ACTIVITY 1

Philosophical Perspective
Instruction: Write an essay on the philosophical perspective in understanding the self.

What is your philosophy in life? Out of all the 11 philosophers discussed in class, choose
two (2) that you find relevant in your everyday life. In your essay, identify the key points
of the philosophers’ perspective and provide a specific situation or experience where
their perspective can be used.

Grading Rubric
Ratings

Criteria
Advanced Proficient Basic Deficient

(9-10 points) (7-8 points) (4-6 points) (0-3 points)

Philosophy in life Philosophy in life Philosophy in life Philosophy in life

was was discussed was discussed was somewhat
comprehensively using two using one of discussed in light
Content
discussed using perspectives in perspectives in of the
two perspectives the philosophical the philosophical philosophical view
in the view of the self. view of the self. of the self.
philosophical view
of the self.

(6 points) (5 points) (3-4 points) (0-2 points)

Application of the Application of the Application of the Application of the

Transfer of philosophers' philosophers' philosophers' philosophers'
learning perspectives to perspectives to perspectives to perspectives to
everyday life was everyday life was everyday life was everyday life was
outlined very well. outlined well. somewhat unclear or not
outlined. mentioned at all.

(4 points) (3 points) (2 points) (0-1 point)

All sentences are Basically sound Sentences Sentences are

well-constructed. sentences. Words sometimes run totally incoherent
Words were were spelled together or are and lack
Grammar and
spelled correctly. correctly. incoherent. Some organization.
syntax Proper use of Occasional errors spelling errors Frequent errors in
punctuations was in the use of were observed. spelling. Repeated
observed. punctuations. Some errors in errors in the use
the use of of punctuations.
punctuations.

Total 20 points

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