Introduction to Philosophy
Methods of Philosophizing
Activity 1: Identify the following.
_______1. This term refers to man as a species
and distinguishes man from other animals.
_______2. This refers to the totality of an
individual who possess awareness, self-
determination, and the capacity to interact with
others.
_______3. This refers to an individual who is
actively aware that he or she is perceiving and
experiencing reality.
_______4. This refers to the ability of the
person to experience an “inner world” that is
defined by personal thoughts and ideas.
_______5. This is the capability to act and be
aware of one’s actions.
_______6. This enables the person to act
whenever he or she wants to and makes self-
determination possible.
_______7. This is the capability to reach out and
interact with others and the world.
_______8. This is the inherent value of a person
which cannot be expressed in quantifiable
terms.
_______9. This is the intangible element that
enables us to exercise thought, possess
awareness, and reach out to the outside world
and others.
_______10. This is the ability to surpass limits.
Activity 2: REFLECT
 Have you ever encourage other persons
to try and surpass their limits? If so,
relate your experiences. If not, describe
how you will try and encourage others
to surpass their limits.
Introduction to Philosophy
Methods of Philosophizing
Activity 1: Identify the following.
_______1. This term refers to man as a species
and distinguishes man from other animals.
_______2. This refers to the totality of an
individual who possess awareness, self-
determination, and the capacity to interact with
others.
_______3. This refers to an individual who is
actively aware that he or she is perceiving and
experiencing reality.
_______4. This refers to the ability of the
person to experience an “inner world” that is
defined by personal thoughts and ideas.
_______5. This is the capability to act and be
aware of one’s actions.
_______6. This enables the person to act
whenever he or she wants to and makes self-
determination possible.
_______7. This is the capability to reach out and
interact with others and the world.
_______8. This is the inherent value of a person
which cannot be expressed in quantifiable
terms.
_______9. This is the intangible element that
enables us to exercise thought, possess
awareness, and reach out to the outside world
and others.
_______10. This is the ability to surpass limits.
Activity 2: REFLECT
 Have you ever encourage other persons
to try and surpass their limits? If so,
relate your experiences. If not, describe
how you will try and encourage others
to surpass their limits.