Philosophy 10 Course Code BICOL UNIVERSITY

and Title:
Introduction to Philosophy
Legazpi City
Term 1st Semester SY 2020-2021 Class Schedule MWF 8:30-9:30 MH23
(Philo 1B) MWF 9:30-10:30 MH 22 (Philo 1A) Revision Date July 17, 2020 Co-Requisite/s
None Credit 3 units Pre-Requisite/s None Course Placement First Year- AB Philosophy
Type of course Lecture College: College of Social Sciences and Philosophy Faculty Jose
Ramon E. De Leon Consultation Hours Philo 1B, MWF 8:30-9:30 Philo 1A, MWF 9:30-
10:30 Department: Philosophy Department Contact Details Email:
jredeleon@bicol-u.edu.ph
CP: 09171462246 Dean/Director
Atty. Alex B. Nepomuceno, Ph.D. Program: Philosophy Department Chair Jose Ramon E.
De Leon
A world-class university producing leaders and Vision
change agents for social transformation and development
Core Values Scholarship, Leadership, Character, Service
Mission
Give professional and technical training, and provide advanced and specialized instruction in literature,
philosophy, the sciences, and arts besides providing for the promotion of scientific and technological
researches (RA5521, Section 3.0)
Bicol University commits to continually strive for excellence in instruction, research and
Quality Policy
extension by meeting the highest level of clientele satisfaction and adhering to quality standards
and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements
Institutional Learning Outcomes:
Every BU graduate should:
1. Demonstrate critical thinking and integrative skills to solve problems and to support lifelong
learning; 2. Communicate effectively and appropriately orally and in writing for various purposes
with the responsible use ICT tools; 3. Collaborate with diverse people ethically and with mastery
of knowledge and skills in given disciplines; and 4. Create knowledge and innovation to
promote inclusive development as well as globalization.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Every BU Philosophy graduate should:
1. Demonstrate critical thinking and cogent argumentation;
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2. Understand, analyze and apply theories to concrete situations; 3. Evaluate judiciously the
essence of philosophical learning of the True, the Good, and the Just; 4. Communicate
philosophical understanding and insight within the appropriate cultural context; 5. Apply
analytical and interpretive skills in the study of texts; 6. Demonstrate research skills specific to
the sub-disciplines in the humanities; 7. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both
English and Filipino; and, 8. Identify multi-perspective and interrelations among texts and
contexts.
Course Description:
This course will provide students with a general introduction to and understanding of
philosophical views, issues and arguments. Students will get acquainted with the great
philosophers whose ideas have revolutionized the world and shaped the way in which human
beings think and live. It will acquaint them with the perennial philosophical problems such as
consciousness, identity and the self, freedom, the nature of reality, how we gain knowledge,
spiritual reality such as the existence of God and the problem of evil, moral truth, and social
justice. It also helps students to appreciate what philosophy is and the way in which it is
relevant to practical issues. The outcome of this course is aimed towards developing among
students critical thinking, critical reading, and writing skills.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Course Learning Outcomes P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 1. Introduce, define and describe the
fundamental concepts, theories and
major fields in philosophy
I, D I, D I, D I, D I, D I, D I, D I, D
2. Think critically about important questions or issues in philosophy I, D I,D I,D I,D I, D I, D I, D
I, D 3. Evaluate, use, and appreciate any of the various philosophical approaches like
understanding a philosophical question, gaining an understanding of a variety of viewpoints,
expressing one’s opinion, and replying to objections.
I, D I, D I, D I,D I, D I, D I, D I,D
4. Apply the philosophical ideas learned to one’s own experiences I, D I, D I, D I, D I, D I, D I, D
I, D Legend: I - Introduced concepts/principles; P - Practice with supervision; D - Demonstrated
across different settings with minimal supervision
Course Outline:
Specific Learning Outcomes Learning Content Instructional
Delivery
Instructional Resources
Performance Standard
Assessment Tasks/Outputs
Time Allotment
Understand the VMGO in relation with the program
University vision and mission, college goals, and program goals
Electronic notes, fliers or slides
BU Website, Student Handbook, and Links
At least 70% of the class will get a rating of VS in the reflection essay based on
Reflection Essay: “My Vision and Commitment in the Philosophy Program”
Week 1
(1 hr)
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BU Grading System philosophy is.
I. What is philosophy?
1. Understand and articulate what Recorded Lecture (optional)
Recorded Lecture (optional)
BU-LMS (once available)
BU-LMS (once available)
At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
and above in the Guided Questions on
Readings, Reflection Paper, and Quiz
At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
and above in the Guided Questions on
Readings, Reflection Paper, and Quiz
Answers to Guide Questions on Readings
Answers to Guide Questions on Readings
Week 1 and Week 2
Week 1 and Week 2
2. Apply some philosophical approaches.
3. Appreciate philosophy as a way of life.
1. Why Study Philosophy? 2. Defining
Philosophy 3. Thinking Philosophically:
Becoming a Critical Thinker 4.
Understanding Arguments 5. Branches of
