Introduction to the Philosophy of Human Person

Doing Philosophy
WEEK 1

PHILOSOPHY
It is the of general and fundamental problems concerning matters such as existence, knowledge, values,
reason, mind, and language
Philosophy comes from the Greek word Philos and Sophia which means love and wisdom
Introduction to the Philosophy of Human Person
Doing Philosophy
WEEK 1

1. What am i?

2. Is there any purpose in life?

3. Do we have free will?

4. What is right and wrong?

5. Does God exist?

6. Is there life after death

Skill- an ability and capacity acquired through deliberate, systematic, and

sustained, effort to smoothly and adaptively carry out complex activities or job

Intelligence- refers to the

intellectual functioning

Knowledge- The fact or

condition of knowing something
with
familiarity gained through
experience or association

Wisdom- the ability to use and apply knowledge

with great intelligence
Introduction to the Philosophy of Human Person
Doing Philosophy
WEEK 1
ACTIVITY- Explain each of the following quotes
Introduction to Philosophy
Method of Philosophizing
WEEK 2

METHOD OF PHILOSOPHIZING

Philosophy brings a human person to a level of thinking and expression that develops
wisdom and further learning
When you failed for the first time you then realized what made you fail and so the next
time you are faced with a similar situation you already known better how to approach it
in order to succeed and when you reach that stage of philosophy you are building up on
wisdom. Wisdom is the application of knowledge

FOUR METHOD OF PHILOZOPHIZING

Logic – in simple words is the art and science of correct thinking “the study of truths
based completely on the meanings of the terms they contain”
Existentialism- Is a philosophical view that assert the individuality of any human
person making him free to make choices of what he is and what he can become
Analytic Philosophy- states that “assumption of truth only becomes true after it shall
have gone through validation, experimentation or any scientific approach for that matter
Phenomenology- brings varied perceptions over a thing to a common end that certain
things no matter how different the perspective of people towards it due to their
experiences would receive justification to its being

TWO TYPES OF REASONING

Deductive- Usually complex thoughts we encounter and it takes a hard time to
understand what is expressed in it but with the help of deductive reasoning we can
chunk the entire thought into smaller units to arrive at a simpler presentation
Inductive – there are presentations of statements or ideas wherein its specific details
come first before generalization are being laid

Socratic Method- also known by the Greek term elenchus that means “to inquire or to

cross examine” is an exchange of ideas using SOCRATIC QUESTIONING

It is developed by Socrates a Greek philosopher and teacher who laid the ground work
for western systems of philosophy and logic
Opinion, Fact, and Truth
In using the Socratic method it is important to analyze expressions and statements that
show the differences of opinion fact, and truth
Activity #1 Make at least 5 examples of Opinion, fact and truth statements

Activity #2 Give at least 5 examples of Deductive reasoning

UNDERSTANDING CULTURE
Philosophical Reflection from a Holistic Perspective
WEEK 3
UNDERSTANDING CULTURE
Philosophical Reflection from a Holistic Perspective
WEEK 3
Break- it is a discontinuity, or a jarring
disturbance in our daily life
Kubler-Ross Grief Cycle
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance
It is consideration of some subject
matter, idea, or purpose
It is a thought, idea, or opinion formed
or a remark made as a result of
meditation
HUMAN SELF REFLECTION- is the
capacity of humans to exercise
introspection and the willingness to
learn more about their fundamental
nature, purpose and essence
Primary Reflection- it refers to the
process directed at deriving clear
concepts about reality
We discover from an objective point of
view the various elements of a thing its
shape, color, or function
Secondary Reflection- It is the
realization of the unity of the situation
and the individual which provides us
with a holistic view of reality
ACTIVITY 1
Read and explain in your own understanding the meaning of each quote