SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY

UNIT TITLE: PURSUING WISDOM AND FACING CHALLENGES IN TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY

LESSON TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY

Learning Competencies:

❑ Distinguish a holistic perspective from a partial point of view

❑ Realize the value of doing philosophy in obtaining a broad perspective on life
❑ Do a philosophical reflection on a concrete situation from a holistic perspective

Learning Objectives:

✓ Define Holistic and Partial Perspective;

✓ demonstrate understanding of the topic by giving example; and
✓ make a concrete example of Holistic and Partial Perspective.

Gaining Attention:

GUIDE QUESTION:

What is your basis in establishing your impression towards other?

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Presentation / Content:
UWinnipeg (n.d). Philosophy [portrait]. UWinnipeg. Retrieved from
https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/philosophy/
Etymologically, the word ‘philosophy’ comes from
“PHILO” meaning “to love,” and “SOPHIA,” meaning
“wisdom.”
Quite literally, the term "philosophy" means, "love
of wisdom." In a broad sense, philosophy is an activity
people undertake when they seek to understand
fundamental truths about themselves, the world in which
they live, and their relationships to the world and to each
other. As an academic discipline philosophy is much the
same. Those who study philosophy are perpetually engaged
in asking, answering, and arguing for their answers to life.
Also, Philosophy is the study of general and
fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values,
reason, mind, and language.
Philosophy, in its broadest definition, is an activity
in which individuals strive to understand fundamental
truths about themselves, the world in which they live, and
their relationships to the world and to one another. 1
 Under this definition, 1. Science - the investigation is systematic. It follows certain steps or
four (4) things are to be considered: it employs certain procedure.

2. Natural light of reason - philosophy investigates things, not by

using any other laboratory instrument or investigate tools, neither on
the basis of supernatural revelation.

3. Study of all things - this sets the distinction between philosophy

from other sciences. All other sciences concern themselves with a
particular object of investigation.

4. First cause or highest principle - a principle is that from which

something proceeds in any manner whatsoever.

If you’ve ever wondered whether God exists, whether life has purpose, whether beauty is in the eye of the beholder,
what makes actions right or wrong, or whether a law is fair or just, then you’ve thought about philosophy. And these are
just a few philosophical topics.

But what is philosophy? The question is itself a philosophical question. This module gathered some answers.

THE BRANCHES OF PHILOSOPHY

Metaphysics Ethics Aesthetics

a theory of reality
It concerns existence
and the nature of things
that exist.
a system of moral principles
It is concerned with
questions of how people ought
to act, and the search for a
definition of right conduct.
The critical reflection on arts,
culture and nature
It is the branch of philosophy
concerned with the nature an
appreciation of art.

Logic
Epistemology The application of
The nature of knowledge logic technique
It is the philosophical study of It is the branch of study
the nature, origin, and limits that concerns questions
of human knowledge. about reference,
predication, identity, truth,
existence, and necessity.

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 WHY DO WE PHILOSOPHIZE?

Remember: Philosophy is based on personal experience. It broadens our horizons in terms of accepting and recognizing
right from wrong.

We use the various branches to better grasp a scenario and how we, as individuals, should accept and embrace its
concepts. We must investigate its origins, components, and purpose in order to ensure that we balance all factors before
making a decision.

We philosophize in order to keep our emotions in check when dealing with a certain object or scenario. Each step
is carefully followed in order to expand our perspective.

WHAT IS PARTIAL AND HOLISTIC PERSPECTIVE?

Partial point of view is a perspective that looks at reality based on a single or partial component of a system
whereas the holistic perspective tries to broaden the understanding of reality by taking considerations of other possible
causal agents or factors be it biological, theological, or any other factors.

Example: Example:
Holistic perspective Partial perspective
The teacher scolds Student A after Student B
The teacher listens first to both stories
accused him of stealing his pencil case.
of his two arguing students before However, the teacher only listened to the
making any conclusion story of Student B, and not to Student A,
before deciding to scold Student A.
Rationale: Rationale:
Holistic perspective shall consider the Partial perspective only focuses on
totality. Each situation shall be weighed the single aspect that affects the
according to every force that situation.
contributes to it.

REMEMBER!
Philosophical Reflection
It develops the analytical skills of students, especially for evaluating arguments. Philosophy is
a reflective activity that invites students to make explicit their fundamental assumptions and beliefs. Self-
reflection should take the further backward step of inspecting these assumptions and beliefs for internal coherence and
consistency.

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Eliciting Performance:

Make a concrete example of partial and holistic perspective. Write it on box below,

Watch the pre -recorded lecture video

uploaded in google drive and posted in our
FB social group for further explanation!

Bibliography:

Bernardo, Juanito Philip Jr. B. “Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person‖, First Edition 2016, by JFS
Publishing Services, Manila Philippines, Pages 109-110

Ramos, Christine Carmela R. PhD, Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person: Manila: REX Book Store, First
Edition 2016, 94-114

Prepared by:

MARY JOYCE N. RAMOS

Contact number: 09507897166
FB account: Mary Joyce Ramos
Gmail account: mramos@ktla.online

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 Name of Student: ___________________________ Year Level & Strand: ___________________
Name of Teacher: Subject: INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY
Type of Assessment: FORMATIVE / Week: 1 Date Due: ___________________

Our Environment has the notch to influence our lives, our choices.
Prudence is that virtue that leads us to discern these choices, we practice it with our intellect infused
by the guidance of faith and opted not to transgress our conscience and that of others. With prudence, we discern
what choices are right and wrong. It helps us to identify the best course of action, in our life and choose the right
way to pursue it.

In order to achieve my I should not be influenced by

dream, I should not
___________ __________________
My dream is to be
_______________________
I should not
I should not __________ my
____________
parents, and my family.
In my studies.

Answer the following questions:

1. When does a person is said to be responsible?
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2. When does environment affect our decision?
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3. Is prudence significant in making decision?
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 Name of Student: ______________________________Year Level & Strand: ___________________
Name of Teacher: ________________________Subject: INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY
Type of Assessment: SUMMATIVE / Week: 1 Date Due: __________________

In the figure below starting with an oval you are task to make choices in order to reach the possible
result of your choices (rectangle: rounder corners). In the rectangle: rounder corners you have to write the
possible result of your choices.

Write the
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learning

Answer the following questions:

1. What guides you to select such choice to reach your decision?
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2. What other things will you consider before making a choice?
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Parents Signature: ____________________

Date Submitted: ______________

KING THOMAS LEARNING ACADEMY, INC. | (SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL) DEPARTMENT | SY 2021 - 2022

Take Note!! This page should be cut and submitted based on the
Date due stated above. Thank you.