PHILOSOPHY

APPROACHES TO THE STUDY OF MAN:

In Atomistic Approach, it views man as an organism composed of different organ

systems, each system composed of organs and each organ composed of tissue cells.

On the other hand, Holistic Approach, it views man as a whole organism with
interrelated and interdependent parts functioning to produce behavior unacceptable or
acceptable to him or society.

Atomistic and Holistic approaches have the application in our human existence and that
these approaches to the study of man are useful in the planning of care of the individual
during illness or in its prevention.

Man is a living organism who from birth is destined to die. As he lives, he has to
contend continually with the forces in his environment, be it friendly or hostile. The
environment influenced man’s behavior as an individual.

In life, cellular behavior is the simplest functional unit. The cell is the basic unit or
building blocks of structure of all forms of plant and animal life. The human body
composed of trillions of cells. Each of these cells carries out precise and specialized
functions that interweave harmoniously with the activities and functions of other cells in
the body.

The subordinate system is important in carrying out daily life activities that are vital to
survival. Man’s feeling of well-being each day depends on the condition on various
organ system.

As man enlarges his interaction with his environment, his behavioral responses become
more complex and variable.

Superordinate system provides man with necessary framework of relationship which

links him to the family, the community and the society. Together with the other
members of his family, he copes with elements in his environment and his behavior is
greatly influenced by his relationships.