Philosophy 6. Classifying Philosophies
Recorded Lecture (optional)
Video Viewing
Video Viewing
Readings with Guide Questions
Readings with Guide Questions
BU-LMS (once available)
Video Links
Websites
Websites
Websites
At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
and above in the Guided Questions on
Readings, Reflection Paper, and Quiz
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Answers to Guide Questions on Readings
Answers to Guide Questions on Readings
Answers to Guide Questions on Readings
Answers to Guide Questions on Readings
Answers to Guide Questions on Readings
Reflection Paper
Reflection Paper
Reflection Paper
Reflection Paper
Reflection Paper
Essay Type Quiz
Essay Type Quiz
Week 1 and Week 2
Week 1 and Week 2
Week 1 and Week 2
Week 1 and Week 2
Week 1 and Week 2
(5 hrs)
(5 hrs)
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(5 hrs)
Open-line Communication for
Discussion/Clarif ication as Needed
Captured Image of Reading Materials
Essay Type Quiz
Essay Type Quiz
1. Understand and articulate the
philosopher’s way in terms of philosophical
method used, development of ideas, and
life’s principles and values.
II. What is the philosopher’s
way? 1. Socrates: A Model for
Humanity 2. The Socratic Method 3.
Socrates’ Central Concern:
Recorded Lecture (optional)
Recorded Lecture (optional)
Recorded Lecture (optional)
Video Viewing
Video Viewing
BU-LMS (once available)
BU-LMS (once available)
BU-LMS (once available)
BU-LMS (once available)
Video Links
At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
and above in the Guided Questions on
Readings, Reflection Paper, and Quiz
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Readings, Reflection Paper, and Quiz
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Readings, Reflection Paper, and Quiz
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Readings, Reflection Paper, and Quiz
1. Reading with
1. Reading with
1. Reading with
1. Reading with
guided questions 2. Reflection Paper 3.
Essay Type
guided questions 2. Reflection Paper 3.
Essay Type
guided questions 2. Reflection Paper 3.
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guided questions 2. Reflection Paper 3.
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guided questions 2. Reflection Paper 3.
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guided questions 2. Reflection Paper 3.
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guided questions 2. Reflection Paper 3.
Essay Type
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(6 hrs) Essay Type
(6 hrs) Quiz
(6 hrs) Quiz
Quiz
2. Use philosophical methods with focus on
Quiz
the Socratic method 3. Appreciate and Week 3 and Week 4
reflect on the philosopher’s life and ideas to Week 3 and Week 4
one’s own experiences. Week 3 and Week 4
The Soul 4. The trial and Death of Socrates
5. Making Connections: Socrates’ (6 hrs)
Legacy (6 hrs)
Readings with Guide Questions Open-line
Communication for Discussion/Clarif ication
as Needed
Readings with Guide Questions Open-line
Communication for Discussion/Clarif ication
as Needed
Readings with Guide Questions Open-line
Communication for Discussion/Clarif ication
1. Understand and articulate the concepts
as Needed
of consciousness, identity and
Websites
III. Who are you? Who am I?
Websites
(Consciousness, Identity, and the Self)
Websites
Recorded Lecture (optional)
Recorded Lecture (optional)
Captured Image of Reading Materials
BU-LMS (once available)
Captured Image of Reading Materials
BU-LMS (once available)
Captured Image of Reading Materials
BU-LMS (once available)
At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
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Readings, Reflection Paper, and Quiz
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the self through the ideas of prominent philosophers.
2. Think critically and evaluate the important questions about consciousness, identity, and self.
3. Appreciate the various philosophical viewpoints regarding the Self.
1. Know Thyself 2. The Soul is Immortal:
Socrates and Plato 3. St. Augustine’s Synthesis of
Plato and Christianity 4. Descartes’ Modern
Perspective on the Self 5. The Self is Consciousness:
Locke 6. There is No Self: Hume 7. We construct the Self: Kant 8. The Self is How You
Behave: Ryle 9. The Self is the Brain:
Physicalism 10. Buddhist Concepts of Self.
Video Links
Websites
Captured Image of Reading Materials
above in the Guided Questions on Readings, Artwork, and essay type of test
2. Artwork Video Viewing
3. Essay Type of
test Readings with Guide Questions
Open-line Communication for Discussion/Clarif ication as Needed
(6 hrs)
1. Understand and articulate the various ideas of freedom.
2. Evaluate and compare indeterminism, determinism, and compatibilism.
3. Appreciate and use responsibly one’s freedom.
IV. Are you free? (freedom and
determinism) 1. Are You the Master of Your
Fate? 2. Determinism 3. Compatibilism 4. Indeterminism and Libertarianism 5. A Feminist
Analysis of
Freedom
Recorded Lecture (optional)
Video Viewing
Readings with Guide Questions
Open-line Communication for Discussion/Clarif ication as Needed
BU-LMS (once available)
Video Links
Websites
Captured Image of Reading Materials
At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3 and above in the Guided Questions on Readings,
Comparative Analysis Paper, and Quiz
1. Reading with
guided questions 2. Comparative
Analysis Paper 3. Essay Type
Quiz
Week 7 and Week 8
(6hrs)
Mid- Term Examination 1.5 hrs
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1. Understand and articulate the various BU-LMS (once available)
views regarding the nature of reality. BU-LMS (once available)
BU-LMS (once available)

