Introduction To Philosophy of The Human Person Quarter 1

Introduction to
Philosophy of the
Human Person
Quarter 1
Personal Development
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Quarter 1 – Module 1: Doing Philosophy
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Introduction to
Philosophy of the
Human Person
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Doing Philosophy
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The module is about the lesson Doing Philosophy based on the Most
Essential Learning Competencies (MELC):
 Distinguish a holistic perspective from a partial point of view.
 Realize the value of doing philosophy in obtaining a broad perspective on life.
 Do a philosophical reflection on a concrete situation form a holistic
perspective.
After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Define philosophy.
2. Distinguish holistic perspective to partial point of view.
3. Identify the process of doing philosophy.
4. Value philosophy to have a broader perspective in life.
5. Reflect on situations using holistic perspective.
What I Know
Read the following statements. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Philosophy is considered the subject of all subjects. It came from the Greek
term Philos which means ______.
a. Wisdom c. Love
b. Science d. Household
2. It is considered the main purpose of doing philosophy as an activity.

a. Explains every situation
b. Understand the fundamental truth
c. Presents different concepts and opinions
d. Analyze the cause and effect of everything
3. How can a person fully understand how philosophy is done?

a. By reading the works of Plato
b. By always saying your opinion on different issues
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c. By listening to the lectures of your teacher
d. By engaging on it
4. The appearance of an object in respect to its distance and position.

a. Perspective c. Holistic
b. Seeing with the mind d. Sight
5. Looking at the totality rather than the individual parts.

6. A concept in doing philosophy which looks only in the one – sided part of the
spectrum.
a. Holistic perspective
b. Partial point of view
c. Reflection
d. Valuing
7. The main tool in doing philosophy of looking at every side of the situation.
c. Reflection
d. Valuing
8. It refers to seeing the world using our minds.

a. Holistic perspective c. Point of view
b. Perspective d. Insights
9. Philosophers view things or situations form the smallest part or portion to a

larger picture. This is called ____________.
a. Partial point of view
b. Holistic perspective
c. Abstractive thinking
d. Reflection
10.A part of philosophy which enables us to ensure that our actions and
decisions are well thought out
d. Reflection
11. An activity which improves our problem - solving and decision making
through critical analysis and interpretation of situations.
a. Doing philosophy
b. Abstractive thinking
c. Holistic perspective
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d. Reflection
12.It refers to a person’s ability to apply knowledge to daily life particularly in

making sound choices and judgment is the intended product of
philosophizing.
a. Philosophy c. Wisdom
b. Perspective d. Understanding
13.How can philosophy contribute to the development of an individual?

a. Open our mind to every situation.
b. Evaluating and knowing the best choice from a set of options.
c. Eliminate the use of partial point of view in every situation.
d. Practice insights in viewing the world.
14.What perspective is applicable in this situation: You always rant about your
problems and issues about your co – workers in social media.
a. Holistic perspective b. Partial point of view
15.What perspective is applicable in this situation: You understood and

followed the advice of friends with regards to your complicated relationship
with your partner.
Lesson
1 Doing Philosophy
What’s In
According to B. Corpuz (2016) citing Ferriols (2001), ‘Like all activities,

philosophizing is something easier to do than to define. After you have begun to
engage to this activity, you might want to try to define it yourself.’
Before we continue our journey to Philosophy, try to answer the following
questions.
1. How would you define philosophy?

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2. What is your philosophy in life?
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3. How do you apply your own philosophy in your everyday life?
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What’s New
Read the poem written by John Godfrey Saxe’s entitled Six Blind Men and
the Elephant. After reading, answer the following questions.
THE BLIND MEN AND THE ELEPHANT
It was six men of Indostan

To learning much inclined,
who went to see the Elephant
(Though all of them were blind),
that each by observation
Might satisfy his mind.
The First approached the Elephant,

and happening to fall
against his broad and sturdy side,
at once began to bawl:
"God bless me! —but the Elephant
is very like a wall!"
The Second, feeling of the tusk,

Cried: "Ho! —what have we here
so very round and smooth and sharp?
To me’t is mighty clear
this wonder of an Elephant
is very like a spear!"
The Third approached the animal,

And happening to take
the squirming trunk within his hands,
Thus boldly up and spake:
"I see," quoth he, "the Elephant
Is very like a snake!"
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The Fourth reached out his eager hand,
And felt about the knee.
"What most this wondrous beast is like
Is mighty plain," quoth he;
"'T is clear enough the Elephant
Is very like a tree!"
The Fifth, who chanced to touch the ear,

Said: "E'en the blindest man
Can tell what this resembles most;
Deny the fact who can,
This marvel of an Elephant
Is very like a fan!"
The Sixth no sooner had begun

About the beast to grope,
Than, seizing on the swinging tail
That fell within his scope,
"I see," quoth he, "the Elephant
Is very like a rope!"
And so, these men of Indostan

Disputed loud and long,
Each in his own opinion
Exceeding stiff and strong,
Though each was partly in the right,
And all were in the wrong!
MORAL.
So, oft in theologic wars
The disputants, I ween,
Rail on in utter ignorance
Of what each other mean,
And prate about an Elephant
Not one of them has seen!
Guide questions:
1. Did anyone among the blind men give the correct answer? Why or why not?
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2. In the context of the elephant story, what do you think is a holistic
perspective? What is a partial point of view?
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What is It
What is Philosophy?
 A pursuit of wisdom.
 A search for a general understanding of values and reality.
 Came from the Greek terms PHILOS which means Love and SOPHIA which
means Wisdom.
 The love for wisdom.
In a broader sense, philosophy is an activity they do when they seek to

understand fundamental truths about themselves, the world in which they live,
their relationships to the world and to other people.
To understand philosophy is to engage on it. This entails opening ourselves up
to the experience of questioning our own established beliefs, of looking with the
mind beyond what we see with our senses.
If philosophy has a basic requirement before one can engage on it that would be
the courage to break open our partial perspective to have a glimpse of truth. Doing
philosophy entails a holistic rather than a partial perspective. With holistic
perspective, we can see the connectedness of parts to see meaningful whole.
Let us define…
Perspective – aiding vision. The appearance of the eye of objects in respect to their
relative distance and positions.
Holistic – relating to or concerned with complete rather than with individual parts.
Holistic Point of View Partial Point of View

