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Introduction to the
Philosophy of the
Human Person
Quarter 1 – Module 3:
PERSON’S LIMITATIONS AND POSSIBILITIES FOR TRANSCENDENCE
Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person – Grade 11
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 3: Person’s Limitations and Possibilities for Transcendence
First Edition, 2020

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Introduction to
the Philosophy of
the Human
Person
Quarter 1 – Module 3:
PERSON’S LIMITATIONS AND
POSSIBILITIES FOR TRANSCENDENCE
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

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

Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on PERSON’S LIMITATIONS AND
POSSIBILITIES FOR TRANSCENDENCE!

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For the learner:

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Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on PERSON’S LIMITATIONS AND
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 What I Need to Know

This Supplementary Learning Module describes the human person as an

embodied spirit. Where the spirit unites with the body, a person is capable of exploring,
experiencing, and achieving various feats. However, the human body has limitations.
And yet, the nature of the human person has the ability to go beyond or transcend on
these limitations.
With these understanding and knowledge, you will have an opportunity to
develop your strengths based on the nature of your limitations and rise above these
challenges. Moreover, it will enable you to accept new ideas and new experiences into
becoming the best version of yourself.

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY:

3.1 Recognize how the human body imposes limits and possibilities for
transcendence (PPT11/12-If-3.1)
3.2 Evaluate own limitations and the possibilities for their transcendence
(PPT11/12-Ig-3.2)

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

K - Identify limitations and possibilities for transcendence.
S - Distinguish limitations and possibilities from transcendence.
A - Valuate one’s own limitations and possibilities for transcendence.

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 What I Know

Directions: Read each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer in your
notebook.

1. What do you call the state of being or existence above and beyond the
limits of material experience?
A. euphoria B. transcendence C. success D. ecstasy

2. What does the term “scandare” mean?

A. to climb B. to go beyond C. to observe D. to inquire

3. Who is the philosopher that believe in the human person as an embodied spirit?
A. Plato B. Ptolemy C. St Thomas D. St Theresa

4. Which statements about transcendence is TRUE?

A. It only starts during old age. C. It is an ability to go beyond limits.
B. It sets limitations to one’s goal. D. None of these

5. How does the human body play a role in transcendence?

A. The body has its limitations.
B. The body controls what we do.
C. The body functions against transcendence.
D. None of these

6. Why do some people fail to experience transcendence? Because it _________.

A. may coincide with physical limitations of the body.
B. does not come at a specified period.
C. may not occur to everyone.
D. all of these

7. The following are factors that limits transcendence EXCEPT

A. demography B. financial source C. environment D. human body

8. Which of the following are possibilities for transcendence?

A. develop a positive outlook in life C. learn from experience
B. work towards reaching the goal D. All of these

9. How should one aim for transcendence? One considers ___________.

A. the challenges to encounter. C. the work you put to it.
B. the feasibility of one’s goal. D. all of these

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10. When you are able to recognize your own limitations and possibilities,
which of these things should you remember?
A. Challenges are learning opportunities
B. Recognize that your goal is more important than your fears.
C. both A and B
D. None of these

What’s In

In Module Two, you were able to discuss the difference between

facts and opinions. Moreover, you were also able to discuss how to evaluate
the truth from opinions in varying situations, using the different methods of
Philosophizing. In this lesson, we will now focus on the human person as an
embodied spirit. Furthermore, we will also tackle how the human body is
capable of exploring, and achieving various feats, and how the human body
also has its limitations. But, despite this, the human body is also capable of
transcending, despite the limitations that it has.

JUMBLE SCRAMBLE ACTIVITY:

Direction: Unscramble the letters below, based on the definition provided in

each number. Write your answers in your activity notebook.

1. A N M – the general term commonly used to refer to the entire human

race.

2. N M A H U- refers to man as a species- Homo sapiens or modern

human beings.

3. T R E N C S E N D A N C E - a state of being or existence that is

above and beyond physical needs and realities

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 What’s New

 What are the things you can do based on your skills and abilities? What are the
things you cannot do because of personal limitations?
 What are the factors affecting your limitations? How about possibilities?
 Is reaching transcendence always a good thing? Why? Why not?
 How do you respond to your own limitations and possibilities for transcendence
in facing a challenge, or obstacle or overcoming a weakness?

What is It

 Man vs. Human: What’s the difference?

Man is the general term commonly used to refer to the entire human race. The
term, Human on the other hand, refers to man as a species- Homo sapiens or
modern human beings.

 St. Thomas, the Philosopher who believed that the human person’s nature as
an embodied spirit enables us to engage in meaningful experiences and
makes transcendence possible. He was also regarded of Christianizing the
philosophy of Aristotle

 Transcendence is a state of being or existence that is above and beyond

physical needs and realities. It comes from the Latin prefix trans-, which means
“beyond”, and scandare, which means “to climb”.

 Limitations of Transcendence may not occur to everyone, does not come at

a specified period, varies across all people, may coincide with physical
limitations of the body.

 Factors that impose limits include the body, environment, demographics, and
society and hinders a person from reaching transcendence.

