Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Cordillera Administrative Region
Division of Tabuk City
TABUK CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

DOING PHILOSOPHY
MODULE IN INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF
THE HUMAN PERSON
Quarter 1 – Week 1-2

JINKY FLOYD C. APIL - 09361923564

BENNY S. BULA-AY - 09452463868
FARALYN M. GANNISI - 09652549369
JOIEMMY B. GAYUDAN - 09503857228
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Doing Philosophy involves asking questions contemplating about mystery
of life and constructing arguments and be able to rationally evaluate them
in the end partially and holistically. This module will give ideas about holistic
perspective and partial point of view.

The module will start with a pre-assessment which will adjudge your prior
knowledge on the topic. Series of activities and discussions will encourage
you to explore and understand more about the topic. Through this module,
the objectives below are desired.

Learning Objectives:
PPT11/12-Ia-1.1 Distinguish holistic from the partial point of view.
PPT11/12-Ib-1.2 Recognize human activities that emanated from
deliberate reflection.
PPT11/12-Ib-1.3 Realize the value of doing Philosophy in obtaining a
broad perspective on life.
PPT11/12-Ic-1.4
Do a philosophical reflection on a concrete situation from a holistic
perspective

General Directions: Read carefully and analyze each of the items.

Choose the letter that suits your answer. Write your answer before each
number.
1. Which of the following is the definition of holistic thinking?
A. It is a perspective that considers the bigger picture when looking at
problems or situations.
B. It is a reflection on a situation to gain insights that will help in
effective decision making.
C. It is a perspective that sees the problem or situation in a step by
step process.
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D. all of these
2. Which statement about Holistic is TRUE?
A. People tend to apply an analytical perspective when looking at
problems or situations.
B. It focuses on specific aspects of a situation.
C. This is an important component of analytical thinking, as an
individual focus on certain areas or aspects of a problem in order
to perceive it.
D. It enables a person to step back and consider the general aspects
of a certain problem.
3. A philosopher does not limit himself to a particular object of inquiry.
Based on the definition, philosophy is considered as to which of the
following?
A. Multidimensional C. none of the above
B. One dimensional D. Partial Dimensional
4. All other sciences concern themselves with a particular object of
investigation. Which of the following sets the distinction between
philosophy from other sciences?
A. Highest principle B. Natural light of reason C. Science D.
Study of all things
5. Which of the following is not an example of a philosophical question?
A. How many planets are there in the Milky Way Galaxy?
B. Does every event have a cause?
C. Are minds distinct from bodies?
D. What is the nature of morality?
6. Which of these statements are true regarding the meaning of
philosophy?
1. Philosophy is a science of beings in their ultimate reasons and
causes aided by reason alone.
2. Philosophy provides the framework for which the human person
can understand the world.
3. Philosophy is a system of beliefs about reality and integrated
worldview.
4. Philosophy is a science since it investigate the causes of few
things.
A. 2 and 3 B. 2, 3 and 4 C. 1, 2 and 4 D. 1, 3
and 4
7. What do you call an activity that requires a person to examine his or
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her thoughts, feelings, and actions and learn from experience?

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 A. Frameworks B. Holistic thinking C. Internal questions D.
Reflection
8. What kind of questions examines personal ideas regarding
correctness and values?
A. External questions C. internal questions
B. Frameworks D. reflection
9. Which of the following is the essence of philosophy?
A. Search for answers to life questions C. Search for the
meaning wisdom
B. Search for knowledge D. Search for sufficient
reasons
10. Which of the following is the meaning of philosophy?
A. Academic study of anything C. Knowing you know
nothing
B. Different ways of reasoning D. Love for Wisdom
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11. He devoted himself to the study of the causes of natural
phenomena. Who first to propose that matter is composed of tiny
particles called atoms?
A. Pythagoras C. Democritus
B. Heraclitus D. Diogenes of Sinope
12. His emphasis on austerity and simplicity often went to the
extreme. Who is the philosopher whose views were later developed
by his followers and influenced the development of several schools of
philosophy such as Cynicism and Stoicism?
A. Plato C. Socrates
B. Diogenes of Sinope D. Aristotle
13. In view of the project “Tokhang” and all the innocent lives that
were killed, if you were the president of the Republic of the
Philippines, how would you best address the rampage of Drug
addiction differently?
A. Rehabilitate drug offenders while classifying and branding them
into different categories, e.g. light-to-grave offenders, while they can roam
freely within society.
B. Have all the Filipino people undergo drug testing, if someone is
positive on drugs, let the due process of law prevail together with the
rehabilitation movement.
C. Formulate laws that permit the use of drugs in the whole
archipelago granting freedom to everyone to either choose or reject drugs
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 D. Put to rehabilitation, especially with the involvement of church
organizations, anyone who is found positive on drugs while they are in
detention.
14. He focused his studies on the ideal society. Who is the
philosopher who is known for his dialectic method of inquiry where
two opposing ideas are discussed in an attempt to arrive at new
knowledge?
A. Aristotle B. Epicurus C. Heraclitus D.
Plato
15. Which of the following best describes a philosopher?
A. A person who does not only love to know, but loves to know the
truth and desire to live in it
B. A person who loves pleasure, success and wisdom
C. A person who only loves to know the truth.
D. A person who study the love of wisdom.

