Holistic thinking considers large-scale patterns and the big picture of a situation, requiring an open mindset. Partial thinking focuses on specific aspects to understand problems analytically. While partial thinking is useful, philosophy utilizes holistic thinking to make sense of human problems and issues. A holistic view gives a more appreciative perspective of life by understanding situations from different viewpoints to see them more fully, just as we savor food in its entirety rather than individual ingredients. Reflection requires examining one's thoughts, feelings and actions to learn about one's experiences. It allows deeper consideration of actions, motivations and consequences to better understand oneself.

1. What is the difference
between holistic
thinking and partial
thinking?

2. • refers to a perspective that considers large-
scale pattern in systems.
• this is often described as looking at the “ Big
picture” when describing and analyzing a
situation or problem.
• requires an individual to have an open
mindset and an ability to get the general
sense or impression regarding a situation.
HOLISTICS THINKING

3. • focuses on specific as aspects of a
situation.
• is an important component of
analytical thinking, as an individual
focuses on certian areas or aspects
of a problem in order to understand
it.
PARTIAL THINKING

4. •Though partial thinking is
useful, philosophy utilizes
holistics thinking in making
sense of problems and issues
related to the human
experience.

5. • A holistic view also gives rise to a more
appreciate perspective about life, as we are
able to look at life in its totality.
• This means that we try to understand a
situation from different vantage points so we
can see it more fully.
• Just as we savor food in its entirely and not
pick out each ingredient and taste it; we
experience and appreciate life in its entirely
and not just its specific “flavors”.

6. •All the positive and negative
experiences in our life come
together to give meaning to our
existence, and we learn to
appreciate our individual
experiences as vital aspects of a
larger and more meaningful life.

7. Let us answer:
1. Cite a situation where you adopted a
holistic view in looking at a problem or
situation. How did adopting a holistic
view help you make sense of the
situation?
2. How can having holistic view help us
become better individuals?

8. How does one
engage in
reflection?

9. • Requires a person to be willing to examine
one's thoughts, feelings and actions and to
learn more about one's life and experience.
• The moment you wake up you can already
reflect upon the things that you plan to do for
the day. This will enable you to set your daily
goals and set you on the path of thinking of
ways to achieve them.
REFLECTION

10. Example: Buying a shirt
Simple questions:
Will this fit me? Do I look good in this color?
Deeper questions:
Do I even have to buy a new t-shirt today? Am I
better off spending my money on other things?
Do I see myself wearing this shirt often, or am I
just spending my money on other things?

11. Notice the difference when you
engage in reflection. The simple task
in buying a shirt becomes something
much more.
If you concentrate only on the
simple questions , you would only
buy the shirt immediately.

12. Constant reflection on your
possible purchases may even
help you make wiser choices
and improve your spending
habits in the future.

13. • Reflections allows you an opportunity
to think more deeply about your
action, your motivations for doing
such an actions and even its possible
consequences.
• Reflections helps us understand
ourselves and our actions better.