Claret School of Zamboanga City

LEVEL II PAASCU–ACCREDITED
Ruste Drive, San Jose Cawa-Cawa, Zamboanga City
Senior High School
S.Y. 2022-2023

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET GRADE 12 INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE

HUMAN PERSON

Activity No.:1 (First Semester)

Activity Title: The Meaning of Philosophy
Learning Target/s: At the end of the lesson, the students CAN:
1. distinguish a holistic perspective from a partial point of view.
1.1 explain the deeper meaning of philosophy as love of wisdom.
1.2 cite examples of how philosophy can be a principle of sufficient reason for a clear vision of
life.
Reference/s: Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person. 1st Ed. (2016), pages 2-
5 An Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person (2016), pages 11-17
Value/s: Excellence

I. Essential Ideas The Meaning of Philosophy

Etymologically, the word “philosophy” comes from two Greek words, philo, meaning “to love,”
and sophia, meaning “wisdom.” Philosophy originally meant, “love of wisdom,” and in a broad
sense, wisdom is still the goal of philosophy. Philosophy is also defined as the science that by
natural light of reason studies the first causes or highest principles of all things. Under this
definition, four things are to be considered, the first two are the following: a. Science
It is called science because the investigation is systematic. It follows certain steps or it
employs certain procedures. In other words, it is an organized body of knowledge just like
any other sciences.
b. Natural Light of Reason
Philosophy investigates things, not by using any other laboratory instrument or
investigative tools, neither on the basis of supernatural revelation, otherwise it becomes
theology; instead, the philosopher uses his natural capacity to think or simply, human
reason alone or the so-called unaided reason.

II. Learning Experiences

A. Clarifying Understanding
Directions: Read each statement carefully and understand, write AGREE if you believe in the statement
and DISAGREE otherwise.
_______1. Philosophy means love of wisdom.
_______2. Philosophy is an organized body of knowledge.
_______3. “No man is an island.”
_______4. Philosopher in Filipino translation is not pilosopo.
_______5. Philosophy do not express reasoning.
_______6. Philosophy allows the individual to use his/her natural capacity to think.
_______7. Philosophy is understood as the road in pursuit of wisdom.
_______8. Love is the goal of Philosophy.
_______9. Philosophy becomes a search for knowledge that compels us to seek the truth.
_______10. Philosophy comes from one greek word, “philosophia”.

B. Processing Questions

1. What do you mean by love of wisdom?

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2. How do you see yourself in the society?
3. Do you know yourself better?

C. Lifelong Learning
Directions: Read the statement and answer the question that follows.
1. Great man like Aristotle gave an enormous impact in the world of philosophy, where he has
produced great minds like Alexander the great. Have you encountered a wise person? If so, why
do you consider him/her wise? If not, how would you recognize one?

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2. Every individual has his/her own perspective to reason out and to argue a point in a philosophical
way. As a Filipino student, how do you give meaning to what you have experienced in your daily
life? Do you question yourself why things are happening the way it is?

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D. Framing Concept s
Directions: Fill in the 3-2-1 chart .

D. Mastery Exercises

Directions: Answer the following questions.

1. Explain what is unique about philosophical thought.

2. Do you think philosophy is important in the age of globalization? Why or why not?