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Government Permit (Region III) SHSP No. 050, s. 2020
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SUBJECT SYLLABUS
INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON
FIRST&SECOND QUARTER (S.Y. 2022-2023)
GRADE: 11/12
TRACK/STRAND: ABM/ HUMSS/ TVL HE&ICT Strand
SUBJECT TITLE: Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person
NO. OF HOURS/SEMESTER: 80 hours/ semester
PREREQUISITE (if needed):
SUBJECT TEACHER: Ms. Carla Mae S. Lopez
Email address: carlamaelopez.cmi@gmail.com
CONSULTATION HOURS:
 ABM&HUMSS – Monday: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM / Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
 TVL (HE&ICT) – Monday: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM/ Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

CORE SUBJECT DESCRIPTION: An initiation to the activity and process of philosophical

reflection as a search for a synoptic vision of life. Topics to be discussed include the human
experiences of embodiment, being in the world with others and the environment, freedom,
intersubjectivity, sociality, and being unto death.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
1. Reflect on their daily experiences from a holistic point of view.
2. Acquire Critical and Analytical Thinking skills.
3. Apply their critical and analytical thinking skills to the affairs of daily life.
4. Become truthful, environment-friendly, and service-oriented.
5. Actively committed to the development of a more humane society.
6. Articulate their own philosophy of life.

FIRST QUARTER LEARNING EPISODE:

The meaning and method of doing philosophy in relation to the human person as an embodied
being in the world and the environment.

Standard Content: The student should be able to show an understanding of the activity of
doing philosophy of the human person as an embodied being in the world and the environment.

Foundational Concept: Understanding the meaning and process of doing philosophy of the
human person as an embodied being in the world and the environment as a means towards a
holistic understanding of life.

TOPIC WEEK LEARNING ACTIVITIES

COMPETENCIES
Orientation 1 1. Introduction
2. Syllabus discussion
3. Classroom policies
4. Concerns, Questions and
clarifications
Doing Philosophy 1-2 The learners must be able 1.1. Situational Analysis
to…. Activity
1.1.Distinguish a holistic - Determine and defend which
perspective from a partial situation demonstrates a holistic
point of view perspective and a partial point
of view.

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COMPETENCIES
1.2. Recognize human
activities that emanated
from deliberate reflection
1.3.Realize the value of doing
philosophy in obtaining a
broad perspective on life
1.4.Do a philosophical
reflection on a concrete
situation from a holistic
perspective
Methods of 3-4 The learners must be able
philosophizing to….
2.1. Distinguish opinion from
truth.
2.2. Analyze situations that
show the difference between
opinion and truth.
2.3. Realize that the methods
of philosophy lead to wisdom
and truth.
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ACTIVITIES
1.2. Role Play Activity
- Choose from the following
topics and create your own
scenario that shows the
activities of humans who
practice careful reflection
before at arriving a decision.
A. Learning from your
previous mistakes and
not repeating them
again.
B. Evaluating and
knowing the best
choice from a set of
options.
C. Gaining a holistic
point of view first
before making any
conclusion.
1.3. Es-SAY It!
- Write an elaborative essay
on the importance of doing
philosophy in acquiring a
broad perspective in one’s
life.
1.4. Reflection
- Share a life-changing
experience and how it taught
you to use a holistic
perspective in analyzing a
situation before making a
decision.
2.1. Fact or Opinion Activity
- Determine if a statement is a
fact or an opinion.
2.2. Situational Analysis
Activity
- State and defend your reason
on why you think a situation
truth or not
2.3. Which is which?
- Differentiate between the
four methods of
philosophizing (logic,
existentialism, analytic
tradition and phenomenology)
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COMPETENCIES
2.4. Evaluate Opinions
The human person 5-6 The learners must be able
as an embodied to….
spirit
3.1.Recognize own
limitations and possibilities
3.2.Evaluate own limitations
and the possibilities
for their transcendence
3.3.Recognize how the human
body imposes limits
and possibilities for
transcendence
3.4.Distinguish the limitations reflection on a sheet of paper.
and possibilities for
transcendence
The human person 7-8 The learners must be able
in their to….
environment
4.1.Notice disorder in an
environment
4.2.Notice things that are not
in their proper place and
organize them in an aesthetic
way
4.3.Show that care for the
environment contributes to
health, well-being, and
sustainable development
4.4.Demonstrate the virtues of 4.4. I am PRU-environment!
prudence and frugality toward - Sign and recite an oath that
environments
Midterm 9 Demonstrate a good to
Examination excellent understanding of all
the topics discussed in the
first semester.
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ACTIVITIES
2.4. Situational Analysis
- State your reason as to why a
certain character in the
situation arrives at his/her
opinion.
3.1. - 3.2. Self-Analysis
Activity
- Write a list of your strengths
and weaknesses and your
thoughts/plans on how you
can surpass your limitations.
3.3. – 3.4. Video Analysis
- Watch a video of a
handicapped person who
achieves victory despite
his/her condition. Write your
4.1. Environmental Disorders
- Name different
environmental disorders, their
cause, and their effect.
4.2. The 5S System
- Know how to apply the 5S
System in organizing your
environment.
4.3. Cleaning Vlog
- Clean a certain area in your
house and record it like you
are a vlogger.
you will exercise the virtue of
prudence and frugality in your
environment.
Examination coverage:
1. Doing Philosophy
2. Methods of
philosophizing
3. The human person as
an embodied spirit
4. The human person in
their environment
SECOND QUARTER LEARNING EPISODE:

Second Grading Period: Human Living Standard Content: The learner is able to show an
understanding of philosophy within the context of the human person as free, intersubjective,
and immersed in society and oriented towards death.