• Look at all aspect of the given problem or • Looks at only a limited number of
situation. aspects of a problem or situation
• All aspects are given importance when • Conclusions are made based on
making conclusion considering some, but not all sides of the
• All aspects are tied together to form a problem or situation.
general overview of the problem or • It promotes little knowledge on the
situation. situation which leads to wrong
conclusions.
Example: A mother who listens to the opinion of
her son regarding the friends he chooses to be Example: A guardian who enforces very strict
with in school. rules among the orphans where they cannot
even play outside of the building.
How philosophers think and view things and situations
Abstractive thinking – the bird’s eye view of the whole. This means that it raises
from level of everyday life to a higher level.
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Insights – seeing with the mind or using the mind to see the world.
Holistic perspective
It is viewing things and situations in a larger broader perspective. This
means that to be able to think philosophically, a person must learn to look beyond
what is immediately before us. Moreover, a person must learn to and see how a
thing is related to everything else – the mark of a holistic perspective.
Our aim is to understand how a philosophical mind moves. The
Philosophical insights means a person is able to see with the mind.
Reflection and Philosophy
According to Tompong (2020, p. 14) Reflection is vital in ensuring that our

actions and decisions are well thought out and are done with due regard for their
implications and consequences on ourselves, others, and our surroundings. When
we reflect, we can judge whether our actions or decisions are reasonable or not.
Doing Philosophy enables a person to engage in critical analysis and
interpretation of concepts, definitions, arguments, and problems. Doing
Philosophy also improves problem - solving and decision making. The ability to
analyze a problem or dilemma, identify the significant aspects, and come up with
alternative solutions is an important skill learned through philosophy.
In the process of doing philosophy, it is critical to have a holistic point of
view - the perception of looking at all aspects of a situation first before making a
conclusion.
Wisdom as it refers to a person’s ability to apply knowledge to daily life
particularly in making sound choices and judgment is the intended product of
philosophizing.
Finally, knowledge of Philosophy can contribute to self-development.
Examples:
 Learning from your previous mistakes and not repeating them again.
 Evaluating and knowing the best choice from a set of options.
 Gaining a holistic point of view first before making any conclusion.
What’s More
Activity 1 Holistic vs. Partial

Analyze the following situations write H if the situation shows Holistic
Perspective and write P if the situations show Partial Point of View.
Answer Situation
1. Seek the advice of your teacher and your group mates in dealing with
uncooperative assistant leader for the research.
2. You weigh in the pros and cons before you buy a particular hi – end gadget wh
beyond your budget.
3. As the leader of your group, you decided that your group will perform diff
dances without asking for your members’ approval.
4. An employee taking all the good credits for the accomplishments achieved b
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entire team.
5. John refrains from coming out of his room for days because he was not allow
his mother to join the overnight party of his friends during the weekend.
6. Taking into consideration asking permission and recognizing the works of
teacher before using it personally.
7. Judging your new classmate base only on his or her appearance only.
8. During class discussion, the teacher asked the opinion of students who belo
different religious denominations regarding the issues of belief.
9. Allowing your friend to explain his o her side of the story before getting totally
at him or her.
10. Treating other people badly just because they have different sets of opinions w
is different from yours.
Activity 2 Lets Practice being Holistic

Choose the correct letters that would best describe of the following items using
holistic perspective.
a. It helps with the earth’s respiration.

b. One can watch his favourite movie form this device.
c. The characterized as the ‘root of all evil’.
d. A very sad location and serves as a reminder of the end.
e. Where we can place our brooms and dustpan.
f. A place where a person can find rest and sleep during very hot day.
g. Can be use in providing evidence of a cheating loved one.
h. It can make the world go round under its feet.
i. An open space that may serve as evacuation area.
j. Can serve as a basket in playing basketball using a small o medium size ball.
Item Answer
A. Trash can 1.
2.
B. Cemetery 3.
4.
C. Money 5.
6.
D. Cell phone 7.
8.
E. Tree 9.
10.
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What I Have Learned
Now that you have finished reading the lesson and answering the activities,
complete the following phrases and summarize what you have learned from this
module.
I have learned that

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this module, I am inspired
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What I Can Do
Activity 3 What’s your reflection

Analyze the following activities and choose the right reflection before doing
that activity. Write the letter of you answers.
Answer Activity What must be done before the action?

1. Buying a cell phone. a. Keep yourself cool and calm so you can think
rationally before speaking.
2. Choosing a college b. Realize that every person has different sets of
course. beliefs and religiosity that will entails showing
respect.
3. Posting your opinion and c. Prepare the necessary things like quarantine pass,
feelings on social media. face mask ad shield and bring alcohol.
4. Eating food. d. Do not take side and act as just an intermediary
between you two friends and be open minded.
5. Confronting the person e. Searching first for the device that fits your need
who verbally hurts you. and with good quality and reasonable price.
6. Joining school f. Examining your post if it will have a positive effect
organization. to those who can read your status before posting
in social media.
7. Going out on a date with g. Be a responsible teenager who knows how to show
the opposite sex. respect towards other people or the opposite
gender and seek the permission of your parents.
8. Coming to a bible service h. Evaluating oneself strengths and weakness and
of an Iglesia ni Cristo seeking the advice of parents and teachers.
member.
9. Going to the mall during i. Identifying if the food will give you the needed
the time of General nutrients for your daily activities.
Community Quarantine
(GCQ).
10. You are in the middle of j. Ask other students about how the school
a fight between your two organization contributes to the development of the
friends. school and the students.
Assessment
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1. How can philosophy contribute to the development of an individual?

a. Open our mind to every situation.
b. Evaluating and knowing the best choice from a set of options.
c. Eliminate the use of partial point of view in every situation.
d. Practice insights in viewing the world.
a. Wisdom c. Love
3. It refers to a person’s ability to apply knowledge to daily life particularly in

making sound choices and judgment is the intended product of
philosophizing.
a. Philosophy c. Wisdom
b. Perspective d. Understanding

5. An activity which improves our problem - solving and decision making

through critical analysis and interpretation of situations.
a. Doing philosophy
b. Abstractive thinking
c. Holistic perspective
d. Reflection

7. A part of philosophy which enables us to ensure that our actions and

decisions are well thought out
d. Reflection
8. The appearance of an object in respect to its distance and position.

c. Perspective c. Holistic
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d. Seeing with the mind d. Sight
9. Philosophers view things or situations form the smallest part or portion to a

larger picture. This is called ____________.
d. Reflection
10.Looking at the totality rather than the individual parts.

11.It refers to seeing the world using our minds.

c. Holistic perspective c. Point of view
d. Perspective d. Insights
12.A concept in doing philosophy which looks only in the one – sided part of the
spectrum.
c. Reflection
d. Valuing
13.The main tool in doing philosophy of looking at every side of the situation.
c. Reflection
d. Valuing
14.What perspective is applicable in this situation: You understood and

followed the advice of friends with regards to your complicated relationship
with your partner.
15.What perspective is applicable in this situation: You always rant about your
problems and issues about your co – workers in social media.
Additional Activities
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To continue you’re learning about our topic, you are task to create a four-
liner slogan about our topic Doing Philosophy. Your slogan will be graded based on
the rubrics Relevance to the Topic – 5 points, Content – 5 points and Creative use
of words – 5 points
Your Philosophical Slogan
References
Corpuz, Brenda B., Corpuz, Ruben A., Paclibar, Maria Lovely C. and Paclibar,
Socrates O. Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person: Doing Philosophy,
Quezon City: Lorimar Publishing Inc., 2016. Page 1 to 7
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Tompong, Lovella D. Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person:
Quarter 1 – Module 1. 2020, page 14
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Introduction to
Philosophy of the
Human Person
Truth and Opinion
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What I Need to Know
The module is about the lesson Truth and Opinion based on the Most
Essential Learning Competencies (MELC):
 Distinguish opinion form truth.
 Realize that the methods of philosophy lead to wisdom and truth.
 Evaluate truth form opinions in different situations using the methods
of philosophizing.

