Philo - Las 2

Republic of the Philippines
12
Department of Education
Region V
Schools Division of Sorsogon
PRIETO DIAZ NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Prieto Diaz, Sorsogon
INRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON
THE VALUE OF DOING PHILOSOPHY

In the previous activity sheet, you learned how to act in a particular situation or a
problem. In this activity sheet you will understand the value of doing Philosophy, and how
you can apply it in your daily lives. So, I hope you are ready to further in doing philosophy.
Enjoy!
LEARNING SKILLS FROM MELCs
Realize the value of doing philosophy in obtaining a broad perspective on life;

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LET US REVIEW
Complete the table below. Write your answer in your answer sheets.
ACTIONS WHAT MUST BE DONE BEFORE THE ACTION

1. Buying new clothes
2. Choosing friends
3. Eating food
4. Deciding where to study for college
5. Playing computer games
LET US STUDY
Realizing the value of doing philosophy is necessary to one’s life. The practical values
of doing philosophy in our lives are enumerated below:
1. It helps us develop our critical and analytical thinking skills. Ideas and
information are validated in philosophy. We do not immediately believe on any information,
messages, news etc. unless they are verified. It can be done through a series of analysis and
scrutiny with the aid of human reason supported with different perspectives and any
scientific evidence. In effect, it allows us to become a good decision maker in life. Thus,
actions may always undergo a process of thought.
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2. It helps us present organized concepts and ideas. Philosophy can be both
theoretical and practical in its approach. It is therefore unlimited in its scope of study and
because of that, it enables us to know essentials from non-essentials and holistic from
partial. Doing philosophy takes a big part in debate and argumentation. In fact, philosophy is
one of the recommended pre-courses for law studies.
3. It helps us find our essence or purpose. Our rationality is always attached to our
purpose. Having a holistic perspective and reflective thinking play an important role in
attaining humanity’s purpose. Without thinking is a failure to achieve this purpose since our
rationality sets us apart from other beings or existence. According to Aristotle, we as
humans should serve our purpose to think. If we go against this purpose, we suffer the
consequences of erroneous ideas, poor health and an unhappy life.
4. It helps us become a good person necessary for self-development. This can be

realized through the practical uses of ethical theories that philosophy offers. Also, it can help
us judge a particular situation where all circumstances are considered including the agent of
an act, the means or process of an act, and the end or motives of an act. However, one of
the ancient philosophers in the name of Socrates claimed that the way to live an excellent
life is to do only that which we know to be right regardless of external consequences. It also
tries to examine the ultimate causes and all other involved circumstances of situations. This
is the reason why it helped us to be fair and objective in handling different situations in life.
5. It helps us understand others and their way of thinking. Ideas of different people
manifest the way they think. It usually serves as the foundation of where that person is
coming from. Doing philosophy in this manner can dig deep on the background of any
intellectual masterpiece. It is because philosophy introduces different school of thoughts and
contrasting ideas from different times or era.
6. It helps us understand God better. Doing philosophy helps us know not only
ourselves but most importantly the very nature and attributes of God. Philosophy offers
various arguments on the existence and non-existence of God. This may help us strengthen
our faith and disregard invalid arguments.
LET US PRACTICE
My Slogan.
Direction: Make a slogan showing the value of doing philosophy to one’s life. Limit your
explanations into 5 to 10 sentences. Do it in a long bond paper.
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LET US REMEMBER
The word philosophy comes from two Greek words: philos (love) and sophia
(wisdom). The ancient Greeks used this term to refer to “love of wisdom” and they soon
applied it to the study or discipline that uses human reason to investigate the ultimate
causes, reasons, and principles which govern all things. Philosophy is the study of general
and fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and
language. Philosophy in simple words is a way of thinking about the world, the universe,
and society. It works by asking very basic questions about the nature of human thought,
the nature of the universe, and the connections between them. The ideas in philosophy
are often general and abstract. Philosophy is the study of humans and the world by
thinking and asking questions. It is a science and an art. Philosophy tries to answer
important questions by coming up with answers about real things and asking "why?
EVALUATION
TRUE OR FALSE
Direction: Read each item carefully. Write “T” if the statement is true and “F” if the
statement is false. Write your answer in your answer sheets
1. Philosophy as discipline is limited in its scope.

2. Doing philosophy manifests the use of reflective thinking and partial thinking.
3. Understanding others and their way of thinking is a practical value of doing philosophy.
4. Reflection helps you think, decide and act by simply asking simple and deep questions.
5. Aesthetics can help us develop our critical and analytical thinking skills over logic.
ANSWER KEY
Evaluation
True or False
1. PV 2. HP 3.PV 4. PV 5. HP
REFERENCE/S
Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person Module1: Region V
Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person Module 1: ADM Module
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Republic of the Philippines

INRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

THE VALUE OF DOING PHILOSOPHY

LEARNING SKILLS FROM MELCs

Realize the value of doing philosophy in obtaining a broad perspective on life;

ACTIONS WHAT MUST BE DONE BEFORE THE ACTION

4. It helps us become a good person necessary for self-development. This can be

1. Philosophy as discipline is limited in its scope.

Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person Module1: Region V

Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person Module 1: ADM Module

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