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Introduction to the
Philosophy of the Human
Person
Quarter 2 – Module 8
Human Persons as Oriented Towards
Their Impending Death
Management Team
Introduction to the
Philosophy of the Human
Person
Quarter 2 – Module 8
Human Persons as Oriented Towards
Their Impending Death
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Contents
Overview i
Pre-Assessment iv
Lesson Proper
Generalization 7
Application 7
Post-Assessment 8
References 15
OVERVIEW
Name: Date: Score:
Subject: Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person
Topic: Human Persons as Oriented Towards their Impending Death
Content The learner understands human beings as oriented towards their
Standard: impending death
Performance The learner writes a philosophical reflection on the meaning of
Standards: his/her own life
Learning 1. Recognize the meaning of hi/her own life (PPT11/12-IIh-
Competencies: 8.1)
2. Enumerate the objectives he/she really wants to achieve
and to define the projects he/she really wants to do in
his/her life; ((PPT11/12-IIi-8.2)
3. Explain the meaning of life (where will all these lead to)
(PPT11/12-IIi-8.3)
4. Reflect on the meaning of his/her own life. (PPT11/12-IIi-
8.4)
What is this This module will help you recall what happened in your life? What
module all moments brought you joy? What moments brought you sadness
about? and pain? It will also help you reflect on the meaning of your life
and the significance of death in the existence of the person. The
concepts and learning activities presented in this module will help
you understand what a meaningful life and human person as
temporal is being.
Module Content Lesson 1. How does the reality of death define our lives? How
should I live my life before it finally ends? What makes
you happy?
Lesson 2. Why do we suffer? How do happiness, suffering, and
death give meaning to your life?
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Components in each Lesson
Learning Objectives
What I Know?
Pre-Assessment
What’s In?
Review Activity
What’s New?
Motivational Activity
What is It?
Lesson Proper
What’s More?
Performance Task
Generalization
Application
Assessment
Post-Assessment
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WHAT I NEED TO KNOW?
The following are your guides for the proper use of this module:
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WHAT I KNOW?
Test I. Multiple Choice. Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. It refers to the separation of the soul and body.
A. Happiness C. Sadness
B. Life D. Death
2. It means that our lives are temporary.
A. Temporality C. Body
B. Permanent D. Spirit
3. It is a kind of good that provides form of pleasure.
A. Noble good C. Useful good
B. Pleasurable good D. Permanently good
4. It is a kind of good that is pursued for its own sake.
A. Permanently good C. Noble good
B. Useful good D. Pleasurable good
5. It is a kind of good that is found only on what it can provide.
A. Useful good C. Permanently good
B. Pleasurable good D. Noble good
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Lesson 1: How does the reality of
death define our lives? What
shall I do before I die? What
makes me happy?
Learning Competency: Recognize the meaning of his/her own life
(PPT11/12-IIh-8.1)
Enumerate the objectives he/she really wants to achieve
and to define the projects he/she really wants to do in
his/her life; (PPT11/12-IIi-8.2)
WHAT’S NEW?
Go to a quiet place, sit back and recall what had happened in your life. What
moments brought you joy, what moments brought you sadness? List those
moments below and make a reflection on how it shaped you into who you are today.
1. ______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
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WHAT IS IT?
Kinds of Good
1. Noble good is one which is pursued for its own sake, example is love and
friendship.
2. Useful good is found only from what it can provide, example, money is good
as it can buy you something.
Whatever the source of our happiness right now, let us see to it that it
is real and meaningful.
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WHAT’S MORE?
1. Based on the concepts in Lesson 1, produce a video clip on the things which
make you happy.
2. Present it by the time you are scheduled to meet your teacher.
Make a personal list of what you wish to do to succeed. List them on your
reflection notebook with your answer on the following questions.
a. Why did you choose these things/ activities to be in your “Bucket List”?
b. Which among these do you feel is the easiest to accomplish in your
lifetime? Why?
c. Which would be the most difficult to do? Why?
Criteria Rating
The paper relates entirely to the 5 4 3 2 1
assigned topic or issue.
The paper conveys a genuine personal 5 4 3 2 1
view regarding the topic or issue.
The work is original. 5 4 3 2 1
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Lesson 2: Why do we suffer?
Learning Competency: Explain the meaning of life (where will all these lead to)
(PPT11/12-IIi-8.3)
Reflect on the meaning of his/her own life.
(PPT11/12-IIi-8.4)
WHAT’S NEW?
When was the last time you were in a very problematic situation? What was
the reason behind it? How did you overcome it? Can you share your experiences by
writing them in the space below?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
WHAT IS IT?
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In life, we experience both happiness and suffering. Whatever experiences we
have, let us make it sure that it helps us lived the life worth remembering; that we
could be a better version of ourselves. Life is a gift, live it.
WHAT’S MORE?