1. Identify truth and opinion.
2. Analyze how an opinion can be accepted as truth.
3. Define the domains of truth.
4. Classify true situations and concepts according to the domains of truth.
5. Create an advocacy campaign promoting telling the truth.
What I Know
1. A concept in philosophy which has passed the test of justification.

c. Opinion c. Authenticity
d. Sincerity d. Truth
2. In philosophy, it is a statement which springs out of a person’s own

understanding and idea.
a. Opinion c. Authenticity
b. Sincerity d. Truth
3. It is the process of testing or validating the statement so that it can be

accepted as a general truth.
a. Opinion c. Justification
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4. In the process of justification, it is use to support the opinion so that it is
accepted as a justified opinion.
a. Premise c. Claim
b. Argument d. Truth
5. The argument has two parts. This refers to the conclusion part of the
argument.
a. Premise c. Claim
6. Every conclusion needs a reason that can support its stand. What is this
part of the argument?
a. Premise c. Claim
7. The domain of truth which presents that the natural world is entirely
independent form the human perception.
a. Social domain
b. Personal domain
c. Opinion domain
d. Objective domain
8. How can scientific truth be proven or justified?

a. Tested through consistency and authenticity.
b. Tested with empirical evidence.
c. Tested with the acceptability of a particular group.
d. Tested through intelligent argument.
9. This is the domain of truth rooted to the sincerity of the statement.

a. Social domain
b. Personal domain
c. Opinion domain
d. Objective domain
10.It is the domain of truth which is based on the consensus on what is right as
opposed to what is wrong.
a. Social domain
b. Personal domain
c. Opinion domain
d. Objective domain
11.The truth can be considered in the personal domain I it is _________.

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12.How can a truth be classified as a social domain of truth?
13.I think Filipino films are better than the foreign movies because Filipino
actors really know how to act.
a. Truth c Premise
b. Opinion d. Argument
actors really know how to act, and they immerse themselves to the movies
characters.
a. Truth c Premise
15.Our front liners now in the time of pandemic, the doctors and nurses
perform their jobs even if it may result of putting themselves in the danger of
infections.
a. Personal domain c. Social domain
b. Objective domain d. Opinion domain
Lesson
2 Truth and Opinion
What’s In

questions as we recall what you have learned from the previous module.
a. Wisdom c. Love

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4. A concept in doing philosophy which looks only in the one – sided part of the
spectrum.
e. Holistic perspective
f. Partial point of view
g. Reflection
h. Valuing
5. The main tool in doing philosophy of looking at every side of the situation.
c. Reflection
d. Valuing
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What’s New
Supply the need letter to complete the crossword puzzle. Use the clue at the
bottom of the puzzle.
1.J
1.A u 2.T
2.S c
3.O i
Across
1. Explains that an opinion is valid. _______________________
2. The quality of being sincere. _______________________
3. A personal view about something. ______________________
Down
1. The action of showing something is reasonable. _______________________
2. A state of being true. ______________________
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What is It
Truth vs. Opinion
Truth
According to B. Corpuz, ET. Al (2016, p. 23), truth is related to science
because it is the field that delivers knowledge about the world.
Truth understood this way is what philosophers call objective truth. They
point to descriptions of the ‘states of affairs’ which remain true regardless of who is
viewing them.
Truth can be understood as what has passed the procedures of justification.
Justification means the process of proving the truth or validity of the statement.
The process is made up of ways critically testing a claim against certain criteria.
Opinion
According to B. Corpuz, ET. Al (2016, p. 23), an opinion is a statement of
judgment of a person about something in the world.
Opinions are statements of judgment that are in need of further justification
furthermore opinion must be able to argue for it in the most reasonable way.
How to critically examine opinions
According to B. Corpuz, ET. Al (2016, p. 30 – 31) it is understood that in

order for an opinion to gain the status of truth, it must be able to pass the test of
justification.
A philosophical mind must then be prepared to examine arguments
supporting an opinion.
An argument is a group of statements that serve to support a conclusion or

explains the validity of an opinion.
Example:
There is no hope in the Philippines government.
(This statement is an Opinion)
This is not yet an argument. If the person wants to convince another person
that his opinion is true, then he must provide arguments which consist of a claim
and premises. Claim is the conclusion of an argument. Premises are the reasons
used to support a conclusion.
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Example.
There is no hope in the Philippine government because many officials are
corrupt and Filipino voters continue to elect them.
(This is now an opinion supported by an argument.)
The phrase ‘because many officials are corrupt’ is the claim.

The phrase ‘Filipino voters continue to elect them’ is the premises.
Here, the person is claiming that there is no hope in the Philippine

government. And he supports this claim by providing two reasons: a.) government
officials are corrupt; b.) Filipino voters continue to elect them.
If the opinion is supported by a clear argument is now a justified opinion.

Justification means the process of proving the truth or validity of the statement.
The process is made up of ways critically testing a claim against certain criteria.
The Domains of Truth
According to B. Corpuz, ET. Al (2016, p. 24 - 25) philosophy has been aware
that the truth about truth remains to be a question for thousands of years now. To
narrowly confine to scientific truth to the scientific way of thinking is to claim that
there is only one way of understanding the truth. Apart from the scientific truth
there are other domains in life in which we understand the truth differently.
THE DOMAINS OF TRUTH
1. OBJECTIVE DOMAIN (the state of affairs)

It is also known as the scientific truth. This pertains to the natural world
that maintains a relative independence from the perspective and attitude of
human beings that perceive them.
This truth is tested or justified through empirical evidence.
A scientific statement is held as true when it is justified by a data gathered
from careful observation and analysis.
2. SOCIAL DOMAIN
The “truth” is analogous with (not the exact equivalent) of a general or
consensus on what is right as opposed to what is wrong. This domain of truth
is mostly products of an “agreement” in society that has been established over
time.
This truth is tested or justified against the acceptability to a particular
group in a particular time in history.
The justification of social norms takes longer than scientific truths. This is
especially true if it involved in the process of justifying them are the people
coming from varying backgrounds and history. Because of their differences in
their perspectives, it is not easy to get a consensus or agreement. This is the
reason why social norms take time before they are turned into hard laws.
Furthermore, even if they do become laws, there is always the impending
possibility of them being revoked or changed.
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3. PERSONAL DOMAIN
The “truth” is analogous with sincerity. Our statements are consistent with
our inner thoughts and intentions. No one can have access to our minds and
thoughts except us.
A person who proves to be consistent with what he declares himself is
regarded as authentic and can therefore be trusted and trustworthy.
The truth is tested or justified against the consistency and authenticity of
the person who claims it.
The justification of personal truths is probably the longest to complete
among the three. This is because personal truths take a whole lifetime of
consistency in the actions and decisions of a person who makes a claim about
himself.
What’s More
Activity 1 Is it true or opinion?

