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Introduction to the
Philosophy of the
Human Person
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
The Process of Doing Philosophy
Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person – Grade 11
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 1: The Process of Doing Philosophy
First Edition, 2020

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Introduction to
the Philosophy of
the Human Person
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
The Process of Doing Philosophy
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Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on The Process of Doing Philosophy!

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What I Need to Know

Philosophy has opened doors for debates over many concerns such as the
purpose of life, the existence of good and evil, and the way to the truth. Even as a
young student, you have already been introduced to philosophy as a discipline. As you
proceed to higher levels of your study, you will encounter more philosophical issues
that are more advanced and complicated to resolve. Learning philosophy requires
learning to look into all available perspectives and work on their relationship to come
up with sound, logical, and valid conclusions.
In this module, you will be able to learn how to distinguish holistic perspective
from partial point of view which helps you develop your skill of broadly looking at the
situation first before concluding anything. Furthermore, it can be applied in day-to-day
activities and life perspectives, because it involves an evaluative process that allows
a person to make better decisions and act accordingly to situations with the help of
various philosophical skills. You will also learn the importance of using philosophical
reflection which enables thought to be looked into using deeper, holistic perspective.
In effect, actions are directed towards greater sources of wisdom and truth.

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY:

1.1 Distinguish the holistic perspective from a partial point of view. (PPT11/12-Ia-1.1)
1.2. Realize the value of doing philosophy in obtaining a broad perspective on life.
(PPT11/12-Ib-1.2)
1.3. Do a philosophical reflection on a concrete situation from a holistic perspective.
(PPT11/12-Ib-1.3)

At the end of the module, you should be able to:

K- Distinguish holistic perspective from partial point of view.
S- Make a poster showing a holistic point of view of your life.
A- Realize the value of doing philosophical reflection from various situations.

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What I Know

Direction: Read each item carefully and use your notebook to write your answers.
1. It requires a person to be willing to examine one’s thoughts, feelings, and
actions and learn more about one’s life and experiences.
a. Reflection c. Holistic thinking
b. Judgement d. Partial thinking

2. It is a perspective that focuses on specific aspects of a situation.

a. Doing Philosophy c. Partial thinking
b. Holistic thinking d. Conclusion

3. A perspective that considers large-scale patterns in a system

a. Doing Philosophy c. Partial thinking
b. Holistic thinking d. Conclusion

4. What is the process of engaging oneself in matters of utility and

methodologies to clear out any practical problem or abstract idea?
a. Doing Philosophy c. Partial thinking
b. Holistic thinking d. Conclusion

5. It is often described as looking at the “big picture” when describing and

analyzing a situation or problem.
a. Holistic thinking c. Reflection
b. Partial thinking d. Wisdom

6. It allows a person to look back on previous experiences and evaluate the

meaning or significance of his or her life.
a. Conscience c. Holistic view
b. Philosophical reflection d. Philosophy

7. Which of the following situations demonstrates pedantry?

a) Answering “letter J” when asked, “What is the capital of Japan?”
b) Making a review of literature on the phenomenon of bullying in the
Philippines
c) Reading about the history of one agricultural company
d) debating with a friend about the health impacts of sleeping late

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8. Base from the two statements below, which of these statements is true?
1. Both partial and holistic points of view are good contributors to doing
philosophy.
2. Reflection is not required in doing philosophy.

a) Both statements 1 and 2 are false.

b) Statement 1 is false. Statement 2 is true.
c) Statement 1 is true. Statement 2 is false.
d) Both statements 1 and 2 are true.

9. Who among the following students may have already developed a broader
philosophical perspective?
a) Mara, who regularly monitors the emotional well-being of her
classmates.
b) Julie, who always listens to all sides of the argument before giving
any advice.
c) Kristia, who consistently chats with her classmates about their
interests and beliefs.
d) Trish, who rarely talks with her classmates, but is always observant
of them.

10. Which of the following scenarios demonstrates a partial point of view?

a) Referring to only one source of information for your position paper.
b) Participating in a class discussion.
c) Listening to both your teachers’ and parents’ advices on how to
improve your grades.
d) Watching videos over the internet.

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What’s In

This module will enable you to learn more about Philosophy, and how
we are engaged in reflecting on our actions, which we perform in our day to
day lives. In this module, you will be able to gain more knowledge on the
differences between holistic and partial thinking, and how we are using these
two views in our day to day actions. Moreover, you will also gain a deeper
understanding of how these views highly affect the decisions that we
constantly make in our daily lives.

WORDSCAPES ACTIVITY:

Direction: Unscramble the set of words below, based on the definition

provided in each number. Write your answers in your activity notebook.

1.S C I E E N C - comes from the Latin verb, “scire”, which means

“to know”; possessing a certain kind of knowledge.

