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Learners’ Activity Sheets

INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF
THE HUMAN PERSON
Grade 12
Quarter 1 – Week 1
Understand the Meaning and Process
of Doing Philosophy

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Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person – Grade 12
Learners’ Activity Sheets
Quarter 1 - Week 1 and 2 : Understand the Meaning and Process of Doing
Philosophy
First Edition, 2021

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 LEARNERS’ ACTIVITY SHEETS
INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON
Grade 12
Quarter 1, Week 1

Name of Learner: _______________________________ Grade & Section: ___________

School: _______________________________________ Date: ____________________
Teacher: _____________________________________ Score:____________________

I. Learning Competencies

- Distinguish a holistic perspective from a partial point of view.(PPT11/12-

Ia-1.1)
- Realize the value of doing philosophy in obtaining a broad perspective in
life.(PPT11/12-Ib-1.2)
- Do a philosophical reflection on a concrete situation from a holistic
perspective.(PPT11/12-Ib-1.3)

II. Key Concepts

Philosophy is commonly known as the “love of wisdom.” Ironically not many people love
philosophy. When people read or listen to the thoughts of philosophers, they would often say
“It’s all Greek to me.” This is what philosophy is to many people – a world that has a strange
language of its own. Hence, philosophy seems to be far removed from everyday life.
French philosopher, Jacques Ranciere, however points out that anyone who has
learned to speak and understand his own mother tongue is capable of understanding just
about any other language. That includes the strange language of philosophy. If toddlers can
learn a very complex system of meanings at a very young age, then so can young men and
women at the stage of searching for meaning in their lives.

What is philosophy?

The word philosophy comes from two Greek words: philos (love) and sophia (wisdom).
The ancient Greeks used this term to refer to “love of wisdom” and they soon applied it to
the study or discipline that uses human reason to investigate the ultimate causes, reasons,
and principles which governs all things. People who engage in philosophy are called
philosophers or ‘lovers of wisdom.’ Among the ancient Greeks, the philosophers became
pioneers in various fields of knowledge such as history, biology, medicine, mathematics,
astronomy, and even physics. It was quite common to hear of ancient philosophers who
were “experts” in various fields of learning.
Philosophy is also defined as the science that by natural light of reason studies the first
causes or highest principles of all things.
Since ancient times, philosophers have been pondering some of the most enduring
questions regarding human existence. The following are some of them:
-What is real? Are we able to perceive and understand reality and everything in it?
-How do we know what we know? Are the things that we know true?
-What is the ultimate cause of all things? What is our purpose in this world?
- To what extent are our choices and actions considered “free”?
Why is there a need to philosophize?

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 Philosophers have often wondered and argued about the role of philosophy in man’s life.
One view is that each of us is a philosopher, whether or not we have studied philosophy. We
all have the potential to philosophize since we have the tendency to wonder and doubt. We
possess the capacity to reflect on our experiences, and we have a never-ending need to
learn and discover.
Human activities encompasses all events, actions, or happening that people do or cause
to happen. One activity is philosophizing. It is man’s default to inquire beyond what can’t
gasp. Since our childhood days, we have been asking the “whys” to better understand our
perception of the world.
Philosophy and its Holistic Approach

A philosopher’s way of thinking can be described as “abstractive”. This means that it rises
from the level of everyday life to a higher level that that gives a bird’s eye view of the whole.
Try to recall an experience in which you were able to climb a tower, reach the peak of a high
mountain, or view things from the window of an airplane. The view is certainly different from
the view up there than from the ground. When you are on the ground, you will see roads,
buildings, and all that make up the busy everyday life, one at a time. When you are up there,
you not only see the same roads and buildings in different perspective, but you see them all
at the same time. Moreover, you also see how they are connected to each other. This is
what we mean by seeing things from a holistic perspective.

What is the difference between holistic thinking and partial thinking?

Holistic thinking refers to a perspective that considers large-scale patterns in systems.