Analyze the following statements. Write T if the statement is true or truth
and O if the statement is an opinion.
Answer Statement
1. The Chinese should be put into blame and be condemned for the COVID
19 pandemic.
2. Metro Manila and nearby provinces experienced a cleaner atmosphere
and air condition during the 3 months long lockdown.
3. The pandemic the world is experiencing right now affected the entire aspects of
life of every individual.
4. Respect is not required or enforced to someone because it is earned.
5. Marital problems between parents would result to rebellious sons and
daughters.
6. Same sex relationship is the new normal for romantic partnership nowadays.
7. Abortion can contribute to a permanent medical damage to a woman’s physical
being.
8. The cell phones manufactured by IOS are better than those produced by
android.
9. Man is the greatest problem of the environment as well as the greatest solution
to the problems.
10. The safest number of hours a person can spend in front of the computer is three
to four hours every day.
Activity 2 Justified or Not
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Analyze the following opinions. Write JUSTIFIED if the opinion is supported
by an argument and UNJUSTIFIED is the statement is just an opinion.
Answer Statement
1. Falling in love with the same sex is immoral and unacceptable.
2. God is an omnipotent being for we can speak to Him at anytime and at
any place through prayers.
3. K - Pop fever is very evident in our culture nowadays because of the K – dramas
and K - Pop artists are patronized by our teenagers which is the largest part of
our population.
4. We can just let Mother Nature heal as she has the capability of healing herself.
5. Anti-radiation eyeglasses is needed by online students because it can ease
headaches.
6. On – line selling can help our economy since its accessible and efficiently
available.
7. He is very childish for he always leaves our group chat every time the group
questions his decisions.
8. There is no hope for our country because we have two seasons – rainy and dry
known as a tropical climate.
9. The movie was boring with unlimited actors’ dialogues and slow plot
development.
10.Chris is qualified to be a teacher because she knows how to get along with teen -
aged students.
What I Have Learned
module.
I have learned that
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What I Can Do
Activity 3 The truth is…

Analyze the following truth. Check the correct domain where the truth
belongs.
Truths Objective Social Pe

Domain Domain D
1. A man’s faith during bad times of his life is evident even
during the good moments.
2. The solemnity and holiness of a place of worship like
churches should always be maintained.
3. Nitrogen is the largest component of the Earth’s atmosphere.
4. The groom proposing his love for his bride at their wedding.
5. Forests fire can be triggered by extreme heat of the sum.
6. Fireworks and firecrackers are allowed to be used during the
New Year’s Eve.
7. Water’s boiling point is 100 degrees Celsius and a freezing
point of 0 degree Celsius.
8. A friend giving his shoulder to cry on for his best friend.
9. During wakes different forms of gambling is allowed.
10. Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world where all the
typhoons in the country were formed.
Assessment
1. It is the domain of truth which is based on the consensus on what is right as

opposed to what is wrong.
a. Social domain
b. Personal domain
c. Opinion domain
d. Objective domain
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argument.
a. Premise c. Claim

4. The truth can be considered in the personal domain I it is _________.

5. Every conclusion needs a reason that can support its stand. What is this
part of the argument?
a. Premise c. Claim

7. How can a truth be classified as a social domain of truth?

8. The domain of truth which presents that the natural world is entirely
independent form the human perception.
a. Social domain
b. Personal domain
c. Opinion domain
d. Objective domain

a. Opinion c. Justification
actors really know how to act.
a. Truth c Premise
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11.How can scientific truth be proven or justified?
12.In the process of justification, it is used to support the opinion so that it is

c. Premise c. Claim
d. Argument d. Truth
13.Our front liners now in the time of pandemic, the doctors and nurses
perform their jobs even if it may result of putting themselves in the danger of
infections.
c. Personal domain c. Social domain
d. Objective domain d. Opinion domain
14. This is the domain of truth rooted to the sincerity of the statement.
a. Social domain
b. Personal domain
c. Opinion domain
d. Objective domain
My Truth Advocacy
actors really know how to act, and they immerse themselves to the movies
characters.
c. Truth c Premise
d. Opinion d. Argument
liner advocacy campaign for the promotion of telling the truth. Your advocacy
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campaign will be graded based on the rubrics Relevance to the Topic – 5 points,
Content – 5 points and Creative use of words – 5 points
References
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Introduction to
Philosophy of the
Human Person
Human Limitation and
Transcendence
What I Need to Know
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The module is about the lesson Human Limitation and Transcendence based
on the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC):
 Recognize how human body imposes limits and the possibilities of
transcendence.
 Evaluate own limitations and the possibilities for their transcendence.

1. Identify embodied existence.
2. Classify the different human limitations
3. Analyze situations showing limitations of humans and their senses.
4. Identify transcendence.
5. Evaluate your own personal limitations and the possibilities of
transcendence.
6. Create a poem about transcending your own limitations.
What I Know
1. It is the characteristic of our human existence wherein we are here on earth

to experience the world using our own body.
a. Limitation c. Authenticity
b. Transcendence d. Embodied Existence
2. This can result to frustration which put the mind in a negative light as it is
some form of imprisonment of being deficient.
3. One of a person’s limitations which is characterized as in – born limitation.

c. Body as intermediary c. Facticity
d. Spatial limitation d. Temporal limitation
4. Our body sometimes may prevent us from disclosing what we really want to
express, and it serves as our limitation.
a. Body as intermediary c. Facticity
b. Spatial limitation d. Temporal limitation
5. The time – bounded limitation of man that reminds us that everything has
its own ending.
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6. The limitation of a person of being confined in a particular place or location

in a particular time.
7. The ability and capability of a person to go beyond the limit of an ordinary

experience and excel.
8. Facticity as our limitation is very hard to overcome, but the best way to
overcome this kind limitation is to change our __________ towards it.
a. Emotion c. Acceptance
b. Intelligence d. Attitude
9. A characteristic of human beings which explains that we are history making

creatures, and we are not limited to what nature has initially given us.
a. Historicity c. God – fearing -
b. Goal – driven d. Historiography
10.How can we transcend with our temporal limitation?

a. Dwell with your past.
b. Live with the present.
c. Worry about the future.
d. Stop caring.
11.How can we transcend our spatial limitations?

