HOW DOES PHILOSOPHY DEFINE

THE PERSON’S RELATIONSHIP WITH

THE ENVIRONMENT?
Introduction to the Philosophy of the
Human Person

First Quarter

JANSSEN MICHAEL C. VALDEZ

Developer

Department of Education • Cordillera Administrative Region

 Republic of the Philippines
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 PREFACE

This module is a project of the Curriculum Implementation Division particularly

the Learning Resource Management and Development Unit, Department of
Education, Schools Division of Abra which is in response to the implementation of
the K to 12 Curriculum.

This Learning Material is a property of the Department of Education, Schools

Division of Abra, Curriculum Implementation Division, Learning Resource
Management Section. It aims to improve learners’ performance specifically in
English.

Date of Development : September 1, 2020

Resource Location : Schools Division of Abra
Learning Area : Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human
Person
Grade Level : 11/12
Learning Resource Type : Module
Language : English
Quarter/Week : Q1/W4
Learning Competency/Code : Recognize human activities that emanated from
deliberate reflection (PPT11/12-lb-1.2)
: Realize the value of doing philosophy in obtaining
a broad perspective on life (PPT11/12-lb-1.3)
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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The developer wishes to express his gratitude to those who helped in

the development of this learning material. The fulfillment of this learning material
would not be possible without these people who gave their support, helping hand
and cooperation:
To all the contributors,evaluators, editors and the Learning Resource
Management and Development Unit for their constructive comments , critisism and
suggestions for the completion of this module.
I would also like to thank Abra High School Family for the trust, support and
ideas.To my school principal, thank you for encouraging me to make this module,
and trusting me all the time
Lastly, to Almighty God for his continous guidance throughout the
preperation of this module.

JANSSEN MICHAEL C. VALDEZ

Abra High School/Senior High School

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
Copyright Notice …………………………………………………..……...…..…. ii
Preface …………………………………………………………………...…….… iii
Acknowledgement……………………………………………………. …….…... iv
Table of Contents……………………………………………………….……. … v
Title Page…………………………………………………………………………. 1
What I Need to Know……………………………………………………………. 2
What I Know……………………………………………………….….…………. 3
What’s In…………………………………………………………………………. 4
What’s New ………………………………………………….…………………. 4
What’s In It ………….….…….…………………….……………………… 6

What’s More
Assessment 1:………….... ……………………………………………………. 6
Activity 2: ………………………..….………………...………………..……… 7
Assessment 2: ……………………………..……………………………..…… 8
What I Have Learned…………………………………………………………… 9
What I Can Do………………………………………………………..…………. 10
Post Assessment………………………………………………………………… 11
Additional Activity
Activity 1 ………………….…. ……………………………………………
Answer Key……………………………………………………………………….. 12
Reference Sheet…………………………………………………...…….…….… 13

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 GREEK PHILOSOPHERS

Module in Philosophy
First Quarter

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JANSSEN MICHAEL C. VALDEZ

Developer

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 What I Need to Know
Today you are going to start series of learning activities that have been
developed in order to help you become a better individual.
This module was designed especially to help you develop your basic skills.
This aims to help you understand philosohy which will serve as your guide as you
go on in life.

As you walk through this module, you will be able to:

 Use our critical thinking in making our lives meaningful

 Understand clearly the experiences we encounter in our day to day activities
 Become responsible rational being

As you begin reading and answering the activies and assessment you are
making yourself become more aware in encountering things around us and be more
critical in apprehending our life experinces. In this module you are asked to answer
a pre- assessment test in order to check your previous knowledge.
After this module you are expected to become more open and honest in
sharing your day to day experiences as a way in knowing oneself.

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 What I Know
This tool contains instruction whether to proceed or skip the module. If you got
a perfect score, skip this module but if your score is 50% to 99%, you will proceed
with the module.
Direction: Human being is recognized not only as a distinct species, but as
unique being. Draw an object that best describe yourself, below your drawing write 5
things that makes you unique from other person/s.

