Understanding

the Self
ENABLING ACTIVITY

TITLE : Case Studies

TIME : 15 minutes
MATERIALS : Worksheet and pen

INSTRUCTION:
Read and analyze the given situation.

Frances is a curious individual whose thirst for ideas is never sufficed by the
principles presented in school. Often, she would question the essence of human
existence as well as the value of life. Her quest for understanding the purpose of
human life is a study in progress. As a devoted Roman Catholic, she would
question other creeds and beliefs and think it is the only through the teachings of
her religion that the essence of human existence can be genuinely explained.
She honestly, thinks that the goal of life is entirely about preparing one’s self to
face the creator which in turn causes her to frequently argue with her classmates,
peers and even with her family.

1. How do you think that this kind of submission fail to open the individual to
a more logical and reasonable understanding of life, the self and one’s
existence?

MAIN TASK

TITLE Respond, React, Reply

TIME : 20 minutes
MATERIALS : Worksheet and pen
 Understanding
the Self

INSTRUCTION:

1. Each group will share with the class their ideas regarding the Eastern
philosophical concept of the self that had been discussed.
2. Reach student then responds to the prompt on their own in writing.
3. Each student then reacts to each of the other group members’ responses.
This can be done either verbally, or in writing.
4. Then, the student replies to each of the reactions to their own response.
 Buddhism
 Hinduism
 Taoism
 Confucianism
 Understanding
REINFORCEMENT the Self

Reflection:

From the Eastern Philosophies concept of Self, where do you think is most applicable to your
philosophy in life?

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