3. Apply and appreciate the significance of

understanding reality to explain one’s
experiences.
V. How can we know the Captured Image of Reading Materials
Captured Image of Reading Materials
nature of reality? 1. What is the Nature of
At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
Reality? 2. Reality Is the Eternal Realm of
and above in the Guided Questions on
Readings, Comparative Analysis Paper,
and Quiz
At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
Descartes and above in the Guided Questions on
Recorded Lecture (optional) Readings, Comparative Analysis Paper,
Recorded Lecture (optional) and Quiz
Recorded Lecture (optional) At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
and above in the Guided Questions on
Readings, Comparative Analysis Paper,
and Quiz
At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
and above in the Guided Questions on
Open-line Communication for Readings, Comparative Analysis Paper,
and Quiz
Discussion/Clarif ication as Needed At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
BU-LMS (once available) and above in the Guided Questions on
Readings, Comparative Analysis Paper, Plato, Aristotle, and Descartes on the
and Quiz nature of reality.
At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3 the Forms: Plato 3. Reality Is the Natural
and above in the Guided Questions on World:
Readings, Comparative Analysis Paper, Aristotle 4. Can Reality Be Known?:
and Quiz Video Viewing
At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3 Video Viewing
and above in the Guided Questions on
Readings, Comparative Analysis Paper, Readings with Guide Questions
and Quiz Readings with Guide Questions
At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3 Video Links
and above in the Guided Questions on Video Links
Readings, Comparative Analysis Paper,
and Quiz Websites
At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3 Websites
and above in the Guided Questions on At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
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and Quiz Readings, Comparative Analysis Paper,
1. Reading with and Quiz
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1. Reading with Readings, Comparative Analysis Paper,
1. Reading with and Quiz
guided questions 2. Comparative At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
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guided questions 2. Comparative Readings, Comparative Analysis Paper,
guided questions 2. Comparative and Quiz
guided questions 2. Comparative At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
Analysis Paper 3. Essay Type and above in the Guided Questions on
Quiz Readings, Comparative Analysis Paper,
Week 9 and Week 10 and Quiz
Week 9 and Week 10 At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
Week 9 and Week 10 and above in the Guided Questions on
Week 9 and Week 10 Readings, Comparative Analysis Paper,
Week 9 and Week 10 and Quiz
Week 9 and Week 10 At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
Week 9 and Week 10 and above in the Guided Questions on
Week 9 and Week 10 Readings, Comparative Analysis Paper,
and Quiz
(5 hrs) At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
(5 hrs) and above in the Guided Questions on
2. Evaluate and compare the views of Readings, Comparative Analysis Paper,
and Quiz
Analysis Paper 3. Essay Type
Analysis Paper 3. Essay Type
Analysis Paper 3. Essay Type
Analysis Paper 3. Essay Type
Quiz
Quiz
Quiz
(5 hrs)
(5 hrs)
(5 hrs)
1. Understand and articulate the
VI. How do we gain knowledge?
Recorded Lecture (optional)
Recorded Lecture (optional)
BU-LMS (once available)
BU-LMS (once available)
At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
and above in the Guided Questions on
Readings, Reaction Paper, and Quiz
At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
and above in the Guided Questions on
Readings, Reaction Paper, and Quiz
1. Reading with
1. Reading with
Week 11 and Week 12
Week 11 and Week 12
various views about how knowledge is
formed, and true knowledge attained.
What is true? 1. Questioning Independent
Reality 2. All Knowledge Comes from
Recorded Lecture (optional)
Recorded Lecture (optional)
Video Viewing
BU-LMS (once available)
BU-LMS (once available)
BU-LMS (once available)
At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
and above in the Guided Questions on
Readings, Reaction Paper, and Quiz
