SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Introduction To The
Philosophy Of The
Human Person
Module 3 - Quarter 2
Society: What Drives Human Person To
Establish It

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Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person
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Quarter 2 – Module 3: Society: What Drives Human Person To Establish It
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 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Introduction To The
Philosophy Of The
Human Person
Module 3 - Quarter 2
Society: What Drives Human Person To
Establish It

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No
Overview 1
General Instructions 1
Lesson 1: Society: What Drives Human to Establish it 2
What I Need to Know 2
What I Know 2
What’s In 3
What’s New 3
What is it 4
What’s More 4
What I Have Learned 5
What I Can Do 5
Lesson 2: Different Forms of Society 6
What I Need to Know 6
What I Know 6
What’s In 7
What’s New 7
What is it 8
What’s More 9
What I Have Learned 10
What I Can Do 10
Lesson 3: Interrelationship Between Human Person
and Society 11
What I Need to Know 11
What I Know 11
What’s In 11
What’s New 12
What is it 13
What’s More 14
What I Have Learned 14
What I Can Do 14
Assessment 15
Additional Activity 16
Answer Key 17
References 18

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 OVERVIEW
This module deals with activities that could help the learners to understand and grasp
the concept on how individuals establish societies and how society influenced the
development of the individual. You will also encounter in this module about the different
forms of society. The primary goal of this module is to help learners engage in some simple
activities in order to have necessary ideas and understanding about human person in a
society.
To the Teacher:
This lessons assume that the teacher has already introduced to his/ her learners
knowledge about human nature, transcendence, and inter subjectivity as these information
helps in the proper pacing of the lesson thus provides easy understanding of the activities
found in this module
To the Learners:
In order to achieve the objectives of this module, it is necessary to have completed
previous modules for you to fully understand the lessons, activities and discussions found in
this module.
Specifically, this module consists of the following lessons:
● Lesson 1 – Society: What drives human to establish it
● Lesson 2 – Different Forms of Society
● Lesson 3 – Interrelationship between Human Person and Society

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
For the learners:
To be guided in achieving the
objectives of this module, do the
following:
1. Read and follow instructions
carefully.
2. Write all your ANSWERS in
your PHILOSOPHY
ACTIVITY NOTEBOOK.
3. Answer the pretest before
going through the lessons.
4. Take note and record points
for clarification.
5. Compare your answers
against the key to answers
found at the end of the
module.
6. Do the activities and fully
understand each lesson.
7. Answer the self-check to
monitor what you learned in
each lesson.
8. Answer the posttest after
you have gone over all the
lessons.
For the teacher:
To facilitate and ensure the
students’ learning from this module,
you are encouraged to do the
following (you may edit this part):
1. Clearly communicate
learning competencies and
objectives
2. Motivate through
applications and connections
to real life.
3. Give applications of the
theory
4. Discuss worked-out
examples
5. Give time for hands-on
unguided classroom work
and discovery
6. Use formative assessment to
give feedback
7. Introduce extensions or
generalizations of concepts
8. Engage in reflection
questions
9. Encourage analysis through
higher order thinking
prompts
10. Provide alternative formats
for student work

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 Lesson Society: What Drives

1 Human Person To
Establish It
You have learned in the previous modules about the
nature of man. You have also encountered the
lesson about intersubjectivity and how it defines our
interactions with other persons. Now, let’s explore
how it is connected with the idea of establishing
society.

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group-people-putting-together-1414443335

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW?

In this lesson, you are expected to
 define society;
 recognize how individuals form societies; and
 recognize how individuals are transformed by societies.

WHAT I KNOW

THINK & SHARE: Read the statement carefully and

answer it accordingly.

What comes to your mind when you read or hear the

statement below:

“NO MAN IS AN ISLAND”

Share your thoughts by writing it in

your activity notebook. Express it with
at least 5 sentences.