a. Create more memories every day.
b. Subscribe to an internet service provider.
c. Maximize the use of social media.
d. Value the people around us.
12.How would we transcend with our limitation for the body as an

intermediary?
a. Study hard for your lesson.
b. Tell your irritating co – teachers to change their attitude.
c. Let your body to experience what it needs to experience.
d. Let your boastful boss to learn how to be humble.
13.Wearing high hills for a job interview because your height is not impressing.
a. Transcending spatial limitations
b. Transcending temporal limitations
c. Transcending facticity limitations
d. Transcending the limitation of body as intermediary
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14.Learn and experience activities you are not use to in doing like playing as
the setter in a volleyball game.
15.Always be present in the moment and in the place where your love one’s live
and thrived.
d. Transcending the limitation of body as intermediary.
Lesson
Human Limitation and
3 Transcendence
What’s In



c. Opinion c. Authenticity
d. Sincerity d. Truth

e. Opinion c. Justification
f. Sincerity d. Truth
4. In the process of justification, it is used to support the opinion so that it is

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e. Premise c. Claim
f. Argument d. Truth
argument.
c. Premise c. Claim
d. Argument d. Truth
What’s New
Evaluate yourself.
What are the things you consider your own personal limitations and
weaknesses and why do you consider them as a limitation or weakness?
Write your answer to complete the table.
Your own limitations and weakness Why do you consider them as your
own limitation and weakness?
What is It
The Embodied Existence and Human Limitations
Embodied Existence
According to B. Corpuz, ET. Al (2016, p.44 - 45) the human existence is an
embodied existence.
Many things that are related to our existence as persons are related to our
bodies – age, sex, race, relationships, and others. Our age count began as soon as
our embodied existence. The bodies that we are born with will also determine our
sex. Race or our line of descent among the first group of human beings in our
evolution, is determine by our bodies. Finally, our biological relationships – mother,
father and siblings – are connected to our embodied existence.
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A large part of who we are and how we define ourselves is determined and
delineated by our bodies.
Human Limitations
According to B. Corpuz, ET. Al (2016, p. 45) as limitations, the body related
aspects about us are not products of our free choice. They have in the sense been
given to us as permanent basis. It then comes as no surprise that the body is the
source of frustration to many. Some people are not happy with their age, sex, or
familial relationships. Some people wish that they were born at a different time, of
a different sex, or of a different family. Frustration of this kind put the body in a
negative light as it is some form of imprisonment.
1. Facticity
 Facticity refers to the things in our lives that are already given. This is our
first limitation. We did not choose our parents.
 There are a lot of things which are already in and with us when we are born;
our gender, our color, our race, our social status, our genes, and others.
People born with disabilities would have more limitations than us.
 It also refers to all the details that surround us in the present as being-in-
the-world in the here and the now; and this will include our environment,
our language, our past decisions, our past and present relationships and
even our future death.
 Looking at every aspect of who we are right now, we will realize that our
being in this world imposes practically countless of limitations on us. And
this is the reality of embodied being that we shall always have limitations by
the facticity of our existence.
2. Spatial – temporal being

 Spatial – fact that we are born and that we exist in a particular place and
time already sets limitations.
 Temporality – we recognize our mortality and accept that we will not live
forever. We have a limited period to stay on this world.
 Our being embodied prevents us from doing a lot of things because our body
are not prepared for certain activities.
3. Body as intermediary
 We have established that we are our bodies, but also more than our bodies.
Our body then serves as an intermediary between us and the physical world.
It is because of my body that I experience the world from a particular bodily
standpoint- from a lying standpoint along the shore of a beach, or from a
sitting standpoint beside the window of a plane, etc. It is because of my body
that I experience the world as my world. My body limits my experience of the
world to my world.
 My body as intermediary limits me in communicating with other people.
 Our bodily gestures are not enough to tell other people what we have in
mind or what we feel. We have to make use of words or bodily expressions,
but we know words are limiting. When we say I love you, do these words
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really express what we feel for other persons? Can words really capture the
things that we want to express?
Transcendence
According to B. Corpuz, ET. Al (2016, p. 45) transcendence originated from
the words Trans, meaning “go beyond”, and scandare, meaning “climb”.
 Going beyond the limits of the ordinary experience.
 For the better o greater that what is usual.
 Act of rising above to a superior state.
Transcending Limitations
1. Facticity
We cannot simply truly change our facticity, but what we can do is change
our attitude towards them.
Do not let our own facticity define who we are, (maliit ako, pangit ako,
maiitim ako, mahirap lang kami, etc.) What is important is to see that we are free
to define who we are and who are to be.
This is what you called our historicity. It means we are history making
creatures, and we are not limited to what nature has initially given us. Our facticity
challenges us to be creative with our life options.
‘No choice’ is not one of the options.
2. Spatial-Temporal
Our being limited due to our being temporal is something which bothers a
lot of people. We are more concerned about the future and or the past that is why
we never appreciate the present.
Perhaps what we need is a moment to stop and reflect on our attitude
toward temporality.
If we are reminded from time to time how wonderful the present is, then
perhaps being a temporal creature does not really impose limitations, but simply
sets a challenge. It is a challenge on how to make our lives more interesting
and more meaningful; and a challenge to make the most out of our time in
this life.
Just like being temporal, we can always look at our spatial character as an
invitation to make the most of our lives. We are invited to and challenged to make
the most out of that occasion. Sometimes we don’t realize how beautiful our lives
are when everything that we want, and need is already with us. It is true that we
often lately appreciate the value of things when it is no longer present. So we are
invited to appreciate what is present in our space. If we are with our love
ones then make the most out of that presence.
Thus, being reminded of our spatial character invites us to value the people
and things around us.
3. Body as Intermediary
Having a body which links us to the world appears to be a source of
limitation because we can never directly and fully experience the world. As an
embodied subject we always experience the world as my world; it is limiting on the
one hand, but also a privileged experience. What we experienced is only for us to
be experienced.
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Having a body may prevent us from disclosing what we really want to
express. This then challenges us to be more creative in our expressions. Be
creative in saying I love you because most of the times these words are not enough.
Having a body hides our thoughts and feelings of a person. This then
serves as a challenge for us to work on a good relationship with people whom
we want to open for us. Learn how to be responsible, to be patient, sensitive,
understanding, and a lot of other values.
What’s More
Activity 1 Our Limitations

Analyze the statements and put a check if it describes the limitation of
facticity, limitation of spatial – temporal being and the limitation of body as
intermediary.
Statements Facticity Spatial – Body As

Temporal Intermediary
Being
1. All living organisms die.

