Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person

Holistic Vs Partial
LESSON 2

MS. RUBY B. HERAMIA

OBJECTIVE
• Distinguish a holistic perspective from a partial point of view (Nakikilala
ang pagkakaiba ng pangkabuuang pananaw mula sa pananaw ng mga
bahagi lamang)
• Realize the value of doing philosophy in obtaining a broad perspective
on life (Nahihinuha na: Mahalaga ang pamimilosopiya upang
magkaroon ng malawakang pananaw sa buhay.)
 PHILOSOPHY,
ITS MEANING,
REVIEW BRANCHES
AND
IMPORTANCE
PICTURE
ANALYSIS

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 PICTURE ANALYSIS

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 What is the Click icon to add picture

difference of the
two pictures?

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 Two (2) general perspectives in
philosophizing or inquiring philosophically
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• Holistic Perspective
• Partial Perspective
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 Holistic Perspective
• a perspective that considers large-scale patterns
in systems.
• described as looking at the “big picture” when
describing and analyzing a situation or a problem.
• requires an individual to have open mindset and
an ability to get a general sense or impression
regarding a situation.
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 Holistic Perspective
• enables a person to step back and consider the general
aspects of a certain problem.
• it gives rise to a more appreciative aspect about life, as
we are able to look at life in its totality.
• this means that we try to understand a situation from
different advantage points so we can see it more clearly.
• we learn to value and recognize our individual
experiences as important aspects of a larger and more
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 Holistic Perspective
• Holism comes from the Greek word "holos" which
literally means all, entire, totality.
• Holism is a school of thought that maintains the
interdependence of factors to another agencies of
causalities.

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 Holistic Perspective
• Example:

Weighing both sides of two opposing parties’ arguments

and evidences before making a judgment, generalization,
or conclusion.

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 Partial Perspective
• A way of thinking that focuses on the specific aspects of
the situation.
• is an important component of analytical thinking, on
certain areas or aspects of the problem in order to
understand it.
• denotes a point of view that is composed of individual
parts of only a particular not entire context.

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 Partial Perspective

• focuses on just some aspects of the whole in such a

way that the whole is overlooked or discounted.

• founded on the component part or parts of a whole, thus,

an incomplete perspective.

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 Partial Perspective

• Example:

Considering only one-sided, particular

claim/s.

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 Doing Philosophy and Holistic
Perspective
• Doing philosophy also means striving to have a holistic,
and not a partial perspective.

• one of the qualities of philosophy as a discipline is that it

encourages the attainment of a holistic perspective.

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 Doing Philosophy and Holistic
Perspective
• Philosophy avoids being one dimensional or partial, and
philosophers do not limit their investigation to a particular
object or inquiry
• they employ the multidimensional or holistic approach.
• It promotes comparing one’s view with those of other
thinkers to come up with a better, more holistic
standpoint.
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 The philosophical exercise of using holistic
perspective can further develop in an
individual the philosophical strength of
moral, critical- and logical-mindedness in
most various life’s situations.

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 Value of Philosophizing

• Philosophizing – or doing philosophy – means

delighting oneself to realize one’s full potential
when unleashing the importance philosophy has
in getting a holistic perspective in life.

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 Value of Philosophizing
• When you reflect on your concrete experiences, you might
use a philosophical lens to see “small and far objects”
better and in magnified way.
• To utilize holistic view, a person should acquire and use the
various philosophical (e.g., analytical, interpretative) and
related (e.g., communicative) skills when understanding
the whole aspects of a situation, problem or issue.

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 ACTIVITY

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 ANALYZE (holistic or partial)

Farmers have problems in eradicating

beetles but before coming up with a
solution they consider the different
impacts on the environment and will not
cause disaster.
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 ANALYZE (holistic or partial)

Anna is a member of a religious group, she

claims that only their religion is teaching
the true words of God.

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 ANALYZE (holistic or partial)

Juan condemns an artist that went viral for

giving his/her opinion about the shutting
down of a TV network.

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 ANALYZE (holistic or partial)

Instead of judging every single person went

viral on line, Sophy chooses to reserve
her judgment until she get all the facts regarding
what made those people act in that matter.

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 ANALYZE (holistic or partial)

Right after watching a TV show, a child

concluded that everything she had
watched is correct.

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 What is the difference of the two
perspectives?

In decision making, what perspective do

you usually use? Does it helpful? Why?

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GROUP ASSESSMENT
• Accomplish the Venn diagram by providing the similarities
and differences of holistic and partial perspective.

HOLISTIC PARTIAL

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