USFWS / Katrina Krebs, National Elk Refuge winter naturalis.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/usfwsmtnprairie/16250126979

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 WHAT’S IN?
As we have learned in the previous lessons, humans have
the natural tendency to establish relationships with other
people. The ability of a person to engage in meaningful
interactions with other people, or even with his/her
surroundings and the objects around him/her, is deeply
rooted by one’s awareness of himself/herself and of others. This shared
awareness and understanding among persons is referred to as inter subjectivity.

Through inter subjectivity, the relationship between the self and the other
enables the person to relate, establish and to maintain meaningful relationships
with others. Meaningful and beneficial human relationships are founded on the
values of acceptance, openness, and respect beyond diversity.

With this prior knowledge, let us explore now the idea of what propels human to
establish society. Are you ready to embark on this journey? Let’s GO!

WHAT’S NEW?

What you will do

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Direction: Complete the statement below by describing yourself in relation to
the social group being mentioned in each statement. Copy each item and write
your answers in your activity notebook.

1. In my family, I am the …
2. My family has made me …
3. In my circle of friends, I am the …
4. My friends has helped me become …
5. In my classroom, I am the type of student that …

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 WHAT IS IT?
From your answers on your recent activity, you think
and reflect with your place within the social group being
mentioned. In this way, you attentively recognized that you
are a part of a social group. Thus, you are a part of our
existing society. However, you might ask yourself; what is
society? Society is an organized group of people with a common territory and culture
whose members interact frequently. Furthermore, society is a large group of people
who live together in an organized way, making decisions about how to do things and
sharing the work that needs to be done. But then you might popped up the question
that other animals also form groups for survival and mutual protection, are these
form of groups considered as society? Society being formed by human individuals is
considered unique among all other groups because the relationship being
established and the interaction towards common good/goal is a way more difficult
and uniquely profound.

WHAT’S MORE

What you will do

PHILIP
PINE
SOCIET

AMERI
CAN
SOCIET

Direction: In your answer sheet, copy the diagram below and list down at least
two (2) differences of cultural practices for each society.

___________
__
___________
CULTURAL DIFFERENCES

___________
__
___________

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Culture indicates the flow of relationship between society and human
individuals. It is one of the human natures to desire and to act according to
some goal which is commonly the goal of survival. When one person meets
another person with the same goal, then it can be considered that they desire
for the common good.
Common good may include peace within the community, clean and safe
environment, efficient public service, etc. With these common good, humans
are required to work together and to establish relationships with each other,
which results in establishing forms of society.
For instance, family is the basic unit of society. Through this, infants first
relate with their parents or guardians as the source of basic needs for survival.
As they grow, they expand their connections and start relating and forming
bonds with people outside their family. Friendships are established starting
from childhood up to adulthood. They also learn how to deal and to interact
with other superiors aside from their parents/guardians (e.g. principal,
teachers, company boss, elderly persons).

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED?

Directions: Answer the following questions using your
own words: Express your answer in 5 sentences only.
Write it in your activity notebook.

Reflect and foresee yourself 10 years from now, what will

you become and how will you contribute towards society
you have been part of? Give your insights with a minimum of 5 sentences.

WHAT I CAN DO?

Create a photo journal showing the individuals, groups,
and institutions that have significantly influenced you
throughout your life. Describe the positive influences they
had imparted on your development as a person. Use any
art materials available.

Criteria:
Organization & Composition: overall content - 15 pts
Originality: theme - 10 pts
Creativity & Neatness: overall appearance - 5 pts
TOTAL : 30 points

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Lesson

2 Different Forms of Society

You have learned in the previous lesson about society and what urges human to
establish society since no man is an island. Now, let’s explore the different forms of
societies emerged over the years.

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW?

