Ph 15.

1: Philosophy of Man
Philosophy Department, Xavier UniversityAteneo de Cagayan 2nd Semester SY 2012-13 Instructor: Gabriel Paolo A. Galang Email: galangpaolo@gmail.com Philosophy Department: 858-3116/72-3116 loc 3016 Consultation Hours: Monday, Thursday: 08:00 11:30am, 1:00 5:00pm *Those who wish to consult with me outside consultation hours may set an appointment with me. Class Schedule: Mondays & Thursdays Philo15.1 BC 4:00 5:15 Philo15.1 B2 5:25 6:40 Tuesdays & Fridays Philo15.1 ACC 7:30 8:45 Philo15.1 YF 10:20 11:35 Philo15.1 AGA 1:00 2:25 Philo15.1 ED 2:35 3:50 Philo15.1 BB 4:00 5:15

Course Description: This course on the Philosophy of Man aims at introducing students to the discipline of philosophy and its contributions to the understanding of mans existence. It will start with the discussion of what philosophy is and the discipline of questioning that it entails. It will proceed to a discussion of man as he finds himself in the world, his ways of belonging in it, his relationship with it. The discussion will then center on mans freedom and his attempts at self-realization and his quest to find meaning in the face of death. The course will end with a discussion of man finding himself in a world shared with others, and how this encounter with the other affects his search for wholeness. Course Objectives: 1. 2. 3. 4. To initiate the students to the philosophical act; Guide the students in engaging philosophically the phenomenon of human existence; Allow the students to express their questions and thoughts, to hopefully lead to better understanding; Help students mold an awareness of themselves and others.

Course Requirements: 1. Quizzes shall be given regularly, either as prelectio (before the class) or repetitio (after discussion). These will serve as the means for the teacher to gauge how well the students understand the text assigned and the discussion that follows. No make-up quiz shall be given to a student who misses a quiz. 2. Examinations. Two major exams will be given for the semesterthe midterm exams and the final exams. Two minor exams will also be giventhe prelim exams and the pre-final exams. 3. Class Participation is highly encouraged in class. Class discussion will be discursive: the teacher will not only give input but will also facilitate active dialogue with and among the students. Do not be afraid to ask questions or voice out your thoughts. These are highly appreciated, because they help bring about a more fruitful discussion.

Grading System The following will be the breakdown of the final grade: Quizzes Prelim Exam Midterm Exam Prefinal Exam Final Exam Class Participation 15% 15% 20% 20% 25% 5%

Formula for percentage: (Raw Score/Highest Possible Score) x 50 +50 = Percentage Score The course will use Letter Grades according to the following criteria: Letter Grade A AB BC D F Numerical Equivalent 92-100 84-91 76-83 68-75 60-67 51-59 0-50

Outstanding mastery of the subject matter; outstanding performance in the required exercise; ability to form and explain insight well Mastery of the subject matter; ability to critically examine and explicate the issue Good understanding and intelligent grasp of the subject matter More than satisfactory ability to explain the subject matter Satisfactory grasp of the subject matter Shows minimum understanding of the subject matter Failure; inability to show minimum understanding of subject matter

Course Outline: Week Date Nov. 5/6 Nov. 8/9 3 Nov. 12-16 Nov. 19/20 4 Nov. 22/23 Topic Introduction The Philosophical Act Syllabus Reading/s

Wisdom, Andre Comte-Sponville

The Apology, Plato

The Philosophical Life

The Allegory of the Cave, Plato

Nov. 26/27 5
Nov. 28-Dec.1

Xavier Days

Dec. 3-7 Dec. 10/11

Historicity

Man and Historical Action, Ramon Reyes Prelim Examination

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Dec. 13/14 Dec. 17/18 Jan. 7-11 Jan. 14-17 Jan. 21-25 Freedom Jan. 28/29 Being-in-the-World

Dasein as the Being of the Human Being, in The Way We are as Dasein, Remmon Barbaza

