Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person
- 1. TOPIC: THE MEANING AND PROCESS OF DOING PHILOSOPHY INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY WEEK 1 Q 1
- 2. YOU NEED TO KNOW 1. Distinguish a holistic perspective from partial point of view 2. Realize the value of doing philosophy in obtaining a broad perspective on life 3. Do a philosophical reflection on a concrete situation from a holistic perspective
- 3. DOING PHILOSOPHY One of the key elements in many educational reforms is diversity, difference, and choice or other proposals that establish separate circular routes for different groups or individuals. Diversity is the difference that makes each person unique ( biology, ethnicity, and culture, family life, beliefs, geography, experience, and religion). Sometimes, we have difficulty in accepting others because they are different from us. Yet, such behavior can limit a person’s opportunities or can make the person feel excluded or aggrieved. Educational challenge in the 21st century entails how to deal appropriately with cultural and racial multiplicity and that one does not engage in harassment of any form.
- 4. DEFINITION OF TERMS Philosophy- comes from two Greek words philo, meaning “ to love” and Sophia, meaning “wisdom”. Philosophy originally meant “ love of wisdom”. Holistic approach- refers to a perspective that considers large-scale patterns in system that requires an individual to have an open mindset and an ability to get the general sense or impression regarding a situation. Partial approach- is about focusing on detail and usually on just one part of the whole. It allows you to be micro-focused and to forget the role that the part plays in functioning of the whole.
- 5. Philosophizing means speculating, theorizing about fundamental or serious issues. WHAT DO YOU ALREADY KNOW? 1. Look at the images. What do you think is the message conveyed? 2. Do you know the meaning of these symbols?
- 6. 3. What virtues do you value most? Wisdom? Honesty? Open-mindedness? Beauty? Why? 4. List at least three positive and negative Filipino values. Defend your answers.
- 7. 5. What is “ holism”? Explain. DISCUSSION People who engage in philosophy are called philosophers or “ lovers of wisdom”. Among the ancient Greeks, the philosophers became pioneers in various fields of knowledge such as history, biology, medicine, mathematics, astronomy, and even physics. It was quite common to hear of ancient philosophers who were “ experts” in various fields of learning. holism 1.webp
- 8. THINK What words come to mind when you hear the word PHILOSOPHY? Copy the graphic organizer and write the words in the blank circles. philosophy
- 9. Discuss: what does it mean to be a lover of wisdom? What characteristics should a philosopher possess? Since ancient times, philosophers have been pondering some of the most enduring questions regarding human existence. The following are some of them What is real? Are we able to perceive and understand reality and everything in it? How do we know we know? Are the things that we know true? What is the ultimate cause of all things? What is our purpose in this world? To what extent are our choices and actions considered “ free”?
- 10. Philosophy itself is a distinct area of knowledge with its own goals, concerns, and ways of doing things. The philosophy which deals with beauty and what makes things beautiful is called Aesthetics. Logic is the branch of philosophy which deals with correct reasoning, while Epistemology discusses the nature of knowledge and knowing. Ethics is the branch which deals with moral questions and dilemmas, while Political Philosophy studies governments and deals with questions of justice, power and the rights and obligations of citizens.
- 11. Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy which deals with questions regarding reality and existence. Although not a branch of philosophy, Philosophy of the Human Person is an area in philosophy that understands the human person from a philosophical perspective- integrating and synthesizing the different branches of philosophy and other fields of study to know the truth about the human person.
- 12. HOLISTIC AND PARTIAL POINT OF VIEW THE BLIND MEN AND THE ELEPHANT. A HINDOO FABLE. IT was six men of Indostan To learning much inclined, Who went to see the Elephant
- 13. (Though all of them were blind), That each by observation Might satisfy his mind. The First approached the Elephant, And happening to fall Against his broad and sturdy side, At once began to bawl: "God bless me!—but the Elephant Is very like a wall!" The Second, feeling of the tusk, Cried: "Ho!—what have we here So very round and smooth and sharp? To me 't is mighty clear This wonder of an Elephant Is very like a spear!"
- 14. The Third approached the animal, And happening to take The squirming trunk within his hands, Thus boldly up and spake: "I see," quoth he, "the Elephant Is very like a snake!" The Fourth reached out his eager hand, And felt about the knee. "What most this wondrous beast is like Is mighty plain," quoth he; "'T is clear enough the Elephant Is very like a tree!"
- 15. The Fifth, who chanced to touch the ear, Said: "E'en the blindest man Can tell what this resembles most; Deny the fact who can, This marvel of an Elephant Is very like a fan!" The Sixth no sooner had begun About the beast to grope, Than, seizing on the swinging tail That fell within his scope, "I see," quoth he, "the Elephant Is very like a rope!"
- 16. And so these men of Indostan Disputed loud and long, Each in his own opinion Exceeding stiff and strong, Though each was partly in the right, And all were in the wrong! MORAL. ARAL: So, oft in theologic wars Huwag muna tayong humusga sa tao man o The disputants, I ween, bagay o pangyayari, kung ang nakita o narinig Rail on in utter ignorance lamang natin ay maliit o iilan lamang na bahagi. Of what each other mean, iba ang kalagayan kung buo natin itong makikita And prate about an Elephant o maririnig o mararanasan.
- 17. DISCUSS 1. Cite a situation where you adopted a holistic view in looking at a problem or situation. How did adopting a holistic view help you make sense of the situation? 2. How can having a holistic view help us become better individuals?
- 18. REVIEW Philosophy is the study that uses human reason to investigate the ultimate causes, reasons, and principles which govern all things. Philosophy also makes use of information gathered from other fields of knowledge and not just its own conclusions. Finally, philosophy can be considered a reflective and meditative activity. Holistic thinking is a perspective that considers larger patterns or the bigger picture when looking at problem more objectively and come up with better decisions or solutions.
- 19. ASSESSMENT A. Identify the following. Write your answers on a piece of paper. ______________1. It is the study or discipline that uses human reason to investigate the ultimate causes, reasons, and principles which govern all things. ______________2. The Greek term for philosophy, philo means ______________3. It is a perspective that considers the “ bigger picture” when looking at problems and situations. ______________4. These are questions that examine personal ideas regarding correctness and values. ______________5. It is a perspective that focuses on specific aspect of a situation.
- 20. B. APPLY ( for 10 points) Make a poster showing a holistic point of your life. Come up with a creative visualization that will show your life in its totality and how your various experience contributed to give meaning to your life. Rubrics for Grading output: Relevance to the topic - 50% Cleanliness -30% Color harmony/artistic appeal -20% TOTAL 100%