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Lesson 1-Doing Philosophy

This document introduces the philosophy of the human person by discussing what philosophy is, its meaning and values. It explains that philosophy is the love of wisdom and investigates things using human reason. The document also discusses the difference between a holistic perspective, which considers all aspects of a situation, and a partial point of view, which only focuses on specific aspects.

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Lesson 1-Doing Philosophy

This document introduces the philosophy of the human person by discussing what philosophy is, its meaning and values. It explains that philosophy is the love of wisdom and investigates things using human reason. The document also discusses the difference between a holistic perspective, which considers all aspects of a situation, and a partial point of view, which only focuses on specific aspects.

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INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

Lesson 1:
DOING PHILOSOPHY

MS. APRIL JOYCE ARCEO


WHY WE
STUDY
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
group or individuals
The Meaning of Philosophy
Etymologically, the word “Philosophy”
comes from the Greek word PHILO,
meaning “to love” and SOPHIA meaning
“wisdom”.
Philosophy originally meant “Love of
Wisdom”
In a broad sense wisdom still the goal of
Philosophy.
A. as Science
The investigation is systematic. It
follows certain steps or
procedures. In other words, It is
organized body of knowledge just
like any other sciences.
B. NATURAL LIGHT
OF REASON
Philosophy investigates things, not
by using any other laboratory
instrument or investigative looks
instead the philosopher uses his
natural capacity to think simply
using human reason or so-called
unaided reason.
C. STUDY OF ALL
THINGS
This sets the distinction between
philosophy from other sciences. The
reason is that philosophy is not one
dimensional or partial. In short, a
philosopher does not limit himself to a
particular object of inquiry. He questions
almost anything, if not everything. It is
multidimensional or holistic.
D. FIRST CAUSE OR
HIGHEST PRINCIPLE
A principle is that from
which something proceeds
in any matter.
It classified into 4 distinct
principles:
1. Principle of identity
Whatever is, and whatever
is not is not, everything is
what it is.
Everything is its own being,
and not being is not being.
2. PRINCIPLE OF NON-
CONTRADICTION
It is impossible for a thing to
be and not to be at the same
time and at the same
respect.
3. Principle of excluded
middle
A thing is neither is or is
not; everything must e either
be or not be; between being
and not being, there is no
middle ground possible.
4. Principle of sufficient
reason
Nothing exist without a
sufficient reason for its being
and existence.
DOING
PHILOSOPHY:
A CONCEPT
VALUES OF DOING
PHILOSOPHY
1. It is natural to wonder, to be
inquisitive.
2. Philosophizing is pleasurable.
3. We appeal to philosophy’s
usefulness.
4. Philosophical thinking protects us against
unsupported ideology, unjustified authority,
unfounded beliefs, baseless propaganda
and questionable cultural values.
HOLISTIC
PERSPECTIVE AND
PARTIAL POINT OF
VIEW
HOLISTIC PARTIAL POINT
PERSPECTIVE OF VIEW

comes from the


Looks at only a
Greek word holo/s
limited number of
which literally means
aspects of the given
whole, entire, totality.
problem or situation
Looks at all aspects
of the given problem
or situation. All
aspects are give
importance when
making conclusions.
HOLISTIC PARTIAL POINT
PERSPECTIVE OF VIEW

Refers to a Focuses on specific


perspective that aspects of a situation
considers large-scale
patterns in system
Identify whether if it is Holistic or Partial

1. The mother listens first to both


stories of her two arguing daughter
before making any conclusion
about the issue.

HOLISTIC PERSPECTIVE
Identify whether if it is Holistic or Partial

2. A teacher scolds Student A after Student B


accused him of stealing her pencil case.
However, the teacher only listened to the
story of Student B and not to Student A,
before deciding to scold Student A.

PARTIAL POINT OF VIEW


Identify whether if it is Holistic or Partial

3. Health care that focuses on the


health of the entire body and mind and
not just parts of the body.

HOLISTIC PERSPECTIVE
Identify whether if it is Holistic or Partial

HOLISTIC PARTIAL POINT


PERSPECTIVE OF VIEW
PHILOSOPHICAL REFLECTION

1. In buying things, what do you


consider before doing these thing?
2. Was there a moment where you realized
that you committed a mistake? What did
you do after acknowledge your fault?
3. What is your realization?
PHILOSOPHICAL REFLECTION

The act of giving time to think


about the meaning and purpose
of life.
You must examinees his or her
thoughts, feeling and actions and
evaluates his or her experiences first
before making any related action.

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