SHS

Introduction to the Philosophy of

the Human Person
Quarter 1 – Module 2
The Value of Doing Philosophy
Introduction to Philosophy of Human Person
Quarter 1 – Module Title: THE VALUE OF DOING PHILOSOPHY

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INTRODUCTION
In the previous module, you encountered some meaningful
questions about doing philosophy. You learned about the
different definitions of philosophy. You also learned how a
human person should think and act in a particular situation
or problem.
After coming across the definition and process of doing
philosophy, would you consider philosophy as a way of life? The
challenge is always in you on how you are going to apply
desirable concepts of philosophy in your daily life. So, I hope you
are ready to go further in doing philosophy. Enjoy!

OBJECTIVES
At the end of this module, you should be able to:
1. Enumerate the value of doing philosophy in one’s life;
2. Realize the value of doing philosophy in obtaining a
broad perspective on life (PPT11/12-Ib-1.2); and
3. Create a slogan showing the value of doing philosophy
to one’s life.

VOCABULARY

Now, that you know your targets for the day, have a glimpse of the new
words below which may appear in this module.
REFLECTION is the ability to think and learn about an action and
experience, respectively.

DOING PHILOSOPHY means engaging oneself to consider

philosophical activities particularly in the use of holistic perspective,
asking questions, and reflection.

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PRE-TEST
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 notebook.

1. Reflection helps you think, decide and act by simply asking simple and deep
questions.
2. Philosophy as discipline is limited in its scope.
3. Doing philosophy manifests the use of reflective thinking and partial thinking.
4. Aesthetics can help us develop our critical and analytical thinking skills over
logic.
5. Understanding others and their way of thinking is a practical value of doing
philosophy.

B. Multiple Choice
Direction: Read and answer each item carefully. Write the letter of your answer in
your notebook.
1. You open your wallet and saw that you still have a hundred pesos left from your weekly
allowance. How reflection is applied based on a given situation?
A. Spend it wisely.
B. Buy discounted accessories.
C. Save it regardless of the consequence.
D. Buy load to play your favorite mobile games.

2. The following demonstrates recognizing human activities that emanated from reflection
except:
A. Will this clothe fit me?
B. What sort of person wears this kind of shirt?
C. Do I even have to buy a new t-shirt today?
D. Am I better off spending my money on other things?

3. I failed to study the lesson so I choose to cheat on a test in order to get a passing grade.
What does it show based on Socrates’ philosophy?
A. I am not doing the right thing.
B. I am only seeking what is most serviceable to myself.
C. that act might be acceptable in certain circumstances.
D. my action is good if the consequences are such that I pass.

4. Which of the following analyzes about living a life of excellence according to Socrates?
A. have good health and good friends
B. seek pleasure and avoid pain and do our duty
C. seek what we think is in our own best interest regardless of moral considerations.
D. do only that which we know to be right regardless of the external consequences.

5. Which of the following is a philosophical reflection regarding the nature of knowledge?

A. What is the ultimate reality?
B. How do I know what I know?

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 C. What is valid and sound argument?
D. How is the mind related to the body?

Well done!
This next activity will help you appreciate the value of doing philosophy aside
from engaging yourself to holistic thinking. Let us see where reflection takes you.

LEARNING ACTIVITY 1: I-Reflect!

Direction: Below are some human activities. Identify its possible
effects by giving a possible scenario and write it on the blank box.

1. Not studying the

lesson before the
exam

2. Not observing
proper health
protocols against
COVID-19

3. Following parents
and teachers’ advice

4. Eating nutritious
food

5. Avoid smoking and

exercise regularly

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 Does it show
reflection? Justify your
Human Activities
(Tick your response) Answer
Yes No

1. Not studying the lesson

before the exam.

2. Not observing proper

health protocols against
COVID-19.

3. Following parents and

teachers’ advice.

4. Eating nutritious food.

5. Avoid smoking and

exercise regularly.

Process Questions:
1. For you, what is reflection?
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2. Why is doing philosophy in a form of reflection important?

______________________________________________________________
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3. What do you think will happen if a person does not engage in doing philosophy?
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You just learned that one way to appreciate the value of doing philosophy is to have a
reflection and it took place before you take a particular action.
Going back to what Plato said, to philosophize is to wonder. This next activity will test
your curiosity that offers an avenue for learning. Do you believe that questions matter too? Let
us try to find out!

