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Learners’ Activity Sheets

INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY
OF THE HUMAN PERSON
Grade 12
Quarter 1 – Week 5-6
Understands Human Person as an Embodied Spirit

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Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person – Grade 12
Learners’ Activity Sheets
Quarter 1 - Week 5 and 6: Understand the Human Person as an Embodied
Spirit
First Edition, 2021

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LEARNERS’ ACTIVITY SHEETS

INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON
Grade 12
Quarter 1, Week 5-6

Name of Learner: _______________________ Grade & Section: ________

School: ______________________________________ Date: ____________
Teacher: _____________________________________ Score:_____________

I. Learning Competencies

- Recognize how the human body imposes limits and possibilities for
transcendence.(PPT11/12-If-3.1)
- Evaluate own limitations and the possibilities for their
transcendence.(PPT11/12-Ig-3.2)

II. Key Concepts

The human person is an important subject in Philosophy and an understanding of the

nature and condition of the person is one of the foremost goals of the discipline.
Philosophers have long pondered human nature, what it means to be human, and what sets
us apart from other beings and things in existence.
We often ask ourselves, “” What makes us special?” Pondering our human nature
allows us to determine the special traits that make us humans unique as species. Further
reflection on our nature as humans will also help us figure out what makes us special as
individuals and how this uniqueness is shared with our fellow human beings.

What is the human person?

The most basic definition of a human being relates to the nature of human as animals.
Philosophers however, believe that the human being is not just a mere animal. There is
something in the human individual that sets him or her apart from other beings. These
special traits make a human a distinct individual person.

So how do we know that we are human persons? Let us first compare ourselves to the
following:

Ask yourself the following questions:

Am I a rock?
Am I a lamp?
Am I a dog?

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 There are several obvious reasons why you replied NO to each of these questions?
However, let us explore the reasons why you cannot consider yourself as one of those
pictured. Based on a purely physical comparison, we can confidently state that we share no
physical similarities with a rock and a lamp as they are non-living things composed of
inorganic materials.
Looking at the dog, however, you may see a number of shared traits or features.
Humans and animals are living beings and thus share many attributes. We both have eyes,
ears, a nose, a mouth, a body-thought these shaped in different ways. Being a living,
breathing, functioning organism is a characteristic that we share with other organisms that
occupy this planet though living is an essential feature of being human, it cannot be the
defining feature that sets us apart and makes us human persons.

We need to look deeper within ourselves and figure out what really sets us apart from
other living things. So, how do you differ from the dog? Look at the dog a little more closely
and try and exercise your imagination.

Let us say that we make this dog your pet. Think back on how you treat your pets.
Oftentimes we treat our pets as if they are similar to us. The following are ways pet owners
treat animals as people.

You put clothes on your pet.

You give your pet toys to play with.
You make it live in your house.
You teach it to behave properly around other people.
You give it birthday parties and invite other people to attend and celebrate.

By doing these things, do you make your pet human person? The answer is of course, no.

Despite the actions and intentions of people who really love animals, animals are
fundamentally different from us humans. Though we share number of similarities with other
members of the animal kingdom, there are certain things that we possess traits and
capabilities that are not found in other organisms.
Now, look at your pet more deeply to really make sense of personhood.

Is your pet truly aware of what is happening around it?

Can your pet truly feel emotions in the same way that you do?
Is your pet capable of reflections? Can it question its nature or identity as a dog?
Can your pet reflect on its actions and behavior? Do you think it can feel guilt or
satisfaction in the same way you do?

Studying these questions will give you an idea of what defines humans as persons, and what
philosophers look for in their search to define the human person.

The first trait that defines a person is self-awareness. Self- awareness refers to the person
having a clear perception of oneself, including his or her thoughts, emotions, identity, and
actions. Human awareness goes beyond perception and reaction to the environment. The
human person is defined by a deeper awareness which is driven by rationality or human
thought. A person is aware of both his or her surroundings and himself or herself . a human
person knows that he or she is living an experience and is an active participant in this
experience. We do not experience life as an audience watching a movie on a screen; we are
stars in our own movies, acting and starring in a story of our own making.

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 This awareness gives rise to the notion of the “self” which philosophers describe as
the person who is actively aware that he or she is perceiving and experiencing reality.
Try saying these words aloud:

I am a person.
I am alive. I exist.
I am here. I am present.
I am living at this very moment.

Do you believe these statements are true? If yes, then congratulations! You are a person
processing self-awareness of yourself. This awareness of self also enables us persons to
experience an “inner world” that is defined by our personal thoughts and ideas. The facts
that we can daydream, get lost in our thought, imagine, fantasize, reflect shows that we are
able to reach within ourselves and experience interiority, which is the quality of being
focused on one’s inner life and identity. Interiority enables persons to exercise creatively
and allows us to imagine the sky in different colors, draw fantastic animals and landscapes,
create music and think lyrics to a song.

The self also enables us to reach out and inter act with things outside of ourselves. This
means that we are not only aware of our surroundings and everything around us, but we are
also aware of other human beings. When we see a stranger smiling or nodding at us we are
also aware that another person has seen us and acknowledged us as a person. We know
that the people we encounter are also other persons who possess the same awareness as
we do, as well as the other traits that define a person.
Another trait that defines a person is self-determination. This refers to the capability of
persons to make choices and decisions based on their own preferences, monitor and
regulate their actions and be goal-oriented and self-directed. We are persons because we
act and we are aware of our actions.
Our free will enables us to do actions whenever we want to and makes self-
determination possible. Free will is the capacity to choose a course of action various
alternatives.
Human dignity is rooted in the nature of the human being. A human person has dignity
simply because of the fact that she or he is human. Dignity is not defined by outside forces
or characteristics such as intelligence, ability, skills or attractiveness. Human dignity also
drives us to seek what is good. Doing good actions, therefore, upholds and promotes the
dignity of the human person. Since we recognize ourselves persons with dignity who
deserve to be treated well and respected, we should also treat other persons in respectful
manner. Many of the rights we enjoy are provided in recognition of the natural dignity of the
human person.
If you believe that you and all other human beings are persons with dignity, then you will
agree with the following statements.

