SHS

Introduction
of the Philosophy
of the Human Person
Quarter 1 - Module 4.1:
Organizing Things
in an Aesthetic way
 Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person – SHS Grade 11/12
Quarter 1 – Week 4
Module 4.1: Organizing Things in an Aesthetic Way

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 What I Need to Know?

Pythagoras described the universe as a living embodiment of

nature’s order, harmony, and beauty.
Every day, you experience or heard of how nature is
destroyed by man’s unfair and unjust utilization of our environment.
This module will help you look at the relationship between man and
his environment. Moreover, you will also learn some environmental
philosophies, environmental issues, and how to organize things in
your environment in its aesthetic beauty
This module is of great importance because you will learn
about the Philosophies about the environment and its aesthetic
beauty.
As a Senior High School student, you will learn the
importance of organizing things around you in an aesthetic way.
Why? Because God created things in that way.
This module will discuss the following:
1. Things that are not in the proper place.
2. The importance of placing and aesthetically organizing things.
3. How to become a steward of creation?

Objectives

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY

Notice things that are not in their proper place and organize them
in aesthetic way. PPT11/12-Ii-4.1

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

1. analyze the things that are not in their proper place;
2. discuss the importance of placing and organizing things in an
aesthetic way; and
3. make an essay that would promote proper care for the
environment.

Since you already knew our target for this module, are you ready to learn
more? Hope that you will enjoy all the activities and reading materials we prepare for
you. Good luck and enjoy it while learning!
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 Vocabulary List

1. Aesthetic is a branch of Philosophy that deals with the nature of beauty

and taste, as well as the philosophy of art.
2. Environment refers tot he air, water and land in or on which
people,animals and plants live.
3. Stewardship is recognized as the acceptance or assignment of
responsibility to shepherd and safeguard the valuables of others. Also
comes from the word “stig“(house,hall) and weard (ward,guard), or,
guardian keeper.

DIRECTIONS: Read each statement carefully. In each item, choose the letter of the
correct answer. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper. Be sure not to
write anything on this learning module.

1. Which of the following best describes the word ENVIRONMENT?

A. The air, water, and land where people, animals, and plants live.
B. The circumstances, objects, or conditions by which one is
surrounded.
C. The complex of physical, chemical, and biotic factors such as
climate, soil, and living things that act upon an organism or an
ecological community and ultimately determine its form and
survival.
D. All of the above

2. Which of the following statements best describes Environmental Philosophy?

A. A branch of philosophy that is concerned with the natural
environment and humanity’s place within it.
B. It talks about nature.
C. It asks crucial questions about human-environmental relations.
D. All of the above

3. The following statements are environmental issues EXCEPT:

A. Environmental degradation.
B. Depletion of natural resources.

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 C. Global warming and climate change.
D. Planning and implementing environmental policies.

4. Which of the following conditions does not describe things in their proper place?
A. Polluted rivers
B. Deforestation
C. Illegal logging and mining
D. All of the above

5. Which of the following describes Environmental Ethics?

A. This view emphasizes key ideas that combine philosophical,
pragmatic, and theological perspectives.
B. This refers to the fair distribution of environmental benefits as well
as the burden of meeting environmental challenges.
C. It discusses beauty in nature.
D. None of the above

6. Which of the following performed the concept of ANTHROPOCENTRISM?

I. It believes that humans are the central and most significant
species on the planet.
II. It believes that humans are considered the primary cause that
drives the change in the environment.
III. Sees the natural world
A. I and II only B. I, II and III C. II and III only D. I only

7.Which of the following best describes “Deep Ecology”?

A. It discussed that the natural world is being maintained by the
interrelationship among living organs.
B. Every living thing on the planet is dependent on each other for
survival.
C. Human interference is a significant threat to the natural world and
all living things.
D. All of the above

8.Which of the following statements suggest the GAIA HYPOTHESIS?

