Control No:

SLK 2 for INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

QUARTER 2 WEEKS 5-6
I. PRELIMINARIES
Competencies  Recognize how individuals from societies and how individuals are
transferred by societies. (PPT11/12-llf-7.1)
 Compare different forms of societies and individualities (e.g. Agrarian,
Industrial and Virtual). (PPT11/12-llf-7.2)
 Explain how human relations are transformed by social systems.
(PPT11/12-llf-7.2)
Objectives At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
 explain how human relations are transformed by social systems;
 create an editorial cartoon which illustrates how individuals are transformed
by societies; and
 compare different forms of societies and individualities by giving the
characteristics of each form.
Topic/
Subject THE HUMAN PERSON IN SOCIETY
Matter
Textbook Abella, R.D. (2016). Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person. C &
E Publishing, Inc.
Materials Ballpen, paper, bond paper, and pencil
Copyrights DepEd Talisay
Total Points 230
Date
II. CONTENT MAP:

MEANING OF
SOCIETY
1. What drives human
beings to establish
societies?
2. The Social Contract
Theory
FORMS OF SOCIETIES
1. Hunting and Gathering Society
2. Pastoral Society
3. Horticultural Society
4. Agrarian or Agricultural Society
5. Feudal Society
6. Industrial Society
7. Post-Industrial Society

1. How does society influence our

development as persons?
2. How does society enable me to
become a better person?

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III. CONTENT NOTES:

MEANING OF SOCIETY
Abella (2016) defined the different meanings of society. The following are his definitions:
 Society is an organized group of people whose members interact frequently and have a
common territory and culture.
 Society is considered a product of deliberate actions by individuals who come together in
pursuit of a common goal.
 Society also refers to a companionship or friendly association with others, an alliance, a
community, or a union.
 Society greatly influences the individual, as it determines to a certain extent a person’s
identity. Society makes possible the emergence of certain individualities, which are the
result of the person’s interaction with other members of society.

What drives human beings to establish societies?

Abella (2016) summarized the following concept of society to wit:
The human person exists to relate with others. The person is by nature a social being
because he or she has a tendency to go out of himself or herself to form bonds and
relationships with others. Throughout a person’s life, he or she experiences a variety of
relationships that help shape him or her as a person. Infants first relate with their
immediate family and guardians as the source of basic needs. As they grow, they expand
their horizons and start relating with others. They stablish friendships beginning in their
childhood and into their teenage and adult years. As we grow into adulthood, our
relationships and responsibilities also change because we play more significant roles in
the communities we live in.

Our freedom gives us the opportunity to pursue various activities to achieve our goals and
attain well-being or happiness. As we live our lives and expand our experiences, we also
encounter other people who are acting in similar ways. However, the pursuit of our goals
is made easier by the fact that we do not need to do our activities alone, that we can live
our life and pursue our happiness with other people by our side.

The tendency to form groups is not exclusive to human beings. Other animals also form
groups for mutual protection and survival. Humans, however, are the only beings capable
of establishing a society, which is an organized group of people whose members interact
frequently and have a common territory and culture.

THE SOCIAL CONTRACT THEORY

Philosophers consider society the product of the “social contract” where individuals decide
to sacrifice personal interest and submit to a higher authority. Society is also rooted in the concepts
of the common good and general welfare, which refers to social conditions that enable persons and
groups to fulfill their gals and achieve well-being. This is an agreement among individuals to
sacrifice some of their wants and submit to a higher authority.