Dasein as Being-in-the-World in The Way We are as Dasein, Remmon Barbaza

Midterm Examination
Existentialism is a Humanism, Jean-Paul Sartre

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Jan. 31/Feb. 1

Feb. 5 14
Presidents Day
Feb. 4

The Absurd

Myth of Sisyphus, Albert Camus

Feb. 7/8 15 Feb. 11-15 Death

Semi-Final Examination
Death and the Authenticity of Existence, in The Way We are as Dasein, Remmon Barbaza

16

Feb. 18-22
Ethics With a Human Face, Eduardo Calasanz
Feb. 17-Mar.1

17

The Other
An Ethics of Desire, Jaclyn Cleofas

EDSA Revolution Day

Feb. 25

18 Mar. 4-8 Final Examination *Please note that this schedule is subject to change, depending on the need and pace of the class. Reading assignments can also be changed (ex. giving additional readings) depending on the need of the class. Class Policies: 1. Attendance will be checked before the beginning of each class. A student who is not present once their name is called will be marked absent. Those who come late should inform the teacher at the end of the class so they can be marked late instead of absent. A student who comes 15 minutes after the bell will be considered absent. A late student who fails to inform the teacher at the end of the class will still be marked absent. Note: 3 lates = 1 absence The class shall follow the prescribed number of maximum number of cuts in the Student Handbook. A student who exceeds the maximum allowable number of cuts will be automatically dropped from the class. By default there are no excused cuts, with the exemption of some

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special cases. The teacher will be the one to determine whether a case is special or not. A note on cuts: Cuts are not a privilege, but a safety mechanism of sorts, in cases of unforeseen circumstances such as illnesses, accidents, and the like. Everyone is advised and strongly urged to manage their cuts wisely. Dont forget to bring the assigned reading/s for the day (AND READ THEM BEFOREHAND!). This is in order to facilitate the discussion better. Use of electronic gadgets will be highly discouraged, but not prohibited. However, as a matter of courtesy, students are requested to step out of the class if they need to use their phones (to send messages or to make/receive a call) and then return to class after they have done so. Everyone is also requested to set their gadgets to silent mode to avoid class disturbance. A beadle shall be appointed for each class. The beadles responsibilities are as follows: prepare a seatplan assist the teacher in coordinating with students and disseminating class-related information (i.e. regarding cancellation of classes, scheduling of make-up classes, etc.) and other logistical concerns of the class A student who wishes to sit-in should ask for permission before the class starts. The student is then expected to follow all the rules as explained in this section of the syllabus. Everyone is expected and required to maintain academic integrity by adhering and getting familiar with the rules on academic honesty as prescribed in the Student Handbook. Cheating, plagiarism, and all sorts of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and shall be dealt with accordingly. For all other matters not specified here, the class will adhere to the prescribed rules in the Xavier University Student Handbook.

Bibliography Barbaza, Remmon E. The Way We are as Dasein in Heidegger and a New Possibility of Dwelling. Frankfurt: Peter Lang, 2003. Calasanz, Eduardo Jose. Ethics with a Human Face in Commentaries on Moral Philosophy, eds. Rainier R. A. Ibana and Angeli Tugado. Pasig City: Commision on Higher Education, 1998. Camus, Albert. The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays. New York: Vintage, 1991. Cleofas, Jaclyn. Ethics of Desire in Heights 51, no.3, 2004. Comte-Sponville, Andre. Wisdom in Little Book of Philosophy. London: Random House, 2004. Plato. The Apology, Phaedo, and Crito: The Trial, Immortality, and Death of Socrates in Classic Philosophical Questions ed. Robert J. Mulvaney. New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2009. _________. The Allegory of the Cave in Philosophical Questions: Classic and Contemporary Readings ed. William F. Lawhead. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003. Reyes, Ramon. Man and Historical Action in Philosophy of Man: Selected Readings ed. Manuel B. Dy, Jr. Quezon City: Goodwill Trading, 2001. Sartre, Jean-Paul. Existentialism and Human Emotions. New Jersey: Citadel Press, 1984.