2. P H Y L O P H I S O- the science of beings in their ultimate reasons,

causes, and principles acquired by the aid of human reason alone.

3. W I D S O M- application of knowledge

4. R A E S N O- sufficient ground or explanation of something

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What’s New

Read the story, “The Blind Men and Elephant” by American poet John
Godfrey Saxe and answer the questions below. Write your answer in your notebook.

The Blind Men and the Elephant

(John Godfrey Saxe)

Once upon a time there were six blind men. They lived in a town in India.
They thought they were very clever. One day an elephant came to their town.
The blind men did not know what an elephant looked like but they could smell it
and they could hear it. “What is this animal like?” they said. Each man touched a
different part of the elephant.
The first man touched the elephant's body. It felt hard, big and wide. “An
elephant is like a wall”, he said.
The second man touched one of the elephant's tusks. It felt smooth, hard,
and sharp. “An elephant is like a spear,” he said.
The third man touched the elephant's trunk. It felt long, thin, and wiggly. “An
elephant is like a snake,” he said.
The fourth man touched one of the legs. It felt thick, rough, hard and
round. “An elephant is like a tree,” he said.
The fifth man touched one of the elephant's ears. It felt thin and it moved. “An
elephant is like a fan,” he said.
The sixth man touched the elephant's tail. It felt long, thin, and strong. “An
elephant is like a rope,” he said.
The men argued. It's like a wall! No, it isn't! It's like a spear! No it isn't! It's like
a snake! They did not agree.
The king had been watching and listening to the men.
“'You are not very clever. You only touched part of the elephant. You did not
feel the whole animal. An elephant is not like a wall or a spear or a snake, or a
tree or a fan or a rope.”
The men left the town still arguing. A little girl heard them and said “Each of
you is right but you are all wrong … but I know what you are talking about!”

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Guided Questions:
1. What happens in the story when each blind man "sees" the elephant? Why
were there six different ideas about the elephant? Were any of the men right
about the elephant? Were any of them completely wrong?
2. What did the blind men learn from the king? What does the storyteller want us
to learn from this tale?
3. Do problems like this happen in real life? Think of the times when arguments
or misunderstandings have occurred because people saw situations from
different points of view. Describe what happened.
4. How does it feel when another person doesn't "see" something the way you
do? How can you address those differences in perceptions?
5. What if the men in this story were not blind? Would they still have different
perceptions about elephants? Why or why not?
6. Does the story give you any ideas about how these problems can be solved?
What are some steps you can take to understand why another person doesn't
see things the way you do?

What is It

WHAT IS PHILOSOPHY?
Philosophy, is coined from the Greek word “philein” which means
love, and “Sophia”, which means to love. It is mainly defined as the science of beings
in their ultimate reasons, causes and principles, acquired by the aid of human reason
alone. During your Junior High School years, you may have encountered this word
quite a few times. And without you even knowing it, you may have also applied it in
your day to day lives unknowingly.

HOLISTIC AND PARTIAL THINKING IN PHILOSOPHY

In general, there are two types of thinking that is used in Philosophy, Holistic
and Partial Thinking.
Holistic thinking refers to a perspective that considers large-scale patterns in
systems. This is often described as looking at the “big picture” when describing and
analyzing a situation or problem. A holistic perspective requires an individual to have
an open mindset and an ability to get the general sense or impression regarding a
situation. A holistic view also means that one does not confine one’s understanding of
the world to one’s own perspective, but also includes the perspective of others. The
view also enables a person to better appreciate his or her experiences as vital

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components that give meaning to life. Partial thinking, on the other hand, focuses on
specific aspects of 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. Though partial thinking is useful, philosophy utilizes holistic thinking in
making sense of problems and issues related to the human experience.

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. One can reflect on
almost any subject. For instance, the moment you wake up, you can already reflect
upon the things that you plan to do for the day. This will enable you to set your daily
goals and set you on the path of thinking of ways to achieve them. Seemingly simple
or mundane actions take a whole new meaning when one engages in reflection. When
buying clothes, for example, think of the questions that you ask yourself as you
consider buying the t-shirt or blouse you are holding. You may start with the simple
questions: “Will this fit me?” “Do I look good in this color?” these are the usual
questions any buyer would ask for himself or herself.

But since we are in a reflective and philosophizing mood, let us now try and
think of “deeper” questions and reflect on the situation. You may find yourself asking
the following questions: “Do I even have to buy a new t-shirt today?” “Am I better off
spending my money on other things?” “Do I see myself wearing this shirt often, or am
I just going to wear it once?”. Notice the difference when you engage in reflection. The
simple task of buying a shirt becomes something much more. If you concentrate only
on simple questions, you would just buy that shirt immediately. But reflection allows
you an opportunity to think more deeply about your action, your motivation for doing
such an action, and even its possible consequences. Reflection also helps us
understand ourselves and our actions better. When we reflect, we can judge whether
our actions or decisions are reasonable or not. Taking time to analyze your decision
and actions is one vital skill that will greatly help you as you encounter more challenges
in life.

