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This document provides an introduction to philosophy for high school learners. It discusses key concepts including: 1. The meaning of philosophy as the love of wisdom and an intellectual activity using reason and logic to understand reality. 2. The difference between a holistic perspective, which considers all factors as interdependent, and a partial point of view, which only considers a single causal factor. 3. Examples and activities are provided to help learners distinguish between and apply the concepts of holistic and partial perspectives to different scenarios.

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GIYA

(Guided, Integrated, Yearning Activities)

For SHS LEARNERS
Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person
FIRST SEMESTER, Week 1-Day 1-5
MELC: Distinguish holistic perspective from a partial point of view.
Topic: The Elements of Philosophy
Objectives: At the end of the discussion, the learners are expected to:

1. Discuss the meaning of philosophy,

2. Differentiate holistic perspective from partial point of view;
3. Discuss the concept of philosophical reflection (day 3)
4. Discuss the concept of Truth and Opinion (Day 4)
5. Discuss the concept of wisdom and truth (D5)
6. Appreciate

Writer:
Alex A. Aballe
Francisco Ramos National High School
(Formerly Buayan National High School)
Kabasalan District
Zamboanga Sibugay Division

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DAY 1

I. Mini Lesson / Lecturette

Good day! Welcome to the Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human

Person. Today, you are going to learn about the difference between holistic
perspective and partial point of view. Since this topic is under Philosophy, it is best
that you will have a short backgrounder of what Philosophy is all about.

Therefore, today you are going to learn three (3) important concepts:
1. What is philosophy, 2. What is Holistic Perspective; and 3. What
is Partial point of view.

1. What is Philosophy?

The word “philosophy comes from the Greek word philos (love) + Sophia
(wisdom) meaning love of wisdom. It is a science where reason and logic are used to
understand reality and answer questions of knowledge, morality and human nature. It
can be described as a body of knowledge or an intellectual activity.
Philosophy can also be described as a way of analyzing ideas & frameworks
through a reflective & meditative activity. Philosophy helps the person attain a broad
and deep perspective on life through deliberate and careful thinking, the use of
reflection, and employing holistic thinking in understanding life situations and
challenges.
Therefore, if a person wants to understand simple or complex situation like the
COVID 19 Pandemic - how it started, its effects on health, economy, and how it
creates fear among people, he has to use philosophical approach so that he will have
a better and deeper understanding of the said pandemic so that he will be guided in his
everyday decisions and activities.

2. What is Holistic Perspective?

Holism comes from the Greek word "holos" which literally means all, entire,
totality. In philosophy, it is a school of thought that tries to explain the whole system
by evaluating the components. This means that it looks at all factors as dependent to
each other.
`For example, if a researcher conducts a study on why Filipinos celebrate Fiesta,
he is going to look into many different factors like, historical, sociological, religious and
political.
Therefore, holistic perspective helps to broaden our understanding of reality by
taking considerations of other possible causal agents or factors that may
contribute to a certain phenomenon or event.

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3. What is Partial Perspective or Partial Point of view?

Partial perspective is a view where one sees that a phenomenon is caused by

a single factor, or casual agency. A partial point of view then is a perspective that is
based on one of the component parts of a whole.

For example, when one researcher conducts an inquiry on the reason why
Filipinos celebrate fiesta based on the religious aspect of it, this is partial point of
view since it only considered one causal factor and did not include other possible
factors like sociological, political and historical. Hence, a partial point of view is a
perspective that looks at reality based on a single or partial component of a system.

**Synthesis**

Before engaging in Philosophical inquiry, one must be able to

distinguish between holistic and partial point of view. This is critical for
anyone because it sets a limit in coming up with conclusions about a given
situation.
Looking at it, we can infer that using holistic perspective is more
desirable that partial point of view as it only promotes limited knowledge of
the situation and may lead to wrong conclusions.

II. Facilitating Activities

Now that you have an idea about the different concepts, let’s try your
understanding by answering activities 1 and 2. Please do it wholeheartedly.

Activity 1: COMPARE AND CONTRAST USING VENN DIAGRAM

Directions: Write 2 important characteristics of each concept and provide one
similarity.