I. Non-organic elements on the planet play a significant role in
maintaining balance in the environment.
II. They interact with living organisms to regulate the various
systems that enable life to continue thriving on earth.
III. God pronounced that all his creation was exceedingly good
A. I and II only B.I, II & III C. II & III only D.I & III only

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9.Which of the following statements best describe the concept of ENVIRONMENTAL
AESTHETIC?
I. It discusses the beauty of nature.
II. Natural beauty in the context of maintaining order and balance in
the beauty of nature.
III. Effectively help a man in his relationship with nature.
A. I & II B. II & III C. I, II& III D. I & III only

10.Which is the best philosophical view on the environment?

A. The concept of beauty in nature.
B. Mankind is intended to live in harmony with all creation.
C. Man’s Lordship over nature.
D. Humans are the primal cause that drives changes in the
environment.

LET’S CHECK THE RESULT

RATING LEVEL
EXCELLENT
10 – 8 Congratulations! You can proceed to the next page and
continue to learn the lesson
BETTER!
7-5 You can go back to those lessons that you’ve missed and
continue
VERY GOOD!
4–3 You can improve your knowledge and continue to learn the
next lesson.
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT!
0–2 This module will help you to learn better for the new lesson.
You can do it. Let’s open the next page.

Can you still remember the previous lesson you’ve done? What
have you’ve learned from it? Can you share it again?

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TASK NO.1 – DON’T YOU KNOW?
DIRECTIONS: Your task is to complete the statement below. Write your answers on
a separate sheet of paper.
I know that __________________________________________.
First, I know that ______________________________________.
In addition, I know that _________________________________.
Finally, I know that_____________________________________.
Now you know something that I know that_________________
____________________________________________________.

Great job! You remembered well all the lessons!

I know that you are so excited to learn more especially
our new lessons in this module. Since, you are now ready to face new
tasks in this module; I hope that you will enjoy all amazing activities
we prepared for you. GOOD LUCK!

What’s New?

TASK NO. 2. YOU CAPTURED ME!

DIRECTIONS: Your task is to choose one picture below, and identify which of the
two is best? Why? (Write your answers briefly in the box below the picture you
chose). Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

Colorful Lake - Animals and Birds Under Increasing

https://www.shutterstock.com/image-
photo/beautiful-autumnColorfulscene-hintersee-
lake-colorful-747646759
Threat from Plastic Waste
Fiona Harvey -
https://www.theguardian.com/environment
/2019/feb/04/animals-birds-plastic-waste-
rspca

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 Did you like the first activity? It’s one way of noticing your
environment, being aware of its condition and are things in
nature in its rightful place?

What is it?

TASK NO. 3. LET’S READ AND ANALYZE.

PHILOSOPHICAL VIEWS REGARDING ENVIRONMENT AND ITS
RELATIONSHIP WITH MAN

There are many Philosophical views regarding man’s relationship to his

environment. These views influenced and defined human actions in the environment.
The following are some of the important philosophical views:

ANTHROPOCENTRISM is the belief

that human beings are the most important entity
in the universe. Anthropocentrism interprets or
regards the world in terms of human values and
experiences.

DEEP ECOLOGY is an environmental

philosophy promoting the inherent worth of living
beings regardless of their instrumental utility to
human needs, plus a restructuring of modern
human societies following such ideas.

THE GAIA HYPOTHESIS proposes that

Umbrella Hills, San Roque Bula.
Facebook – May 5, 2019.
Accessed October 9, 2020
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=22
51617774922472&set=a.1012190032957
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living organisms interact with
their inorganic surroundings on Earth for
a synergistic and self-regulating, complex
system that helps to maintain and perpetuate the
conditions for life on the planet.

