CRT LEARNING MODULE

Course Code INTRO. TO PHILO

Course Title INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF

THE HUMAN PERSON

No. of Hours 80 HOURS

Module Title THE HUMAN PERSON AS AN

EMBODIED SPIRIT

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HOW TO USE THIS DIGITIZED LEARNING MODULE

Welcome to the module in Starting points for the understanding of culture, society,
and politics. This module contains learning materials and activities for you to complete
this module.

You are required to go through a series of learning activities in order to complete

each learning outcome of the module. Each of the learning outcomes is provided with
Modules. Follow these activities on your own and answer the self-check at the end of
each learning outcome. You may remove a blank answer sheet at the end of each module
(or get the answer sheets from the online facilitator) to write the answers for each self-
check. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask your facilitator for assistance.

This module was prepared to help you achieve the learning objectives set by the
Department of Education. This will be the source of Information for you to acquire
knowledge and skill in this particular trade independently and at your own pace, with
minimum supervision of help from your instructor.

 Talk to your online facilitator and agree on how you will both organize the Training
of this unit. Read each through the module carefully. It is divided into sections,
which cover all the skills and knowledge you need to successfully complete this
module.
 Work through all the information and complete the activities in each section. Read
Modules and complete self-check. Suggested references are included to
supplement the materials provided in this module.
 Most probably your facilitator will be your supervisor or manager. Your online
facilitator will support and correct you.
 Your online facilitator will tell you about the important things you need consider
when you are completing activities and it is important that you listen and take
notes.
 You will be given plenty of opportunity to ask questions and practice on the job.
Make sure you practice new skills during regular work shifts. This way you will
improve both your speed and memory and also your confidence.
 Talk to more experienced workmates and ask for their guidance.
 Kindly the self-check questions at the LMS (EDMODO) to test your own progress.

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 When you are ready, ask your online facilitator to watch you online via Zoom or
Google Meet to perform the activities outlined in this module.
 Ask your online facilitator work through the activities: ask for written feedback on
your progress. Your online facilitator keeps feedback/pre-assessment reports for
this reason. When you have successfully completed each element, ask the
facilitator to mark on the reports that you are ready for assessment.
 When you have completed this module, and feel confident that you have sufficient
practice, your online facilitator will arrange an appointment with registered
assessor’s to assess you. The results of your assessment will be recorded in your
competency Achievement Record.

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 INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

Contents of this Learning Module

No. Module Title Topic Code

3 THE HUMAN PERSON IS AN HUMAN COMPOSITION OF MAN Module
EMBODIED SPIRIT 3.1

Module
LIMITATIONS AND POSSIBILITIES 3.2
FOR TRANSCENDENCE

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 MODULE CONTENT

MODULE TITLE : METHOD OF PHILOSOPHIZING

MODULE DESCRIPTOR:
An initiation to the activity and process of philosophical reflection as a search for
a synoptic vision of life. Topics to be discussed include the human experiences of
embodiment, being in the world with others and the environment, freedom, inter
subjectivity, sociality, being unto death.

Number of Hours:
4 hours

LEARNING OUTCOMES: (from curriculum guide)

At the end of this module you MUST be able to:
1. Reflect on their daily experiences from a holistic point of view
2. Acquire Critical and Analytical Thinking skills
3. Apply their critical and analytical thinking skills to the affairs of daily life
4. Become truthful, environment-friendly and service-oriented
5. Actively committed to the development of a more humane society
6. Articulate their own philosophy of life

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HUMAN COMPOSITION OF MAN

Learning Objective In order to achieve the objectives of this module, it is necessary to

have completed the entire module for you to understand the activities and discussions.
1. Recognize one’s limitations and possibilities
2. Evaluate one’s limitations and the possibilities for their transcendence
3. Recognize how the human body imposes limits and possibilities for
transcendence
4. Distinguish the limitations and possibilities for transcendence.