Holistic Perspective Partial Point of View

Similarity
1. 1.
1.

2. 2.

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Activity 2: IT’S LIKE THIS!

Directions: From the given scenario, create a real-life situation that shows holistic
perspective and partial point of view. Write your answer on the space provided
for. (see sample below for your reference)

Scenario X: ** Your parents had bought a new cellphone for your elder sister **

Partial point of View: You’ll get mad at your parents because you think that the don’t
love you.
Holistic Perspective:Instead of getting angry, you will think that maybe your elder sister
needs it more than you and that maybe your parents cannot afford yet for another cellphone.

Here is the rubrics for you guidance.

2 3 4 5

Demonstrates partial Demonstrates a Demonstrates Demonstrates deep

understanding of the fundamental level detailed understanding of the
concept. of understanding of understanding of concept.
the concept the concept

Scenario 1: You were not invited to your close-friend’s debut

celebration.
(What would you think?)

Partial Point of View: ________________________________________________

________________________________________________.

Holistic Perspective: ________________________________________________

________________________________________________
__________________________________.

Scenario 2: You lost your cellphone. The only person you see in the
room is your enemy.
(What would you do?)

Partial Point of View: ________________________________________________

________________________________________________.

Holistic Perspective: ________________________________________________

________________________________________________
__________________________________.

Scenario 3: You saw your Girlfriend talking and sitting beside her ex-
boyfriend.

Partial Point of View: ________________________________________________

________________________________________________.

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Holistic Perspective: ________________________________________________
________________________________________________
III. Evaluation Activity
Directions: Answer each question. Write the letter of your answer on the
space provided for.

___ 1. What is the meaning of Philosophy?

a. Lover of Wisdom c. Love of Wisdom
b. Love and Wisdom d. Love on Wisdom
___ 2. Why is philosophy important?
a. Because it helps you consider other possible causes
b. Because it makes you a better person
c. Because it gives you holistic and partial perspective
d. Because it helps you attain a broad perspective in life
___ 3. Which of the following is NOT true about holistic perspective?
a. It is from the Greek word “holos”.
b. It is a perspective that looks at reality based on a single
component.
c. It looks at all factors as dependent on each other.
d. It tries to explain the whole system by evaluating all
components.
___ 4. Which of the following is true about partial perspective?
a. A partial point of view does not consider a single causality.
b. A partial point of view considers other possible causality.
c. A partial point of view asserts on multiple components as
basis.
d. A partial point of view is a perspective that looks at reality
based on a single or partial component of a system.
___ 5. Which of the following situation depicts partial point of view?
a. I don’t trust other people except myself.
b. I need other opinions before doing something.
c. Consulting with my parents and my other relatives is part of
my strategy.
d. Before reacting, I see to it that I have listened to all sides.

For Items 6 – 10.

Directions: Determine whether the given situation manifests holistic

perspective or partial point of view. Write HP for Holistic
Perspective or PPV for Partial Point of view on the space
provided for.

___ 6. Being skeptical.

___ 7. Being impulsive.
___ 8. You believe in the information you just heard from a stranger.
___ 9. Being consultative.

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___10. You refuse to listen nor even try to entertain others’ idea.
IV. Reflection

Now that you have understood the difference between Holistic

Perspective from Partial Point of View, I want you to answer the last question
for your reflection.

** Based from your everyday experience, which type of perspective do you

usually used and how does it affect your actions? Why?

______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
_________________________.

CONGRATULATIONS! GOOD JOB!

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DAY 2

I. Mini Lesson / Lecturette

Hi! Good day! As you move forward to understanding more on

Philosophy of the human person, I welcome you to yet another exciting
learning with the focus on the value of doing philosophy and its
significance in obtaining a broad perspective in life.

In order to achieve that, you are going to learn the following:

1. The branches of Philosophy,

2. The meaning of “doing philosophy” and
3. The importance of doing philosophy.

1. The Branches of Philosophy

There are five (5) branches of Philosophy namely: Epistemology, Metaphysics,

Ethics, Logic and Aesthetics.