THEOLOGICAL VIEWS – "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the
earth." The first sentence of the Bible together with the subsequent creation of
man provides a necessary foundation for environmental reflection. God made the
earth and gave to human beings a special place and a role of stewardship
concerning the rest of creation. This place and this role afford human beings a

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 unique dignity and responsibility. Environmental stewardship properly addresses
both human responsibilities to earth and gave to human beings a special place
and a role of stewardship concerning the rest of creation. This place and this role
afford human beings a unique dignity and responsibility. Environmental
stewardship properly addresses both human responsibility to the environment
and the special place and dignity of human beings within God's creation hold that
mankind is intended to live in harmony with all creation.

ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS is an established field of practical philosophy "which

reconstructs the essential types of argumentation that can be made for protecting
natural entities and the sustainable use of natural resources.

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of

all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income for the
development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws,
regulations, and policies

ENVIRONMENTAL AESTHETICS refers to the concept of beauty in nature. It

also speaks of natural beauty in the context of maintaining order and balance in
nature’s innate beauty but will also help him relate more effectively with the
environment.

SOURCE: "Environmental Philosophy." Wikipedia. July 24, 2020. Accessed

October 09, 2020. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_philosophy

What’s More?

TASK NO. 4 – LET’S ORGANIZE!

DIRECTION: Analyze the pictures below and think of the best possible ways on
how you can aesthetically organize the following images. Draw or write your output
on a separate sheet of paper

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 HOW I CAN ORGANIZE IN
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE
AESTHETIC WAY

Lake full of plastic waste-

https://preview.redd.it/7e0zptnsvcy31.png?width=8
40&format=png&auto=webp&s=862ad4708ebc9d8
ba38d5c9468ff808344e19660

An ecological disaster in the making

http://esp.org.ph/EnvironmentUpdates.html

"The 6 Most Pressing Environmental

Issues-and What You Can Do to Help Solve
Them.
https://inhabitat.com/top-6-environmental-
issues-for-earth-day-and-what-you-can-d

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TASK NO. 5. SIGNIFICANCE OF EVERYDAY AESTHETICS
What I Can Do?
DIRECTIONS: Your task is to fill out the table by discussing the appropriate reasons
corresponding to the different actions. Write your answers on a separate sheet of
paper.

IMPORTANCE OF MY
MY ACTIONS
ACTION/WHY
1. I throw my trash on the
garbage bins.

2. I don’t leave and get anything

from the places I visit.

3. I give information to other

people on how to take care of
the environment.

4. I do not burn the dry leaves in

my backyard.

5. I grow a different kind of plants

in my backyard.

What I Have Learned?

TAKE NOTE
1. Environmental Philosophy is a branch of Philosophy that is concerned with the
natural environment and human’s place within it. It also includes environmental
ethics and environmental aesthetics.
2. There are several philosophical views regarding man’s role in nature. The first is
Anthropocentrism which focuses on man as the most important species. Next is
Deep Ecology which tells us that man and nature is dependent on each other.
While the Gaia Hypothesis proposes that living organisms interact with their
organic surroundings on earth. Theological view also shows that man is the
steward of God’s creation.
3. These philosophical views have greatly influenced man’s awareness of his
environment. Thus, development of environmental ethics and human
responsibility.
4. Environmental Aesthetics covers all natural environments and also man-made
structures.
5. Every person should take care of our environment, change it into a harmonious
place and we must maintain its beauty .If we can do this, and then we can say that
we have organized things in the environment in an Aesthetic way.

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TASK NO. 6. WRITE UP!
DIRECTIONS: Your task is to make an essay. Your write-up should focus on “Why
Aesthetics of the Natural Environment Matters”. Do it on a separate sheet of
paper.

Frog with Paper Clip Art - https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/512988213779220638/

RUBRICS IN WRITE UP.