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Readings, Reaction Paper, and Quiz
1. Reading with
1. Reading with
guided questions 2. Reaction Paper 3.
Essay Type
guided questions 2. Reaction Paper 3.
Essay Type
guided questions 2. Reaction Paper 3.
Essay Type
guided questions 2. Reaction Paper 3.
Essay Type
guided questions 2. Reaction Paper 3.
Essay Type
guided questions 2. Reaction Paper 3.
Essay Type
Week 11 and Week 12
Week 11 and Week 12
Week 11 and Week 12
Week 11 and Week 12
(6 hrs)
(6 hrs)
2. Evaluate the views of Locke,
Berkeley, Hume, and Kant regarding how
true knowledge is formed in the mind.
3. Appreciate the significance of
understanding the nature of human
knowledge to one’s own experiences.
Experience: Locke 3. Reality Depends on
Perception: Berkeley 4. Understanding
Reality
Demands Skepticism: Hume 5. We
Constitute Our World: Kant
Readings with Guide Questions
Readings with Guide Questions
Readings with Guide Questions
Open-line Communication for
Discussion/Clarif ication as Needed
Open-line Communication for
Discussion/Clarif ication as Needed
Video Links
Video Links
Websites
Websites
Websites
Captured Image of Reading Materials
Captured Image of Reading Materials
Captured Image of Reading Materials
At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
and above in the Guided Questions on
Readings, Reaction Paper, and Quiz
At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
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Readings, Reaction Paper, and Quiz
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1. Reading with
guided questions 2. Reaction Paper 3.
Essay Type
guided questions 2. Reaction Paper 3.
Essay Type
guided questions 2. Reaction Paper 3.
Essay Type
guided questions 2. Reaction Paper 3.
Essay Type
Quiz
Quiz
Quiz
Quiz
Week 11 and Week 12
Week 11 and Week 12
Week 11 and Week 12
(6 hrs)
(6 hrs)
1. Understand and articulate the
VII. Is there a spiritual
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Week 13 and Week 14 guided questions 2. Reflection Paper
Week 13 and Week 14 guided questions 2. Reflection Paper
different arguments on the existence of guided questions 2. Reflection Paper
God, and the arguments on the existence guided questions 2. Reflection Paper
of evil. guided questions 2. Reflection Paper
reality? 1. Can We Prove the Existence of guided questions 2. Reflection Paper
God? (The Ontological Argument, The guided questions 2. Reflection Paper
Argument from Week 13 and Week 14
Recorded Lecture (optional) Week 13 and Week 14
Recorded Lecture (optional) Week 13 and Week 14
Week 13 and Week 14
Video Viewing Week 13 and Week 14
BU-LMS (once available) Week 13 and Week 14
BU-LMS (once available) Week 13 and Week 14
BU-LMS (once available)
At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3 (5 hrs)
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2. Evaluate the various proofs on God’s Video Links
existence, and the problem of evil.
Websites
3. Appreciate and apply the arguments of Websites
God’s existence and the problem of evil to
deepen understanding of one’s spiritual life. Captured Image of Reading Materials
Gradations of Perfection, The Argument Questions on Readings, Reflection Paper,
from Design, The Argument from Morality) and Quiz
2. The Problem of Evil Questions on Readings, Reflection Paper,
Video Links and Quiz
Questions on Readings, Reflection Paper,
and Quiz
Questions on Readings, Reflection Paper,
and Quiz
3. Essay Type
3. Essay Type
3. Essay Type
3. Essay Type
Quiz
Quiz
Quiz
1. To understand and articulate the different
moral theories.
Readings with Guide Questions
Readings with Guide Questions
Readings with Guide Questions
Readings with Guide Questions
Readings with Guide Questions
Open-line Communication for
Discussion/Clarif ication as Needed
Open-line Communication for
Discussion/Clarif ication as Needed
VIII. Are there moral truths? 1. Your Moral
Compass 2. Ethical Relativism VS Ethical
Recorded Lecture (optional)
Recorded Lecture (optional)
BU-LMS (once available)
BU-LMS (once available)
BU-LMS (once available)
At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
and above in the Guided Questions on
Readings, Critique Paper, and Quiz
At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
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Readings, Critique Paper, and Quiz
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At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
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Readings, Critique Paper, and Quiz