A. EPISTEMOLOGY - from the Greek words episteme (knowledge) and logos

(study). It is the study of knowledge. In particular, epistemology is the
study of the nature, scope, and limits of human knowledge.

B. METAPHYSICS – as derived from the Greek words " meta & physika ") - meaning
'after physics'. It is the study of what is really real.
Metaphysics questions the foundational truths of existence, such as
the origin of the universe, evidence for supernatural phenomena,
and whether God exists.

C. ETHICS - it is often described as the "science (study) of morality". In philosophy,

ethical behavior is that which is "good" or "right". It is the study of
values in human behavior or the study of moral problems: example
(1) the rightness and wrongness of actions,
(2) the kinds of things which are good or desirable, and
(3) whether actions are blameworthy or praiseworthy

D. LOGIC - (from Classical Greek λόγος (logos), originally meaning the word, or what
is spoken. Logic is the study of correct reasoning, or the study of the
principles and criteria of valid inference and demonstration. It attempts
to distinguish good reasoning from bad reasoning.

E. AESTHETICS - explores the creation and appreciation of beauty through critical

analysis and reflection. Aesthetics as a a branch of philosophy
connotes the concept of beauty.

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2. What is “doing Philosophy”?

The act of doing philosophy necessarily involves the act of asking

questions, contemplating about the mystery of life, and constructing
arguments and be able to rationally evaluate them in the end.
For this reason, doing philosophy means to ask questions, to reflect,
and to formulate and evaluate arguments.
So, when a person is doing philosophy, he should use the following
philosophical method:

1. Skepticism – From the Greek word skeptikos meaning “inquirer”,

someone who has unsatisfied and still looking for truth.
It questions whether some claims really are, as alleged,
indubitable or necessarily true.

2. Methodic Doubt – a way of searching for certainty by systematically doubting

everything. The method is to set aside as conceivably false all
statements and types of knowledge that are not indubitably true.

3. Argumentation - is the process of forming reasons, justifying beliefs, and

drawing conclusions with the aim of influencing the thoughts and/or
actions of others.

4. Criticism – is a process of systematically questioning whatever appears to be

true and yet is capable of being doubted.

In a simpler term, doing philosophy is using philosophical method and the

basic feature of this method is questioning of “given” things or things
assumed to be true”.

3. Importance of Doing Philosophy

1. It helps develop our critical thinking.

2. It challenges our own conviction in terms of what believe to be true and
not true.
3. It guides us in our day to day dealing with other people and the
information we receive each day.
4. It helps us become mindful of the information we receive and the
information we give to others.

II. Facilitating Activities

Now that you are done with the lecture, let us try to test your
understanding by doing the activity below.

Activity 1: I-CREATE
Directions: Summarize the discussion above and present it using your own

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CONCEPT MAP. Be creative as possible.

(See sample below for your guidance)

Here is the RUBRICS for grading your CONCEPT MAP.

Score: 3-5 Score: 6-8 Score: 9-10

Criteria (Approaching (Meeting (Exceeding
Expectation) Expectation) Expectation)
Concept Arrangement of Arrangement of Arrangement of
concepts demonstrates concepts concepts
a little understanding of demonstrates some demonstrates
relationships between understanding of complete and insightful
them. relationships between understanding of
them. relationships between
them.
Linkages A few relationships Some relationships Most relationships
indicated by connecting indicated by indicated by
lines connecting lines connecting lines
Creativit You did not use your You use some of You use your own
y own ideas or your ideas and ideas and imagination
imagination imagination all the time.

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Activity 2: PHILOSOPHER BE-LIKE
Directions: Deal the following situation using Philosophical Method.
(see example below)

Example:

Your friend is giving you 2,000.00 pesos as a gift without any

reason.

Philosopher: I will question his intention.

I will think that he might ask for something in return that I cannot
refuse.
Before accepting it, I will first verify where his money from.

Here is the rubrics for you to be guided.

2 3 4 5

Demonstrates Demonstrates a Demonstrates Demonstrates

partial fundamental level detailed deep
understanding of of understanding understanding of understanding of
the concept. of the concept the concept the concept.