Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
Division of Bohol
GRADE 11/12
INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

Quarter : 1 Week : 5 Day : 1 Activity No. : 13

Competency: : 2.3 Evaluate truth from opinions in different situations using the methods of
philosophizing
Objective : Evaluate situations using the methods of philosophizing
: News on the television and radio about the recent killings of drug pushers and
Topic
addicts throughout the country.
Materials :
: Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person
Reference C&E Publishing Inc.
Abella,R. 2016
Copyrights : For classroom use only

Activity 1
Let us imagine several individuals reacting to news on the television and radio about the recent killings of
drug pushers and addicts throughout the country. Let’s analyze the opinions of these individuals using the
methods of philosophizing.
Mang Antonio: The drug addicts had it coming. It is good that these pieces of trash are dealt with. In our barangay, the
addicts have been committing crime for years! Now that this is happening and addicts are being killed left and right, they
have been surrendering to the police or have disappeared I say that we should keep killing them until none are left.

Mrs. Alonzo: I am very distressed by this news! These drug addicts are people too. My son is a drug addict and we have
been exerting every effort to help him clean up and reform himself. But it is a very hard process. I am afraid that one day I
will hear news that one of the drug addicts killed is my son.

Mrs. Lopez: I really do not care about this issue. These killings make me nervous, but at least I am not affected by this. My
family are decent people and we live in a peaceful community, I couldn’t care less about what is happening to these addicts.

Mr. Tolentino: Anybody who says that these criminals deserve human rights is an idiot! What about the victims of these
addicts who never stood a chance against them? My daughter was raped and murdered by addicts and they deserve to die in
the worst way possible! It’s about time that these pieces of filt get what they deserve. If I had my way, I would kill them all
myself.

Atty. Macaraig: As a lawyer and a citizen, I am deeply disturbed by these events. Yes, drug addicts are a danger to society
but these killings are done outside of the due process that is guaranteed by our justice system and laws. Anybody can just
point a finger at anyone and say that he or she is an addict. Are the people committing these murderers exercising due
process in determining if the people they are killing are indeed addicts? The killings are also a violation of human rights
which are guaranteed for all citizens, whether they are law-abiding or accused of a crime. What I am saying is that these drug
addicts have rights too. Aside from that, these acts are nothing but vigilantism, which has no place in a law-abiding society.
These killings may lead to more crime which may affect not only those who are said to be guilty, but also innocent citizens.

Father Gomez: It is the catholic Church’s stand that life is sacred. We have long opposed capital punishment since it
violates the sacredness of life. The killing of suspected addict is a violation of God’s law and goes against human rights and
the rule of law. We call on the government to put a stop to these senseless murders. It is every Christian’s duty to take a stand
against murder and the prevailing culture of death and join our call to respect life and the rule of law.
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
Division of Bohol
Using the table below formulate at least one questions regarding the different opinion above using the
methods of philosophizing.

Sense of Wonder Tendency to doubt

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Experience/s Driven by love for wisdom

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
Division of Bohol
GRADE 11/12
INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

Quarter : 1 Week : 5 Day : 2 Activity No. : 14

: 2.3 Evaluate truth from opinions in different situations using the methods of
Competency: philosophizing
Objective : To be able to explain how a broad perspective can improve human lives.
Topic :
Materials :
Reference : Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person
C&E Publishing Inc.
Abella,R. 2016
Copyrights : For classroom use only

Activity 1
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
Division of Bohol
GRADE 11/12
INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

Quarter : 1 Week : 5 Day : 3 Activity No. : 15

Competency: : 2.3 Evaluate truth from opinions in different situations using the methods of
philosophizing
Objective : Evaluate situations using the methods of philosophizing
Topic :
Materials :
Reference : Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person
C&E Publishing Inc.
Abella,R. 2016
Copyrights : For classroom use only

Activity 1

Direction: Choose at least 1 topic and evaluate using the methods of philosophizing.

1. What should be the Philippine National Viand: Adobo or Sinigang?

2. Where should be the presidential office located: Davao or Malacańang?
3. What do you think is the most roas order contributor: Traffic Enforcer or Traffic Lights?