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LEARNING ACTIVITY 2: I-Wonder!
Direction: Think at least 5 simple and 5 deep questions about
anything and everything in this world. Preferably, questions that
everyone can relate to. It could be about you, others, world, God,
etc. Write them down in the box provided.

It’s
Simple!

It’s
Deep!

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Process Questions:
1. Which question do you find the easiest to answer? Why?

2. Which question do you find the hardest to answer? Why?

3. Do the complex questions make you think and reflect of your answer? Explain.
LEARNING ACTIVITY 3: I Think, therfore I Ask

Direction: Write down at least 3 to 5 questions (simple or

deep) dealing with the following branches of philosophy.
Be guided with the definition provided for each branch.
Example: Epistemology – How do we know what we know?

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 It is about time to dig deep on the concepts you have learned from the previous
activities. For you what is the value of doing philosophy?
Well, in this part of the module it will provide you with the holistic understanding of
the practical values of doing philosophy. Hence, there are other importance of philosophy
from different sources and institutions. You may google them and verify the sources.

DEEPENING

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 evidences. In effect, it allows us to become
a good decision maker in life. Thus, actions may always undergo a process of
thought.

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.

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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.

Basically philosophy means love of wisdom. Wisdom is an application of knowledge.

So why not apply your knowledge learned from this module. Let’s do it!

APPLICATION

Activity 4: 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.

My Slogan:

My Explanation:
__________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
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POST TEST
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 notebook.

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.
B. Multiple Choice
Direction: Read and answer each item carefully. Write the letter of your answer in
your notebook.
1. Which of the following is a philosophical reflection regarding the nature of
knowledge?
A. What is the ultimate reality?
B. How do I know what I know?
C. What is valid and sound argument?
D. How is the mind related to the body?

2. I failed to study the lesson so I choose to cheat on a test in order to get a passing
grade. What does it show based on Socrates’ philosophy?
A. I am not doing the right thing.
B. I am only seeking what is most serviceable to myself.
C. that act might be acceptable in certain circumstances.
D. my action is good if the consequences are such that I pass.

3. Which of the following analyzes about living a life of excellence according to

Socrates?
A. have good health and good friends
B. seek pleasure and avoid pain and do our duty
C. seek what we think is in our own best interest regardless of moral
considerations.
D. do only that which we know to be right regardless of the external
consequences.

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4. The following demonstrates recognizing human activities that emanated from
reflection except:
A. Will this clothe fit me?
B. What sort of person wears this kind of shirt?
C. Do I even have to buy a new t-shirt today?
D. Am I better off spending my money on other things?

5. You open your wallet and saw that you still have a hundred pesos left from your
weekly allowance. How reflection is applied based on a given situation?
A. Spend it wisely.
B. Buy discounted accessories.
C. Save it regardless of the consequence.
D. Buy load to play your favorite mobile games.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

Research at least 5 to 10 practical value of philosophy in obtaining a broad perspective

on life according to different philosophers and other reliable sources. Make sure to cite your
sources.

Congratulations! One more module and you are done with the first topic of the
subject which is “Doing Philosophy”. I know you have learned enough and ready to proceed
to the next module.
Good Luck!

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Answer Key

Pre Test

True or False
1. T 2. F 3. F 4. F 5. T

Multiple Choice

1. A 2. A 3. A 4. D 5. B

Activity 1: I-Reflect!
1. Failed the Exam
2. Might get infected of Covid-19
3. May successfully finish his/her study
4. Maintain a good health
5. Become physically fit

1. No – Answers may vary

2. No - Answers may vary
3. Yes - Answers may vary
4. Yes - Answers may vary
5. Yes - Answers may vary

Activity 2: I-Wonder!
- Answers may vary

Activity 3: I Think, therefore I ask.

- Answers may vary

Activity 4: My slogan
- Answers may vary

Post Test
True or False
1. F 2. F 3. T 4. T 5. F
Multiple Choice
1. B 2. A 3. D 4. A 5. A

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REFERENCES

http://www.philosophybasics.com/historical_presocratic.html

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