Description:
1. _________________________________________
2. _________________________________________
3. _________________________________________
4. _________________________________________
5. _________________________________________

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 What’s In?
Before we proceed to our new lesson, read and check the following phrases
that describe a responsible individual.
_____1. Accepting their ideas for the betterment of the community
_____2. Using our frredom to choose our leaders
_____3. Following health protocols to avoid being infected by the virus
_____4. Obeying rules and regulations during enhanced community quarantine
_____5. Degrading the poor and the people who are affected by Covid-19
_____6. Sharing your belongings to the victims of flood and typhoon
_____7. Taking care of our natural resources
_____8. Accepting money in exchange to our vote/s
_____9. Supporting the programs of the government
_____10. Showing love and respect to the elders in our communty

What’s New?
Our mind is an important tool that allows us to go beyond many of our
physical limits. As persons, we are able to exercise our imagination and reflection to
go beyond our own thoughts and experiences. In 3-5 sentences, share your insight
about this philosophical quotation: “Experience is the best teacher”.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
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 What’s in it?
HOW DOES ONE ENGAGE IN REFLECTION?
Reflection requires a person to be willing to examine one’s thoughts, feelings,
and actions and to learn more about one’s life and experiences. Reflection means
leveraging the power of our minds to ponder intentionally about ideas or sensations.
This is a unique human capacity driven by our ability to store, retrieve and correlate
stored memories and information.

These are the key steps required to engage in reflection:

1- Intention. The purpose to think about a concrete idea;
2) Context. The identification of aspects relevant to this idea;
3) Creation. The generation of new ideas;
4) Conclusion. The identification of outcomes and value of the
reflection process.
In engaging reflection, the human person possesses self-awareness which
refers to the awareness of oneself as an active participant in reality. A person is
aware not only of his or her surroundings or reality but also of himself or herself as a
participant in this reality.
The sense of SELF enables a person to look within himself or herself and
experience interiority. Self-awareness also enables a person to reach out to other
persons and establish meaningful relationship with them. Another trait that defines a
human person is self-determination. This refers to the awareness of one’s actions
and the notion that oneself is the source of an action. Self-determination is brought
about by the person’s free will or the capability to act willfully and control one’s
actions. Self-determination also brings about the awareness of consequence that
every action will have results or effects.
In addition, making reflection/looking back your previous undertaking/s allows
you the opportunity to think more deeply. It may even help you make your decisions
wiser choices and improve your spending habits in the future. Thus, when we reflect,
we can judge whether our actions or decisions are reasonable or not.

WHAT ARE THE PRACTICAL USES OF PHILOSOPHY IN OUR LIVES?

Philosophy has an important place in our lives. Engaging in philosophical reflection
leads to the development of beneficial skills that can apply in everyday situations.
● enables person to engage in critical analysis and interpretation of concepts,
definitions, arguments, and problems.
● improves problem – solving and decision making
● good communicator who can clearly and adequately present his or her
ideas
● it equips us with wisdom
● contribute to self- development
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Philosophy belongs in the lives of everyone. It helps us solve our
problems -mundane or abstract, and it helps us make better decisions by
developing our critical thinking (very important in the age of disinformation).
For additional ideas and concept about philosophy you can watch and listen
by clicking this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHhqJoPPbNA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4is-UHRWD8

What’s More?
Assessment 1
Activity 1:
Direction: Our critical thinking helps us distinguish proper actions and good
relationship to other individuals. This enables us to picture out a happy and
meaningful life we live today. Using a venn diagram, look and study the pictures
below on how they live their lives meaningfully.
PICTURE 1 PICTURE 2

https://www.google.com/search?q=poverty+in+the+philippines

PICTURE 1 PICTURE 2

1. SIMILARITIES 1.

2. 1. 2.

3. 2. 3.

4. 3. 4.

5. 5.

