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Introduction To The Philosophy of The Human Person: Quarter 1 - Module 3 Doing Philosophy
Introduction To The Philosophy of The Human Person: Quarter 1 - Module 3 Doing Philosophy
Introduction To The Philosophy of The Human Person: Quarter 1 - Module 3 Doing Philosophy
Introduction to the
Philosophy of the
Human Person
Quarter 1 – Module 3
Doing Philosophy
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OVERVIEW
Hello dear learners! Welcome to this module on Introduction to the Philosophy of the
Human Person. This module will help you understand the meaning and process of doing
philosophy of the human person as an embodied being in the world and the environment as a
means towards a holistic understanding of life. It contains activities that will help you reflects on a
concrete experience in a philosophical way and demonstrates various ways of doing philosophy
and evaluate opinion. The module is self – instructional and allows you to learn in your own space,
at your own pace. So, relax and enjoy learning.
To the teacher:
This lesson assume that the teacher has already introduced to his/ her learners knowledge
about philosophy and its importance as discipline and a means of understanding life.
The primary goal of this module is to help learners engaged in some simple activities in
order to have necessary skills and understanding and reflects on a concrete experience in a
philosophical way.
To the Learners:
At the end of this module, you will be able to reflect on your daily experiences from a
holistic point of view and acquires critical and analytical thinking skills so that you can apply this
critical and analytical thinking skills to the affairs of your daily life and should be able to
demonstrate a capacity for a critical and analytical reflection from the perspective of a holistic and
profound vision of life.
In order to achieve the objectives of this module, it is necessary to have completed all the
module for you to fully understand the activities and discussions.
Lesson 3.1- Recognize how the human body imposes limits and possibilities for transcendence.
Lesson 3.2 – Evaluate own limitations and the possibilities for their transcendence.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Let’s Do This!
1. Describe the taste of water?
2. Describe the color blue to a blind person?
3. How will you describe how wonderful the world is to a blind person?
4.Now, try this, from the tip of your elbow try to reach your chin. So what
now? What does the exercise tell us?
3. Recognize how the human body imposes limits and possibilities for
transcendence.
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4. Distinguish the limitations and possibilities for transcendence.
What I Know
Before we start with the module, let us check what you already know about this course by
answering this!
Complete the graph by listing traits that define you as Human and a Person. Write
them in the appropriate column. Write your answers in your Philosopy notebook.
I AM A HUMAN I AM A PERSON
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
What’s In it?
Lesson 3.1.
Lesson Recognize how the human body imposes
3.1 limits and possibilities for transcendence
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What’s New
MAN (from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) The English term “man” is
derived from a Proto-Indo European root *man - (see Sanskrit/Avestan Manu-,
Slavic mǫž "man, male"). It is the general term commonly used to refer to the entire
human race. Other related terms, humanity, mankind, and humankind.
Human Person
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I am a person.
I am alive.
I exist.
I am here. I am present.
I am living at this very moment.
Let’s examine
Little Jose is playing in the living room while his mom is in the kitchen.He
accidentally bumps into a table, causing a vase to fall. Upon hearing,his mom went
to the living room and saw him, standing near the brokenvase. She asked, “Did you
break the vase?” What do you think Jose‘s answer will be?
Dignity refers to the innate right to be valued and respected. Philosophers consider
all humans as having an inherent worth or value. “You’re worthless!” is an insult
since it attacks the very notion of a person having value or worth.
BODILY LIMITATIONS
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Social and Environmental Limitations
Socioeconomic Status
Location of neighbourhood(e.g. armed, disorganized, or violent neighborhood)
Abusive Relationship (e.g. emotional abuse)
Negative Influences (e.g. drug use)
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Even though you are still young, you are not prevented from further understanding of
yourself. Transcendence is even more possible when you begin to understand that you
can go beyond your limitations if you set your mind on your goals.
The world continues to change rapidly. Nowadays, the generation gap can easily be
seen in everyday life because of new technological advances being introduced at a fast
pace.
1. What are your limitations as a person? What are the things that you consider
as difficult or hard for you to accomplish or believe in?
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2. What are your strengths? What are the possible things or status that you can
reach or achieve in the future?
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Lesson Evaluate own limitations and the
3.2 possibilities for their transcendence
What’s New?
Transcendence
The previous example talks about transcendence or a state of “existence above and
beyond the limits of material experience.”
Transcendence originated from the words Trans, meaning “go beyond”, and scandare,
meaning “climb”.
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- varies across all people
- may coincide with physical limitations of the body
- developing a positive outlook in life
- working towards reaching a goal
- learning from experience
It is also important to know that transcendence may be applied to present worries by living
in the present. This means that life is lived from moment to momentin a carefree and
cheerful manner where concerns for stress are reserved for the future, and regrets or guilt
feelings are kept in the past.
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What I Have Learned?
Discover and try it on the following questions and answer them briefly on your
activity notebook.
1. The world continues to change quickly.Nowadays, the generation gap can easily be
seen in everyday life because of new technological advances being introduced at a fast
pace.In your personal experience, does technological advancement limit or improve the
possibility for transcendence? Why? Why not?
2. Look around you. Observe the environment and identify possible factors that may limit
transcendence. You may also put yourself in the position of those who experience such limitations.
Identify ways on how you may overcome those challenges. What do you think? Is reaching
transcendence always a good thing? Why? Why not?
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Assessment
Direction: Read each item carefully and choose the letter ofthe correct answer. Write your
answers on a separate sheet of paper.
1. What do you call the state of being or existence above and beyond the limits
of material experience?
a. Transition
b. Transcendence
c. Transformation
d. Transgression
2. What does the term scandare mean?
a. “to exist”
b. “to impart”
c. “to climb”
d. “to deduce”
3. According to this philosopher, the human person is an embodied spirit. Who is he?
a. Socrates
b. Aristotle
c. Immanuel Kant
d. St. Thomas
4. Which of the following is a biological limitation for transcendence for a student
whose goal is to be a valedictorian?
a. Joining a dance troupe
b. Being absent for a week due to fever
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c. Watching videos over the internet
d. Criticism from his teacher on his science project
5. Which of the following is not a possibility for transcendence?
a. Looking for help
b. Having a positive outlook
c. Working to reach a goal
d. Learning from experience
6. Magie is a poor 17-year old girl whose ultimate dream is to finish her studies.
What can she do to make her dream possible?
a. Join the school choir to lessen her stress in her studies
b. Start on organization that fights for human rights
c. Work during her free time to gain extra money for school
d. Read books on her own
7. Why do some people fail to experience transcendence?
a. They have a feeling that it will not occur.
b. They are not meant to experience it.
c. They are not hardworking.
d. They have a goal that is too challenging for them to achieve.
Congratulations!
You have completed your
journey in
this module.
You did a great job!
It’s now time to go
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on to the
next
adventure…
Good luck!
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