In this lesson, you are
expected to:
 identify different forms
of societies; and
 compare different
forms of societies and individualities

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people-surrounded-by-hands-gesture-393500332

WHAT I KNOW
Direction: Identify and arrange the following form of society
chronologically based on its development, from earliest (1)
to latest (7).
____1. Industrial Society
____2. Feudal Society
____3. Horticultural Society
____4. Hunting & Gathering Society
____5. Agricultural/Agrarian Society
____6. Post-Industrial Society
____7. Pastoral Society

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 WHAT’S IN?
You have understood in the previous lesson on what drives
human to establish society and how human upbringing is
transformed by society being depicted through its culture.
Also, in relation to past modules, you have already
recognized that you are a part of a social group. Thus, you
are a part of our existing society.

With this prior knowledge, let us now explore the different forms of societies
being established. Are you ready to embark on this journey? Let’s GO!

WHAT’S NEW?

What you will do

Describe the existing society you are involved in from small scale to large
scale. Complete the table by providing the required information. Copy and
answer in your activity notebook.
Social Group Size/Scale Establishments Social System
Family
Community/Town
Province
Luzon/ Visayas
/Mindanao
Philippines

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 WHAT IS IT?
Different forms of Society
1. Hunting and gathering society: is the earliest and
simplest form of society and is generally recognized by its small
size, since it consists mainly of families. They spend most of
their time searching for food, thus, they are considered as
nomadic; no permanent territory. Its members are treated
equally and decisions are usually derived through consensus. As a result, the roles of its
members and the distribution of labor is not clearly defined.
2. Pastoral society: is characterized by the domestication of animals served as a
source for food supply. Compared to hunting and gathering society, this form of society
has a larger population and remains in one place. They also produce surplus food and
resources which they trade with other societies forming meaningful bonds. This relative
prosperity enables the people to engage in other activities apart from those necessary
for survival, such as handicrafts which eventually leads to the emergence of specialized
tasks in the community.
3. Horticultural society: engages in the small-scale
cultivation of plants, fruits, and vegetables and the
domestication of animals. Semi-nomadic, which means
that they travel to another place when there is shortage
of the resources in one area.
4. Agrarian/agricultural society: involves in a large-
scale and long-term cultivation of crops and
domestication of animals. Characterized by improved https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/society-isometric-
background-people-different-occupations-743006266
technology and usage of tools to aid in farming which
results in increased production giving rise to a growing population in agricultural
societies. Large population leads to a more structured social system that helps manage
resources and its member.
5. Feudal society: is based on the ownership of land. Its members are organized based
on status which consists of higher class/ruler (people who own a land), vassal/follower
(granted a right to manage a land), and peasants (workers who cultivate the land and
tend the animals in exchange of military protection). This society is mindful of the
hierarchy system. It arose during Medieval times in Western part of Europe.
6. Industrial society: is based on the use of specialized machinery in the production of
goods and services. The emergence of new production and industrial methods along
with innovations in transportation and communication are results from the advances of
science and technology in the late 18th century. In this era, improved trade and
commerce, public education and better life conditions are evident for many people.
However, an important factor in social relations within this form of society is the
workplace where people interact with individuals who do not come from the same family,
clan, or community, thus, cultural diversity and bureaucratic forms of organization arises.
7. Post-industrial society: emerged by the establishment of societies based on
knowledge, information, and the sale of services. Virtual society arises where people
organize themselves through communication technology and Internet. This society is
composed of members with higher educational attainment, better training, and
specialized roles.

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 WHAT’S MORE

What you will do

______
___
SOCIET

______
___
SOCIET

Direction: In your Activity notebook, copy the diagram below and choose two
(2) forms of society to compare and contrast. List down at least two (2)
characteristics for each form of society.

___________
FORMS OF SOCIETY __
___________

___________
__
___________
With all these growth and development of various forms of societies, the human
interactions are also growing more complex over the span of time. Factors like
science and technology advancements and cultural changes brought
improvement to the society along with complexity and various ethnicities. But
despite these innovations and developments, the human person still remains the
heart of the society and drives social changes based on respective responses
and needs for the betterment.

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 WHAT I HAVE LEARNED?

Activity 3: Draw an Icon.

Directions: In your activity notebook, draw a symbol/icon for
each form of society and give your explanation for each
symbol.

