Republic of the Philippines

City of Taguig

Taguig City University

Gen. Santos Avenue, Central Bicutan, Taguig City

TCU-SHS FOR K TO 12

INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY

OF THE HUMAN PERSON

Activity 6
What are the different methods of philosophizing? Explain and give 5
examples each.

1. The Dialectic Method- it is having a different perspective of

points but wanting to have a complete knowledge or a true
meaning of a word or something.
2. The Pragmatic Method- it is solving philosophical problems that
can be relevant in life.
3. The Phenomenological Method- it is to free anything from bias
and the only truth.
4. The Analytic Method- method that is used to help clarify used
words/language.
5. Primary Reflection- ability to think logically.
Secondary Reflection- seeing the bigger picture in reality.

Examples:
The Dialectic Method:
1. I accept that I am feeling sad.
2. I like Maria as my friend but I think being friends with Mara is
good too.
3. Mom, are we going to Cebu or Bicol?
4. You made me sad, I understand why.
5. I am angry with her, but she is still my friend.

The Pragmatic Method:

1. Finishing school helps you to get work in the future easily.
2.

What is the significance of using the different methods of

Philosophizing?. (100 words)

The significance of philosophizing is for us to know the one and only truth.
It helps us to see and understand different things in different perspectives.
Applying it in our daily life helps us to live better. It will help us to improve
our critical thinking skills, reasoning skills, proper judgment, problem
solving that can help develop our decision making. It will also help us to
interpret and analyze different problems in different perspectives that
enables us to look into deeper and holistic parts of life.