What words come to mind when you hear the word Philosophy? Write the
words in the blank boxes.

PHILOSOPHY
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Read the following conversation between a teacher and her student in
class and answer the question below.

Teacher: Juan, what would you like to be when you grow up?
Juan: Ma’am, I want to be happy!
Teacher: Juan, you did not understand my question.
Juan: Ma’am, you do not understand what life is all about!

1. Do you think Juan’s answer was appropriate for his teacher’s

question?
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2. What do you think was Juan’s interpretation of his teacher’s
question?
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3. Based on his responses, what kind of student do you imagine
Juan to be?
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4. If you were Juan’s teacher, how would you respond to him?

______________________________________________________________________
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5. How is Philosophy related to this situation?
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PHILOSOPHY
PHILOSOPHY comes from the Greek words: Philos (love) and Sophia
(wisdom). This is a way of thinking about the world, the universe and the
society.
- It works by asking questions about the nature of human thought,
the nature of the universe, and the connections between them.

Philosophers or Lovers of Wisdom – people who engage

Philosophy.

Love of Wisdom – Ancient Greeks used this terminology and soon

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applied to the study or discipline that uses human reason to investigate the
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ultimate causes, reasons and principles which govern all things.

A Philosopher must possess philosophical qualities:
- A Philosopher must be unbiased. He shouldn’t have any kind of
discrimination in his head, otherwise he will fail to be wise.
- A Philosopher must be a good listener. That’s a must.
- A Philosopher should be unafraid of speaking his mind.
- A Philosopher should speak the truth obviously.
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- A Philosopher must be good at words because you often need
different methods of saying the same thing.
- A Philosopher should be a calm person by nature. It helps develops
great philosophical ideas.

Some of the most enduring questions that philosophers have been

pondering regarding human existence:
- What is real? Are we able to perceive and understand reality and
everything in it?
- How do we know what we know? Are the things that we know are
true?
- What is the ultimate cause of all things? What is our purpose in this
world?
- To what extent are our choices and actions considered “free”?

Look and observe the picture below and go over to the questions after.

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1. Describe what you see, what do you notice first?
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2. What are the philosophical questions you have asked yourself upon
looking at the picture? Cite all the questions.
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3. Do you think you will be able to figure out the answers to these
philosophical questions? If YES, Why so? If NO, Why not?
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THE FOLLOWING ARE THE MOST ANCIENT GREEK PHILOSOPHERS. LET’S GET TO
KNOW THEM BETTER.
1.
PYTHAGORAS (570 BCE to 495 BCE) – A
mathematician and scientist, he was credited
with formulating the Pythagorean Theorem.

2.

HERACLITUS ( 535 BCE to 475 BCE) – He

proposed that everything that exists is based
on a higher order or plan which he called
logos. He was credited with the saying that
“No man ever steps in the same river twice.”
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3.

DEMOCRITUS (460 BCE to 370 BCE) – He

devoted himself to the study of the causes
of natural phenomena. He was among the
first to propose that matter is composed of
tiny particles called atoms.

4.

DIOGENES OF SINOPE (412 BCE to 323

BCE) – He was known advocate of living a
simple and virtuous life.

5.