HUMAN COMPOSITION OF MAN

One of the leading subjects in the course Introduction to the Philosophy

of the Human Person is the idea that the human person is an embodied spirit.
So, what do we exactly mean by “embodied spirit”?

MAN (from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) The English term “man” is
derived from a Proto-Indo European root *man it is the general term commonly
used to refer to the entire human race. Other related terms, humanity, mankind,
and humankind.

HUMAN refers to man as species – HOMO SAPIENS or MODERN HUMAN

BEINGS. The term human being is also used to differentiate man from other
animals.

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 PERSON is the personality of a human being so called “SELF”. Refers to
a human being granted recognition of certain rights, protection, responsibilities
and dignity above all. Philosopher refers to the human person as the totality of
an individual, possessing awareness, self-determination and capacity to interact
with others and with himself/herself. Personhood refers to the state of being
a person.

HUMAN NATURE defines as the nature of humans especially the

fundamental characters and traits of humans. It refers to the characteristics
that distinguish humans from all other creatures. These traits are expected to
arise independent of the influence of culture and society. EXAMPLES:
THINKING, FEELING AND ACTING.
What is the human person?

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Self-awareness refers to the person having a clear perception of oneself,
including his thoughts, emotions, identity and actions.
Self-determination refers to the capability of persons to make choices and
decisions based on their own preferences, monitor and regulate their actions,
and be goal-oriental and self-directed.

Consequence is the result or effect of an action or condition. Philosophers

believe that a person acts freely and with due regard for the consequences of
his actions.

Externality refers to the capability of a person to reach out and interact with
others and the world.

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.

Limitations of the Human Person

Human persons are naturally deficient beings. This means that we are
not prepared with the best physical aspects among all the beings

Human persons do not have the natural ability to fly.

Human persons cannot breathe

underwater without the aid of
breathing device.

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LIMITATIONS CAN LEAD TO POSSIBILITIES

Transcendence is the ability to change, be

dynamic, and continually redefining one’s self
which works with our facticity to create change.

How do limitations lead to transcendence? Facticity refers to the things in our

life that are already given. EXAMPLE: LIFE
We are free to define who we are and who we are to be.

Spatial-temporal being. As temporal beings, our most obvious limitation is our finitude
- our finite quality or state. For example, Walang forever, pero meron talaga. As spatial
beings, we are limited by our bodies to be present in two or more places at the same
time. We are limited by space (spatial) and the time (temporal). Our spatial-temporal
situation sets our preconditions of understanding.

Why do we want to be in a hurry to achieve or have something which is not yet?

NOW, FUTURE, PAST

Why do we hold on or lament on something which is no longer?

It is the people closest to us that we most often neglect.

The Body as Intermediary

Intermediary means acting as a mediator (Merriam-Webster). Having a

body may prevent us from revealing what we really want to express.

How do we communicate with each other? WORDS

But can words really capture the things we want to express? But this limitation
can also be an advantage...

In most cases, words are not enough. EXAMPLE: Magbabago Na Ako Promise!!!

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Questions to Ponder

Self-Check 3.1-1
POSSIBILITIES
Direction: Complete the chart below. Make sure that you
ask or consult your parents or any adult who have witnessed your
development and reflect before you write your answer. Copy and fill
out the chart in your notebook

AGE Things that I can do Things that I cannot do

0–3

4–7

8 – 11

12 – 15

16 up

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Questions to Ponder

Self-Check 3.2-2
ONE’S LIMITATIONS AND POSSIBILITIES

DIRECTIONS: Answer the following questions in your notebook.

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?

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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3. What are the factors affecting your limitations? How about possibilities?

4. Do you see yourself improving in 5 – 10 years’ time? How can you

say that you are improving?

