What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master the nature and
background of team sports. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning
situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are
arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be
changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

This module contains:

Lesson 1: The Process of Doing Philosophy
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. Distinguish a holistic perspective from a partial point of view (PPT11/12-la-1.1)
2. Realize the value of doing philosophy in obtaining a broad perspective on life (PPT11/12-lb-1.2)
3. Do a philosophical reflection on concrete situation from a holistic perspective (PPT11/12-lb-1.3)

What I Know

Directions: Do not write anything in this module. Write your answers in your activity work sheet.

I. Write the correct answer and read carefully each item.

1.What is originally meant “love of wisdom”?

a. Philosophy b. Ethics c. Epistemology d. Aesthetics

2.These are the lessons that were learned from experiences.

a. Philosophy b. Ethics c. Wisdom d. Aesthetics

3.This word means to “overflow nonstop”.

a. Elenchus b. Abundance c. Logic d. Facts

4.What is the science of the beautiful in its various manifestations?

a. Philosophy b. Ethics c. Epistemology d. Aesthetics

5.It is the art of questioning and answering until we arrived at the truth.

a. Metaphysics b. Ethics c. Epistemology d. Elenchus

6.The Filipino attitude as part of life which literally means to leave everything to God which is Bathala?

a. Bahala na b. Bayanihan c. Pakikisama d. Kalooban

7.This means “to know what you do not know”.

a. Doc Ignorancia b. Gnaritas contientia est c. Cognitionis d. Elenchus

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8.Which Filipino values is helping others in time of need?

a. Bahala na b. Bayanihan c. Pakikisama d. Kalooban

9.Which is reciprocating or paying debt of gratitude or giving back favor together?

a. Bahala na b. Bayanihan c. Pakikisama d. Utang na loob

10.A term that shows sharing of one’s self to others?

a. Bahala na b. Bayanihan c. Pakikisama d. Kalooban

II. Identification.

a. Man b. Human c. Human being d. Person e. Personhood

f. Human nature g. Self-Awareness h. Rationality i. Self j. Interiority

11.Refers to the characteristics that distinguished human from all other creatures.

12.Refers to the state of being a person.

13.Refers to a human being granted certain rights, protection, responsibilities and dignity, above all.

14. Used to distinguish man from other animals?

15.Refers to a man as a species- Homo sapiens sapiens or modern human beings.

Lesson 1 The Process of Doing Philosophy

In this module, you will learn about the Process of Doing Philosophy. It is important to know about
this topic to help gain new experiences in life that you may have ever dreamed of. Such experiences may
excite or challenge you, while some can make you rethink your life and decisions.

At your age, you may have already asked yourself important questions about your life that cannot be
directly answered through research or education, such as “ What do I want”? or “ What will make me
happy”?

What’s In

If you have already asked yourself those big questions, then you have already engaged in philosophy.

 What is Philosophy?
 Is it a way of life? Why or why not?
 How do you apply it in everyday life?

Find out the answers in this lesson!

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 What’s New

Learn about it! (Discussion)

Doing philosophy helps you think many things, including those that leave you confused or without
an acceptable answer. You can do philosophy by yourself, with a partner, or with a group. What is
the meaning of philosophy and philosophy of human person?

What is It

The Meaning of Philosophy and Philosophy of Human Person

 Philosophy, meaning “love of wisdom,” is a science where reason and Logic are
used to understand reality and answer questions of knowledge, morality, and human
nature. It can be described as either a body of knowledge or an intellectual activity.
Philosophy as a body of knowledge provides methodologies and insights on how
societal questions, such as moral dilemmas of euthanasia or same-sex marriage, can
be answered.
 On the other hand, philosophy as an intellectual activity is an analytic procedure of
addressing individual thought processes such as resolving conflict and confusion,
testing positions, and analyzing beliefs. In all instances, doing philosophy is
prescribed by logic, reason, and ethics leading to wisdom.
 Philosophy applied to human experience or everyday life denotes the use of
philosophy as an intellectual activity. Also known as philosophy in life, this concept is
important because it serves as the guiding principle on how one ought to live life.
Importance of Philosophical Reflection
 Philosophy reflection is the process by which a person undergoes a reflective state
or her experiences first before making any related action. The use of philosophical
reflection is important as it enables thought to be looked into using a deeper, holistic
perspective. In effect, actions are directed towards greater sources of wisdom and
truth.
Human Activities Emanated from Deliberate Reflection
 In the process, one can learn more about himself or herself, including personal
beliefs, ideals, or values. Previous experiences may be seen as important aspects of
making reflections because they facilitate deeper thinking and understanding of the
self. Aside from knowing the self, many other activities also emanate from reflection.
Example:

