Introduction to the Philosophy

of the Human Person

The Value of Doing Philosophy

Quarter 1, Module 2
 DepEd K to 12 Senior High School Philippines (2019). DepEd K
to 12 Senior High School. Retrieved from https://
THE VALUE OF DOING PHILOSOPHY
depedshs.blogspot.com/2001/06/introduction-to-philosophy-of-
human.html This module is designed for Senior High School students. It
intends to provide an understanding to the nature of the human
 Guevara, G. A. (2016). Pambungad sa pilosopiya ng tao bata-
being and to develop the capacity for a critical and analytical
yang aklat. Rex Book Store, Inc. Maynila.
reflection from ones holistic and profound vision of life and exist-
 Introduction to the philosophy of the human person curriculum ence.
guide (K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum; Senior High School —
Core Subject). (2016). Retrieved from https://www.deped.gov.ph/ Learning Objective:
wp-content/uploads/2019/01/SHS-Core_Introduction-to-the-
Philosophy-of-the-Human-Person-CG.pdf 1.2. Realize the value of doing philosophy in obtaining a
broad perspective in life. (Nahihinuha na: Mahalaga ang
 Introduction to the philosophy of the human person first quarter pamimilosopiya upang magkaroon ng malawakang pananaw sa
activity sheets (2016). Department of Education. Retrieved from buhay.) PPT11/12-Ib-1.2
https://www.depedrovcatanduanes.com/files/11-Intro-to-Philo-AS-
v1.0.pdf
In doing this module, the following
 Insight. (2020). Cambridge Dictionary. Retrieved from https:// are some reminders:
dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/insight
1. Take the pretest before
Philosophizing. (2020). Merriam-Webster. Retrieved from https://
www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/philosophize#:~:text=1% answering the module.
20%3A%20to%20reason%20in%20the,Sentences%20Learn% 2. Read the instructions carefully
20More%20about%20philosophize
before doing each task.
Seremonia (2014). What is philosophy? How do we do philoso
3. Answer all the exercises.
phizing?. Highexistence. Retrieved from https://
highexistence.com/topic/what-is-philosophy-how-do-we-do- 4. Take the posttest.
philosophizing/ 5. Use a separate sheet in
PREPARED BY:
DAWN CRISELLE HANDIG answering all the activities.
Teacher II
Dagupan City National High School - Senior High School

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 For items 6 to 10

Directions: Choose (letters A to C only) the appropriate level

Directions: Write the letter of your answer on the line before the
of inquiry for the following scenarios/statements.
number.
_____ 11. “He who has a WHY to live for can bear almost any
_____ 1. It means to relate to or devote to the study of the funda HOW” by Friedrich Nitzsche.
mental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. A. Common Sense C. Scientific Inquiry
A. Common Sense C. Scientific Inquiry B. Philosophical Inquiry
B. Philosophical Inquiry D. Systematic Inquiry
_____ 12. How do viruses mutate?
_____ 2. It is the term used for the basic ability to perceive, under A. Common Sense C. Scientific Inquiry
stand, and judge thing s that are shared by B. Philosophical Inquiry
(common to) nearly all people without need for debate.
A. Common Sense C. Scientific Inquiry _____ 13. “Madaling maging tao, mahirap magpakatao.”
B. Philosophical Inquiry D. Systematic Inquiry A. Common Sense C. Scientific Inquiry
B. Philosophical Inquiry
_____ 3. What is the term used for the based on or characterized by
the methods and principles of science? _____ 14. If there are fifteen crows on the fence and the farmer
A. Common Sense C. Scientific Inquiry shoots a third of them, how many are left?
B. Philosophical Inquiry D. Systematic Inquiry A. Common Sense C. Scientific Inquiry
B. Philosophical Inquiry
_____ 4. It means the act of thinking.
A. Determining C. Questioning _____ 15. Kung ang suka ay vinegar, ano naman ang Ingles ng
B. Philosophizing D. Understanding toyo?
A. Common Sense C. Scientific Inquiry
_____ 5. It is the ability to have a clear and deep understanding. B. Philosophical Inquiry
A. Entice C. Insight
B. Ensign D. Induce

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_____ 6. It is the term used for the basic ability to perceive,
understand, and judge thing s that are shared by (common to) For items 6 to 10
nearly all people without need for debate. Directions: Choose (letters A to C only) the appropriate level of
A. Common Sense C. Scientific Inquiry
B. Philosophical Inquiry D. Systematic Inquiry inquiry for the following scenarios/statements.