This is often described as looking at the “big picture” when describing and analyzing a
situation or problem. A holistic perspective requires an individual to have an open mindset
and an ability to get the general sense or impression regarding a situation. Partial thinking,
on the other hand, focuses on a specific aspects of a situation. The partial view is an
important component of analytical thinking, as an individual focuses on certain areas or
aspects of a problem in order to understand it. Though partial thinking is useful, philosophy
utilizes holistic thinking in making sense of problems and issues related to the human
experience.
A holistic perspective can enable a person to step back and consider the general aspects
of a certain problem. In the case of an argument among friends, would it be beneficial to take
one side or act as a mediator and try to reconcile all sides? Should we simply condemn a
person who misbehaved on a video that gone viral? Or should we reserve judgment until we
get all the facts regarding what made the person act in that manner? Adopting a holistic
approach in thinking encourages us not only to be more critical but also to be more
considerate in dealing with others.
A holistic view also gives rise to a more appreciative perspective about life, as we are
able to look at life in its totality. This means that we try to understand a situation from a
different vantage points so we can see it more fully. Just as we savor food in its entirety and
not pick out each ingredient and taste it, we experience and appreciate life in its entirety and
not just its specific “flavors”. All the positive and negative experience in our life come
together to give meaning to our existence, and we learn to appreciate our individual
experiences as vital aspects of a larger and more meaningful life.
To understand philosophy is to engage in it. This entails opening ourselves up to the
experience of questioning our own established beliefs, of looking with the mind beyond what
we “see” with our senses. If philosophy has a “basic requirement” before we can engage in
it, that would be courage to break open our partial perspective in order to have a glimpse of
a broader. Doing philosophy entails a holistic rather than a partial perspective. With a holistic

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perspective, we are able to see the connectedness of parts to see a meaningful whole.
Having a glimpse of the whole allows us to see the meaning of the activities that we do
everyday – from rising to working to sleeping.

How does one engage in reflection?

Reflection requires a person to be willing to examine one’s thoughts, feelings, and actions
and to learn more about one’s life and experiences. One can reflect on almost any subject.
For instance, the moment instance, the moment you wake up you can already reflect upon
the things that you plan to do for today. This will enable you on the path of thinking of ways
to achieve them. Reflection is vital in ensuring that our actions and decisions are well
thought out and are done with due regard for their implications and consequences on
ourselves, others, and our surroundings. Reflection helps us understand ourselves and our
actions better. When we reflect, we can judge whether our actions or decisions are
reasonable or not. Taking time to analyze your decisions and actions is one vital skill that will
greatly help you as you encounter more challenges in life.

III. Guided Practice

Activity 1 “Look at Me”
Directions : Look at the pictures below. What can you say
about them? Describe their similarities and
differences. Write your answer in the space
provided below the pictures.

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IV. Independent Practice

Activity 2. “What shall I do?”
Complete the table below.

ACTIONS WHAT MUST BE DONE BEFORE

THE ACTION?

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 1. Buying new cellphone
2. Choosing friends
3. Eating food
4. Deciding where to study for
college
5. Attending online classes
6. Going to school
7. Visiting a friend
8. Joining an organization in school
9. Playing computer games
10 Buying new gadget
11 Asking permission if you would
like to go out with friends
12 Helping a stranger
13 Travelling without your family
14 Going to mass or any religious
Activities
15 Watching movies that are not
allowed for your age
16 Posting your feelings or emotions
on social media
17 Communicating to your siblings
about a conflict
18 Giving opinions
19 Going out with the opposite sex
20 Confronting a person who verbally
hurt you

Activity 3. Answer the following questions. Write your answers on the space
provided.

1. Based on your answers in activity 2, Is it helpful that you do this before making
actions? Why? Or Why not?
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2. As a grade 12 student, what have you realized about this activity? Reflect and
explain your answer.
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V. Application
Activity 4. “Enlighten Me!”

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 Directions : Discuss with your other family members a problem or issue important
to your family. Write down their views and use them as bases to come up with a
solution based on a holistic perspective. Use the graph as a guide in conducting
the discussion.