 Learning from your previous mistakes and not repeating them again
 Evaluating and knowing the best choice from set of options
 Gaining a holistic point of view first before making any conclusion
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 Meaning and Process of Doing Philosophy
 Doing philosophy means engaging oneself in “matters of utility” and methodologies to
eliminate any practical problem or abstract idea. In the process of doing philosophy, it
is critical to have a holistic point of view-the perception of looking at all aspects of a
situation first before making conclusion. Some other skills involved in doing
philosophy are critical, logical, and analytical thinking, observation, and
communicative skills.
Holistic and Partial Point of View
 Before engaging in philosophical inquiry, one must be able to distinguish between a
holistic and partial point of view. This is critical for anyone doing philosophy because it
sets a limit in coming up with conclusions about a given situation.

Holistic Point of View Partial Point of View

 Looks at all aspects of given  Looks at only a limited number of
problem or situation. aspects of the given problem or
 All aspects are given importance situation.
when making conclusions  Conclusion are made based on
 All aspects are tied in together to considering some, but not all,
form a general overview of the sides of the problem or situation.
problem or situation. Example: A mother scolds her elder
Example: A father listens first to both sister after elder brother accused his of
stories of his two arguing sons before stealing her pencil case. However, mother
making any conclusion about the only listened to the story of elder brother, and
money issue. not to elder sister, before deciding to scold
the sister.
 Looking at the characteristics of holistic partial points of view, it can be concluded that
using a holistic using a partial perspective. Partial points of view only promote limited
knowledge on the situation. This leads to wrong conclusions.
 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 the
process, doing philosophy helps one to develop the skill of broadly looking at the
situation first before concluding anything.
Importance of Doing Philosophy
 Doing philosophy can be applied in day-to-day activities and life perspectives.
Because it involves an evaluate process, doing philosophy allows a person to make
better decisions and accordingly to situations with the help of various philosophical
skills. Furthermore, on life perspectives, philosophy enables reflective thinking which
greatly influences a person’s view of life, challenges, and relationships. Doing
philosophy directs how a person will perceive these factors in life and how they will be
faced. In any setting, wisdom is always gained when philosophy is applied to
formulate a conclusion about a certain concern.
Explore!
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  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 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. In your perspective, what other issues may be
dealt with using philosophy?
Try it!
 You may already know that philosophy as a discipline has been present in society for
centuries. Different perspectives on various issues rose and were given defense by
various philosophers. As a student, think of at least two philosophical theories that can
explain your chosen topic. After reading on these views, make your decision on which
theory to side with based on the philosophical concepts you have learned from your
readings.

What do you think?

 Is doing philosophy possible without engaging in philosophical reflection?

Tips

 In doing philosophy, a holistic perspective on the subject is always required. Failure to

do so or only using a partial point of view may lead to illogical or incorrect conclusions.
 In the process of doing philosophy, it is critical to have a holistic thinking which is a
mental activity of recognizing the interconnectedness of systems and procedure to
form a general picture of an issue.
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What’s More
The process of doing philosophy should not be mistaken for the Filipino activity of “pamimilosopo” or
pedantry where a person displays useless knowledge or minute observances of small details.

Do You Know about holistic and partial point of view?

Directions: Copy this table in your activity work sheet and identify each statement if it is holistic or partial
point of view. Write word Holistic and partial to each corresponding statement.

Holistic or Partial
1. Looks at all aspects of given problem or situation.

2. All aspects are given importance when making conclusions.

3. Looks at only a limited number of aspects of the given problem or situation.

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 4. All aspects are tied in together to form a general overview of the problem or situation
5. Conclusion are made based on considering some, but not all, sides of the problem or
situation.

What I Have Learned

Directions: Write at least five (5) sentences about the doing of philosophy of the following in your activity
work sheet.
Philosophy of Human Person
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Human Activities Emanated from Deliberate Reflection
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Philosophical Reflection
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What I Can Do

Across the Philosophical Term

Directions: Choose one philosophical term and make an acrostic of the philosophical term focused on the
values which contribute to a successful process.
Example: Philosophy –
P – Process
H – Holistic
I – Intellectual
L –Logical
O – Order
S – standard
O – Outstanding