EPICURUS (341 BCE to 270 BCE) – He

believed that Philosophy could enable man
to live a life of happiness. His views gave
rise to Epicureanism – a school
of Philosophy which believes that wisdom
and simple living will result in a life free of
fear and pain.
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6.
SOCRATES (470 BCE to 399 BCE) – He
was considered the foremost philosopher of
ancient times. He made great contributions
to the field of Ethics. He was credited with
formulating the Socratic Method – a means
of examining topic by devising a series of
questions that let the learner examine and
analyze his knowledge and views regarding the topic.

7.

PLATO (427 BCE to 347 BCE) – A student

of Socrates. His teachings and writings were
considered the foundation of Western
Philosophy. He is also known for his
Dialectic – a method of inquiry where two
opposing ideas are discussed in an attempt
to arrive at new knowledge.

8.

ARISTOTLE (384 BCE to 322 BCE) – He

attended the Academy, was a prominent
student of Plato. His studies in Logic led to
the formulation of a formal process of
analyzing reasoning which gave rise to
Deductive Reasoning – the process by
which specific statements are analyzed to reach a conclusion or
generalization.
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THREE REASONS WHY PEOPLE PHILOSOPHIZE:
1. According to Plato, man’s need to philosophize through his Sense of
Wonder.
Ex: Whenever we are confronted with an experience, we always
wonder how it came about.
2. The 15th French Philosopher Rene Descartes traced the need to
philosophize to Doubt.
Ex: When you have to choose between lending money to someone or
not, you are in doubt, but not confused.
3. The 20th – century Swiss-German Philosopher Karl Jaspers saw the
need to philosophize because of Experience.
Ex: We are questioning on something because we are knowledgeable
on that thing.
CHARACTERISTICS OF PHILOSOPHY:
1. Philosophy considers as a way of analyzing frameworks.
Framework – is defined as a way of thinking about the world and is
composed about the views and beliefs of a person.
Example: Whenever a person encounters a problem or question in
life, he or she often goes back to his or her own framework in order to make
sense of the problem.
A. Internal Questions – It is a question dealing with our own correctness
and values.
Ex: Are there lions?, How can I use the term ‘lions’?, and What is a
lion?
These given examples are questions that can be answered either by
following the given rules of the language (analytically) or by going out
and investigating the world (empirically). The first question “Are there
lions?” is an example of analytic internal question, because the rules
of the language alone can answer it. The third question is an example
of an empirical internal question, because (given that there is a
linguistic framework for what “cat” is and what “four tons” is), one will
need to go out and investigate whether there is something that
matches what it means to be a “lion” and what it means to be a “four
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 B. External Questions – It seeks to question the very frameworks upon
which people base their own beliefs and views.
Ex: Are there really lions? Should we have a lion linguistic framework?
These given questions are questioning the truthfulness and the
usefulness of a thing.
2. Philosophy can also be thought as an examination of a particular
area of knowledge.
3. Philosophy itself is a distinct area of knowledge with its own goals,
concerns, and ways of doing things.
BRANCHES OF PHILOSOPHY
1. Aesthetics is the philosophy which deals with beauty and what
makes things “beautiful.”
Ex: By simply saying, “The car is beautiful.” There is an appreciation
of beauty or artful appearance.
2. Logic is the branch of philosophy which deals with the correct
reasoning.
Ex: Pedro is a human. All humans have brains. Therefore, John has
a brain.
3. Epistemology discusses the nature of knowledge and knowing.
Ex: A lie cannot be truth because it is not factual and false.
4. Ethics is the branch which deals with moral questions and dilemmas.
Ex: Obeying the company’s rules; truthfulness; taking responsibility;
and accountability
5. Political Philosophy studies governments and deals with questions
of justice, power, and the rights and obligations of citizens.
Ex: It asks “How is the best state?”
6. Metaphysics is a branch of Philosophy which deals with questions
regarding reality and existence.
Ex: Is time real, or an illusion?
7. Philosophy of the Human Person is an area in philosophy that
understands the human person from a philosophical perspective –
integrating and synthesizing the different branches of philosophy and
other fields of study to know the truth about the human person.
Ex: Philosophy of the human person explores what is to be a person.
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HOLISTIC THINKING refers to a perspective that considers large-scale
patterns in systems.
Example: A teacher listens first to both stories of her two arguing students
before making any conclusion about the issue.
PARTIAL THINKING focuses on specific aspects of a situation.
Example: A teacher scolds student A after student B accused him of
stealing her cellphone. However, the teacher only listened to the story of
Student B, and not to student A, before deciding to scold the student.