5. How can you go beyond your current limitations?

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 MODULE 3.2
LIMITATIONS AND POSSIBILITIES FOR TRANSCENDENCE
Learning Objective In order to achieve the objectives of this module, it is necessary to
have completed the entire module for you to understand the activities and discussions.
1. Recognize one’s limitations and possibilities
2. Evaluate one’s limitations and the possibilities for their transcendence
3. Recognize how the human body imposes limits and possibilities for
transcendence
4. Distinguish the limitations and possibilities for transcendence.

Transcendence
Many people admire Mark Zuckerberg being a co-founder and CEO of the social-
networking website Facebook,
Which he started in his college dorm room at Harvard University. He’s one of the
world’s youngest billionaires in this generation.

● Like Mark, all people have dreams that they want to fulfill. If you were finally
able to meet your dreams, how would you feel?
● Do you think your perspective in life will change?
Transcendence originated from the words Trans, meaning “go beyond”, and
scandare, meaning “climb”.

In the example, fulfilling a dream requires transcendence because it opens a

state of thinking and feeling that there is something more in life than just physical
and material things. Much like Abraham Maslow’s self-actualization concepts,
transcendence is a state of being intrinsically satisfied with life regardless of
physical and tangible factors.

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● LIMITATIONS AND POSSIBILITIES FOR TRANSCENDENCE
Here are some limitations and possibilities for 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
- developing a positive outlook in life
- working towards reaching a goal
- learning from experience

● POSSIBILITIES FOR TRANSCENDENCE

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
moment in a carefree and cheerful manner where concerns for stress are
reserved for the future, and regrets or guilt feelings are kept in the past.

● THE HUMAN BODY IN IMPOSING LIMITS AND POSSIBILITIES

From a biological and physical standpoint, it can be recognized that the human
body, although it can perform many functions, also has limitations. Limits in the
environment, demographics, and society may also hinder a person from reaching
Transcendence.
Here are some examples:
BODILY LIMITATIONS
- mental and emotional disorders (e.g. anxiety, intellectual disability)
- disabilities (e.g. amputated leg, deafness)
- disease and illnesses (e.g. hypertension, cough)
- failures and experiences (e.g. failing a subject)

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SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITATIONS
- socioeconomic status
- location of neighborhood (e.g. armed, disorganized, or violent neighborhood)

● RECOGNIZE AND EVALUATE OWN LIMITATIONS AND POSSIBILITIES FOR

TRANSCENDENCE
Even though you are still young, you are not prevented from further
understanding 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.
SOME POINT TO REMEMBER WHEN GOING BEYOND YOUR LIMITS
- you are connected to the external or eternal world
- challenges are learning opportunities
- your goal is more important than your fears
- think outside the box
- recognize that everyone has fears

TIPS
The terms “transcendent” and transcendental” should not be used
interchangeably. According to Immanuel Kant, “transcendent” is a term used to
refer to God, while “transcendental” refers to all other matter.
While transcendence may not occur for everyone, all people have the capacity
to experience it regardless of any sociodemographic, biological, or personal
factors.

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Questions to Ponder

Self-Check 3.1-1
WHAT I KNOW

DIRECTIONS: Complete the chart by rewriting your present limitations with

reference to your answers in the previous activities. Make an action
plan towards transcendence. Copy the chart in your notebook

MY LIMITATIONS PLAN TOWARDS TRANSCENDENCE

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Questions to Ponder

Self-Check 3.2-1
WHAT I KNOW

Direction: Read each item carefully and choose the letter of the 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
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
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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.

8. Which of the following statement is true?

1. Transcendence is for younger ages.
2. Transcendence is similar to self-actualization.
a. Statement 2
b. Both statements 1 and 2
c. Neither statement 1 nor 2
d. Statement 1

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

1. The body has its limitations.
2. The body functions against transcendence.
a. Statement 2
b. Statement 1
c. Both statement 1 and 2
d. Neither statement 1 nor 2

10. Which statement about transcendence is true?

1. It only starts during old age
2. All personal limitations are clearly defined.
a. Both statement 1 and 2
b. Neither statements 1 nor 2
c. Statement 1
d. Statement 2

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