_____ 7. According to the article by Seremonia in her blog, that

“_________ shouldn’t be narrowed to a condition which put us to _____ 6. If there are fifteen crows on the fence and the farmer
use rational argument only. shoots a third of them, how many are left?
A. love of oneself C. love of knowledge A. Common Sense C. Scientific Inquiry
B. love of God D. love of wisdom B. Philosophical Inquiry

_____ 8. It means to relate to or devote to the study of the _____ 7. “Madaling maging tao, mahirap magpakatao.”
fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. A. Common Sense C. Scientific Inquiry
A. Common Sense C. Scientific Inquiry B. Philosophical Inquiry
B. Philosophical Inquiry D. Systematic Inquiry
_____ 8. “He who has a WHY to live for can bear almost any HOW”
_____ 9. Philosophy is a way to reveal the _____________. by Friedrich Nitzsche.
A. heavenly C. truth A. Common Sense C. Scientific Inquiry
B. mysteries D. vortex of life B. Philosophical Inquiry

_____ 10. It is the ability to have a clear and deep understanding. _____ 9. How do viruses mutate?
A. Entice C. Insight A. Common Sense C. Scientific Inquiry
B. Ensign D. Induce B. Philosophical Inquiry

_____ 10. Kung ang suka ay vinegar, ano naman ang Ingles ng
toyo?
A. Common Sense C. Scientific Inquiry
B. Philosophical Inquiry

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_____ 11. _________ is part nada parcel of human existence.
A. Deciphering C. Forging
B. Justifying D. Questioning Directions: Write the letter of your answer on the line before the

_____ 12. According to the article by Seremonia in her blog, that number.
“_____________ shouldn’t be narrowed to a condition which
_____ 1. What is the term used for the based on or
put us to use rational argument only.
characterized by the methods and principles of science?
A. love of oneself C. love of knowledge
A. Common Sense C. Scientific Inquiry
B. love of God D. love of wisdom
B. Philosophical Inquiry D. Systematic Inquiry
_____ 13. Philosophizing should not only be about deepening ones
_____ 2. ___________ is part nada parcel of human existence.
understanding but also put into priority the things that are
A. Deciphering C. Forging
_________.
B. Justifying D. Questioning
A. beneficial C. social
B. quintessential D. terrestrial
_____ 3. Philosophizing should not only be about deepening ones
understanding but also put into priority the things that are
_____ 14. Philosophical inquiry is the works of the ________.
______.
A. conscience C. logic
A. beneficial C. social
B. heart or emotions D. mind or thoughts
B. quintessential D. terrestrial
_____ 15. Philosophy is a way to reveal the _____________.
_____ 4. Philosophical inquiry is the works of the ________.
A. heavenly C. truth
A. conscience C. logic
B. mysteries D. vortex of life
B. heart or emotions D. mind or thoughts

_____ 5. It means the act of thinking

A. Determining C. Questioning
B. Philosophizing D. Understanding

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ACTIVITY 3
Directions: Give your own insights on the following philosophies
listed below:
1. CHANGE IS ONLY UNCHANGING THING IN THIS CHANG-
ING WORLD.
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2. ALWAYS BE TWO STEPS AHEAD OF THE GAME.
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3. IF PEOPLE DON’T DOUBT YOUR ABILITY TO ACHIEVE
YOUR GOALS, YOU AREN’T THINKING BIG ENOUGH.
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As you have learned in the first lesson,
the meaning of philosophy according to the
Encyclopedia Britannica, (Latin, philosophia)
came from the Greek words: “philos” (which
means love) and “sophia” (which means
wisdom). It means the rational, abstract, and
methodical consideration of reality as a whole
or of fundamental dimensions of human
existence and experience.
Also, you have learned the difference
between Holistic perspective and Partial
point of view.
• HOLISTIC PERSPECTIVE - looks at all
aspects of the given problem or situation.
• PARTIAL POINT OF VIEW - looks at only a
limited number of aspects of the given
problem or situation.
In this lesson, you will have a more in-
depth understanding on the value of philosophy
and philosophical reflection in relation to the
day-to-day life and experiences.
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 ACTIVITY 2
THREE LEVELS OF INQUIRIES
Directions: Make your own PHILOSOPHY for the following cate-
 COMMON SENSE - a basic ability to perceive, under stand, gories.
and judge thing s that are shared by (common to) nearly all
people without need for debate.

 SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY - based on or characterized by the 1. LIFE
methods and principles of science. _____________________________________________________

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 PHILOSOPHICAL INQUIRY - relating to or devoted to the
study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and 2. FAMILY
existence.
 _____________________________________________________
DISCIPLINE OF QUESTIONING _____________________________________________________
Questions are part and parcel of human existence.
Its inevitability is acknowledged especially in times when a 3. FRIENDS
person searches for the meaning of life. This very act leads
a person to progress rather than stagnation and arresting of _____________________________________________________
growth. _____________________________________________________

INSIGHT (the ability to have) - a clear, deep, and sometimes 4. RELATIONSHIPS

sudden understanding of a complicated problem or situation
(Cambridge Dictionary, 2020).
PHILOSOPHIZING (act of thinking) - according to the Merriam-
Webster, it means to reason in the manner of a philosopher and to
consider from or bring into conformity with a philosophical point of
view (Merriam-Webster, 2020).
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5. LIFE’S ISSUES/STRUGGLES
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B. Directions: Based on your answers in Practice Time 1 (A). Re-
flect and explain your answer on the space provided.
1. What must be done before making actions?
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2. Is it helpful that you do this before making actions? Why o
why not?
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3. As a Senior School student, what have you realized about
this activity?
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WHAT IS PHILOSOPHY? HOW DO WE DO PHILOSOPHIZING?
Seremonia (September, 2014)
Philosophy is love of wisdom. Philosophy is a way to reveal
the truth about the various stages of life and everything associated
with it and to reveal the fulfillment of the purpose for each stage of
the life and to express the way for the realization of these things
are in a relevant way, in order to obtain the best compromise of all
that we face.
Through philosophizing should not merely [depend on the]
deepening our understanding about something, but that we are
more aware about how something can be beneficial to us or not
with a certain way peculiar to ourselves personally. Whether we
are using logical thinking, spirituality or any other means to
understand something, but eventually, it must guide us to an
essential (deeper) understanding about ourselves and place where
we live and that can be used by us to make a better adjustment in
all that we face.,This understanding about how do we do
“philosophizing” can be used as a reminder that “love of wisdom”
shouldn’t be narrowed to a condition which put us to use rational
argument only. It has to do with “to be open minded” and for our
better life (not just emotional debate, not giving clear decision for
what should we do). Because if we love qualities, then we must
have it appropriately, otherwise it’s not the kind of loving.
Essentially, philosophizing should make us know things as it is,
and implement it appropriately, gradually, become better and better
constantly. In other words: To Be Open Minded To Know
Something As It Is And Act Upon It As It Should Be Relevantly
Within Priorities.
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 THREE LEVELS OF INQUIRIES: ACTIVITY 1

COMMON SENSE - a basic ability to perceive, understand, A. Directions: Complete the table below.
and judge thing s that are shared by (common to) nearly all people
without need for debate.

SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY - based on or characterized by the

methods and principles of science.

PHILOSOPHICAL INQUIRY - relating to or devoted to the

study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and exist-
ence.

DISCIPLINE OF QUESTIONING

Questions are part and parcel of human existence. Its inevi-

tability is acknowledged especially in times when a person search-
es for the meaning of life. This very act leads a person to progress
rather than stagnation and arresting of growth.

 INSIGHT - (the ability to have) a clear, deep, and sometimes

sudden understanding of a complicated problem or situation
(Cambridge Dictionary, 2020).

 PHILOSOPHIZING (act of thinking) - according to the Merriam-

Webster, it means to reason in the manner of a philosopher
and to consider from or bring into conformity with a philosophi-
cal point of view (Merriam-Webster, 2020).

“Man is a questioning being. And got no “definite answers” that’s why we always wonder and
keep on searching answers.”
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