosophy In the process of doing philosophy, it is critical to
have a holistic point of view—the perception of looking at all aspects of a situation first before
making a conclusion. Some other skills involved in doing philosophy are critical, logical, and
analytical thinking, observation, and communicative skills. 14
15. Holistic and Partial Points of View Before engaging in philosophical inquiry, one must be able
to distinguish between a holistic and partial point of view. This is critical for anyone doing
philosophy because it sets a limit in coming up with conclusions about a given situation. 15
16. Holistic and Partial Points of View 16
17. Holistic and Partial Points of View Looking at the characteristics of holistic and partial points
of view, it can be concluded that using a holistic perspective is more desirable in doing
philosophy than using a partial perspective. Partial points of view only promote limited
knowledge on the situation. This leads to wrong conclusions. 17
18. Holistic and Partial Points of View 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 the process, doing philosophy helps one to develop the skill of broadly
looking at the situation first before concluding anything. 18
19. Importance of Doing Philosophy Doing philosophy can be applied in day-to-day activities and
life perspectives. Because it involves an evaluative process, doing philosophy allows a
person to make better decisions and act accordingly to situations with the help of various
philosophical skills. 19
20. Importance of Doing Philosophy Furthermore, on life perspectives, philosophy enables
reflective thinking which greatly influences a person’s view of life, challenges, and
relationships. Doing philosophy directs how a person will perceive these factors in life and
how they will be faced. In any setting, wisdom is always gained when philosophy is applied
to formulate a conclusion about a certain concern. 20
21. Explore! 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. In your perspective, what other issues may be dealt with using
philosophy? 21
22. Try it! You may already know that philosophy as a discipline has been present in society for
centuries. Different perspectives on various issues rose and were given defense by various
philosophers. As a student, think of a relevant issue faced by society nowadays. Look for at
least two philosophical theories that can explain your chosen topic. After reading on these
views, make your decision on which theory to side with based on the philosophical concepts
you have learned from your readings. 22
23. What do you think? Is doing philosophy possible without engaging in philosophical
reflection? 23
24. hope Tips • In doing philosophy, a holistic perspective on the subject is always required.
Failure to do so or only using a partial point of view may lead to illogical or incorrect
conclusions. 24
25. Tips • In the process of doing philosophy, it is critical to have a holistic perspective—the
perception of looking at all aspects of a situation first before making a conclusion. This point
of view is different from holistic thinking which is a mental activity of recognizing the
interconnectedness of systems and procedures to form a general picture of an issue. 25
26. Tips • The process of doing philosophy should not be mistaken for the Filipino activity of
pamimilosopo or pedantry where a person displays useless knowledge or minute
observances of small details. 26
27. Keypoints • Philosophy, meaning "love of wisdom," is a science where reason and logic are
used to understand reality and answer questions of knowledge, morality, and human nature.
• Philosophy may be a body of knowledge or an intellectual 27
28. Keypoints • A holistic point of view looks at all aspects of the given problem or situation.
Meanwhile, a partial point of viewlooks at only a limited number of aspects of the given
problem or situation. 28
29. Keypoints • Philosophical reflection allows a person to look back on previous experiences
and evaluate the meaning or significance of his or her life. 29
30. What does the term philosophy mean? • Select your answer. a) "love of goodwill“ b) "love of
critical thinking“ c) "love of wisdom“ d) "love of logic" 30
31. What point of view looks at all aspects of a situation? • Select your answer. a) holistic b)
partial c) holism d) partition 31
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What is the process of engaging oneself in matters of utility and methodologies to clear out
any practical problem or abstract idea? • Select your answer. a) doing philosophy b) doing
history c) doing mathematics d) doing pedantry 32
Which of the following scenarios demonstrates a partial point of view? • Select your answer.
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’ advice on how to improve
your grades d) watching videos over the internet 33
Which of the following situations demonstrates pedantry? • Select your answer. 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 34
Who among the following students may have already developed a broader philosophical
perspective? • Select your answer. 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 35
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Question 7 What makes doing philosophy different from doing other disciplines of science? •
Select your answer. a) It always requires logical and critical thinking. b) It always asks
questions about life. c) It always ends with a conclusion. d) It always requires empirical proof.
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Question 8 Which of the following 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. • Select your answer. 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. 37
Question 9 Which statement validly describes the process of doing philosophy? 1. It may
involve the use of different philosophical methods. 2. It may only tackle the meaning of life. •
Select your answer. a) statement 2 b) neither statement 1 nor 2 c) statement 1 d) both
statements 1 and 2 38
Question 10 Which statement about philosophy is correct? 1. Doing philosophy is also a way
of engaging in scientific inquiry. 2. Points of view from different people are always
contradicting. 3. Philosophical reflection does not develop evaluative skills. • Select your
answer. a) statement 2 b) statement 3 c) statement 1 d) All statements are incorrect. 39

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