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DIFFERENT FORMS OF SOCIETIES
Abella (2016) identified and explained the various forms of societies that emerged include
the following:
FORMS OF SOCIETIES
1. Hunting and gathering society
2. Pastoral society
3. Horticultural society
4. Agrarian or agricultural society
DESCRIPTION
This is recognized as the earliest and simplest forms of
society. It is generally characterized by its small size and
is composed mainly of families. They are nomadic
because they spend most of their time searching for food
and thus, have no permanent territory. The hierarchy in
this type of society is not very varied. Its members are
generally treated equally and decisions are usually
arrived at through a consensus.
This type of society is characterized by the domestication
of animals for food for a more stable and predictable food
supply. Pastoral communities have larger populations
than hunting and gathering societies and remain longer
in one place. In addition, pastoral societies often produce
surplus food and resources, which they trade with other
societies. This relative prosperity enables the people to
engage in other activities apart from those necessary for
survival, such as handicraft.
A horticultural society primarily engages in the small-
scale cultivation of plants, fruits, and vegetables and the
domestication of animals. Horticultural societies are
semi-nomadic, which means that they travel to another
place when they have already depleted the resources in
one area. In this society, roles and responsibilities are
more clearly defined with many tasks assigned according
to gender.
This type of society is a further evolution of the pastoral
and horticultural societies. Agriculture involves the
large-scale and long- term cultivation of crops and
domestication of animals. This society is characterized
by improved technology and the use of tools to aid in
farming. Improved technology and farming methods
result in increased production, giving rise to a growing
population in agricultural societies. The large population
of agricultural societies leads to a more structures social
system that helps manage resources and its members.
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 5. Feudal society It is based on the ownership of land. Feudal societies
arose out of development in Western Europe during
Medieval times, when rival kingdoms were engaged in
conflict over resources, particularly land. In a feudal
society, rulers grant their followers or vassals the right to
manage parcels of land. These vassals, in turn, are served
by peasant workers who cultivate the land and tend to the
animals in the farms. In return for their services, they are
provided military protection.
6. Industrial society This society is based on the use of specialized machinery
in the production of goods and services. The advances in
science and technology in the late 18th century resulted
in the Industrial Revolution, which in turn gave rise to
new production and industrial methods, as well as
innovations in transportation and communication. These
technological advances resulted in improved trade and
commerce and better life conditions for many people.

7. Post-Industrial society This society is marked by the establishment of societies

based on knowledge, information, and the sale of
services. Led by the human mind and aided by highly
advanced technology, the trend has shifted from industry
to the generation, storage, manipulation, and sale of
information. Information influences the behavior of
people and has thus become a very important commodity
in the post-industrial society.

How society influence our development?

Society influences our development as persons in various ways. Society is the backdrop by
which we adopt the prevailing culture, identity, values, ideas, and knowledge of the persons, groups,
and communities that surround us (Abella, 2016).
An important way society influences us as persons is its ability to define the relationships
and interactions among its members. Society influences the interactions of its members through the
establishment of norms, which are a set of traits and behavior that society consider acceptable, are
thus encouraged and passed on to other members. Folkways are less formal norms that arise from
tradition and do not result in punishment when violated (Abella, 2016).
Each member is assigned a social role, which are actions and behaviors expected of a certain
individual. Individuals who share similar backgrounds or perform similar roles are grouped together
into social groups or social classes. Certain groups that perform vita functions in society are
recognized as social institution, and these include the family, school, government, and religion
(Abella, 2016).

How does society enable me to become a better person?

Although society greatly influences the development of the self, the human person still has
the freedom to choose not to be fully defined by his or her background or society. We have the
freedom to rise above our circumstances and make ourselves into something different or better. For
instance, a child who grew up in the slums or squatters area can choose to rise above his or her social
condition through education and hard work. By exerting effort, that child will eventually become
successful and achieve a better life (Abella, 2016).

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 IV. ACTIVITIES:

Activity 1
Date:
Directions: Task 1.1 Explain the following statements briefly. Use a separate sheet of paper for your
answers.
Task 1.2 Compare different forms of societies and individualities by giving the
characteristics of each form. Follow the given table. Write your answer on the
answer sheet provided.