 Possibilities for Transcendence include: developing a positive outlook in life,

working towards reaching a goal and learning from experience.

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  In aiming for transcendence, it is important to consider the feasibility of your
goals, the work you would need to put in it, the challenges you will face, and
other factors that may come in play.

What’s More

Directions: Read and answer the following tasks below. Write your answers in your
notebook.

Task 1:

Look around you. Observe how each person in the community manages against new
cases of the COVID-19. Put yourself in the position of those who are experiencing
such limitations. Identify ways on how you may overcome those challenges.
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Task 2:

Read the excerpt on “How a Healthy Dosage of Self-Transcendence can

Overcome COVID-19”, by Paul Wong, and answer the question that follow. Write your
answers in your notebook.

How a Healthy Dosage of Self- Transcendence can Overcome COVID-19 (an

excerpt)
By: Paul Wong

COVID-19 is here, and we cannot run from it. We must face it, accept it, and
move forward with courage and self-transcendental love. The future is on the side of
love and hope. We can win the war together, and we can rejoice together by
encouraging and cheering each other on.

Self-transcendence provides a way for us to be connected with others and with

God; it is through our total dependence on these connections that we discover the
beauty and happiness of life.

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 Self-transcendence is the source of compassion, which means to suffer with
others. It is the source of passion, which means to suffer for God and for others. Self-
transcendence sets our soul on fire and moves us to accomplish the impossible.

In sum, self-transcendence is a transformative way of making us complete. It is

also the most compassionate way to look at life. It is like seeing life through the lens
of love from our soul, which softens every blow from life and adds some bright colour
to every dark shadow we go through. It makes our life more beautiful and interesting.

A better future begins with self-transcendental love. I hope that you can harness
the power of love to transform your life and overcome COVID-19. May you find enough
space in your heart to welcome your shadow and embrace your suffering; this is the
best way to reclaim your happiness and hope today.

Question: Do you agree with the article above? Why or Why not?

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What I Have Learned

Directions: Complete the statements below. Write your answer in your notebook.

I have learned that ________________

______________________.

I have realized that ________________

______________________.

I will apply _____________________________________________.

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 What I Can Do

Task 3:
Direction: Use the Letter-Number Code to answer what is asked below. Write your
answer in your notebook.

What word that means a state of existence above and beyond the limits of material
experience?

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
(20) (18) (1) (14) (19) (3) (5) (14) (4) (5) (14) (3) (5)

Task 4:
Direction: Copy and complete the table below. Write your answers in your notebook.

THE UPLIFT SELF

MY LIMITATIONS ACTION TOWARDS TRANSCENDENCE

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 Assessment

Direction: Read each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer in your
notebook.

1. What do you call the state of being or existence above and beyond the
limits of material experience?
A. euphoria B. transcendence C. success D. ecstasy

2. What does the term scandare mean?

A. to climb B. to go beyond C. to observe D. to inquire

3. Who is the philosopher that believe in the human person as an embodied

spirit?
A. Plato B. Ptolemy C. St Thomas D. St Theresa

4. Which statements about transcendence is TRUE?

A. It only starts during old age. C. It is an ability to go beyond limits.
B. It sets limitations to one’s goal. D. None of these

5. How does the human body play a role in transcendence?

A. The body has its limitations.
B. The body controls what we do.
C. The body functions against transcendence.
D. None of these

6. Why do some people fail to experience transcendence? Because it _________.

A. may coincide with physical limitations of the body.
B. does not come at a specified period.
C. may not occur to everyone.
D. all of these

7. The following are factors that limits transcendence EXCEPT

A. demography B. financial source C. environment D. human body

8. Which of the following are possibilities for transcendence?

A. develop a positive outlook in life C. learn from experience
B. work towards reaching the goal D. All of these

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9. How should one aim for transcendence? One considers ___________.
A. the challenges to encounter. C. the work you put to it.
B. the feasibility of one’s goal. D. all of these

10. When you are able to recognize your own limitations and possibilities,
which of these things should you remember?
A. Challenges are learning opportunities
B. Recognize that your goal is more important than your fears.
C. both A and B
D. None of these

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Try This
1.B 2.A 3.C 4.C 5.A 6.D 7.B 8.D 9.D 10.C
Do This
Task 1 : Transcendence
Task 2: (Answers may vary)
Explore
(Answers may vary)
Apply what you have learned
Task 4: (Answers may vary)
Task 5: (Answers may vary)
Reflect
(Answers may vary)
Assess what you have learned
1.B 2.A 3.C 4.C 5.A 6.D 7.B 8.D 9.D 10.C
Answer Key
References

BOOK
Abella, Roberto D.Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person.C&E
Publishing, Inc.2016

TEACHERS GUIDE
Most Essential Learning Competencies

INTERNET SOURCES/PICTURES
Philosophy of the Human Person, Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human
Person “One’s Limitations and Possibilities for Transcendence”
Last Updated June 12, 2016. https://link.quipper.com/en/login

Dreamcodefromgoogle.com.ph.July27,2020.https://www.dreamcode.com.ph

http://www.drpaulwong.com/how-a-healthy-dosage-of-self-transcendence-can-
overcome-covid-19/

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