2. You are taking an exam in the classroom while
imagining the life on the beach.
3. A person was born a Filipino.

4. You are working in Gen. Trias while your family
and friends are in Indang.
5. You inherit the height and body mass of your
mother who is obese and short.
6. Fantasizing of living a luxurious and wealthy life.
7. High school life ends when a student graduates
from senior high school.
8. There is a phase in a person’s life that she will stop
using diapers and starts using sanitary napkin.
9. A blind finds employment by giving massages to
clients with back pain.
10.I cannot ride a motorcycle because I don’t know
how to ride a bicycle.
11.Caucasians are white skinned while Asians are fair
– skinned.
12.People cannot fly unless they ride an airplane or
any aircraft.
13.The relationship of Sam and Mel did not worked
out because they have a long distance relationship.
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14.He prayed and it was granted that he would reach
and experience retirement age from his work.
15.Her self-esteem is low because of her almond
shaped eyes.
Activity 2 Let us Transcend

Analyze the statements of transcending limitations and put a check if it
describes the transcending limitations of facticity, transcending limitations of
spatial – temporal being and the transcending limitations of body as intermediary.
Transcending Limitations
Facticity Spatial – Body As
Temporal Intermediary
Being
1. Having ‘chinita’ eyes are beautiful and unique.

2. Spending the retirement years in traveling and
vacation with the family.
3. The internet and social media –make distance closer
for romantic partners.
4. Enjoy the experience of flying via an airplane or
helicopter.
5. Be proud of our chocolate – colored skin because it’s
the envy of many Caucasians.
6. Learn how to balance in a bicycle so that balancing in
a motorcycle will come naturally.
7. Train the blind how to give massages for body pain.
8. Women should observe proper hygiene especially
during their period every month.
9. Cherish and enjoy the time you spent together with
your high school classmates and friends.
10.Finish your studies and have a stable and good –
paying job to attain the luxurious life you always
imagine.
11.Boost your confidence and self-esteem even your
stature is short and stout.
12.Enjoy every time and moment you have with your
family and friends in Indang so you will be ‘recharged’
when you go back to work in Gen. Trias.
13.Be proud of your heritage, culture, and linage of being
a Filipino born citizen.
14.Focus on your exam so that after you have completed
all your requirements in school, you will have the
opportunity to go to the beach you always imagine.
15.Enjoy life and be the reason for the happiness of other
because we pass this way only once.
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What I Have Learned
module.
I have learned that
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What I Can Do
Activity 4 I can…
Again, evaluate yourself. Let us go back to your five limitations or
weaknesses, but for now you should be able to state how would you transcend
from these limitations and weaknesses. Write your answer to complete the table.
Your own limitations and weakness How would you transcend from this
your own limitation and weakness?
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Assessment
1. How can we transcend with our temporal limitation?

a. Dwell with your past.
b. Live with the present.
c. Worry about the future.
d. Stop caring.
its own ending.
3. How would we transcend with our limitation for the body as an

intermediary?
a. Study hard for your lesson.
b. Tell your irritating co – teachers to change their attitude.
c. Let your body to experience what it needs to experience.
d. Let your boastful boss to learn how to be humble.

5. A characteristic of human beings which explains that we are history making

creatures, and we are not limited to what nature has initially given us.
a. Historicity c. God – fearing
b. Goal – driven d. Historiography
7. How can we transcend our spatial limitations?

a. Create more memories every day.
b. Subscribe to an internet service provider.
c. Maximize the use of social media.
d. Value the people around us.
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8. Facticity as our limitation is very hard to overcome, but the best way to
overcome this kind limitation is to change our __________ towards it.
a. Emotion c. Acceptance
b. Intelligence d. Attitude
10.The ability and capability of a person to go beyond the limit of an ordinary

experience and excel.
11.One of a person’s limitations which is characterized as in – born limitation.

12.One of a person’s limitations which is characterized as in – born limitation.

g. Body as intermediary c. Facticity
h. Spatial limitation d. Temporal limitation
13.Always be present in the moment and in the place where your loved one’s
live and thrived.
14.Learn and experience activities you are not use to in doing like playing as
the setter in a volleyball game.
15.Wearing high hills for a job interview because your height is not impressing.
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To continue you’re learning about our topic, you are task to create an eight
lines poem in English or Filipino entitled ‘Going Beyond’ about your journey of
transcending your limitations. Your poem will be graded based on the rubrics
Relevance to the Topic – 5 points, Content – 5 points and Creative use of words – 5
points
Going Beyond
References
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Introduction to
Philosophy of the
Human Person
Human Person and Their
Relation with the Environment
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What I Need to Know
The module is about the lesson Human Person and Their Relationship with
the Environment based on the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC):
 Notice things that are not in their proper place and organize them in
an aesthetic way.
 Show the care for the environment contributes to health, well – being
and sustainable development.
 Demonstrate the virtues of prudence and frugality towards the
environment.
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1. Notice things that are not in their proper place and organize them in
an aesthetic way.
2. Identify environment and the approaches in understanding the relationship
of humans to the environment.
3. Classify environmental activities to the approaches in understanding the
relationship of humans to the environment.
4. Define prudence and frugality.
5. Determine if the activities concerning the environment describes the practice
of prudence and frugality.
6. Create an advocacy campaign promoting prudence and frugality towards the
environment.
What I Know
1. The environment is very essential for man’s survival. What is the best
characteristic of the environment?
a. Limited c. Scarce
b. Naturally existing d. God – given
2. What does the term ‘humans are the microcosm of the cosmos’ means?
a. The universe is reflected in us.
b. We are a member of the universe.
c. The universe is very vast.
d. The earth is the third planet in the solar system.
3. Which is the best example of concept the same cosmic patterns that govern
nature also govern our being.
a. High mountains and rolling plains
b. Water cycle
c. Night and day
d. Rivers with dams
4. The term Theo – centric approach is based on and is related to _______ in

dealing with man’s relationship with the environment.
a. Science c. Cosmic powers
b. God d. Man
5. What does the term ‘katiwala’ imply in the Theo – centric approach of
human’s relationship to the environment.
a. Man is the developer of creation.
b. Man is the user of creation.
c. Man is the destroyer of creations.
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d. Man is the stewards of creation.
6. Human beings are also said to be the ‘co – creators’ of the environment.
What does this imply?
a. Man can buy and sell creation.
b. Man can propagate creation.
c. Man can harness creations.
d. Man can live with other creation.
7. Anthropo – centric approach puts the human person in dominion over the
earth. What does it mean?
a. Man is puts himself above all the creations.
b. Man is very happy with the creation.
c. Man is satisfied with all the creations and contented.
d. Man is going to create another of his kind.
8. It refers to the tool used by anthropo – centric approach wherein man can
harness the environment.
c. Intelligence c. Natural Science
d. God’s will d. Experimental Science
9. It refers to the positive effects of taking care of the environment in our own
physical, mental, and emotional well – being.
a. Sustainable development c. Economic development
b. Health and wellness d. Overall well – being
10.It refers to the economic growth that is conducted without harming or

exhaustion of natural resources.
11.It is the best description of prudence.