1. Reflect on this. What thing you want which equals to your life?
2. Share your thoughts to your teacher during the meeting.
For the teacher/facilitator: Use this rubric to evaluate the output of Activity 2.
(Rubric may be changed depending on the agreement between the teacher/facilitator
and the learner).
1. Based on what you have learned about happiness, suffering, death and the
meaning of life, what piece of advice can you give to the following people in
various situations?
2. You are to choose only one (1) situation.
3. Write your answer in your reflection notebook.
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To the teacher/facilitator. Use the rubric below to evaluate the output of Activity 3.
(Rubric may be changed depending on the agreement between the teacher/facilitator
and the learner).
SITUATION 1
Your brother is an overachiever. Being on top of the class is what makes him
feel fulfilled. However, for this quarter, he got grades lower than what is expected.
He is extremely saddened by this.
SITUATION 2
Your best friend is dating a married woman. Despite his family’s disapproval,
he does not want to break up with her. He says that she is the only one who makes
him very happy.
SITUATION 3
Your cousin is suffering from a brain cancer. She has a loving and helpful
support system comprised of family and friends, yet her fear of dying is getting
worse. She feels depressed and loses sleep over the idea of passing away soon.
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WHAT HAVE I LEARNED?
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ASSESSMENT
Test I. Multiple Choice. Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Knowing that our lives are temporary, we should
A. Be sad because nothing lasts forever.
B. Be happy because our problems will eventually end.
C. Do something to delay our death.
D. Do our best then leave a good name behind.
2. Happiness from material things diminishes as soon as you own it, while
happiness gained from friendship only grows as it progresses is an example
of:
A. Noble good C. Pleasurable good
B. Useful good D. Permanently good
3. It is a kind of happiness that can be found in more permanent and meaningful
things
A. Real C. Temporary
B. Fleeting D. Forever
4. Philosophy considers happiness as an achievement and it must be gained by
living a :
A. Productive and moral life C. Looking into your needs
B. By winning in life D. Having money in life
5. Happiness also has a social element, as we should not only be concerned
about our own happiness, but also ;
A. What we can get from others
B. What others can give to us
C. The well-being of others
D. Others thinking
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Multiple Choice. Direction: Write the letter of the correct answer in a separate sheet
of paper.
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9. This is the ability to act out of one’s own free will and self-
determination.
A. Willingness B. Cooperation C. Voluntariness D. Enthusiasm
10. My freedom ends when the other persons freedom
A. Violated B. Starts C. Begins D. All of the Above
11. This refers to shared awareness & understanding among persons.
A. Inter-relationship B. Intersubjectivity C. Sensitivity D. Open mindedness
12. It enables us to experience another person’s emotions.
A. Empathy B. Sympathy C. Apathy D. Emotions
13. A deep and genuine relationship between persons is called
A. Transcendence B. Intersubjectivity C. Empathy D. Dialogue
14. Which of the following allows the person to give himself or herself to
others and receive others in his or her life and relate with them?
A. Individuality B. Interiority C. Shared emotions D. Social context
15. Which is considered as a deeper level of self-other interaction?
A. knowledge of the existence of the other
B. awareness of the self as being seen by others
C. attentiveness to the surrounding environment
D. understanding the unique behavior of the others
16. What is the defining characteristic which sets apart human interaction
from the interaction of other animals?
C. human freedom c. human touch
D. human gaze d. human words
17. What is the term used to describe a situation where an individual
presents himself or herself in a certain way when dealing with others
A. “Mirroring” B. “Performing” C. “Pretending” D. “Seeming”
18. A deeper and more genuine interaction is called _________.
A. Awareness B. Conversation C. Dialogue D. Interiority
19. Which of the following statements about dialogue is correct?
A. Dialogue is confined to words.
B. Dialogue is exactly similar to conversation.
C. Only beings with inner life can engage in a dialogue.
D. It is possible to have a dialogue with material objects.
20. Which situation below clearly illustrates a dialogue?
A. Asking a bystander for direction
B. Talking about politics with a stranger
C. Seeking for forgiveness from a parent
D. Inquiring on goods from a storekeeper
21. Which of these statements indicate that the speaker is ready to engage
in a genuine dialogue?
A. “I tend to ignore strangers.”
B. “I am only nice to people I know.”
C. “I always treat people with respect.”
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D. “I always strive to make a good impression.”
22. It refers to an important aspect of intersubjectivity that enables us to
experience another person’s emotions.
A. Alienation B. Availability C. Dialogue D. Empathy
-END OF EXAMINATION-
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REFERENCE
Roberto D. Abella, Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person Quezon City:
C & E Publishing, Inc., 2016, 130-142.
Brenda B. Corpuz et. al., Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person
Quezon City: LORIMAR PAUBLISHING, INC., 2016, 142-148..
Maria Paula G. Sioco and Ignatius H. Vinzons, Introduction to the Philosophy of the
Human Person Quezon City: Vibal Group, Inc. , 2016, 207-227.
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