PROBLEM OR ISSUE IMPORTANT TO YOUR FAMILY:

My Mother’s views: My Father’s views:

My Brother’s/Sister’s Views: My Own Views:

Other important views or things to consider:

SOLUTION:

VI. Assessment
Activity 5. Fill Me!

Directions: Fill-in the blanks. Write your answers on the space provided. Select your
answer from the choices enumerated below.
Experience knowledge Abstractive Holistic thinking
Partial thinking Lovers of wisdom Philosophy of the Philosophical
human person reflection
Doing philosophy Reflection Love Greek

 Philosophy comes from two________words philo and sophia is the study of

general and fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values,
reason, mind, and language.
 Philosophers – or _____________are people who are engage in
philosophy.
 A man needs to philosophize because of his sense of wonder, doubt and
____________.
 Philosophy does not limit itself to its own field as it makes sense of
information gathered from various fields of____________ (e.g.
science,psychology, economics, politics,etc..)
 _________________ is an area in philosophy that understand the human
person from a philosophical perspective which involves holistic thinking
and______________.
 _________________is important in our daily lives as it ensures that our
actions and decisions are well thought by using a deeper, holistic
perspective.
 In ________________, critical, logical, and analytical thinking, observation,
and communicative skills were involved.

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  ______________requires a person to be willing to examine one’s thoughts,
feelings, and actions and to learn more about one’s life and experience.
 A philosopher’s way of thinking can be described as________________.
_______________.

VII. Enrichment Activities

Activity 6. Between-the-Lines!

For Printed Modality

Directions: Perform any of the following

 Make a reflection journal where you will write your answer to this question: “Describe
a situation in your life when you were able to engage in philosophy. What
circumstances or dilemma brought about your need to philosophize? How did
philosophy address your situation?
 Make a poster showing a holistic view of your life. Come up with a creative
visualization that will show your life in its totality and how your various experiences
contributed to give meaning to your life.

For Blended Digitized and Synchronous/Asynchronous modality

Directions: Apply a holistic perspective in understanding a popular issue in society.

 Choose an issue being currently discussed in social media.

 Research and make a personal stand on the issue.
 Write it in a separate sheet of paper.

Rubrics for Activity 1 “Look at Me”

CATEGORY 5 3 1
Similarities Cited 3 similarities Cited 2 similarities Cited 1 similarity
Differencies Cited 3 differences Cited 2 differences Cited 1 difference
Content The content is The content is The topic is
relevant, complete, relevant, and irrelevant,
and substantial. substantial yet unsubstantial, and
incomplete. incomplete.
Readability of text All texts are Some texts are Most of the texts are
readable and legibly readable and not not readable and not
written. legibly written. legibly written.

Rubrics for Activities #3, #4 and #6

CATEGORY 5 3 1
Personal sharing The personal The personal The sharing is
sharing is relevant, sharing is relevant irrelevant,
complete, and and substantial yet unsubstantial and
substantial. incomplete. incomplete.
Readability of text All texts are Some texts are Most of the texts are
readable and readable but not not readable and
legibly written legibly written not legibly written.
Spelling and grammar No errors in 2-3 errors in More than 5 errors

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spelling spelling spelling.

VIII. Answer Key

Activity 1
Guided practice – Look at Me
(Answers may vary)
 The pictures exhibits two different aspects/ the first picture shows bigger or wider
picture/the second one is focused only on a particular aspect.
 Bigger picture-partial view

Activity 2
Independent Practice – What shall I do?
(answers may vary)
1. Consider the price/how long will it last?
2. Someone we can rely on/ honest/ faithful
3. Is it safe?/ Healthy?
4. Consider the location/feel at home on campus
5. Make sure you have everything you need to start
6. Set out clothes night before
7. Go with the flow/ be courteous
8. Be sure of the reason why you are joining the organization
9. Know if it is right for your age
10. Can I afford it?/ does it have a warranty
11. Know what is the purpose of going out
12. Before you have a knowledge to help
13. Ensure your safety/ show your parents your itinerary
14. Decide which mass you are going to attend to
15. Make sure that the movies are good for your age
16. Think about what other people think
17. Better and peaceful confrontation
18. Make sure to listen to other’s opinion
19. Know the nature of the person
20. Be prepared with what you are going to say to the person.

Activity 3 answers may vary

IX. References

Corpuz, Brenda B.(2016) Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person: Quezon
City: LORIMAR Publishing, Inc.

Ramos, Christine Carmela R. (2016) Introduction to the philosophy of the Human

Person:First Edition. Manila.Rex Book Store.Inc.

Abella, Roberto D. 2016.Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person.Quezon

City. C&E Publishing,Inc.

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