Needs
Excellent Good Fair
CRITERIA Improvement SCORE
(5 POINTS) (4 POINTS) (3 POINTS)
(2 POINTS)

The essay is
The essay is
planned and The essay The essay
excellently planned
Composition/ demonstrated shows little shows no
carefully and the
Organization an evidence of evidence of the
concept is clearly
understanding the concept. concept.
demonstrated.
of the concept.
The essay is The essay is
The essay is
exceptionally creative and a The essay does
creative and
creative. A lot of good amount of not reflect any
some thought
Creativity thought and effort thought was degree of
was put into
was used in making put into creativity.
decorating it.
it. decorating it.

Good use of
Exceptional use of
new ideas and Average use No use of new
new ideas and
Originality originality to of new ideas ideas and
originality to create
create the and originality. originality.
the drawing.
drawing.

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DIRECTIONS: Read each statement carefully. In each item, choose the letter of the
correct answer Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper. Be sure not to
write anything on this learning module

1. Which of the following conditions does not describe things in their proper place?
A. Polluted rivers
B. Deforestation
C. Illegal logging and mining
D. None of the above

2.The following statements are environmental issues EXCEPT;

A. Environmental degradation
B. Depletion of natural resources
C. Global warming and climate change
D. Planning and implementing environmental policies

3.Which of the following statements best describes Environmental philosophy?

A. A branch of philosophy that is concerned with the natural
environment and humanity’s place within it.
B. It talks about nature.
C. It asks crucial questions about human-environmental relations.
D. All of the above

4.Which is the best philosophical view of the environment?

A. The concept of beauty in nature.
B. Mankind is intended to live in harmony with all creation.
C. Man’s Lordship over nature.
D. Humans are the primal cause that drives changes in the
environment.

5. Which of the following statements best describe the concept of

ENVIRONMENTAL AESTHETIC?
I. It discussed the beauty of nature
II. Natural beauty in the context of maintaining order and balance
in the beauty of nature.
III. Effectively help a man in his relationship with nature
A. I & II B. II & III C. I, II& III D. I & III only

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6. Which of the following statement suggest the GAIA HYPOTHESIS?
I. Non-organic elements on the planet play a significant role in
maintaining balance in the environment.
II. They interact with living organisms to regulate the various systems
that enable life to continue thriving on earth.
III. God pronounced that all his creation was exceedingly good

A. I and II only B.I, II & III C. II & III only D.I & III only

7. Which of the following describes Environmental Ethics?

A. This view emphasizes key ideas that combine philosophical,
pragmatic, and theological perspective
B. This refers to the fair distribution of environmental benefits as well
as the burden of meeting environmental challenges.
C. It discusses beauty in nature
D. None of the above

8. Which of the following performed the concept of ANTHROPOCENTRISM?

I. It believes that humans are the central and most significant
species on the planet.
II. It believes that humans are considered the primary cause that
drives the change in the environment.
III. Sees the natural world
A. I and II only B. I, II and III C. II and III only D. I only

9. Which of the following best describes “Deep Ecology”?

A. It discussed that the natural world is being maintained by the
interrelationship among living organs.
B. Every living thing on the planet is dependent on each other for
survival.
C. Human interference is a significant threat to the natural world and
all living things.
D. All of the above
10. Which of the following best describes the word ENVIRONMENT?
A. The air, water, and land where people, animals, and plants live.
B. The circumstances, objects, or conditions by which one is
surrounded.
C. The complex of physical, chemical, and biotic factors (such as
climate, soil, and living things) that act upon an organism or an
ecological community and ultimately determine its form and
survival.
D. All of the above

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 LET’S CHECK THE RESULT

RATING LEVEL

EXCELLENT!
10 – 8 Congratulations! You can proceed to the next page and continue to
learn the lesson
BETTER!
7-5
You can go back to those lessons that you’ve missed and continue
VERY GOOD!
4–3
You can improve your knowledge and continue to learn the next lesson.
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT!
0–2 This module will help you to learn better for the new lesson. You can do
it. Let’s open the next page.

TASK NO. 7. PLAN AND DEVISE.

