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EMBODIED SPIRIT
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WHAT IS THIS MODULE ALL ABOUT?
TOPIC
René Descartes’ the Thinking Thing
CONTENT STANDARD
The learner understands the human person as an embodied spirit
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
The learner distinguishes his/her own limitations and the possibilities
for his/her transcendence
LEARNING COMPETENCY
PPT11/12-If-3.1: Recognize own limitations and possibilities
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PRE-TEST
A. Monism
B. Existentialism
C. Solipsism
D. Mind–body dualism
4. In the light of Descartes’ philosophy. We may say now that man is not
man if he does not -
A. Think
B. Eat
C. Work
D. Pray
A. Thinking Chair
B. Thinking Thing
C. Thinking Man
D. Thinking Dog
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6. Our mind is far superior to our body, therefore
A. Watch youtube
B. Read books
C. Play basketball
D. Sleep and dream
9. What does dualism tells something about the body and mind?
10. What does Descartes mean about the powers of the mind?
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REWINDING THE PAST
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PLAYING THE CONCEPT
Aristotle and
Plato’s discourse about
the human person tackled
the two basic principles of the
body and soul – the
matter and the form. They
both argued that there is a
certain relationship
between these two important points.
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PAUSE AND TRY AN ACTIVITY
On the process of sketching your own brain, what do you realize about
the power of your mind?
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PAUSE AND ANALYZE THE ACTIVITY
Without a doubt, you have written a lot of things your mind can
do. Your brain becomes the centre of processes – the thing that thinks
whatever it is that the body wants to do.
Looking back at our activity, what are the things your mind and
body can do? What are the things your mind cannot do because your
body cannot produce the expected process of your mind? Are there
things your body can do without the help of your mind?
Things your mind and Things your mind cannot Things your body can do
body can do do as well as your body without the help of your
brain
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PLAYING THE CONCEPT ONCE AGAIN!
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LET’S STOP AND APPLY WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED
1. COGITO
a. A strong statement created by Descartes tells us that our
existence depends on how we think.
b. We can also say that man is not man if he does not think!
c. Use your brain everyday so that you are worthy of your
existence
d. If man doesn’t think, he ceases to exists – we may compare
him to a cadaver (Aristotle reference)
e. The brain must control the actions of man – and with great
mind comes endless possibilities
2. ERGO
a. Therefore, let us not waste our time, do well at school!
b. Therefore, let us feed our minds through reading books
c. Therefore, converse with other people, share knowledge
and opinions, create a healthy debate, join discussion
d. Therefore, do not stop thinking about yourself and your
existence and how to develop such happy life
3. SUM
a. I am a human person, I exist, and I can change the world.
b. I am a master of my soul, the captain of my ship
c. I am the owner of my own mind and whatever it is that I
think entails my very essence and existence in this world.
d. I am limitless; I am a channel of endless possibilities!
POST-TEST
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Read the following items carefully. Write the
letter of your answer in a separate sheet of
paper.
A. Monism
B. Existentialism
C. Solipsism
D. Mind–body dualism
4. In the light of Descartes’ philosophy. We may say now that man is not
man if he does not -
A. Think
B. Eat
C. Work
D. Pray
A. Thinking Chair
B. Thinking Thing
C. Thinking Man
D. Thinking Dog
6. Our mind is far superior to our body, therefore
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B. Follow thy heart not the mind
C. Use our head every quiz time only
D. Ignore your thoughts
A. Watch youtube
B. Read books
C. Play basketball
D. Sleep and dream
9. What does dualism tells something about the body and mind?
10. What does Descartes mean about the powers of the mind?
LET’S REPLAY!
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Dualism pertains to the interaction of mind and body, but
separating the mind apart from the body because of the mind’s
non-physical and non-spatial-substance activity.
Thinking is indubitable
Answer Key
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Pre-Test
1. D
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. B
6. A
7. B
8. B
9. A
10. C
Post-Test
1. D
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. B
6. A
7. B
8. B
9. A
10. C
REFERENCES
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Vinzons, M. P. (2016). Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person. Quezon City: Vibal Group,
Inc.
Hart, W.D. (1996) "Dualism", in A Companion to the Philosophy of Mind, ed. Samuel Guttenplan,
Oxford: Blackwell, pp. 265-7.
Crane, Tim; Patterson, Sarah (2001). "Introduction". History of the Mind-Body Problem. pp. 1–2. the
assumption that mind and body are distinct (essentially, dualism)
Media Sources
https://www.vectorstock.com/royalty-free-vector/male-human-body-silhouette-with-shadow-
vector-20886020
https://www.redriverradio.org/post/treasures-noel-platos-republic
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ocr-philosophy-of-religion-unit-1-philosophical-language-
and-thought-plato-11976904
https://www.newstalk.com/podcasts/highlights-from-talking-history/the-life-and-legacy-of-rene-
descartes
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