1. Hunting and gathering

2. Pastoral
3. Agrarian/Agricultural
4. Industrial
5. Post-industrial

WHAT I CAN DO?

Create a photo collage showing the progress and

development of society where you belong. Use short
bond paper and any art materials available.

Organization & Composition: overall content - 15 pts

Originality: theme - 10 pts
Creativity & Neatness: overall appearance - 5 pts
TOTAL : 30 points

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Lesson
Interrelationship between
3 Human Person and Society
This lesson provides information and activities to help you grasp the concept
of how human relations are transformed by social systems and how society
influences our development as persons.

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW?

In this lesson, you are expected to:
 explain how human relations are
transformed by social systems;
and
 evaluate how social systems
transform human relationships
as well as how societies transform individual human
beings

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vector/contemporary-society-full-symbols-
1392653630

WHAT I KNOW
Direction: Give a brief answer to the following question.
1. What traits or behavior did you get from your existing
community?
2. How has your community influenced your upbringing as
a person?
3. What makes us Filipino? Which traits/values identify us as Filipino?
4. Are these traits and values considered important by Philippine society?
Why do you think so?

WHAT’S IN?
You have understood in the previous lesson about what
drives human to establish society and the different forms of
societies being established as time flies. You have also
learned that with all those growth and development of
various forms of societies, the human interactions are also
growing more complex over the span of time. But despite
those progress, the human person still remains the heart of the society and
drives social changes based on respective responses and needs for the
betterment.

Now, let’s continue to embark on our journey with how human relations are
transformed by social systems.

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 WHAT’S NEW?

What you will do

Direction: Complete the crossword puzzle below. Write your answers on your
activity notebook.

Hint:
Norms
Laws
Folkways
Rules
SocialRoles
SocialSystem
SocialGroup

Vertical/Down
1. less formal norms that arise from tradition
2. actions and behaviors expected of a certain individual
3. set of traits and behavior that society considers acceptable

Horizontal/Across
4. organized/patterned set of relationships among individuals and groups that
compose a society
5. more formal and stringent norms that establish and define acceptable
behavior of citizen.

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 WHAT IS IT?
In your Activity 1, you have
guessed the definition of some
keywords that you needed to
know to better grasp the
concept of this new lesson.
Let’s see if you’ve guessed
right!

It can be said that you cannot think of a person https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/culture-

concept-chart-keywords-icons-on-1056388772
outside of society and you cannot think of a
society without a group of persons. Thus, human persons and society are
interrelated to each other in which one cannot exist without the other.
Moreover, society’s role is considered important in the growth and
development of a person as well as the person’s role in transforming society.

One important way wherein society influences us, as person is, its ability to
define the relationships and interactions among its members. There are
various ways that society influences our development and interactions but one
way is through the establishment of the following:
● Norms – a set of traits and behavior that society considers acceptable,
thus, to be encouraged to pass unto other members (e.g. pagmamano :
Filipino’s unique gesture to greet and show respect to elders)
● Laws – more formal and stringent norms that establish and define
acceptable behavior of citizens (e.g. using of pedestrian lanes when
crossing streets)
● Folkways – less formal norms that arise from tradition and do not result
in punishment when violated (e.g. concept of appropriate swimwear,
others might wear T-shirt and shorts, others might wear bikini)
● Social system – organized or patterned set of relationships among
individuals and groups that compose a society
● Social role – actions and behaviors expected of a certain individual
● Social groups/ Social classes – individuals who share similar
backgrounds or perform similar roles
● Social institutions – certain groups that perform vital functions in
society which include the family, school, government, and religion
● Social values – actions or ideals that are considered vital in maintaining
an orderly society (e.g. cooperation, obedience to the law, concern for
others, respect for diversity, etc.)

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 What’s More

What you will do

Direction: In your Activity notebook, copy the table below and complete it by
providing the necessary information. As you go through, reflect on how your
relationships and roles in society have changed throughout your life.

