Introduction to the
Philosophy
of the Human Person

Recall:
- What are the various of viewpoint
philosophy?
- Western and Non-western traditions
- Filipino thinking: from Local to global
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•We all the potential to philosophize since we have the
tendency to wonder and doubt.
•A philosopher is good communicator who can clearly and
adequately present his or her ideas.
•Doing philosophy can be applied in a day-to-day activities
and life perspectives.
•In doing philosophy, a holistic perspective on the subject is
always required.

Objective:
-To do a
philosophical
reflection on a
concrete situation
from a holistic
perspective
August lesson 2/week 2 4

Doing a philosophical Reflection
on Situation from Holistic
Perspective
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Reference: Christine Carmela R. Ramos, PhD
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As a grade 12
learners, what is
your
philosophy in life?
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Philosophical Reflection
-is the process by which a person undergoes a
reflective state or evaluate his or her
experiences first before making any related
action. The use of philosophical reflection is
important as it enables thought to be
investigated using a deeper, holistic
perspective. In, effect, actions are directed
towards greater sources of wisdom and truth.
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Human Self-Reflection
Is the capacity of human to
exercise introspection and to
attempt to learn more about
their fundamental nature and
essence.
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Examples of activities that from a
deliberate reflection
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•Learning from mistakes and not repeating them again
•Evaluating and knowing the best choice from a set of
options
•In the process, one can learn more about himself or
herself, including personal beliefs, ideals, or values
•Gaining a holistic point of view first before making any
conclusion.

Three levels of philosophy inquiries
Common Sense
• A basic ability to
perceive,
understand, and
judge things that
are shared by
(common to)
nearly all people
without need for
debate.
Scientific
•Based on or
characterized
by the
methods and
principles of
science
Philosophical
• Relating or
devoted to the
study of the
fundamental
nature of
knowledge,
reality and
existence
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Doing philosophical reflection based on the concrete situation
from holistic perspective could be done through:
• Debate
• Discussion
• Essays
• Evaluating arguments
• Other activities
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Answer the following guide questions:
•Why an act is morally “right” or “wrong”?
•Explain what is unique about philosophical
thought?
•Do you think philosophy is important in the
age of globalization? Why or why not?
•As a student, how an you live a life of
abundance? Give example
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Summary
• Philosophy, in its definitions covers a great deal of concept,
complex, and value laden processes.
• In short, a broad understanding of philosophy stressed not just
the human but other living beings.
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In, ¼ sheet of pad paper, cite
some examples that we use
philosophy in a day-to-day
activities and life
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Agreement
•Advance study
what is
philosophizing?
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Thank you