COURSE INFORMATION: Course Code Course Title Human Person Pre-requisite Credit/No.

of Units Duration/Term 2009-2010 Instructors SOLT RATIONALE: Philosophy is everybodys business. Our lives are lived in accordance with the beliefs and principles we adhere to. And these are products of thought and reflection. We question, argue, defend and act accordingly. Philosophy sharpens the mind of the student taking up other disciplines. While he learns the skill of his discipline, philosophy helps him to understand its why. For instance a student in business should : : : : : : Ph 1.2.3 Philosophy of the N/A Three (3) First Semester, SY Fr. Tirso Gliponeo,

not only learn the skill of gaining profits but also understand the value of money in relation to the self and human society. Philosophy enables us to clarify issues, to discern the better option and to make a good reasoned decision, as in such issues like our career, choice of vocation, moral, ethical and religious issues. Philosophy enriches our lives. It opens new vistas and helps us experience new dimension in our lives. It helps us integrate our thoughts, feelings and actions into a reasonable, coherent and meaningful synthesis. Philosophy sets us free from unexamined convictions. It enhances our understanding of our convictions and even change them if found false and wanting. Philosophy is a potent force. It deals with ideas that have continually shape the world. Philosophy is quest for wisdom, which means not only accumulation of knowledge, but also transformation of ones mode of being and life. It guides the human to have the grasp of himself/herself, fellow human beings and the world. It mission then is to transform people into

responsible agents of change with a passionate response against injustice and unfreedom tempered by reasoned efficacious actions. Finally, in philosophy, we study values expressed in words. But these are not mere words, because they are words to live by COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course examines Mans search for meaning within the totality of his Phenomenological experiences, using various existentialist writings as the point of departure for personal reflections. The discussion revolves around the triadic structures of his phenomenological experience: his relationship with himself, with others and with the Absolute Thou. COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the end of the course, the students are able to/are expected to: 1. Awaken within the philosophical wonder. students a sense of

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Develop an awareness of the need for critical and reflective thinking. Helps students gain a deeper understanding of themselves as individual human persons and as members of the society.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Preliminary, Midterm, and Final Examinations

Recitation, Reflection Papers, Quizzes and Projects for Class Standing Group Project: A short video presentation of any related topic in philosophy of man, e.g., Who is Man? Who am I? The Purpose of Human Existence, etc. (To be submitted a week before the final exam.) GRADING SYSTEM:

The mode for computing the final grades based on the final raw scores obtained from the students performance considers the following factors or components as described for the indicated type of course: TEXTBOOK:

Grading Component

Percentage of Converted Final Raw Scores

40% 20% 20%

Class Standing Preliminary Examination Midterm Examination

TOTAL

Final Examination 20% 100%

Dy,Manuel B. Jr., Philosophy of Man: Selected Readings. Goodwill Trading Co: Quezon City, 1986. REFERENCES:

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Hallman, M. 1995. Expanding Philosophical Horizons. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Company Honer, S 1996. Invitation to Philosophy, 7TH Edition. . Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Company Ibana, R. 1991. A Laurer Reader: The Ateneo Collection. Q.C.: Office of Research and Publications, Ateneo de Manila University. Kelley, W.1972. Readings in the Philosophy of Man. Ny: Mcgraw Hill Book Co. Luijpen, W. 1969. Existentail Phenomenology, PA:Dequesne University. Moga, M. 1995. The Enduring Makati: St Paul Phillipines. Questions.

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_______. 1995. What Makes A Man Truly Human. Makati: St Paul Phillipines.

WEBSITES: 1. 2. http://www.augustana.ab.ca http://www.datanation.com

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http://www.encarta.msn.com/find/conscise http://www.ephilosopher.com http://www.epistemelinks.com http://www.goreason.com http://www.hippias.Evansville.edu/ http://www.noesis.Evansville.edu http://www.oakland.edu/phil/cafe http://www.philosophy.about.com http://www.philosophy.miningco.com http://www.philosophyclass.com http://www.philosophynow.demon.co.uk/ http://www.plato.Standford.edu/ http://www.sjsu.edu/depts/it/ http://www.stedwards.edu http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/ http://www.wwnorton.com

Preliminary Period Content

Time Activities

1 Lecture/QuizLecture/Discourse/Quiz An invitation week to philosophy What is Man?

Lecture/Discourse/Group Dynamics/ 1 Lecture/Discourse/Quiz week

Existentialism and Mans1 search forweek meaning 1 (Manuel Dy, Jr) week The 1 Phenomenologic week al Method (Manuel Dy, Jr.) My Body (Eduardo Calasanz)

Midterm Period Content

Time Activities 1

The

Lecture/Discourse/QuizLecture/Disc

week Dynamics/Quiz Philosophy of Human labor (Karl Marx & Lecture/Discourse Karol Wojtyla) 1 week Lecture/Discourse/Quiz Elements of the Inter-1 human (Martinweek Buber) 1 week A Phenomenology 1 of Love (Manuel week Dy, Jr.) Existential Concept of Human Freedom

Final Examination Content

Time Activities

1 Lecture/DiscourseLecture/Discourse Mans nature week1 is Good week1 (Mencius) week Lecture/Discourse/Quiz

Mans Nature is Evil (Hsun1 Tsu) week The Philosophy of1 week Happiness A Filipino Concept of Man (from the book of Dr. Jing Reyes)

Lecture/Discourse/Quiz

Phenomenolo gy of Death