11/ Q1/W1

12 SHS SHS

Introduction to the
Philosophy of the
Human Person
Quarter 1- MELC 1.1-1.3 W1
The Meaning and Process of Doing Philosophy

Division of Negros Occidental

HUMSS – Grade 11/12
HUMSS Learning Kit
IPHP: Week 1- LAS 1
The Meaning and Process of Doing Philosophy
First Edition, 2021

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 LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET 1
The Meaning and Process of Doing Philosophy
I. Most Essential Learning Competencies
1.1 Distinguish a holistic perspective from a partial point of view (PPT11/12-Ia-1.1)
1.2 Realize the value of doing Philosophy in obtaining a broad perspective on
life (PPT11/12-Ib-1.3)
1.3 Do a philosophical reflection on a concrete situation from a holistic perspective.
(PPT11/12-Ic-1.4)
II. Background Information for Learners
The word philosophy comes from two Greek words: philos (love) and Sophia (wisdom).
Love of wisdom refers to the strong desire of the human person to acquire knowledge and
use it properly. The ancient Greeks soon applied it to the study or discipline that uses human
reasons to investigate the ultimate causes, reasons, and principles which govern all things.
Philosophers are individuals who study philosophy. The origins of philosophizing can be
traced back to when individuals began to wonder "why" and sought answers.
Today, we know Philosophy as the study of general and fundamental problems that has
something to do with our existence as human beings, the foundations of our knowledge,
values that we hold on to, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is reflective and
meditative in character, as it draws on information from various branches of knowledge
rather than relying solely on its own conclusions.
Philosophy itself is a distinct area of knowledge with its own goals, concerns, and ways of
doing things. It is often divided into several branches each of which deals with a particular aspect
of life or phenomena. The philosophy which deals with beauty and what makes things beautiful is
called Aesthetics. Logic is the branch of philosophy which deals with correct reasoning.
Epistemology is a branch which discusses the nature of knowledge and knowing. Ethics is the
branch which deals with moral questions and dilemmas. Metaphysics – is a branch of
philosophy which deals with questions regarding reality and existence. Although not a branch
itself, Philosophy of the Human Person is an area in philosophy that understands the human
person from philosophical perspective – integrating and synthesizing the different branches of
philosophy and other fields of study to know the truth about the human person.
Why is there a need to philosophize?
Philosophers have often argued about the role of Philosophy in man’s life. We all
have the potential to philosophize since we have the tendency to wonder and doubt, to
reflect on our experiences and we have a never-ending need to learn and discover. How do
we value and cherish wisdom? This is by understanding the world around us and by
attempting to solve the philosophical questions that we are faced with. Being able to
understand things in a critical and logical manner is an important goal in Philosophy.
What is the difference between holistic thinking and partial thinking?
In the process of doing philosophy, having a holistic point of view is very important. A
holistic point of view or holistic perspective is looking at all aspects of a situation first before
making a conclusion. The skills involved in doing philosophy include critical, logical and analytical
thinking, observation and communication skills. Holistic thinking is often described as looking at
the “big picture” when describing and analyzing a situation or problem. A holistic perspective
requires an individual to have an open mindset. Partial thinking on the other hand focuses on
specific aspects of a situation. Though partial thinking is useful, philosophy utilizes holistic
thinking in making sense of problems and issues related to the human experience.
People tend to apply an analytical perspective when looking at problems or situations. For
instance, doctors often focus on a specific set of symptoms to determine the cause of a
patient’s illness. Once a particular cause has been identified, the doctor then prescribes the
appropriate medicine and other treatments to address the illness. A holistic perspective,
however, requires the doctor to look at the “big picture” and consider the patient’s lifestyle
and personal circumstances in looking at the patient’s illness. When using this perspective, a
doctor may be able to identify other underlying causes of the illness and he/she could
describe a better medicine or treatment to the patient.
What is Reflection?
Reflection is an important aspect of Philosophy. One can engage in reflection by
examining one’s thoughts, feelings, actions, and learning from experiences. Reflecting on
situations, activities, actions and decisions enables a person to gain insights that will help in
effective decision-making. Consequently, philosophical reflection will pave way for gaining
wisdom and truth. Not only do we gain a better perspective but a lot of human activities are
brought about by reflection. Examples of these activities include making wise choices out of
different options or alternatives, learning from past mistakes and avoiding in committing the
same mistakes again and before making any conclusion or action, getting all sides of the
story and gathering all relevant information. When we are doing philosophical reflections and
we are engaged in finding ways or methodologies to eliminate any practical problem or
abstract idea, we are already “doing philosophy”.
III. Activity Proper
A. General Instruction
The Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person Activity Sheet is developed
to help you continue learning even if you are not in school. This learning material
provides you with meaningful and engaging activities for independent learning. Being
an active learner, carefully read and understand the instructions. Then, perform the
activities and answer the given assessments. Write your answers to formative
activities (Exercises) in your Study Notebook.
B. Exercises/ Activities
Activity 1: Distinguishing a holistic perspective from a partial point of view.
Read and analyze the statements below. Then, complete the table by identifying the
statements which belong to the holistic perspective and to a partial point of view.
Statements:
1. Conclusions are made based on considering some, but not all sides of the
problem or situation
2. Looks at all aspects of the given problem or situation
3. All aspects are given importance when making conclusions
4. All aspects are tied in together to form a general overview of the problem or situation
5. Looks only at a limited number of aspects of the given problem or situation
HOLISTIC POINT OF VIEW PARTIAL POINT OF VIEW

Activity 2: Realizing the value of doing Philosophy in obtaining a broad perspective on

life. Ponder on this quotation: “Broadening Your Perspective Can Be Life Enhancing”. Do
you agree with this? Support your answer.

Activity 3: Doing a philosophical reflection on a concrete situation from a holistic

perspective. Look at the picture below. Using what you have learned in doing philosophy and
Holistic Perspective, write an explanation or viewpoint that you can think of in this scenario.
 Passengers flock to a bus in Fairview, Quezon City for a free ride June 1, 2020, the start
of general community quarantine in the National Capital Region. Photo by Boy Santos,
The Philippine STAR

C. Guide Questions
1. What differentiates Holistic Perspective to Partial Perspective?
2. In what ways can doing Philosophy help an individual gain a broad perspective on life?
3. Is doing a philosophical reflection on a concrete situation from a holistic
perspective important? Support you answer by presenting positive implications
of philosophical reflection.
D. Rubric (Performance Task 1)
Criteria Rating
The poster clearly conveys the information and message 1 2 3 4 5
The poster shows effective use of technique and good choice of 1 2 3 4 5
material
The poster is creative and artistic 1 2 3 4 5
The poster is relevant to the lessons discussed in class 1 2 3 4 5
IV. Reflection
1. I learned that Philosophy can broaden my perspective in life through…
_________________________________________________________________________
2. I realized that in doing philosophy I am required to look at all sides of the story in life’s issues
so that…______________________________________________________________
3. After learning the concepts of broadening my perspective through doing Philosophy, I
therefore intend to…_____________________________________________________
V. Answer Key

VI. References
Content and activities were taken from the following sources
Abella, Roberto D. M. Div., D. Min., Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human person, C&E
Publishing, Inc. pages 4-13.
Bedaure, Liberty F, Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person, Learning Activity Sheet 1.
DepEd Region 6.
https://www.onenews.ph/articles/buses-modern-jeepneys-available-starting-today-june-22-uv-
express-operations-delayed-physical-distancing-reiterated .

JOHN CARLO C. GO
Contextualizer/Enhance
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT - WRITTEN WORK 1

SUBJECT GRADE 12 – QUARTER 1
Name: _______________________________ Grade and Section: ________
Subject Teacher: ______________________ Date: ___________________
Learning Competency
1.1 Distinguish a holistic perspective from a partial point of view.
1.2 Realize the value of doing Philosophy in obtaining a broad perspective on life.
1.3 Do a Philosophical reflection on a concrete situation from a holistic perspective.
Test I. Identification
Direction: Choose the correct answer on the box provided below.
Reflection, Partial Perspective, Philosophy, Logic, Metaphysics, Aesthetics,
Ethics, Holistic Perspective

_____________ 1. It is looking at all aspects of a situation first before making a conclusion.

_____________ 2. It focuses on one aspect of a situation alone.
_____________ 3. It comes from the two Greek words: philos (love) and Sophia (wisdom)
_____________ 4. It is the branch of philosophy which deals with correct reasoning.
_____________ 5. It is a branch of philosophy which deals with questions regarding reality and existence.
_____________ 6. It is the branch of Philosophy which deals with moral questions and dilemmas.
_____________ 7. The branch of philosophy which deals with beauty.
_____________ 8. An important aspect of philosophy in which a person examines his thoughts,
feelings, and actions and learning from experience.

Test II. True or False: Read each statement carefully. Write T if you think the statement
is TRUE. Write F if you think the statement is FALSE.
____________ 9. Using different sources of information in doing your research is an example of
having a partial perspective.
____________10. Listening only to your friend’s advice on what course to take in college is
holistic perspective.
____________11. Studying Philosophy will help us solve some of our problems and will help us
think critically.
____________12. One can engage in reflection by examining one’s thoughts, feelings, actions,
and learning from experiences.
Test III. Multiple Choice: Read the question carefully and encircle the correct answer from
the given choices.
13. Which of the following is not true about Philosophy?
A. Philosophy is the study of all things. C. Philosophy is the love of wisdom.
B. Philosophy limits our knowledge. D. Philosophy is multidimensional.
14. Which is not a benefit of Philosophy?
A. It will increase our prejudice and biases towards other people.
B. It will help us question about the status of our surroundings.
C. It will help us solve some of our perplexing problem.
D. It will help us think critically
 15. Which is not true about reflection?
A. Reflection is the bridge to our experience and understanding.
B. Reflection will often lead to anxiety and depression.
C. Reflection is a careful thought about your actions.
D. Reflection could help you solve your problems.

Test IV. Essay. Based on what you learned on the holistic approach of philosophy, why is a
panel of discussants or presenters usually invited to share their views on a burning issue? Is it
not enough to listen to just one discussant or presenter? What is the wisdom behind panel
discussions? (5 points)
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*A panel discussion, or simply a panel, involves a group of people gathered to discuss a topic
in front of an audience, typically at scientific, business, or academic conferences, fan
conventions, and on television shows.
Rubric for scoring test IV
Organization of ideas 1 point
Grammar 1 point
Relevance 1 point
Content 2 points
Total 5 points
 SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – PERFORMANCE TASK 1

PERFORMANCE TASK NO. 1: Make a poster showing a holistic view of your life. Come
up with a creative visualization that will show your life in its totality and how your various
experiences contributed to give meaning to your life. Use of digital applications is not
allowed. Use long-sized bondpaper for this output.
MDL-Print Students: Use this paper for your output.
For MDL-Digital Students: Take a clear photo of your poster and submit it in the agreed
platforms.