Score: /55_
Task 1.1
1. The relationship of individuals and societies
Explanation:

2. Human relations are transformed by social systems

Explanation:

Task 1.2
FORMS OF SOCIETIES CHARACTERISTICS

1. Hunting and gathering society

2. Pastoral Society

3. Horticultural Society

4. Agrarian society

5. Feudal society

6. Industrial society

7. Post- Industrial society

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 Activity 2
Date:
Title: “ME AND MY SOCIETY”
Directions: Go out from your respective homes and observe the community around you. Create an
editorial cartoon that illustrates how individuals are transformed by society. Note: Use a separate
sheet of paper for your output.
Score: /100

Rating Guide: “ME AND MY SOCIETY”

 Creativity - 30%
 Graphic Relevance - 40%
 Visual Presentation - 30%
Total: 100%

Activity 3
Date:
Title: “MY PHOTO JOURNAL”
Directions: Create a photo journal showing the individuals, groups, and institutions that have
significantly influenced you throughout your life. Describe the positive influences they had on your
development as a person. Write your answer on the answer sheet provided.
Score: /40_

PHOTO

The positive influences I had on my development as a person

Rating Guide: “MY PHOTO JOURNAL”

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 Criteria Rating
The journal presents the information in a clear and 2 4 6 8 10
comprehensive manner.
The journal shows effective selection of photos and 2 4 6 8 10
other materials which directly relate to the topic.
The journal employs artistic techniques which do not 2 4 6 8 10
distract from the information or message being
conveyed.
The journal effectively uses text such as labels, captions, 2 4 6 8 10
and descriptions to clarify information or convey a
message.
TOTAL: 40 points 2 4 6 8 10

V. EVALUATION:
Date:
Directions: I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Read and analyze the statements carefully. Write the letter of
the correct answer on your answer sheet.
II. IDENTIFICATION: Determine which form of society is referred to by the following
statements. Write the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.
Score: /20_
1. This is an organized group of people whose members interact frequently and have a common
territory and culture.
A. Society B. Social Group C. Social System D. Social Values
2. These are set of traits and behavior y that society considers acceptable and are encouraged and
passed on to their members.
A. Rules B. Acceptance C. Norms D. Laws
3. These are composed of individuals who have similar backgrounds and perform similar roles in
society.
A. Social Group B. Society C. Social System D. Common good
4. This is an organized or patterned set of relationships among individuals and groups that
compose a society.
A. Social Group B. Society C. Social System D. Common good
5. It is an agreement where individuals sacrifice an amount of their freedom and submit to a
higher authority.
A. Natural State B. Self-interest C. General will D. Social contract
6. It is an interaction between persons that happens through speeds or the use of words,
expressions, and body language.
A. Closure B. Seeming C. Free will D. Dialogue
7. These are less formal norms that arise from tradition and do not result in punishment when
violated.
A. Folkways B. Norms C. Social Contract D. Traditional ways
8. It is one of the forms of society where based on the use of specialize machinery in the
producing of good and services.
A. Industrial society C. Virtual society
B. Pastoral society D. Post- Industrial society
9. It is a product of a post- industrial society, where people organize themselves through
communication technology and the internet?
A. Industrial society C. Virtual society
B. Pastoral society D. Post- Industrial society

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10. This type of society is a further evolution of the pastoral and horticultural societies.
A. Agrarian or agricultural society C. Pastoral society
B. Hunting and gathering society D. Horticultural society
II. Determine which form of society is referred to by the following statements. Write the letter on
the space provided.
A. Hunting and gathering society E. Feudal society
B. Pastoral society F. Industrial society
C. Horticultural society G. Post-industrial society
D. Agrarian or Agricultural society

1. This society primarily relies on the domestication of animals for food.

2. This society features large-scale and long-term cultivation of crops and
domestication of animals.
3. The earliest and simplest form of society.
4. This society is based on the ownership of land.
5. This society is based on knowledge, information, and the sale of services.
6. This society is generally small in size and is composed of families.
7. This society uses machinery in producing goods and services.
8. This society has given rise to the virtual society.
9. This society engages in the small-scale cultivation of plants.
10. In this society, those who own land are considered most powerful and influential.

VI. ANSWER KEY: