THE UNIVERSALS

By Cleofe M. Bacungan
 Activity:
WORD HUNT
 DIVERSITY

The quality or state of having many

different forms
 WORD DEFINITION

The act of coordinating, moving

toward union
 CONVERGENCE

The act of coordinating, moving

toward union
 WORD DEFINITION

Society’s belief and way of life

 CULTURE

Society’s belief and way of life

 WORD DEFINITION

Morally good behavior

 VIRTUES

Morally good behavior

 WORD DEFINITION

A basic truth that helps you know

what is wrong and right
 PRINCIPLE

A basic truth that helps you know

what is wrong and right
 WORD DEFINITION

The quality or state of having many

different forms
 Activity:
Comprehension Check
Direction. Answer the following questions. Write your answer on one- half
sheet of pad paper

1. What is the first virtue that Confucius believes is important in

governance? How did he describe it?
2. What is considered taboo by all cultures?
3. What do you call the sources which may be stated differently but
share a common principle?
4. What does the timelessness of ethical universals in different
environments suggest?
5. What happens when you disobey the golden rule?
Group 1: Think of a scenario in which you can apply
unity to your family, friends, community, and school.
Enumerate three ways each and how to practice
unity to them.

Group 2: Think of a thing or object that can be used

as a symbol of unity. Draw it on a short bond paper.
Write a short description.
ASSIGNMENT:
1. As stated in the selection, “The Universals”
by Cleofe Bacungan, Confucius established five
constant virtues that he believed must be used
in governance. Choose one and explain it in one
paragraph. Write it on one whole sheet of pad
paper.

2. Read the selection “The Pebble Story”.

Direction. Answer the following questions. Write your answer on one- half
sheet of pad paper

1. What is the main theme of the text?

2. Identify three examples of cultural variations.
3. What are the basic values which can be truly called
universals?
4. What are the six philosophical sources?
5. What happens when you disobey the golden rule?