1. Reading with
1. Reading with
1. Reading with
1. Reading with
guided questions 2. Critique Paper 3.
Essay Type
guided questions 2. Critique Paper 3.
Essay Type
guided questions 2. Critique Paper 3.
Essay Type
guided questions 2. Critique Paper 3.
Essay Type
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Week 15 and Week 16
Week 15 and Week 16
Week 15 and Week 16
2. To evaluate and critique the various
moral theories
3. To appreciate and use the moral theories
as guide to one’s everyday engagement
with others.
Absolutism 3. Religion and Universal
Values (Divine Command Theory, Natural
Law Theory)
Video Viewing
Video Viewing
Readings with Guide Questions
Readings with Guide Questions
Video Links
Websites (5 hrs)
Websites (5 hrs)
At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3 (5 hrs)
and above in the Guided Questions on (5 hrs)
Readings, Critique Paper, and Quiz (5 hrs)
At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
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Readings, Critique Paper, and Quiz
At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
Open-line Communication for
and above in the Guided Questions on
Readings, Critique Paper, and Quiz Discussion/Clarif ication as Needed
At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3 Captured Image of Reading Materials
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At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
1. To understand and articulate the
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elements, the classical and modern
Readings, Critique Paper, and Quiz
theories of social justice and of a just
At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
society.
and above in the Guided Questions on
IX. What is social justice? 1. Elements of
Readings, Critique Paper, and Quiz
a Just Society 2. Classical Theories of
At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
Society: Confucius, Plato and Aristotle 3.
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Justice Depends on a Social
Readings, Critique Paper, and Quiz
Recorded Lecture (optional)
1. Reading with
Recorded Lecture (optional)
guided questions 2. Critique Paper 3.
Essay Type Video Viewing
guided questions 2. Critique Paper 3. BU-LMS (once available)
Essay Type BU-LMS (once available)
guided questions 2. Critique Paper 3. BU-LMS (once available)
Essay Type At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
guided questions 2. Critique Paper 3. and above in the Guided Questions on
Essay Type Readings, Reflection Paper, and Quiz
Quiz At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
Quiz and above in the Guided Questions on
Quiz Readings, Reflection Paper, and Quiz
Week 15 and Week 16 At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
Week 15 and Week 16 and above in the Guided Questions on
Week 15 and Week 16 Readings, Reflection Paper, and Quiz
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Readings, Reflection Paper, and Quiz and above in the Guided Questions on
1. Reading with Readings, Reflection Paper, and Quiz
1. Reading with At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
1. Reading with and above in the Guided Questions on
1. Reading with Readings, Reflection Paper, and Quiz
guided questions 2. Reflection Paper 3. At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
Essay Type and above in the Guided Questions on
guided questions 2. Reflection Paper 3. Readings, Reflection Paper, and Quiz
Essay Type At least 70% of class will get a rating 2.3
guided questions 2. Reflection Paper 3. and above in the Guided Questions on
Essay Type Readings, Reflection Paper, and Quiz
guided questions 2. Reflection Paper 3. 1. Reading with
Essay Type guided questions 2. Reflection Paper 3.
guided questions 2. Reflection Paper 3. Essay Type
Essay Type guided questions 2. Reflection Paper 3.
Week 17 and Week 18 Essay Type
Week 17 and Week 18 guided questions 2. Reflection Paper 3.
Week 17 and Week 18 Essay Type
Week 17 and Week 18 guided questions 2. Reflection Paper 3.
Essay Type
(6 hrs) Quiz Quiz
(6 hrs) Quiz Quiz
2. To evaluate and compare the various Quiz Quiz
theories on social justice. Quiz Quiz
Contract: From Hobbes to Locke 4. Justice Week 17 and Week 18
is Based on Need and Week 17 and Week 18
Ability: Marx and Engels Week 17 and Week 18
Readings with Guide Questions
Readings with Guide Questions (6 hrs)
Video Links (6 hrs)
Video Links

