Third Lesson

1. Week 1
INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE
HUMAN PERSON
What is Philosophy?
Jan Pauline L. Gallego
Notre Dame of Tacurong College

2. Objectives:
Upon completing the lesson , students will be
able to:
 Define the meaning of philosophy.
Appreciate the meaning of philosophy in
developing one’s critical thinking.
 Write a personal reflective journal.

3. PHILOSOPHY
What is it?

4. What do we mean by philosophy?
 Greek words – Philein meaning “love” or “friendship”
and sophia meaning “wisdom”.
Literally , Philosophy means “Love of wisdom. But
what is love and what is wisdom. As a drive, love
always seeks unity with the object, it desires to
possess its object. On the other hand, wisdom means
the good exercise or application of knowledge.

5. Truth is the ultimate object of knowledge. Hence truth
is being shown and practice by a man of wisdom. To
philosophize, therefore, is to be in a quest, or to have the
desire towards living the truth.
 Philosophy is the science that investigates all things in
their ultimate reasons, principles and causes through
human reason alone.

6. I. What is Philosophy?
Philosophy is a science because it is a unique realm for
investigating things.
Philosophy is not an exclusive science.
Philosophy investigates thing inside and outside of the
phenomena.
Philosophy uses the mind by necessity.

7. II. WHAT PHILOSOPHY IS LIKE

8. Philosophy is like a
candlelight in a dark room.
 In the dark, one could
see only if there is a lit
candle or any source of
light.
 With philosophy as light,
ultimately, one will know
which way to go and what
to do.

9. Philosophy is like a child.
 A child practically
knows nothing about
things.
 S/he asks pertinent
questions that provoke
the mind.
 S/he brings back
simple problems and
prompts people to
scrutinize the basics of
life.

10. Philosophy is like a bird-a
free flying over places and
seeing things from the
horizon.
 Philosophy is free.
 Where there is reason
and love, there philosophy
alights.
 it takes on bird’s eye
view-observing things
from a distance while
taking on a disinterested
perspective.

11. III. What Philosophy is not

12. Philosophy is not a
monster to be feared.
 Its not an enemy that
brings about chaos and
destruction.
 As a matter of fact,
through wisdom and
knowledge, philosophy
becomes a necessary way
to humanize a person.
 Philosophy is an
essential element of every
curriculum that people
generally take into
consideration.

13. Philosophy is not a
broken glass.
 A broken glass is
good for nothing.
 It no longer
performs what it is
intended for.
 This is not the
case with Philosophy,
because it has many
practical uses.

14. Philosophy is not
uninteresting.
 The usual impression
with this subject is that it
is boring.
Students commonly
find discussions tedious
and impractical.
 This should not be the
case because philosophy
challenges us to make
sense of personal
experiences.

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18. Guide questions for Reflective
Journal
1. Why did you choose this quotation?
2. Do you have a personal experience that
is directly or remotely connected to this
line? Briefly share.
3.Why do you think this philosopher said
such words of wisdom?

19. Directions:
Choose a quotation from the presented quotations
earlier.
Answer the guide questions briefly. Minimum of 5
Sentences per question.

20. Rubric for Reflective Journal Output
Standards Excellent (4) Proficient (3) Progressing (2) Beginning (1)
Completeness
(5)
Answered all 3
questions and added
more details
Answered all 2
questions
Answered 1-2
questions
Answered 1 question
Depth
(10)
Answered the
questions in a very
articulate and well-
thought-out manner.
Also included
personal experience
as supporting details.
Answered the
questions in a sincere
and straightforward
manner. Clear
evidence of reflection.
Answered the
questions in a sincere
manner. Minimal
evidence of reflection.
Answered the
questions in a
superficial manner.
No evidence of
reflection.
Structure
And
Grammar (5)
Each question was
answered in 5
complete sentences
with no grammatical
errors.
Each question was
answered in 5
complete sentences
with minimal
grammatical errors.
Each question was
answered in 3-4
complete sentences
with several
grammatical errors.
Each question was
answered in 1-2
complete sentences
with several
grammatical errors.