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.
PRACTICAL USES OF PHILOSOPHY IN OUR LIVES:
1. Philosophy enables a person to engage in critical analysis and
interpretation of concepts, definitions, arguments, and problems.
2. Philosophy also improves problem-solving and decision making.
3. A philosopher is a good communicator who can clearly and
adequately present his or her ideas.
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WISDOM is one intended product of philosophizing, and this refers to
a person’s ability to apply knowledge to daily life particularly in making
sound choices and judgment.
4. Knowledge in Philosophy can contribute to self-development.
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Activity 1
Read and analyze the poem given below and answer the questions
after.
SIX BLIND MEN AND THE ELEPHANT
BY JOHN GODFREY SAXE
IT WAS SIX MEN OF INDOSTAN
TO LEARNING MUCH INCLINED
WHO WENT TO SEE THE ELEPHANT
THAT EACH BY OBSERVATION
MIGHT SATISFY HIS MIND
THE FIRST APPROACH’D THE ELEPHANT
AND HAPPENING TO FALL
AGAINST HIS BROAD AND STURDY SIDE
AT ONCE BEGUN TO BAWL;
GOD BLESS ME! BUT THE ELEPHANT
IS VERY LIKE A WALL

THE FOURTH REACHED OUT HIS EAGER HAND

AND FELT ABOUT THE KNEE.
“WHAT MOST THIS WONDROUS BEAST IS LIKE
IS MIGHTY PLAIN,” QUOTH HE,
“TIS CLEAR ENOUGH THE ELEPHANT
IS VERY LIKE A TREE
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
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THE SIXTH NO SOONER HAD BEGUN

ABOUT THE BEAST TO GROPE,
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 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 IS PARTLY IN THE RIGHT
AND ALL WERE IN THE WRONG
THE DISPUTANTS, I WEEN,
RAIL ON IN UTTER IGNORANCE
OF WHAT EACH OTHER MEAN,
AND PRATE ABOUT AN ELEPHANT
NOT ONE OF THEM HAS SEEN.

1. Did anyone among the blind men give the correct answer? Why or
why not?

2. In the context of the elephant story, what do you think is a holistic

perspective? What is a partial point of view?
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Assessment 1
Identify the following. Write your answers on the blank provided.
__________________ 1. It is the study or discipline that uses human
reason to investigate the ultimate causes, reasons, and principles which
govern all things.
__________________ 2. The Greek term for philosophy, philosophia,
means ______________.
__________________ 3. The Greek Philosopher Plato believes that
Philosophy is brought by man’s sense of ____________.
__________________ 4. Which philosopher believes that persons engage
in philosophy in order to make sense of difficult life experiences?
__________________ 5. It is a reason why Rene Descartes considers this
as a reason why people philosophize.
__________________ 6. It refers to an area of philosophy that
understands the human person from a philosophical perspective.
__________________ 7. It is a question that examines personal ideas
regarding correctness and values.
__________________ 8. It is an activity that requires a person to examine
his or her thoughts, feelings, and actions and from experience.
__________________ 9. It is a perspective that considers the “bigger
picture” when looking at problems and situations,
__________________ 10. It is a perspective that focuses on specific
aspects of a situation.
__________________ 11. Which intended product of philosophizing refers
to a person’s ability to apply knowledge to daily life particularly in making
sound choices and judgment?
__________________ 12. It seeks to question the very frameworks upon
which people base their own beliefs and views.
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__________________ 13. Which method of inquiry wherein two opposing
ideas are discussed in an attempt to arrive at new knowledge?
__________________ 14. It is a process by which specific statements are
analyzed to reach a conclusion or generalization.
__________________ 15. It is a school of Philosophy which believes that
wisdom and simple living will result in a life free of fear and pain.