Websites
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3. To appreciate social justice as an important concept in bringing about peace and security in
the society.
5. Justice is What Promotes the
General Welfare: Mill 6. Justice is What Promotes
Gender Equality: Okin
Open-line Communication for Discussion/Clarif ication as Needed
Captured Image of Reading Materials
Final Examination 1.5
Course Requirements:
Type of Requirements Specific Requirements Modality of Submission Due Date Tests and
Examinations Essay Quiz Electronic submission thru email or
messenger or course site
Every Friday of the End of the Course/Learning Content or module Midterm Examination
Electronic submission thru email or
messenger or course site
October 8-9
Final Examination Electronic submission thru email or
messenger or course site
December 17-18
Written Work Reflection Paper, Reaction Paper, Critique Paper, Essay
Artwork,
Electronic submission thru email or messenger or course site
Every Saturday of the End of the Course/Learning Content or module Comparative Analysis
Paper Report/Presentation None
Outputs/Homework Reading with guided questions Every Saturday of the End of the
Course/Learning Content or module Class Participation Post opinion in the group chat/thread or
group page or
course site (LMS)
Posting of opinion online Within the week
Project/Capstone Project Vlog (not more than 5 minutes) Electronic submission thru email or
messenger or course site
December 20
Community Engagement: (If applicable)
Type of Community Engagement Activities
NOT APPLICABLE
Title/Name of CE Activities Duration Locale CE Requirement
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Lifelong Learning Opportunities: The development of critical, analytical, and reflective
thinking. The evaluation of their value system. The development of writing skills.

