Division of City Schools

COMMONWEALTH HIGH SCHOOL

Ecols St. Brgy. Commonwealth,
Quezon City

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2nd Semester – SY 2020 – 2021

INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

WEEK NO. WORK SHEET NO. QUARTER 2nd Quarter

TOPIC Human Persons are Oriented Toward their Impending Death

CONTENT STANDARD The learner understands human beings as oriented towards their impending death.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD The learner writes a philosophical reflection on the meaning of his/her own life.

LEARNING COMPETENCY The learners will able to:

1. Recognize the meaning of his/her own life (PPT11/12-IIh-8.1)

2. Enumerate the objectives he/she really wants to achieve and to define the projects
he/she really wants to do in his/her life; ((PPT11/12-IIi-8.2)

3. Explain the meaning of life (where will all these lead to) (PPT11/12-IIi-8.3)

4. Reflect on the meaning of his/her own life. (PPT11/12-IIi-8.4)

Activity 1: A. RELAX AND REFLECT

Go to a quiet place, sit back and recall what had happened in your life. What moments brought you joy, what moments brought you
sadness? List those moments below and make a reflection on how it shaped you into who you are today.

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B. SUFFERING IS…

When was the last time you were in a very problematic situation? What was the reason behind it? How did you overcome it?
Can you share your experiences by writing them in the space below?

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READING:

Nothing lasts forever (walang forever). The cycle of being born, growing up and growing old and dying is a reality. We have limited time
here on earth and whether we like it or not, we are bound to die. Death is real. It is a part of our being. Death is commonly understood
as the end of bodily functions. It also refers to the separation of body and spirit. Everything that exists in this universe comes to an end
and we humans are not exempted. The acceptance of being a temporary individual in this world gives us a clearer vision on how to live
life to the fullest and understand the meaning of our existence. We have the freedom to choose a well-lived life; doing good and doing
what is right.
 What makes us happy? Happiness is a state of being (overall physical condition of a person), not just only an emotion or a
decision. We do not choose happiness because we feel it, we do not choose happiness because we need it but happiness is the
totality of who we are as human beings.

As an embodied spirit, we must also consider the goods or sources of our happiness.

Kinds of Good

1. Noble good is one which is pursued for its own sake, example is love and friendship.

2. Useful good is found only from what it can provide, example, money is good as it can buy you something.

3. Pleasurable good is good so long as it provides some form of pleasure, though it does not have to be physical.

Whatever the source of our happiness right now, let us see to it that it is real and meaningful.

Suffering is generally viewed as a state of feeling discomfort or pain. It can come in the form of physical suffering when one
experiences bodily pain, example, injury or it may be a mental suffering when it involves our minds and emotions, such as depression
or loneliness. Humans as we are, we normally experience pain and we often view it as necessary to help us grow and become a strong
person and find the deepest meaning of our lives.

In life, we experience both happiness and suffering. Whatever experiences we have, let us make sure that it helps us live the
life worth remembering; that we could be a better version of ourselves. Life is a gift, live it.

Activity 2. A. FROM ME TO YOU

1. Based on what you have learned about happiness, suffering, death and the meaning of life, what piece of advice can you give
to the following people in various situations?
2. Write your answer in your reflection notebook.

Rubric for Essay

Criteria Rating
The answer relates entirely to the assigned topic or 5 4 3 2 1
issue.
The answer conveys a genuine personal view regarding 5 4 3 2 1
the topic or issue.
The work is original. 5 4 3 2 1

SITUATION 1
Your brother is an overachiever. Being on top of the class is what makes him feel fulfilled. However, for this quarter, he got
grades lower than what is expected. He is extremely saddened by this.

SITUATION 2
Your best friend is dating a married woman. Despite his family’s disapproval, he does not want to break up with her. He says
that she is the only one who makes him very happy.

SITUATION 3
Your cousin is suffering from brain cancer. She has a loving and helpful support system of family and friends, yet her fear of
dying is getting worse. She feels depressed and loses sleep over the idea of passing away soon.

B. MY BUCKET LIST

Make a personal list of what you wish to do to succeed. List them in your reflection notebook with your answer on the following
questions.
a. Why did you choose these things/ activities to be in your “Bucket List”?
b. Which among these do you feel is the easiest to accomplish in your lifetime? Why?
c. Which would be the most difficult to do? Why?

Rubric for Essay

Criteria Rating
 The paper relates entirely to the assigned topic or 5 4 3 2 1
issue.
The paper conveys a genuine personal view regarding 5 4 3 2 1
the topic or issue.
The work is original. 5 4 3 2 1

WHAT HAVE I LEARNED?

● Humans are temporary. Nothing is forever.

● We have to exercise our freedom in a positive way.
● We should always remember to do good rather than bad.
● Real happiness can be found in more lasting and important things.
● Suffering takes place when we feel pain. It can be experienced physically or mentally. It is generally viewed as an undesirable
condition, and that we naturally seek pleasure and avoid pain. Humans as we are, we normally experience pain and we often
view it as necessary to help us grow and become a strong person and find the deepest meaning of our lives.
● We experience both happiness and suffering. These two are not really meant to be extreme opposites, for they can also
enrich one another.
● As intersubjective beings who have a tendency to form bonds with others, it is only natural that the meaning of life can be
found when we open ourselves to others. This means that although we will eventually die, we have an opportunity to enrich
our lives as well as the lives of others.

Reference:

Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person Alternative Delivery Mode Quarter 2 – Module 8 Human Persons as Oriented
Towards Their Impending Death First Edition, 2020, Department of Education – Division of Cagayan de Oro.

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

HUMSS TEACHERS MRS. LORELINA G. MORERA DR. AGAPITO LERA

Head Teacher VI/SHS Focal Person Principal IV