INTRODUCTION TO THE

PHILOSOPHY OF THE
HUMAN PERSON
STEM 12
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LESSONS OBJECTIVES

1. Distinguish holistic perspective from a partial

point of view.
2. Realize the value of doing philosophy in
obtaining a broad perspective on life.
3. Do a philosophical reflection on a concrete
situation from a holistic perspective.
ARE YOU
FAMILIAR
WITH THIS
FAMOUS
SCULPTURE?
• The Thinker,
Auguste Rodin’s
most famous work
is undoubtedly the
most recognized
sculpture over the
world and often
used as an image to
represent
philosophy.
• What do you think
is the reason why
this statue often
used to represent
philosophy?
PHILOSOPHY
• The ancient Greeks used this term to refer to
“love of wisdom” and they soon applied it to
the study or discipline that uses human reason
to investigate the ultimate causes, reasons,
and principles which govern all things.
PHILOSOPHY

•comes from two Greek words: philos

(love) and sophia (wisdom).
WHAT IS WISDOM?
•Wisdom refers to a person’s ability to
apply knowledge to daily life
particularly in making sound choices
and judgment.
BRANCHES OF PHILOSOPHY
• Aesthetics – deals with beauty and what make things
beautiful.
• Logic – deals with correct reasoning.
• Epistemology – discusses the nature of knowledge
and knowing.
• Ethics – deals with moral questions and dilemmas.
BRANCHES OF PHILOSOPHY
• Political Philosophy – studies governments and
deals with questions of justice, power and the rights
and obligations of citizens.
• Metaphysics – deals with questions regarding reality
and existence.
PHILOSOPHY

•People who engage in philosophy

are called philosophers or “lovers
of wisdom.”
MOST NOTABLE ANCIENT GREEK
PHILOSOPHERS
• PYTHAGORAS - (570 BCE to
495 BCE)- A mathematician
and scientist, he was credited
with formulating the
Pythagorean theorem.
MOST NOTABLE ANCIENT GREEK
PHILOSOPHERS
• Heraclitus (535 BCE to
475 BCE)- He proposed
that everything that exists is
based on a higher order or
plan which he called logos.
MOST NOTABLE ANCIENT GREEK
PHILOSOPHERS
• Democritus (460 BCE to
370 BCE)- He devoted
himself to the study of the
causes of natural
phenomena.
MOST NOTABLE ANCIENT GREEK
PHILOSOPHERS
• Diogenes of Sinope
(412 BCE to 323 BCE)-
He was a known
advocate of living a
simple and virtuous life.
MOST NOTABLE ANCIENT GREEK
PHILOSOPHERS

• Epicurus (341 BCE to 270

BCE)- He believed that
philosophy could enable man
to live a life of happiness.
MOST NOTABLE ANCIENT GREEK
PHILOSOPHERS
• Aristotle (384 BCE to 322 BCE)- He
attended the Academy, and was the
prominent student of Plato. For him,
all ideas and views are based on
perception and our reality is based on
what we can sense and perceive.
MOST NOTABLE ANCIENT GREEK
PHILOSOPHERS
• Socrates (470 BCE to 399 BCE)- He was
considered the foremost philosophers of
ancient times. He was credited with
formulating the Socratic method- means
of examining a topic by devising a series
of questions that let the learner examine
and analyze his knowledge and views
regarding the topic.
MOST NOTABLE ANCIENT GREEK
PHILOSOPHERS
• Plato (427 BCE to 347 BCE)- A student
of Socrates, he wrote down his mentor’s
teaching and incorporated some of his
own ideas into them. Plato’s most
significant ideas included his Theory of
Forms, which proposes that everything
that exist is based on an idea or template
than can only be perceived in the mind.
EXAMPLES OF PHILOSOPHICAL
QUESTIONS:
• What is real? Are we able to perceive and understand reality and
everything in it?
• How do we know what we know? Are the things that we know true?
• What is the ultimate cause of things? What is our purpose in this
world?
• To what extent are our choices and actions considered free?
•Why do we respect the dead more than
the living?
•What is the difference between telling a
lie and keeping a secret?
•Is it easier to love or to be loved?
•Will you kill ten (10) people to save
one (1)?
•What philosophical questions can
you come up to? (Questions about
life that you are struggling to find
answers to.) Write the questions
on the chat box. (5 minutes to
complete the task.)
Is there a blind man who has a
correct conclusion of what an
elephant is?
The answer is none of them is correct.
“Each blind man touched only one
part. Perhaps if you put the parts
together, you will see the truth.”
 HOLISTIC
PERSPECTIVE
 HOLISTIC PERSPECTIVE

• Considers larger patterns or the bigger picture

when looking at problems or situations.
Adopting a holistic view enables a person to
view a problem more objectively and up with
come better decisions or solutions.
HOLISTIC PERSPECTIVE

• Means that one does not confine one’s

understanding of the world to one’s own
perspective, but also includes the
perspective of others.
 PARTIAL THINKING

-focuses on a specific aspect a situation. the

partial view is an important component of
analytical thinking, as an individual focuses on
certain areas or aspects of a problem in order to
understand it.
HOW DO YOU REACT TO SOCIAL
ISSUES THAT YOU SEE WHEN YOU ARE
USING SOCIAL MEDIA?
• Should we simply condemn a person who
misbehaved in a video that has gone viral in
Facebook?
•In the case of an argument among
friends, would it be beneficial to take
one side or act as a mediator and try to
reconcile all sides?
•Adopting a holistic view enables a
person to view a problem more
objectively and come up with better
decisions or solutions.
• Try to understand a situation from different
vantage points so we can see it more fully.
• One of your friends has uploaded embarrassing
pictures of another friend on an online site. It
was supposed to be a joke, but your other friends
are angry at her for doing it and are telling you
not to talk to her.
• What can you say
about this quotation?
do you agree with
this? Why or why
not?
REFLECTION

-requires a person to be willing to

examine one’s thoughts, feelings and
actions and to learn more about one’s
life and experiences.
DO YOU ASK YOURSELF…

What worries me most about the future?

Who am I, really?
What matters most in life?
Am I a good person?
How is my mental and physical health during this
pandemic?
REFLECTION

- Is vital in ensuring that our actions and

decisions are well thought out and our done
with due regard for their implications and
consequences on ourselves and our actions
better.
REFLECTION

- Helps us understand ourselves and our actions

better.

- When we reflect, we can judge whether our

actions or decisions are reasonable or not.
REFLECT ON YOUR LIFE SO FAR.

Can you say that you have lived a meaningful life,

considering all your experiences and achievements?
What do you consider as the highlights of your life?
What things are you looking forward to after we get
through this pandemic?
PRACTICAL USES OF PHILOSOPHY IN
OUR LIVES
• Philosophy enables a person to engage in
critical analysis and interpretation of concepts,
definitions, arguments and problems.
PRACTICAL USES OF PHILOSOPHY IN
OUR LIVES

• Philosophy improves problem – solving and

decision – making.
PRACTICAL USES OF PHILOSOPHY IN
OUR LIVES

• A philosopher is a good communicator

who can clearly and adequately present
his or her ideas.
PRACTICAL USES OF PHILOSOPHY IN
OUR LIVES

• Wisdom is one intended product of

philosophizing and this refers a person’s ability
to apply knowledge to daily life particularly in
making sound choices and judgment.
PRACTICAL USES OF PHILOSOPHY IN
OUR LIVES

• Knowledge of philosophy can contribute

to self - development.
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