Course Assessment:
1. Class Participation 25% 2. Papers/Reading and Writing Assignment 25% 3. Essay Quiz 25%
4. Major Exam (Mid-Term and Final) 25%

System of Computing Grades: Midterm Grade Tentative Grade Final Grade = 50% (Midterm
Grade) + 50% (Tentative Grade)

References: Chaffee, John. (n.d.). The Philosopher’s Way: Thinking Critically About Profound
Ideas, fourth edition. New York: Pearson/Prentice Hall. Falcone, Vincent. 1988. Great Thinkers
Great Ideas, An Introduction to Western Thought, second edition. Norwalk: Cranbury
Publications Gripaldo, Rolando, ed. 2008. The Philosophical Landscape, A Panaromic
Perspective on Philosophy, fifth edition. Quezon City: C&E Publishing, Inc. Rooney, Anne.
2013. The Story of Philosophy. London: Arcturus Publishing Ltd. Stumpf and James Fieser.
2005. Socrates To Sartre and Beyond, seventh edition. New York: McGraw-Hill Companies Inc.

Suggested Websites: www.plato.stanford.edu/contents.html. Site of the Stanford

Encyclopedia of Philosophy www.iep.utm.edu. Site of the Internet Encyclopedia of
Philosophy https://www.philosophybasics.com. www.britannica.com. A general
reference work that contains considerate material in philosophy.
www.philosophy-index.com/texts.php. An online full of philosophical texts. BU’s
Academic OneFile at URL: http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/phbicol. Password:
wonderful BU-iLib Web OPAC at URL:
http://103.86.187.253/ilib/modules/opac/opac_home.php?q=bulletin. Ched
eLibrary/Mysite-Wix.com at https://isatulibrary.wixsite.com. PHL CHED CONNECT at
https://phlconnect.ched.gov.ph.

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Course Policies:

Ethical Policy
Students as members of the academic community are expected to manifest actions in support
of achieving the BU vision, mission and quality policy, uphold the core values of the university,
as well as adhere to the universal principles of justice, beneficence, respect, equal opportunity
and non-discrimination in any form.

Professionalism: There are instances when you might be called on to critique the work of your
classmates and occasionally discuss ethical issues. There may be times when you disagree
with another student’s comments. You will be expected to deal honestly, but professionally, with
your classmates and the instructor of this course.

Academic Integrity Policy

Academic integrity should be understood as the commitment to and demonstration of honest

and moral behavior in the academe. It is a moral code or policy which requires honesty to
comply with all course requirements and rigor in research while fostering avoidance of cheating
or plagiarism.

There is plagiarism when you use another person’s words or ideas and try to pass them as your
own without properly giving credit to the original source. It also includes copying the output of
another student regardless of consent. It is a punishable offense and a form of intellectual theft
which is included in the BU Students’ Handbook. Plagiarism may be avoided by properly citing
the exact quotes or words of authors or materials and / or paraphrasing of similar thoughts or
ideas.

Students who will be caught cheating during examinations, and submitting plagiarized work
shall be given a FAILING Grade or 5.0 and referred to the University Guidance Services.

Policies on Absences and Tardiness

The policy on the total number of unexcused absences by students which should not be more
than 20% of the total number of meetings or 9 hours for a 3 unit course to merit a failing grade
regardless of class standing shall be applicable only for face to face delivery of instruction. The
adoption of asynchronous mode of instruction warrants flexible learning arrangements for
students. However, students are expected to comply and submit the expected assessment
tasks within the given due date.

