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THE PHILOSOPHY OF
THE HUMAN PERSON
WHAT IS PHILOSOPHY?
Teacher: Juan, what would you like to
be when you grow up?
Juan: Ma’am, I want to be happy!
Teacher: Juan, you did not understand
my question.
Juan: Ma’am, you do not understand
what life is all about!
THREE LEVELS
OF QUESTION
Three Levels of Question
1. Simple Question
2. Serious Question
3. Deep Question
SIMPLE
QUESTIONS
These queries may be easily ignored because
of their simplicity, but these indicate a
healthy curiosity and a sense of wonder
which is an important feature of childhood
innocence.
SIMPLE QUESTION
What it this?
What does this do?
Why are trees tall?
Why is the sky so far away?
SERIOUS
QUESTIONS
These questions are influenced by our
experiences and circumstances. These are
the questions that often here in everyday
conversations.
SERIOUS QUESTION
Why do I have to study?
What do I need to do to get better grades?
Why can’t I have more friends?
What should I do to achieve my goals in life?
Why did I fail?
What I can do to do better?
DEEP QUESTIONS