Activity 2
Read the situational problems below. Reflect and answer. Write
legibly and be as concise as possible with your answer.
1. Marco works as a working student at Jollibee and wants to save
money for him to buy branded clothes. His mother, however, is asking
him to give his money to his siblings so they can buy new bags for
school.
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2. Mina, an employee at XYZ Company, answers the phone to an irate

customer who claims that she has overcharged. Although she has
checked her account and cannot find any problems but the woman
remains convinced that there has been mistake and is becoming
increasingly angry.
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*You will be graded through these Rubrics:
Category 5 4 3 1
Focus Clear and Some of Ideas are not Writings are
complete the ideas clear difficult to
answers; are not understand.
Got the related to
main idea the topic.
Content Used Used some Most of the Not use
important details and details and details or
details and information information used ideas to
information about the are not support the
topic understandable topic
Organization Used Some of The ideas are not Not use
appropriate the coherent transition
transition transitions words
used are
not
appropriate
Conventions No errors Few, if any, Many mistakes in Difficult to
in spelling errors in grammar/spelling read and
and grammar. understand
grammar. Neat and
Neat and legible
legible

Assessment 2
Discuss with your other family members a problem or issue important
to your family. Write down their views and use them as bases to come
up with a solution based on holistic perspective. Use the graph as a
guide in conducting the discussion. (Ex: Sibling rivalry, financial
problem, etc.)

PROBLEM OR ISSUE IMPORTANT TO MY FAMILY

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

Other important views or things to consider

SOLUTION

Activity 3
Make a reflection journal in which you will write your answers on the
following questions.
1. What philosophical questions do you wish to be answered as you
study this course? List down five.
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 ________________________________________________________
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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?
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
You will be graded according to the following Rubrics:
Category 5 4 3 1
Focus Clear and Some of Ideas are not Writings are
complete the ideas clear difficult to
answers; are not understand.
Got the related to
main idea the topic.
Content Used Used some Most of the Not use
important details and details and details or
details and information information used ideas to
information about the are not support the
topic understandable topic
Organization Used Some of The ideas are not Not use
appropriate the coherent transition
transition transitions words
used are
not
appropriate
Conventions No errors Few, if any, Many mistakes in Difficult to
in spelling errors in grammar/spelling read and
and grammar. understand
grammar. Neat and
Neat and legible
legible
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Assessment 3

Find and encircle all the ancient philosopher’s names that are hidden in
the boxes then write their names below. The words may be found in
any direction.

E P I C U R U S P C D

E Y L X S B M G O E L

L T Q A W E R T M Y K

T H A S T O P O I U D

O A D F G O C H L J S

T G N A M R B V C K Q

S O U D I O G E N E S

I R A T A G F W R J X

R A U S O C R A T E S

A S U T I L C A R E H
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Differentiate Partial Thinking from Holistic Thinking. Write your
answer in the box provided.
PARTIAL THINKING HOLISTIC THINKING

Read the passage carefully. Answer the question in an organize

manner.
1. Cite a situation where you adopted a holistic view in looking at a
problem or situation. How did adopting a holistic view help you make
sense of the situation? (5 points)
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 2. How can having holistic view help us become better individuals? (5
points)
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Make a poster showing a holistic view of your life. Show in your

drawing your various experiences that contributed and gave meaning
to your life.

You will be graded according to the following Rubrics:

Category 5 4 3 1
Focus Clear and Some of Ideas are not Writings are
complete the ideas clear difficult to
answers; are not understand.
Got the related to
main idea the topic.
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Content Used Used some Most of the Not use

important details and details and details or
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 details and information information used ideas to
information about the are not support the
topic understandable topic
Organization Used Some of The ideas are not Not use
appropriate the coherent transition
transition transitions words
used are
not
appropriate
Conventions No errors Few, if any, Many mistakes in Difficult to
in spelling errors in grammar/spelling read and
and grammar. understand
grammar. Neat and
Neat and legible
legible

General Directions: Read carefully and analyze each of the items.

Choose the letter that suits your answer. Write your answer provided before
each number.

1. Which of the following is the definition of holistic thinking?

A. It is a perspective that considers the bigger picture when looking at
problems or situations.
B. It is a reflection on a situation to gain insights that will help in
effective decision making.
C. It is a perspective that sees the problem or situation in a step by
step process.
D. all of these

2. Which statement about Holistic is TRUE?

A. People tend to apply an analytical perspective when looking at
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problems or situations.
B. It focuses on specific aspects of a situation.
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 C. This is an important component of analytical thinking, as an
individual focus on certain areas or aspects of a problem in order to
perceive it.
D. It enables a person to step back and consider the general aspects
of a certain problem.
3. A philosopher does not limit himself to a particular object of inquiry.
Based on the definition, philosophy is considered as to which of the
following?
C. Multidimensional C. none of the above
D. One dimensional D. Partial Dimensional
4. All other sciences concern themselves with a particular object of
investigation. Which of the following sets the distinction between
philosophy from other sciences?
A. Highest principle B. Natural light of reason C. Science D.
Study of all things
5. Which of the following is not an example of a philosophical question?
A. How many planets are there in the Milky Way Galaxy?
B. Does every event have a cause?
C. Are minds distinct from bodies?
D. What is the nature of morality?
6. Which of these statements are true regarding the meaning of
philosophy?
1. Philosophy is a science of beings in their ultimate reasons and
causes aided by reason alone.
2. Philosophy provides the framework for which the human person
can understand the world.
3. Philosophy is a system of beliefs about reality and integrated
worldview.
4. Philosophy is a science since it investigate the causes of few
things.
A. 2 and 3 B. 2, 3 and 4 C. 1, 2 and 4 D. 1, 3
and 4
7. What do you call an activity that requires a person to examine his or
her thoughts, feelings, and actions and learn from experience?
A. Frameworks B. Holistic thinking C. Internal questions D.
Reflection
8. What kind of questions examines personal ideas regarding
correctness and values?
A. External questions C. internal questions
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B. Frameworks D. reflection
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 9. Which of the following is the essence of philosophy?
A. Search for answers to life questions C. Search for the meaning
wisdom
B. Search for knowledge D. Search for sufficient
reasons
10. Which of the following is the meaning of philosophy?
A. Academic study of anything C. Knowing you know
nothing
B. Different ways of reasoning D. Love for Wisdom
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11. He devoted himself to the study of the causes of natural
phenomena. Who first to propose that matter is composed of tiny
particles called atoms?
A. Pythagoras C. Democritus
B. Heraclitus D. Diogenes of Sinope
12. His emphasis on austerity and simplicity often went to the
extreme. Who is the philosopher whose views were later developed
by his followers and influenced the development of several schools of
philosophy such as Cynicism and Stoicism?
A. Plato C. Socrates
B. Diogenes of Sinope D. Aristotle
13. In view of the project “Tokhang” and all the innocent lives that
were killed, if you were the president of the Republic of the
Philippines, how would you best address the rampage of Drug
addiction differently?
A. Rehabilitate drug offenders while classifying and branding them
into different categories, e.g. light-to-grave offenders, while they can roam
freely within society.
B. Have all the Filipino people undergo drug testing, if someone is
positive on drugs, let the due process of law prevail together with the
rehabilitation movement.
C. Formulate laws that permit the use of drugs in the whole
archipelago granting freedom to everyone to either choose or reject drugs
D. Put to rehabilitation, especially with the involvement of church
organizations, anyone who is found positive on drugs while they are in
detention.
14. He focused his studies on the ideal society. Who is the
philosopher who is known for his dialectic method of inquiry where
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two opposing ideas are discussed in an attempt to arrive at new

knowledge?
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Plato
15. Which of the following best describes a philosopher?
E. A person who does not only love to know, but loves to know the
truth and desire to live in it
F. A person who loves pleasure, success and wisdom
G. A person who only loves to know the truth.
H. A person who study the love of wisdom.

The Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic is the defining global health crisis

of our time and the greatest challenge we have faced since World War II.
Since its emergence, the virus has spread to every country around the
world. And so, the number of confirmed cases is starting to lag behind our
country. Apply holistic perspective in understanding such issue. As
student, what long-term strategy would you suggest in fighting this
pandemic?

You will be graded according to the following Rubrics:

Category 5 4 3 1
Focus Clear and Some of Ideas are not Writings are
complete the ideas clear difficult to
answers; are not understand.
Got the related to
main idea the topic.
Content Used Used some Most of the Not use
important details and details and details or
details and information information used ideas to
information about the are not support the
topic understandable topic
Organization Used Some of The ideas are not Not use
appropriate the coherent transition
transition transitions words
used are
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not
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appropriate
Conventions No errors Few, if any, Many mistakes in Difficult to
in spelling errors in grammar/spelling read and
and grammar. understand
grammar. Neat and
Neat and legible
legible

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