Failure to comply with the expected output shall have corresponding effects on their grades and
standing. It would mean earning a failing grade or 5.0.

Submission beyond the designated time may only be considered under justifiable
circumstances but will be classified as late or a form of tardiness which will be given
corresponding deductions.

Language of Instruction
Lectures and discussions, including the learning materials shall be in English and Filipino.
Students are also expected to participate in discussions and activities, as well as submit
outputs using the English language.

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Use of the Learning Management
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System
The Bicol University Learning Management System (BU-LMS) once available will be
the primary course site. However, to take into account the different conditions of learners and in
adherence to equity, simplest modes of communication through Google Classroom, Group chat,
FB Groups, and the use of the official university email addresses assigned to faculty and
students shall be utilized to achieve the course objectives.
Students and professors alike are expected to use their real names and pictures on the agreed
platforms. Appropriate netiquette or internet etiquette is required. All parties are expected to
observe the proper dress and grooming codes in case of synchronous or asynchronous
meetings. Display or utterances of inappropriate, obscene or discriminatory images, remarks,
expressions, gestures and even backgrounds are prohibited.
Furthermore, all contents, discussions, communication and submissions in the LMS and other
agreed platforms for learning shall be covered by the Data Privacy Policy. No one is allowed to
disclose or share any of its content without taking the EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT of
the professor. No screenshot or any recordings are allowed except for purely academic purpose
only. Sharing of its content in social media is strictly prohibited. Any attempt to deface or
discredit the content of the LMS or any alternative platform shall be dealt with appropriate laws
and school policies.
Special/ Make-Up Quiz or Major Examination
Summative assessment such as quizzes and major examination shall be taken as scheduled.
Failure to take it or comply as scheduled shall earn a failing grade or 5.0. No special
examination or summative assessment shall be given except for justifiable reasons such as
compromised health or force majeure (e.g. calamities)
Dress and Grooming Codes
Students are expected to wear the prescribed uniform in the BU Students’ Handbook during
face to face meetings once warranted by the situation. In the light of asynchronous or
synchronous meetings like video chat, zoom, google meet or any possible means of
communication, proper attire and grooming is expected among participants. Proper attire and
grooming warrant decency such as avoidance of appearing onscreen with revealing attire or
lack of it, unkept hair, dirty face , or appearing onscreen in a very compromising situation. It also
covers the observance of appropriate online etiquette such as the use of appropriate language,
gestures, facial expression and background.
Accommodations
Adherence to the highest quality standards and punctuality in the compliance of requirements
shall be normal for the class. However, compassion shall be extended for those who will be
affected by health, safety and force majeure circumstances provided proper communication is
given to the professor. All questions and concerns regarding the subject shall be settled by the
student only in the identified class platforms with the professor.
Furthermore, students are encouraged to inform the professor of their specific learning
conditions, special needs and other concerns that may affect your learning process. Such
conditions shall be dealt with the highest level of confidentiality.
Statement on Student Wellness
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course is designed to promote the student well-being especially in the cognitive and affective
domains, also integrating the locomotor skills in identified performance tasks as may be
warranted. Student well-being in this pandemic is the primordial concern that flexible learning is
encouraged asynchronous methods of instruction, the most practical and practicable learning
platforms shall be prioritized without discriminating students from one another, and always
putting into account health protocols by the LGU and IATF.
Advising and Support
The Professor shall be available for consultation and advising during the specified time in the
first part of the syllabus through the different contact details provided. Should situation already
warrant, face to face consultation may be accommodated through prior appointment and
observance of all health protocol such as physical distancing and the likes.
*The Professor reserves the right to make adjustments or changes throughout the semester as
may be necessary. Students are held responsible to learn about changes if they miss any class
any time.
Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved:
JOSE RAMON E. DE LEON (Signature Over Printed Names) ATTY. ALEX B. NEPOMUCENO,
Ph.D.
Professor Committee on Syllabi Review Dean Date