I am a person.
I am a person with dignity.
I recognize that others have dignity, as well.
I must uphold human dignity in my thoughts and actions.

How are the body and the spirit related?

Philosophers consider the human as defined by the union of the body and the spirit.
The human person is an embodied spirit.
Not only are the body and spirit united but they are also integrated with each other. This
means we cannot separate the two and they go hand-in –hand in making us who we are.
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 To understand the embodiment better, let us talk about love. What has love got to do
with embodiment, you ask. This all depend on if you have ever been in love. If you have not
yet experienced falling in love, it is certain that you know people who have been in love, or
know what being in love is like from what you have read books or seen movies and
television. People often associate this feeling with the symbol of the heart. May believe that
heart is the center of feelings of love and affection, as love seems to cause the heart to
flutter or beat faster. Scientist, however, consider love a result of various biological reactions
associated with an increase of hormones, which have certain effects of the body. some even
identify a part of the bran, the hypothalamus, as responsible for the feelings we associate
with being in love.
III. Guided Practice
Activity 1 “Make a Gallery”

Directions: Make a galley of pictures exemplifying the perfect harmony of mind and body
through the celebrated accomplishment of sports icons. Write an explanation about your
output.

Note: Post it to our FB group ( For Digitized)

Used illustration board/ bond paper (for Printed ) or please refer to your subject teacher

Rubric to be used for scoring.

IV. Independent Practice

Activity 2. “I Recognize Myself?” Take the time to remember your past experiences and
chance to look forward on the future. Kindly fill up all the information needed to
complete the table.

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Directions/ Instructions: This activity sheet is focused on knowing and understanding
oneself; the human person as an embodied spirit. This activity should be done within 1 week.

Strengths Weaknesses Desires

Abilities Talents Fears Hesitations What I can do
(I can) (I always do) (I can’t) (I am afraid) more?

Activity 3: Describe Yourself: How do you view yourself as a HUMAN PERSON?

Activity 4: I KNOW WHAT TO DO. Kindly answer and complete the sentence being asked
to you.
I have known that…____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________.
I realized that…________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________.

V. Application
Activity 5. “Enlighten Me!”
Directions : How will you uphold the dignity of the human person in the following
situations?
1. Your classmates are teasing your cross-eyed classmates because they find her
funny looking.
2. Your friend confided in you his girlfriend told him that she was pregnant. He is asking
your advice on what to do.
3. You discover that your 4-year old sister likes to draw and daydream. She shows you
a drawing of a green flying elephant which she tells you is her imaginary friend.

VI. Assessment
Activity 6. Fill Me!

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 Directions: Fill-in the blanks. Write your answers on the space provided. Select your
answer from the choices enumerated below.
Interiority Self- Free will Spirit Externality
determination
Dignity Transcendence Human person self

_________1. This term refers to man as a species and distinguishes man from other
animals.
_________2. This refers to the totality of an individual who possesses awareness, self-
awareness, self-determination, and the capacity to interact with others.
_________3. This refers to an individual who is actively aware that he or she is perceiving
and experiencing reality.
_________4. This refers to the ability of the person to experience an “inner world" that is
defined by personal thoughts and ideas.
_________5. This the capability to act and be aware of one’s actions.
_________6. This enables the person to act whenever he or she wants to and makes self-
determination possible.
_________7. This is the capability to reach out and interact with others and the world.
_________8. This is the inherent value of a person which cannot be expressed in
quantifiable.
_________9. This is the intangible element that enables us to exercise thought, possess
awareness, and reach out to the outside world and others.
_________10. This the ability to surpass limit.

VII. Enrichment Activities

Activity 7: MYSELF, MY FAMILY, MY COMMUNITY! Answer the real-life questions
provided to you. No wrong answers, just give your best!
1. As a student, how can you conquer the challenges posed by this pandemic?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
___________________________.

2. How did the present crisis make you realize the reality of human limitations, uncertainties
and possibilities?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________.
3. In your own simple ways (with considerations to the limitations brought by this pandemic),
what are the things that you can do to address environmental issues of the community?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
__________________

Answer Key
Activity 1
Guided practice – Make a Gallery
(Answers may vary)

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  Base on the pictures shows student may give their various explanations.

Activity 2
Independent Practice -I Recognize Myself?”
Answers may vary based on personal strengths, weaknesses and desires.

Activity 3
Describe Yourself (answers may vary)

Activity 4
I KNOW WHAT TO DO(answers may vary)

Activity 5.
“Enlighten Me!” (answers may vary)

Activity 6. Fill Me!

1. Human
2. Person
3. Self
4. Interiority
5. Self-Determination
6. Free will
7. Externality
8. Dignity
9. Spirit
10. Transcendence

VIII. Enrichment Activities

Activity 7: MYSELF, MY FAMILY, MY COMMUNITY!
Answers may vary based on personal experience.

IX. References

Corpuz, Brenda B.(2016) Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person: Quezon
City: LORIMAR Publishing, Inc.

Ramos, Christine Carmela R. (2016) Introduction to the philosophy of the Human

Person:First Edition. Manila.Rex Book Store.Inc.

Abella, Roberto D. 2016.Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person.Quezon City.

C&E Publishing,Inc.

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