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What’s More

Task 1:
Make a creative poster showing a holistic view of your life. Come up with a
creative visualization that will show your life in its totality and how your various
experiences contributed to give meaning to your life.

Task 2:
Discuss with your other family members a problem or issue that is important to
your family. Write down your views and use them as bases to come up with a solution
based on a holistic perspective. Use the graph as a guide in conducting the discussion.

PROBLEM OR ISSUE IMPORTANT TO FAMILY

My Mother’s Views My Father’s Views

My Brother’s/Sister’s Views My Own Views

Other important views or things to consider

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What I Have Learned

Direction: Make a reflection journal where you will write your answers to the following
questions: Write your answers in your activity notebook.

1. Describe a situation in your life when you were able to engage in philosophy.
What circumstances or dilemma brought about your need to philosophize? How
did philosophy help you address your situation?

2. 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 in the future?

Criteria:
Content- 10
Structure/ Organization- 5
Total: 15

What I Can Do

Task 3:
Direction: Complete the table below. Write your answer in your notebook.

WHAT MUST BE DONE

ACTIONS BEFORE THE
ACTION?
1. Buying new clothes
2. Choosing friends
3. Eating food
4. Deciding where to study for Senior
High School
5. Attending classes in the afternoon
6. Going to school
7. Visiting a friend
8. Joining an organization in school
9. Playing computer games
10. Buying a new gadget
11. Asking permission if you would like to
go out with friends

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12. Helping a stranger
13. Traveling without your family
14. Going to mass or any religious
activities
15.Watching movies that are not allowed
for your age
16. Posting your opinion or feelings on
social media
17. Communicating to your siblings about
a conflict
18. Giving opinions
19. Going out with the opposite sex
20. Confronting a person who verbally
hurt you

Task 4:
Read the following questions below, and write your answers in your activity
notebook.

1) Based on your answers in Task 3, what must be done before making actions?
2) Is it helpful that you do this before making an action? Why or Why not?
3) As a Grade 11 student, what have you realized while doing this activity? Reflect
and explain your answer.

Criteria:
Content-5
Structure/ Organization-5
Total: 10

Assessment

Test I.
Direction: Write True if the statement is correct and False if it is wrong with the word
or words that make it incorrect. Write your answers in your notebook.

1. A holistic view helps us understand a situation from different vantage points so we

can see it more partially.
2. People tend to apply analytical perspective when looking at problems or situations.
3. Holistic thinking refers to a perspective that considers small-scale patterns in
systems.
4. An individual uses a partial point of view when he/she looks at only a limited number
of the given problem or situation.

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5. A holistic perspective cannot enable a person to step back and consider the general
aspects of a certain problem.

Test II.
Direction: How are you going to show a holistic point of view to a situation wherein two
of your closest friends dispute about something? Write your answer in your activity
notebook.

Criteria:
Content-15
Structure/ Organization-5
Total-20

Additional Activities

Task 5:
Direction: What can you say about the quotation below? Do you agree or disagree
with this? Write your answers in your activity notebook.

Criteria:
Content-10
Structure/ Organization - 5
Total-15

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WHAT’S IN
1. SCIENCE
2. PHILOSOPHY
3. WISDOM
4. REASON
WHAT I HAVE LEARNED
Answers may vary
ASSESSMENT
Test I
1. False, partially-fully
2. True
3. False, small scale- large scale
4. True
5. False, cannot-can
Test II
Answers may vary
WHAT I CAN DO
Task 3: Answers may vary
Task 4: Answers may vary
WHAT’S NEW
Answers may vary
WHAT’S MORE
Task 1: Answers may vary
Task 2: Answers may vary
WHAT I KNOW
1. a 6. b
2. c 7. a
3. b 8. c
4. a 9. b
5. a 10 .a
Answer Key
References

BOOK
Abella, Roberto D.(2016).Introduction to the PHILOSOPHY of the Human
Person.Quezon City:C & E Publishing, Inc.

TEACHERS GUIDE
Most Essential Learning Competencies

INTERNET SOURCES/PICTURES
Terry,Paul.”Three Principles of Holistic Thinking”.LinkedIn.com.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/three-principles-holistic-thinking-paul-terry/
Tucci, Gianrocco. “Pholosophical reflection”.ResearchGate.net
https://www.researchgate.net/post/To_what_extent_philosophical_reflection_has_stil
l_a_role_in_the_specialized_sciences2#:~:text=Philosophical%20reflection%20has
%20an%20extensive,philosophy%2C%20in%20its%20broader%20sense.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/333873368_Philosophy_of_the_Human_P
erson
https://www.slideshare.net/PhillipBelgica/lecture-on-philo-of-man

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