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Activity #1
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Activity #1. Preparatory Activity
Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.
The Story of the Five Blind Men and an Elephant
One day five blind men agreed to analyze an elephant
to find out what it was. Reaching out, each touched it
in a different spot. One man touched the side, one, an
ear, one a leg, one a tusk, and one the trunk. We now
know that the elephant is like a wall, said the one
who touched the side. I believed you are mistaken,
sir, said the one who touched an ear. The elephant I
more like a large fan. You are both wrong, said the
leg man. The elephant is obviously being like a tree.
A tree? Questioned the tusk toucher. How can you
mistake a spear for tree? What? Said the trunk feeler.
A spear is long and round, but anyone knows it
doesn’t move. Couldn’t you feel the muscles? It is definitely a type of snake. A blind man could see
that said the fifth blind man. The argument grew more heated for they had misunderstanding
regarding the truth of an elephant. (Discordia.loveshade.org n.d.)

a. What is the story all about?

b. What is the source of argument among the five blind men?

c. How can the five blind men come up with a common understanding of an elephant?
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Activity #2
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Activity #2. Differentiate Philosophy from Science using the given particular aspects.

Philosophy Science
Meaning: Meaning:

Method: Method:

Area of concern: Area of concern:

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ACTIVITY #3 Use the Marcelian way of Philosophical Reflection and come up with an example
using the table below.

No. Object or Primary Reflection Secondary Reflection

experience (Objective) (Subjective)
1

5
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Activity #4
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Activity #4. In the space provided, answer the following questions:
1. What do you think are the reasons why people philosophize?
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2. What are the practical uses of philosophy in our lives?
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PERFORMA
Using the Primary and Secondary reflection of Gabriel Marcel, reflect on the meaning of
becoming a person and answer the following questions.
Rubrics:

Structure/Logic and Transition 15 points

Content 15 points
Vocabulary/Word Choice 10 points
Grammar 10 points
TOTAL 50 points

Guide Questions: 1. Partial perspective:

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2. Holistic perspective:
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