SIX BLIND MEN

AND AN ELEPHANT
Partial vs Holistic view
Partial - existing only in part; incomplete.
Holistic - relating to or concerned with complete
systems rather than with individual parts
PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy is, first of all, reflection.
It is stepping back, listening to yourself and other
people and trying to understand and evaluate what it
is that you hear, and what it is that you believe.
Break
Itis a discontinuity, or a jarring disturbance, in our
everyday life.
WHAT IS REFLECTION?
Reflection (Merriam-Webster)
It is consideration of some subject matter, idea, or
purpose.
It is a thought, idea, or opinion formed or a remark
made as a result of meditation.
Reflection (Philosophy)
Human self-reflection is the capacity of humans to
exercise introspection and the willingness to learn
more about their fundamental nature, purpose and
essence.
 TWO TYPES
OF
REFLECTION
Primary Reflection
Itrefers to the process directed at deriving clear
concepts about reality.
We discover, from an objective point of view, the
various elements of a thing – it’s shape, color,
or function.
Secondary Reflection
It is the realization of the unity of the situation and the
individual which provides us with a holistic view of
reality.
1. Maboloc, C.R. (2016). Introduction to Philosophy of
the Human Person. Quezon City: The Inteligente
Publishing, Inc. pp. 1 – 14
2. Caraan, A. (2016). Introduction to Philosophy of the
Human Person. Makati City: DIWA Learning
Systems Inc. p. 13