Fundamental Concept: The learner is able to understand that doing philosophy within the
context of the human person as free, intersubjective, immersed in society, and oriented towards
their impending death will lead to a deeper understanding of the human person.

TOPIC WEEK LEARNING ACTIVITIES

COMPETENCIES
Freedom of the 10-11 The learners must be able
human person to….

5.1. Realize that “all actions 5.1. Situational Analysis

have consequences.”
Activity
- Analyze the situations and
write all the possibilities that
might happen because of the
character’s decision.

5.2. Evaluate and exercise 5.2. Create your Own Ending

prudence in choices Activity
- End the story by suggesting
the best decision for the
character’s well-being.

5.3. Realize that: 5.3. Reflection Paper

a. Choices have consequences
b. Some things are given up
while others are obtained in
making choices
- Reflect on the events in your
life wherein you regret your
decision/s and what have you
learned from those
experiences.

5.4. Show situations that 5.4. Role Playing Activity

demonstrate freedom of - Act a scenario that shows
choice and the consequences how abused freedom leads to
of their choices serious consequences.

Intersubjectivity 12-13 The learners must be able

to….

6.1. Realize that 6.1. Love your Enemy

intersubjectivity requires
accepting differences and not
imposing on others
- Think of your enemy. Write
the things that make you hate
them and the things that you
can do in order to accept
them.

6.2. Appreciate the talents of 6.2. – 6.4. Video Analysis

persons with disabilities and - Write a reflection paper
those from the upon watching a video of two
underprivileged talented persons with
sectors of society and their disability and from the
contributions to unprivileged sectors.
society

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COMPETENCIES
6.3. Explain that authentic
dialogue means accepting
others even if they are
different from themselves
ACTIVITIES
6.3. Heart-to-heart talk
- Talk to someone dear to you.
Thank them, apologize if
needed, and show
appreciation for their
presence.

6.4. Perform activities that

demonstrate the talents of
persons with disabilities and
those from the
underprivileged sectors of
society

The Human Person 14-15 The learners must be able

in Society to….

7.1. Recognize how 7.1. Situational Analysis

individuals form societies and
how individuals are
transformed by societies.
Activity
- Analyze and write your
observations on the different
social norms that each
character demonstrates.

7.2. Compare different forms 7.2. Compare and Contrast

of societies and Activity
individualities (e.g. Agrarian, - Write the similarities and
industrial and differences between the three
virtual) different forms of societies
(Agrarian, Industrial, and
Virtual)

7.3. Explain how human 7.3.-7.4. Oral Recitation:

relations are transformed by Social Systems Theory
social systems - Explain each component of
Talcott Parsons’s theory and
7.4. Evaluate the give situational example/s.
transformation of human
relationships by social
systems and how
societies transform individual
human beings

Human persons 16-17 The learners must be able 8.1.-8.4. Portfolio: The
as oriented to…. Meaning of Life
towards their - Individual final
impending 8.1. Recognize the meaning project/course output which
death of his/her own life demonstrates the four learning
competencies of this lesson.
8.2. Enumerate the objectives
he/she really wants to achieve
and define the projects he/she
really wants to do in his/her
life

8.3. Explain the meaning of

life (where will all these lead
to)

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COMPETENCIES
8.4. Reflect on the meaning of
his/her own life.

Final Examination 18 Demonstrate a good to Examination Coverage:

excellent understanding of all
the topics discussed in the
second semester.
1. Freedom of the human
person
2. Intersubjectivity
3. The Human Person in
Society
4. Human persons as
oriented towards their
impending death

Source:https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/SHS-Core_Introduction-to-
the-Philosophy-of-the-Human-Person-CG.pdf

GRADING SYSTEM:

Written Works Performance

(40%) (60%)
Quizzes, Midterm and Final Examinations, Activities, Performance tasks, Recitation, Final
Module completeness course output

Grades Evaluation
97-100 Excellent
96-92 Very Good
91-89 Good
88-85 Satisfactory
84-80 Average
79-76 Needs Improvement
75 Poor
74 and below Failed

CLASSROOM POLICIES:
1. Courtesy in any form of communication must be observed. Respect your teachers and
your classmates.
2. Always check the group chat (GC) for any announcements.
3. Cheating and plagiarism is a major offense. Kindly answer your school works
honestly and use your own words in answering written activities. If caught cheating,
(very identical answers on essays, reflection papers, situational analyses, and
portfolio) your subject teacher will automatically score you zero on that
quiz/activity.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO COPY ON YOUR CLASSMATE’S ANSWER OR

PLAGIARIZE ON GOOGLE!
4. Be responsible for all your activities and quizzes. Make sure that you answer all areas
before submission.
5. Always WRITE your name on your answer sheet. Failure to write your name means
the quizzes or activities on that module will not be recorded. The teacher will not be
liable for the deduction it will cost on your grades.
6. Any concerns must be messaged to your subject teacher. You may maximize the
consultation hours stated on the first page.
7. Speak your mind. Feel free to be creative in expressing your thoughts.
8. Do excellence in all your school tasks.

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Ms. Carla Mae S. Lopez

Subject Teacher

Approved by:

Ms. Arra Aliza R. Laquindanum

SHS OIC

Student’s Copy:

I, ______________________________ of Grade __ section _________ have

read, understood and adhere the following policies presented by the subject
teacher and will do my best to perform with excellence in this subject,
Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person.

Date: _______________

_________________________ Ms. Carla Mae S. Lopez

Student’s Name and Signature Subject Teacher

Teacher’s Copy:

I, ______________________________ of Grade __ section _________ have

read, understood and adhere the following policies presented by the subject
teacher and will do my best to perform with excellence in this subject,
Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person.

Date: _______________

_________________________ Ms. Carla Mae S. Lopez

Student’s Name and Signature Subject Teacher

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