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Activity 2
Direction: Our daily experiences with our environment help us become
matured in knowing and understanding things. This enables us to be more precise
before jumping to conclusions. Think and share the experiences that helped you
become mature in making decisions and relating with other individuals. (15 PTS)

EXPERIENCES WHAT I LEARNED

1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.
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Assessment 2:
Direction: Engage yourself in the following real life situations below. List down
the simple yet deep questions that will arise in the following situations. After that,
state how will you react on these situations.

REAL LIFE SITUATION QUESTION ARISE REACTION

1.Your modules has
already arrived but your
best friend invites you to
do the rank in your
favorite online game,
Mobile Legends.
2.You are going to buy
dog food, but on your way
going to the store, you
noticed a beggar staring
at you.
3.You and your friends
decided to go picnic but
upon arriving home, you
saw your mother washing
your clothes and at the
same time attending your
sick sister.
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What I Have Learned

Direction: Make a picture collage depicting the practical uses of
philosophy in our lives. Make a simple explanation about it. (Bond Paper)
Rubrics:
Criteria Description Points
Creativity All of the pictures used in the collage reflect a degree of 10
student creativity in their display.
Design The organization of the collage synthesizes 10
independent parts into a singular work of art that unifies
and balances.
Craftsmanship The collage is seamlessly assembled and completely 10
covered. Pieces are precisely cut and well-glued.
Title and The title is catchy, creative and related to the collage. 15
Explanation The explanation is correct and provides insight to the
purpose/meaning and design of the collage.
Time and Effort Much time and effort went into the planning and 5
designing of the collage. It is clear that the student
worked at home.
Total 50

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 What I can do
You have already accomplished the set of activities in this module. Now, try to
apply what you have learned in your daily living.

Direction: Doing good actions and upholding the good enable the person to
uphold his or her dignity. Being equipped with philosophical knowledge and critical
thinking, write 10 ways on how you can live your life meaningfully. (Bond Paper)

MY 10 WAYS TO HAVE A MEANINGFUL LIFE

1. _____________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________

3. _____________________________________________________

4. _____________________________________________________

5. _____________________________________________________

6. _____________________________________________________

7. _____________________________________________________

8. _____________________________________________________

9. _____________________________________________________

10. ____________________________________________________

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 Post Assessment
A. Direction: Word Hunt: Color the words in the puzzle that are found in the topic above. (7 words
horizontals and 6 vertical)
R A R G U M E N T S E P E I
E N G A G E Q W S D F R C N
F L I F F E S D R E C A I T
L D P R O B L E M C O C N E
E R E G A W B R H I U T A R
C H A L L E N G E S L I J P
T E D I D E V G D I O C S R
I E R F V K L W K O I A E F
O C F E R T W I E N L L C T
N P H I L O Q S E S E R A A
N E D I C I O D E W A D E T
W E S D O M Y O U I R O M I
I D E A S S D M E G N E D O
E R T S K I L L E W E R E N
B. Direction: List down the words you have found in the previous activity and summurize your lesson by
using these words as your clue/guide. (5-7 sentences)
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Criteria Description Points
Content The essay is substantial, specific, and/or illustrative 10
content demonstrating strong development and
sophisticated ideas.
Focus The essay has a sharp, distinct controlling point made 5
about a single topic with evident awareness of task.
Organization The essay has a sophisticated arrangement of content 5
with evident and/or subtle transitions.
Style The essay has a precise, illustrative use of a variety of 5
words and sentences structures to create consistent
writer’s voice and tone appropriate to audience.
Conventions The essay has an evident control of grammar, 5
mechanics, spelling, usage and sentence formation.
Total 30
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Key to Correction
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REFERENCES
Napoleon M. Mabaquiao Jr,, Phd Making Life Worth Living
(PhoenixPublishing2017)
Samuel Enoch Stumpf, A History of Philosophy(McGraw-Hill2007)
Florentino T. Timbreza, Filipino Philosophy Today(National Book Store2008)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTHrn9hEMak
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mZYOhYDQog
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