P – Perspective

H – History

Y – You

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 Assessment
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer and read carefully each item. Do not write anything in
this module. Write your answers in your activity work sheet.
1. What does the term Philosophy mean?
A. “love of goodwill” B. “love of critical thinking” C. “love of wisdom” D. “love of logic”
2.What point of view looks at all aspects of a situation?
A. holistic B. partial C. holism D. partition
3. 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 B. doing history C. doing mathematics D. doing pedantry
4.Which of the following scenarios demonstrates partial point of view?
A. referring to only one source f information for your position paper
B. participating in class discussion
C. listening to both your teachers’ and parents’ advice on how to improve your grades
D. watching videos over the internet
5.Which of the following demonstrates pedantry?
A. answering “letter J” when asked, “What is capital of Japan?”
B. making a review literature on the phenomenon of bullying in the Philippines
C. reading about the history of one agriculture company
D. debating with a friend about the health impacts of sleeping late
6.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 device
C. Kristia, who consistently chats with her classmates about their interests and beliefs
D. Trish, who rarely talks her classmates, but is always observant of them
7.What makes doing philosophy different from doing other disciplines of science?
A. It always requires logical and critical thinking
B. It always asks questions about life
C. It always ends with a conclusion
D. It always requires empirical proof
8.Which of the following 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.
Select your answer.
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 statement 1 and 2 are true
9. Which statement validly describes the process of doing philosophy?
1. It may involve the use of different philosophical methods.
2. It may only tackle the meaning of life.
Select your answer.
A. Statement 2
B. Neither statement 1 nor 2
C. Statement 1
D. Both statement 1 and 2
10. Which statement about philosophy is correct?
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 1. Doing philosophy is also a way of engaging in scientific inquiry.
2. Points of view from different people are always contradicting.
3. Philosophical reflection does not develop evaluate skills.
Select your answer.
A. Statement 2
B. Statement 3
C. Statement 1
D. All statements are incorrect

11. What refers to a way of thinking about the world and is made up of a person’s views and beliefs?
A. Framework B. Methodology C. Ethics D. Principles
12.Whose studies in logic led to the formulation of a formal process of analyzing reasoning which gave rise
to deductive reasoning?
A. Plato B. Socrates C. Aristotle D. Karl Jaspers
13.Who was considered the foremost philosopher of ancient times?
A. Socrates B. Plato C. Aristotle D. Karl Jaspers

14. His most significant ideas included his Theory of Forms?

A. Socrates B. Plato C. Karl Jaspers D. Aristotle

15. What is the branch of Philosophy which deals with moral questions and dilemmas?
A. Principles B. Methodology C. Framework D. Ethics

Additional Activities

Directions: This is reflection and understanding of the following questions given. We have a standard
Criteria on giving you points. This is it below:

Rubrics for Student Reflections

Above Meets Approaching Below

Expectations (5 Expectations Expectations Expectations
points) (4 points) (3 points) (2 points)
Reflective The reflection The reflection The reflection The reflection
Thinking explains the explains the attempts to does not address
student’s own student’s thinking demonstrate thinking the student’s
thinking and about his/her own about learning but is thinking and/ or
learning processes, learning processes. vague and/ or unclear learning.
as well as about the personal
implications for learning processes.
future learning.
Analysis The reflections The reflection The reflection The reflection
articulate multiple articulates attempts to articulate does not move
connections connections connections between beyond a
between this between this this learning description of the
learning experience learning experience and learning
and content from experience and content from other experience.
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 other courses, past content from other courses, past learning
learning, life courses, past experience, or
experiences and/ or learning personal goals, but
future goals. experiences, and/ the connection is
or future goals. vague and/ or unclear.
Making The reflection The reflection The reflection The reflection
Connections articulates multiple articulates attempts to articulate does not
connections connections connections between articulate any
between this between this this learning connection to
learning experience learning experience and other learning or
and content from experience and content from other experiences.
other courses, past content from other courses, past learning
learning, life courses, past experiences, or goals
experiences and/ or learning but the connection is
future goals. experiences, and/ vague and/or unclear.
or future goals.

SET:1 - (Reflection, write it on your activity work sheet).

1.What are the reason that compel a person to engage in philosophical thinking?

2.How can you as a person benefit from philosophizing?

3.Based on the characteristics of philosophy, would it be possible for any person to engage in
philosophical discussion? Why or why not?

SET:2 - Assignment

Describe (through poster, slogan, essay, song, poem, drawing, etc.) 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 problems in life? Write it in your activity work sheet
at the back of the paper.

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 Answer Key

What’s More What I Know

Holistic I. Pretest
Holistic 1. a
Partial
Holistic 2. c
Partial
3. b
What I have Learned
Possible answer 4. d
What I can Do 5. d
Possible answers
Assessment 6. a
1. c
2. a 7. b

3. a 8. b

4. a 9. d

5. d 10.d

6. b II.
11.Human Nature
7. a 12. Personhood
13. Person
8. c 14. Human
15. Man
9. d What’s In
Possible answers
10.c What’s New
11.a
Possible answers
12.c

13.a

14.b

15.d

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