This document discusses holistic and partial thinking in philosophy. It explains that holistic thinking refers to considering large-scale patterns in systems and looking at the big picture of a situation. A holistic view incorporates different perspectives, requires an open mindset, and gets the general sense of a situation. While partial thinking focuses on specific aspects, philosophy utilizes holistic thinking to make sense of problems and issues related to human experience. The document also discusses reflection, which allows deeper thinking about actions, motivations, and consequences to better understand oneself.

33. HOLISTIC AND PARTIAL
THINKING IN PHILOSOPHY
•Holistic thinking refers to a
perspective that considers large-
scale patterns in systems. This is
often described as looking at the
“big picture” when describing and
analyzing a situation or problem.

36. A holistic view also means that one does
not confine one’s understanding of the
world to one’s own perspective, but also
includes the perspective of others.
A holistic perspective requires an individual to
have an open mindset and an ability to get the
general sense or impression regarding a
situation.

37. Direction: Write True if the statement is correct and False if it is wrong
with the word or words that make it incorrect.
1. A holistic view helps us understand a situation from different
vantage points so we can see it more partially.
2. People tend to apply analytical perspective when looking at
problems or situations.
3. Holistic thinking refers to a perspective that considers small-scale
patterns in systems.
4. An individual uses a partial point of view when he/she looks at
only a limited number of the given problem or situation.
5. A holistic perspective cannot enable a person to step back and consider
the general aspects of a certain problem.

38. Task 1:
• Make a creative poster
showing a holistic view of your
life. Come up with a creative
visualization that will show
your life in its totality and how
your various experiences
contributed to give meaning to
your life.

39. Partial
•Focuses on specific
aspects of a situation.
The partial view is an
important component
of analytical thinking,
as an individual focuses
on certain areas or
aspects of a problem in
order to understand it.

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

43. The tendency to lay down principles as
incontrovertibly true, without consideration
of evidence or the opinions of others.

44. •Requires a person to
be willing to examine
one’s thoughts,
feelings,and actions
and to learn more
about one’s life and
experiences.

45. •Reflection allows you an opportunity to
think more deeply about your action,
your motivation for doing such an
action, and even its possible
consequences.

46. • Reflection also helps us
understand ourselves and
our actions better. When
we reflect, we can judge
whether our actions or
decisions are reasonable or
not.
• Taking time to analyze your
decision and actions is one
vital skill that will greatly
help you as you encounter
more challenges in life.

47. Direction: Make a reflection journal where you will write
your answers to the following questions: Write your
answers in your activity notebook.
1. Describe a situation in your life when you were able to engage in
philosophy.
What circumstances or dilemma brought about your need to philosophize?
How did philosophy help you address your situation?
2. Reflect on your life so far. Can you say that you have lived a meaningful life,
considering all your experiences and achievements? What do you consider as
the “highlights” of your life? What things are you looking forward to in the
future?
Criteria:
• Content- 10
• Structure/ Organization- 5
• Total: 15

49. Direction: Complete the table below. Write your
answer in your notebook.

51. Read the following questions below, and write your answers
in your activity
notebook.
1) Based on your answers in Task 3, what must be done
before making actions?
2) Is it helpful that you do this before making an action? Why
or Why not?
3) As a Grade 11 student, what have you realized while doing
this activity? Reflect and explain your answer.
Criteria:
Content-5
Structure/ Organization-5
Total: 10

52. Direction: Read each item carefully and write it on a ¼
sheet of paper.
1. It requires a person to be willing to examine one’s thoughts,
feelings, and actions and learn more about one’s life and experiences.
a. Reflection c. Holistic thinking
b. Judgement d. Partial thinking
2. It is a perspective that focuses on specific aspects of a situation.
a. Doing Philosophy c. Partial thinking
b. Holistic thinking d. Conclusion
3. A perspective that considers large-scale patterns in a system
a. Doing Philosophy c. Partial thinking
b. Holistic thinking d. Conclusion

53. 4. What is the process of engaging oneself in matters of utility
and methodologies to clear out any practical problem or
abstract idea?
a. Doing Philosophy c. Partial thinking
b. Holistic thinking d. Conclusion
5. It is often described as looking at the “big picture” when
describing and analyzing a situation or problem.
a. Holistic thinking c. Reflection
b. Partial thinking d. Wisdom
6. It allows a person to look back on previous experiences and
evaluate the meaning or significance of his or her life.
a. Conscience c. Holistic view
b. Philosophical reflection d. Philosophy

54. 7. Which of the following situations demonstrates pedantry?
a) Answering “letter J” when asked, “What is the capital of Japan?”
b) Making a review of literature on the phenomenon of bullying in the Philippines
c) Reading about the history of one agricultural company
d) debateng with a friend about the health impacts of sleeping late
8. Base from the two statements below, which of these statements is true?
1. Both partial and holistic points of view are good contributors to doing
philosophy.
2. Reflection is not required in doing philosophy.
a) Both statements 1 and 2 are false.
b) Statement 1 is false. Statement 2 is true.
c) Statement 1 is true. Statement 2 is false.
d) Both statements 1 and 2 are true.

55. 9. Who among the following students may have already developed a broader
philosophical perspective?
a) Mara, who regularly monitors the emotional well-being of her classmates.
b) Julie, who always listens to all sides of the argument before giving any advice.
c) Kristia, who consistently chats with her classmates about their interests and
beliefs.
d) Trish, who rarely talks with her classmates, but is always observant of them.
10. Which of the following scenarios demonstrates a partial point of view?
a) Referring to only one source of information for your position paper.
b) Participating in a class discussion.
c) Listening to both your teachers’ and parents’ advices on how to improve your
grades.
d) Watching videos over the internet.

56. Assignment
• Discuss with your other
family members a problem
or issue that is important
to your family. Write down
your views and use them as
bases to come up with a
solution based on a holistic
perspective. Use the graph
as a guide in conducting
the discussion.