Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region XII
Division of Sarangani
Malapatan 1 District
MALAPATAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Lesson Plan

Subject: INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON Date: September 12, 2023
Grade and Section: 12 -HUMSS A,B,C,D & EIM A Time:
Code: PPT11/12-Ia-1.1
 At the end of the lesson the students will able to:
I. OBJECTIVES  distinguish between opinions and truths within the context
of philosophical concepts related to the human person
The learner understands the meaning and process of doing
A. Content Standard philosophy

The learner reflects on a concrete experience in a philosophical way

B. Performance Standard

C. Learning Competency Analyze situations that illustrate the difference between opinion and
truth (Code: PPT11/12-ld-2.2)

II. SUBJECT MATTER

Lesson Philosophical reflection
 Whiteboard and markers
 Projector and screen
Materials
 Handouts with scenarios
 Writing materials for students
References
III. PROCEDURES
1. Preliminaries
Prayer
Greetings
Classroom setting
1. Start by introducing the concept of philosophy and its focus on
fundamental questions about human existence and knowledge.
2. Explain that in philosophy, distinguishing between opinions and
Motivation
truths is crucial as it helps philosophers in their quest for
understanding the human person.

3. Lesson Proper Activity: Opinion vs. Truth (15 minutes):

1. Activity
1. Start by introducing the concept of philosophy and its focus
on fundamental questions about human existence and
knowledge.
2. Explain that in philosophy, distinguishing between opinions
and truths is crucial as it helps philosophers in their quest for
understanding the human person.

1. Project philosophical statements on the screen, taken from various

philosophical traditions. These statements should encompass a wide
range of opinions and potential truths about the human person.

2. In pairs or small groups, have students analyze each statement and

2. Analysis
decide whether it represents an opinion or a potential truth. They
should provide reasons for their decisions.
3. After the analysis, conduct a class discussion, allowing each group
to present their conclusions. Encourage students to engage in
philosophical debates regarding these statements.
Provide students with a list of abstract philosophical concepts related
to the human person (e.g., free will, consciousness, identity).

Instruct students to classify each concept as either subjective (related

to opinions) or objective (related to potential truths). Emphasize that
3. Abstraction
this classification is based on philosophical reasoning rather than
personal beliefs.

Discuss their choices as a class, encouraging students to explain the

philosophical basis for their classifications.
1. Distribute handouts containing ethical dilemmas that require
students to apply their knowledge of philosophical concepts
related to the human person.
Prepared by:

REAH DY C. PAGAY
Subject Teacher