I often relate to the I performed the

Period
following groups… following roles…
Early Childhood

Elementary

High School

Over the course of an entire life, a person will undergo various social roles as
he/she continually interacts with other person within a society and gradually
expands his/her social circles.

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED?

Direction: Answer the following questions using your own
words. Express your answer with maximum of 5 sentences.
Write it in your activity notebook.
1. What significant changes have you noticed in your
relationships with others throughout your life?
2. What role did society play on those changes you have
mentioned? Are those changes have something to do with the
existing society you are in?

WHAT I CAN DO?

Interview your parents or any other elders in your family or
neighborhood. Ask their beliefs/ideas/views in regards with
the chosen topic and then compare their responses with your
own beliefs/ideas/views. Choose only one (1) of any topics
mentioned below.

1. Internet is considered a necessity, not wants.

2. Online dating vs. Traditional dating
3. Go through college or go for vocational courses
4. Work abroad or work in local
5. Private school vs. Public school

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 ASSESSMENT
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Read each item carefully. Choose your
BEST answer. Write the ONLY letter of your corresponding answer
on your activity notebook. Avoid erasures.

____1. It is an organized group of people whose members interact frequently and have a
common territory and culture.
a. Society c. Country
b. Community d. All of the above.
____2. It is the basic unit of society.
a. Human c. Barangay
b. Family d. Government
____3. The following are examples of virtual society, EXCEPT ONE, which is it?
a. Facebook c. Google Classroom
b. Instagram d. Classroom
____4. Social values are actions or ideals that are considered vital in maintaining an
orderly society such as mentioned below, EXCEPT ONE, which is it?
a. Cooperation c. negligence of duty
b. obedience to the law d. concern for others
____5. Social institutions are certain groups that perform vital functions in society which
include the following, EXCEPT ONE , which is it?
a. Best friends c. school
b. Family d. government

II. Determine which form of society is referred by the following statements. Choose your
answers from the box. Write the corresponding letter of your answer on your activity
notebook. Write the letter only. Avoid erasures.

A. Hunting and gathering society

B. Pastoral society
C. Horticultural society
D. Agrarian / Agricultural society
E. Feudal society
F. Industrial society
G. Post-industrial society

___1. A society based on knowledge, information, and the sale of services.

___2. A society based on the ownership of land.
___3. The earliest and simplest form of society.
___4. This society features large-scale and long term cultivation of crops and
domestication of animals.
___5. This society primarily relies on the domestication of animals for food.
___6. A society which is generally small in size and is composed of families.
___7. A society that uses machinery in producing goods and services.
___8. This society has given rise to the virtual society.
___9. People who owned a land are considered most powerful and influential in this form
of society.
___10. This society engages in the small-scale cultivation of plants.

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 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Make an illustration/poster that describes society and shows the
relationship between how individuals form societies and how
individuals are transformed by societies. It can also showcase the
progress and development of different forms of societies. Use short
bond paper and utilize any art materials available.

Criteria:
Organization & Composition: overall content - 25 pts
Originality: theme - 15 pts
Creativity & Neatness: overall appearance - 10 pts
TOTAL : 50 pts

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2017/2017-12-14 Artist: Jonathan V. Rivas. Journey Towards a
Progressive Society Through Volunteerism

Congratulations!

You have completed

your journey in this subject.
Great job!

It’s now time to go, explore, and apply all

your learning’s here

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ANSWER KEY
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 REFERENCES

Abella, Roberto D. 2016. Introduction to the PHILOSOPHY of the Human Person Textbook.
Quezon City: C & E Publishing, Inc.,

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/society

https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-cultural-differences-between-America-and-the-Philippines

https://www.theidioms.com/no-man-is-an-island/

Image source:

USFWS / Katrina Krebs, National Elk Refuge winter naturalis.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/usfwsmtnprairie/1625012697

Artist: Jonathan V. Rivas. Journey Towards a Progressive Society Through Volunteerism

http://www.pnvsca.gov.ph/news/page.php?article=pressreleases/2017/2017-12-14

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