a. Respect for something c. Creativity and resourcefulness
b. Economic understanding d. Common sense
12.What is frugality?
a. Avoiding extravagance.
b. Avoiding thriftiness.
c. Avoiding intelligence.
d. Avoiding arguments.
13.How can we practice prudence in the environment?

a. Harnessing environment conservatively.
b. Saving the environment.
c. Using experimental science in the environment.
d. Developing values of respect for the environment.
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14.Which is the best practice of frugality?
a. Create and disseminate
b. Reuse and recycle
c. Create and re - create
d. Conserve and protect
15.The worst problem of the environment and the best solution to the
environmental problem.
a. Science c. Prudence
b. Man d. God
Lesson Human Person and Their

4 Relationship with the
Environment
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3. One of a person’s limitations which is characterized as in – born limitation.

its own ending.
What’s New
Fill in the blanks by arranging the jumbled words on of the box to form a
sentence and answer the following questions that follow.
PLANET ENVIRONMENT LIFE IS ONE OF
MOST IMPORTANT SUSTAIN GIFT OF GOD
1. The _______________ __________ the ____________ ______________ because it

can _________ _________ on the _________.
CARE MAJOR DUTY PROTECT
HUMAN BEINGS NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVE
2. It is a ____________ of _____________ to _______, ________ and _______ all our

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LORD EVER – CARING CREATED
AN ARTWORK LOVING HANDS ENVIRONMENT
3. The ______________ is ___________ ____________ by the ____________ and

_________ of the _________.
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Guide questions:
1. Why do we need to arrange the words to form a sentence?
2. Is it difficult to re – arrange the words to form a sentence for this activity?
Why?
3. Let us connect the activity in our life in connection to the environment. Why
is it very important that humans know his place in the environment?
4. Is there a need for us to organize and properly use the environment? Why?
What is It
The Environment
According to Miriam Webster dictionary, the environment is the complex of
physical, chemical, and biotic factors such as climate, soil and living things that
act upon an organism or an ecological community and ultimately determine its
form and survival.
It is also known as the natural resources and is characterized as God –
given.
Approaches to understanding the relationship of the Human Person with the

Environment
According to B. Corpuz, ET. Al (2016, p. 62 to 65) the different approaches of

understanding our relationship with the environment is classified into three
approaches.
1. Cosmo – centric Approach

The cosmos - centric approach to understanding our relationship to the
environment shows that human beings are a microcosm of the cosmos (‘micro’-
small + ‘cosmos’ – universe). It means that the universe is reflected in you; we
are small versions of the universe. The same cosmic patterns that govern nature
also govern our being. What this means then is that when these natural laws
and cosmic patterns are tampered with (i.e., increased air pollution leading to
global warming), the result imbalance will also affect the balance within
humans (in general, increase incidence of asthma). If there is no balance of
energies in nature, the persons also feel imbalance within themselves. On the
reverse side, when there is imbalance within the person, there would also
imbalance in everything around it.
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2. Theo – centric approach
The Theo (God) - centric approach refers to an understanding coming from a
religious interpretation. The story relates that after creating the world, and all
that is in it, including man and woman, God said “God and multiply; fill the
earth and subdue it.” It is important to stress the meaning of stewardship here.
To steward over something is to manage or put something under your care. In
Filipino, to be a steward is to be katulong or katiwala.
In the recent encyclical Laudato Si of Pope Francis he said that our being
created in God’s image and given dominion over the earth justifies absolute over
another creature. We have been given the power to make use of what has been
given us, but with this power come the responsibility and duty to take care of
the gift. As such, we are not just consumers of earth’s resources. We are its co-
creators.
The Theo - centric approach tells us that although we may be able to trace
the immediate causes of environmental degradation but if we forgot to pin down
the main factor that is responsible for it, ourselves, as human beings – then we
will never be able to address this escalating problem of the destruction of the
earth. We are the problem and we, ourselves are the solution.
3. Anthropocentric Approach
This approach, anthropos (man) + centric, is like the Theo - centric
approach that puts the human person in dominion over the earth but de-
emphasizes the role of God. We remember how we had to use a “controlled set
up” and compared it with an “experimental set-up”.
The development of experimental science has made the human being aware
that he can detach himself from the ongoing cycle of nature and thereby control
it. No longer is the human being simply vulnerable to the dictates of nature.
Natural calamities such as hurricanes, earthquakes and floods can be
controlled to some extent.
The downside of the rise of modern sciences is the swelling of the human
being’s pride over his powers to alter and manipulate nature.
The task of a student of philosophy of the human person in relation to the

environment is to constantly examine his dominant approach. We need this to
complement the sciences that address environmental issues from a pure
technical perspective.
Prudence and Frugality
According to Valmores (2020, page 13) Prudence is defined as the ability to
have good judgment that allows avoidance of dangers and risks. Prudence covers
good judgment, considering the consequences of an action, using common sense
and discretion, exercising caution, and conforming to reason and decency.
Prudence which simply means intelligent creates a better world in our
environment. You will act, use, and harness all available resources possible in our
environment conservatively and intelligently and or course, with all due respect to
the society and human life as well (https://brainly.ph/question/977458#:~:text=
If%20this%20term%20is%20applied,better%20world%20in%20our
%20environmen.,2020).
According to Valmores (2020, page 13) meanwhile, frugality is the act of
using money or other resources wisely and practically. Frugality is the quality of
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being thrifty, sparing, or economical in the consumption of resources and avoiding
waste, lavishness, or extravagance.
The word Frugality is oftentimes used in money; a thriftiness or a quality of
being economical with money. If this term is applied in the environment, this
simply means that you have to CONSERVE as well as PROTECT the environment
(https://brainly.ph/question/977458#:~:text=If%20this%20term%20is
%20appliedbetter%20world%20in%20our%20environment., 2020).
According to B. Corpuz, ET. Al (2016, p. 72) we, the human beings
culprit of all forms of environmental degradation and we are the only ones
who can also arrest it. We need to change our materialistic and consumerists
lifestyle that is rooted on greed and selfishness. There is such a thing of
sustainable development that meets the needs of the present without
compromising of future generations to meet their own needs. The fight for
the environment should begin on the personal level; individually we should do
our part in preserving and protecting the environment.
What’s More
Activity 1 What Approach?

