Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Santa Maria District
J. SANTIAGO INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL
Region IV- A CALABARZON
Division of Laguna
Santa Maria, Laguna

Introduction to the Philosophy of

Human Person
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Module 4- Week 4
The Human Person in their
Environment
Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, you are expected to:
1. Notice disorder in the environment;
2. Notice things that are not in their proper place and organize them in an aesthetic way;
3. Show that care for the environment contributes to health, well-being and sustainable development; and
4. Demonstrate the virtues of prudence and thriftiness towards the environment.

For the learners

Now that you are holding this module, do the following:
1. Read and follow instruction carefully.
2. Take note and record points for clarification
3. Do the activities to fully understand the lesson.
4. Answer all the given tests and activities.
5. Write all your answer in the space provided in your module.

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Name of Learner
PRE-TEST

Directions: Read each item carefully and choose and encircle the letter of the correct answer.

Environmental philosophy is the discipline that studies the moral relationships of human beings with the
environment and its non-human contents. Philosophers believe that the human person has the ability to change
the environment to suit his purposes. It will enable them to become aware of their relationship and its related
issues in our society and their impact on the lives of human persons.
 “What is the world made of?” “How did the world come into being?” and “How can we explain the
process of change?” were philosophical questions already brought up approximately 600 B.C.E. (before the
common era) in the Western lonian seaport town of Miletus across the Aegean Sea from Athens, Greece.

The speculation of the pre-Socratic philosophers represents a paradigm shift- a change from mythical
explanation of the origins of the cosmos to a more rational explanation.

Eastern sages probed nature’s depths intuitively through the eyes of spiritual sages which Greek thinkers
viewed nature through cognitive and scientific eyes (Price 2000). These thinkers were looking for the
underlying laws of nature. They wanted to understand the processes of nature by studying nature itself, not by
listening to the stories about the gods.

According to Payne (2010) there are two frameworks where humans can be related.

1. Anthropocentric Model. Based on the anthropocentric model, humans are superior and
central to the universe, thus, it is human centered.

2. Ecocentric Model. It is the ecological or relational integrity of the humans that provides
meaning of our morals and values and it is nature centered.
Devoted to preserving the totality of Earth’s biodiversity and the functioning of its life –
supporting system

Ecocentric Model
 Ecocentric model, the ecological or relational integrity of the humans provides meaning of our morals
and values and it is nature centered.

Devoted to preserving the totality of Earth’s biodiversity and the functioning of it’s life supporting
system.

Learning Task 2: Human Person in their Environment

DIRECTIONS: Interview a person who is 45-60 years old. Be guided by the following questions:
1. What are the things that you remember in your environment when you were my age?
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2. What were the things that you like doing when you were young?
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3. What are the positive and negative changes in the environment?
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4. Do you think environment plays a vital role in a person’s development? Why or why not?
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5. How do humans react to nature? Explain. In what way are your answers positive or negative?
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Learning Task 3:
Direction: Write your thoughts regarding these passages of this section.
a. The controlling attitude of humankind is extended to nature, when in fact, humanity is part of nature.
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b. Destroying nature is a reflection wherein few people overpower others while exploiting the
environment for profit or self-interest.
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c. From argues that as humans, it is also inherent in us to escape the prison cell of selfishness.
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1. How will you described this college student?

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2. What qualities does he possess regarding handling his money?
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3. How can you relate his behavior to current environment trends?
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 The ideals of this humanity cross all party lines, for protecting nature needs focused conservation,
action, politically aware and support from business. If all these segments agree on the same goals, the chance of
transformation would seem to be significantly greater, especially since most citizens have become less and less
interested in part allegiance and slogans.

Learning Task 4:

1. Based on your own understanding relate and contrast the Anthropocentric and Ecocentric Models. Write
your answers inside the circle.

2. Research about animal rights. In your opinion, do animals deserve respect? Why or why not?
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Learning Task 5: Read carefully and encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. What is the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason?

a. Transcendence b. Frugality c. Aesthetics d. prudence

 Dear Teacher,
I hereby checked and reviewed my son’s/daughter’s activity sheet. With my signature below, I
ensured that he/she had accomplished the given task by the teacher and had completed answering all the
activities for this week.

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Parent’s Name and Signature