DIRECTIONS: Assume that you are the newly elected SK chairman in your
Barangay. As an elected public official, how are you going to promote proper care for
your environment? Craft at least two possible and feasible programs that your
leadership can do and implement. Provide a title and a brief description. Write your
answers on a separate sheet of paper.

Title of the Program: ________________________________

Activity:
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________

__________________________

Title of the Program: ________________________________

Activity:
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________

__________________________
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 PRE - TEST POST TEST

1.D 1.D
2.D 2.D
3.D 3.A
4.D 4.D
5.A 5.A
6.A 6.A
7.A 7.A
8.A 8.A
9.A 9.D
10.D 10.D

TASK NO.1 TASK NO.5

The answers may vary. The answers may vary.

TASK NO.2 TASK NO.6

The answers may vary. The answers may vary.

TASK NO.3 TASK NO.7

The answers may vary. The answers may vary.

TASK NO.4
The answers may vary.

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ARTICLES
"Environmental Philosophy." Wikipedia. July 24, 2020. Accessed
October 09, 2020. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_philosophy
"Environmental Values." Wikipedia. July 25, 2020. Accessed October 09,
2020. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_Values.
"The Human Person and the Environment: Intro to Philosophy of
Person." PHILO. September 14, 2020. Accessed October 09, 2020.
https://philonotes.com/index.php/the-human-person-and-the-environment/.
The Human Person in the Environment -
https://www.academia.edu/35441503/Chapter_4_The_human_person_in_the
_environment_Objectives? Auto=download
"Gaia Hypothesis." Wikipedia. September 13, 2020. Accessed October
09, 2020. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaia_hypothesis.
"Theology & the Environment." Acton Institute. Accessed October 09,
2020.- https://www.acton.org/public-policy/environmental-
stewardship/theology-environment.

DICTIONARY
"ENVIRONMENT: Meaning in the Cambridge English Dictionary."
Cambridge Dictionary. Accessed October 09, 2020.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/environment.
"AESTHETICS: Meaning in the Cambridge English Dictionary."
Cambridge Dictionary. Accessed October 09, 2020.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/aesthetics.
"Stewardship." Wikipedia. September 11, 2020. Accessed October 09,
2020. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stewardship.

PICTURES:

Harvey, Fiona. "Animals and Birds under Increasing Threat from Plastic
Waste." The Guardian. February 04, 2019. Accessed October 09, 2020.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/feb/04/animals-birds-plastic-
waste-rspca.

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Frog with Paper Clip Art -
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/512988213779220638/

Mayovskyy, Andrew. "Beautiful Autumn Scene of Hintersee Lake.

Colorful Morning View of Bavarian Alps on the Austrian Border,
Germany, Europe. Beauty of Nature Concept Background." Beautiful
Autumn Scene Hintersee Lake Colorful Stock Photo (Edit Now)
747646759. Accessed October 09, 2020.
https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/beautiful-autumnColorfulscene-
hintersee-lake-colorful-747646759.Lake full of plastic watse-
https://preview.redd.it/7e0zptnsvcy31.png?width=840&format=png&auto=web
p&s=862ad4708ebc9d8ba38d5c9468ff808344e19660

Lake full of plastic watse-

https://preview.redd.it/7e0zptnsvcy31.png?width=840&format=png&auto=web
p&s=862ad4708ebc9d8ba38d5c9468ff808344e19660

An ecological disaster in the making-(By: Antonio M. Claparols –

President ESP) OpinYon Mindanao
http://esp.org.ph/EnvironmentUpdates.html

"The 6 Most Pressing Environmental Issues-and What You Can Do to

Help Solve Them." Inhabitat Green Design Innovation Architecture
Green Building. Accessed October 09, 2020. https://inhabitat.com/top-6-
environmental-issues-for-earth-day-and-what-you-can-do-to-solve-them/.

Umbrella Hills, San Roque Bula. Facebook – May 5, 2019.

Accessed October 9, 2020
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2251617774922472&set=a.101219003
295704

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