Classify the following environmental activities as to Cosmos – centric, Theo -
centric and anthropocentric approaches of human’s relationship to the
environment.
Cosmos – Theo – Anthropo
Environmental Activities centric centric - centric
Approach Approach Approach
1. Human beings can control the natural flow of the river

by building dams.
2. On the sixth day, God created humans according to His
Likeness.
3. The normal patterns of night and day affects the lives of
humans.
4. The degree of hotness and coldness is based on the
weather pattern of a country.
5. God gave man the right and privilege to use all the
things present on earth for his development.
6. Science helps man to control and use the environment.
7. Man can alter their life directions based on their own
choices by manipulating the environment.
8. Man is commanded by God to be the stewards of
creations.
9. The imbalance in the environment and the universe can
affect the lives of human on earth.
10. Man is the main cause of the problems in the
environment at the same time man has the ability to
solve these environmental problems.
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11.During daytime, humans can perform activities of saving
the environment and rest or sleep at night.
12.According to the book of Genesis, on the third day God
created earth, sea, and all kinds of plants.
13.The PAGASA installed a Doppler radar in Tagaytay City
to locate heavy precipitation in the area.
14.In a year, the dry season in our country is form
December to May and the wet season is from June to
November.
15.Bathala created plants, animals and the first man and
woman. Out of the coconut trunk and tress, Bathala
created house for the people.
What I Have Learned
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I have learned that
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Activity 2 Prudence and Frugality in Practice
Analyze the activities concerning the environment and put a check if it
describes the practice of prudence and frugality and if it’s not.
Activities concerning the environment Practicing Not

Prudence practicing
and
Frugality
1. Filling bond paper with pages unprinted or unwritten to be used

as scratch papers.
2. Every break time, students buy bottled water and drinks.
3. Being the youngest among the siblings, you use ‘hand – me down’
bags of your older siblings which are in good condition.
4. A student uses different sticks for fish ball, chicken balls and
squid balls during meryenda.
5. Garbage bag is place inside the trash can for easier disposal of
trash and easier clean – up of the trash can.
6. You throw away broken crayons.
7. Using dried leaves, branches, and flowers to design your portfolio.
8. Different colors of highlighters are used for books in different
subjects.
9. Charging your cell phone five times a day during the time of
lockdown.
10.The students followed the instruction of their adviser of wearing
show socks while inside the classroom.
11.You get unwritten pages of old notebooks and sew them to create
a new notebook.
12.Using your lap top computers for schoolwork while downloading
movies on your mobile devices at the same time.
13.Instead of using colored envelops you use plastic envelops
instead.
14.Creativity was maximized in using old newspapers for covering
books and notebooks
15.The students opted to use several pieces of bond papers for your
activity sheets even if your teacher’s instruction is to use big
notebook.
Assessment
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1. The worst problem of the environment and the best solution to the
environmental problem.
a. Science c. Prudence
b. Man d. God
2. Which is the best practice of frugality?

a. Create and disseminate
b. Reuse and recycle
c. Create and re - create
d. Conserve and protect
3. How can we practice prudence in the environment?

a. Harnessing environment conservatively.
b. Saving the environment.
c. Using experimental science in the environment.
d. Developing values of respect for the environment.
4. What is frugality?
a. Avoiding extravagance.
b. Avoiding thriftiness.
c. Avoiding intelligence.
d. Avoiding arguments.
5. It is the best description of prudence.

a. Respect for something c. Creativity and resourcefulness
b. Economic understanding d. Common sense
6. It refers to the economic growth that is conducted without harming or

exhaustion of natural resources.
7. It refers to the positive effects of taking care of the environment in our own
physical, mental, and emotional well – being.
8. It refers to the tool used by anthropo – centric approach wherein man can
harness the environment.
a. Intelligence c. Natural Science
b. God’s will d. Experimental Science
9. Anthropo – centric approach puts the human person in dominion over the
earth. What does it mean?
a. Man is puts himself above all the creations.
b. Man is very happy with the creation.
c. Man is satisfied with all the creations and contented.
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d. Man is going to create another of his kind.
10.Human beings are also said to be the ‘co – creators’ of the environment.
What does this imply?
a. Man can buy and sell creation.
b. Man can propagate creation.
c. Man can harness creations.
d. Man can live with other creation.
11.What does the term ‘katiwala’ imply in the Theo – centric approach of
human’s relationship to the environment.
a. Man is the developer of creation.
b. Man is the user of creation.
c. Man is the destroyer of creations.
d. Man is the stewards of creation.
12.The term Theo – centric approach is based on and is related to _______ in

dealing with man’s relationship with the environment.
a. Science c. Cosmic powers
b. God d. Man
13.Which is the best example of concept the same cosmic patterns that govern
nature also govern our being.
a. High mountains and rolling plains
b. Water cycle
c. Night and day
d. Rivers with dams
14.What does the term ‘humans are the microcosm of the cosmos’ means?
a. The universe is reflected in us.
b. We are a member of the universe.
c. The universe is very vast.
d. The earth is the third planet in the solar system.
15.The environment is very essential for man’s survival. What is the best
characteristic of the environment?
a. Limited b. Naturally existing c. Scarce d. God – given
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line advocacy campaign promoting prudence and frugality for the environment.
Your advocacy campaign will be graded based on the rubrics Relevance to the Topic
– 5 points, Content – 5 points and Creative use of words – 5 points
Intelligent Use of the Environment
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References
Valmores, Cherryl V. Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person:

Quarter 1 – Module 1. 2020, page 13
Miriam Webster dictionary
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%20applied,better%20world%20in%20our%20environmen., 2020
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2. It is considered the main purpose of doing philosophy as an activity.

3. How can a person fully understand how philosophy is done?

4. The appearance of an object in respect to its distance and position.

5. Looking at the totality rather than the individual parts.

8. It refers to seeing the world using our minds.

9. Philosophers view things or situations form the smallest part or portion to a

12.It refers to a person’s ability to apply knowledge to daily life particularly in

13.How can philosophy contribute to the development of an individual?

15.What perspective is applicable in this situation: You understood and

According to B. Corpuz (2016) citing Ferriols (2001), ‘Like all activities,

1. How would you define philosophy?

THE BLIND MEN AND THE ELEPHANT

It was six men of Indostan

The First approached the Elephant,

The Second, feeling of the tusk,

The Third approached the animal,

The Fifth, who chanced to touch the ear,

The Sixth no sooner had begun

And so, these men of Indostan

In a broader sense, philosophy is an activity they do when they seek to

Holistic Point of View Partial Point of View

How philosophers think and view things and situations

Reflection and Philosophy

According to Tompong (2020, p. 14) Reflection is vital in ensuring that our

Activity 1 Holistic vs. Partial

Activity 2 Lets Practice being Holistic

a. It helps with the earth’s respiration.

I have learned that

Because of the lesson from

Activity 3 What’s your reflection

Answer Activity What must be done before the action?

1. How can philosophy contribute to the development of an individual?

3. It refers to a person’s ability to apply knowledge to daily life particularly in

4. How can a person fully understand how philosophy is done?

5. An activity which improves our problem - solving and decision making

6. It is considered the main purpose of doing philosophy as an activity.

7. A part of philosophy which enables us to ensure that our actions and

8. The appearance of an object in respect to its distance and position.

9. Philosophers view things or situations form the smallest part or portion to a