Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Division of Northern Samar
CATARMAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Catarman, Northern Samar

INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON - G12

Module 8- Human Persons as Oriented Towards Their Impending Death
QUARTER 2
What is this This module will help you recall what happened in your life? What moments
module all brought you joy? What moments brought you sadness and pain? It will also help
about? you reflect on the meaning of your life and the significance of death in the
existence of the person. The concepts and learning activities presented in this
module will help you understand what a meaningful life is and human person as
temporal being.

Lesson 1: How does the reality of death define our lives? What shall I do before I die? What
makes me happy?
Nothing lasts forever (walang forever). The cycle of being born, growing up and growing old
and dying is a reality. We have limited time here on earth and whether we like it or not, we are
bound to die. Death is real. It is a part of our being. Death is commonly understood as the end of
bodily functions. It also refers to the separation of body and spirit. Everything that exists in this
universe comes to an end and we humans are not exempted. The acceptance of being a
temporary individual in this world gives us a clearer vision on how to live life to the fullest and
understand the meaning of our existence. We have the freedom to choose a well-lived life; doing
good and doing what is right.

What makes us happy? Happiness is a state of being (over all physical condition of a
person), not just only an emotion or a decision. We do not choose happiness because we feel it,
we do not choose happiness because we need it but happiness is the totality of who we are as
human beings.
Kinds of Good
1. Noble good is one which is pursued for its own sake, example is love and
friendship.
2. Useful good is found only from what it can provide, example, money is good as
it can buy you something.
3. Pleasurable good is good so long as it provides some form of pleasure, though
it does not have to be physical.
Whatever the source of our happiness right now, let us see to it that it is real
and meaningful.

Activity 1: MY BUCKET LIST

Make a personal list of what you wish to do to succeed. Apply your creativity. You may
choose the kind of material where you can explore your own design/ style and answer the following
questions;
a. Why did you choose these things/ activities to be in your “Bucket List”?
b. Which among these do you feel is the easiest to accomplish in your lifetime?
Why?
c. Which would be the most difficult to do? Why? (Use previous rubrics
Lesson 2: Why do we suffer?
Activity 1. SUFFERING IS…

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 When was the last time you were in a very problematic situation? What was the reason
behind it? How did you overcome it? Can you share your experiences by writing them
in the space below?
Suffering is generally viewed as a state of feeling discomfort or pain. It can come in the form of
physical suffering when one experiences bodily pain, example, injury or it may be a mental suffering
when it involves our minds and emotions, such as depression or loneliness. Humans as we are, we
normally experience pain and we often view it as necessary to help as grow and become a strong
person and find the deepest meaning of our lives. In life, we experience both happiness and
suffering. Whatever experiences we have, let us make it sure that it helps us lived the life
worth remembering; that we could be a better version of ourselves. Life is a gift, live it.
Things to Remember:
• Human is temporary. Nothing is forever.
• We have to exercise our freedom in a positive way.
• We should always remember to do good rather than bad.
• Real happiness can be found in a more lasting and important things.
• Suffering takes place when we feel pain. It can be experienced physically or
mentally. It is generally viewed as an undesirable condition, and that we
naturally seek pleasure and avoid pain. Humans as we are, we normally
experience pain and we often view it as necessary to help as grow and become
a strong person and find the deepest meaning of our lives.
• We experience both happiness and suffering. These two are not really meant to
be extreme opposites, for they can also enrich one another.
• As intersubjective beings who tend to form bonds with others, it is only natural
that the meaning of life can be found when we open ourselves to others. This
means that although we will eventually die, we have an opportunity to enrich our
lives as well as the lives of others.
Performance Output:30 pts.
If you are to leave a legacy (pamana or mana) in this world before you die,
what would it be? (Use any recycled materials for this output). Example, you
can make lampshade or any kind of lamp, plant holder, other can make an
album, plants, poem, book, picture frame, vase, or anything you choose that
would represent your concept as your pamana. You can share your thoughts
about why you came up with that output.) Rubric for the Task
Criteria Rating
The output presents the information in a clear and
comprehensive manner.
10 7 5 4 3
The output shows effective selection of indigenous, recycled
and other materials used in the task.
5 12 10 8 4
The output employs artistic techniques which do not distract
from the information or message being conveyed.
5 12 10 8 4
The output effectively uses text such as labels, captions, and
descriptions to clarify information or convey a message.
10 7 5 4 3
Total points (50 pts.)

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ASSESSMENT
Test I. Multiple Choice.
Direction: Choose and write the letter of the correct answer on a lengthwise yellow
paper with your complete name on top, section and subject.
1. It refers to the separation of the soul and body.
a. happiness c. sadness
b. life d. death
2. It means that our lives are temporary.
a. temporality c. body
b. permanent d. spirit
3. It is a kind of good that provides form of pleasure.
a. noble good c. useful good
b. pleasurable good d. permanently good
4. It is a kind of good that is pursued for its own sake.
a. permanently good c. noble good
b. useful good d. pleasurable good
5. It is a kind of good that is found only on what it can provide.
a. useful good c. permanently good
b. pleasurable good d. noble good
Test II. Pairing Type: Direction: Match column A with column B.
Colum A Column B
6. It takes place when we patiently endure unpleasantness, Mental suffering
discomfort and pain.
7. It is a kind of suffering that refers to discomfort, hunger, Injury
stress, and pain.
8. It is a kind of suffering that includes depression, anxiety, Sadness caused by
fear, loneliness, and grief. death of a loved one
9. One of the causes of physical suffering. Physical suffering
10. One of the causes of mental suffering. Suffering

MERLY TABON-IMPERIAL, MM
Subject Teacher