Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person – Grade 12

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Quarter 2 – Module 8: Human Persons as Oriented Towards Their Impending Death
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Introduction to the
Philosophy
of the Human Person
Quarter 2 – Module 8
Freedom of the Human Person

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 Table of Contents
Page

Overview i

Pre-Assessment iv

Lesson Proper

Lesson 1. How does the reality of death define our lives? 1

What shall I do before I die? What makes me
happy?

Lesson 2 Why do we suffer? 4

Generalization 7

Application 7

Post-Assessment 8

References 15

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 OVERVIEW
Name: Date: Score:
Subject: Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person
Topic: Human Persons as Oriented Towards their Impending Death
Content The learner understands human beings as oriented towards their
Standard: impending death
Performance The learner writes a philosophical reflection on the meaning of
Standards: his/her own life
Learning 1. Recognize the meaning of hi/her own life (PPT11/12-IIh-
Competencies: 8.1)
2. Enumerate the objectives he/she really wants to achieve
and to define the projects he/she really wants to do in
his/her life; ((PPT11/12-IIi-8.2)
3. Explain the meaning of life (where will all these lead to)
(PPT11/12-IIi-8.3)
4. Reflect on the meaning of his/her own life. (PPT11/12-IIi-
8.4)
What is this This module will help you recall what happened in your life? What
module all moments brought you joy? What moments brought you sadness
about? and pain? It will also help 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 is a meaningful life and human person as
temporal being.
Module Content Lesson 1. How does the reality of death define our lives? How
should I live my life before it finally ends? What makes
you happy?
Lesson 2. Why do we suffer? How do happiness, suffering, and
death to your life?

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 Components in each Lesson

What I Need to Know

Learning Objectives

What I Know?

Pre-Assessment

What’s In?

Review Activity

What’s New?

Motivational Activity

What is It?

Lesson Proper

What’s More?

Performance Task

What I Have Learned?

Generalization

What I Can Do?

Application

Assessment

Post-Assessment

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 WHAT I NEED TO KNOW?

At the end of this module, the learners are expected to:

1. Explain the significance of death in the existence of the person

2. Recognize that death is inevitable
3. Reflect on the meaning of life

The following are your guides for the proper use of this module:

1. Follow closely the instructions in every activity.

2. Be honest in answering and checking your exercises.
3. Answer the pre-test before going over the material to find out what you
already know.
4. Answer the exercises at the end of every lesson.
5. Review the lesson that you find difficult to understand.
6. Seek assistance from your teacher if you need help.
7. Ask permission from your parents/guardians whenever you have research
and requirements to be conducted outside your home.

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 WHAT I KNOW?

Test I. Multiple Choice. Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
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

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Lesson 1: How does the reality of
death define our lives? What
shall I do before I die? What
makes me happy?
Learning Competency: Recognize the meaning of his/her own life
(PPT11/12-IIh-8.1)
Enumerate the objectives he/she really wants to achieve
and to define the projects he/she really wants to do in
his/her life; (PPT11/12-IIi-8.2)

WHAT’S NEW?

Activity 1. RELAX AND REFLECT

Go to a quiet place, sit back and recall what has happened in your life. What
moments brought you joy, what moments brought you sadness? List those
moments below and make a reflection on how it shaped you into who you are today.

1. ______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

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 WHAT IS IT?

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- Source: "Designed by
lived life; doing good and doing what is right. photoangel / Freepik"
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. Aside from that, we must
consider also the goods and sources of our happiness.

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 is money and a

3. Pleasurable good is good so long as it provides pleasure. Whatever the

source of our happiness right now, let us see to it that it is real and
meaningful.

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 WHAT’S MORE?

Activity 2. HAPPINESS IS…

1. Based on the concepts in Lesson 1, produce a video clip on the things which
make you happy.
2. Present it by the time you are scheduled to meet your teacher.

To the teacher/facilitator: Use this rubric to evaluate the output of Activity 2.

(Rubric may be changed depending on the agreement between the
teacher/facilitator and the learner).
Rubric for Drawing
Criteria Rating
The video is originally produced. 5 4 3 2 1
The message is relevant to the topic. 5 4 3 2 1
The video has lesson to learn 5 4 3 2 1

Activity 3: MY BUCKET LIST

Make a personal list of what you wish to do to succeed. List them on your
reflection notebook with your answer on the following questions.
a. Why did you choose these things 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?

Rubric for Essay

Criteria Rating
The paper relates entirely to the 5 4 3 2 1
assigned topic or issue.
The paper conveys a genuine personal 5 4 3 2 1
view regarding the topic or issue.
The work is original. 5 4 3 2 1

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Lesson 2: Why do we suffer?
Learning Competency: Explain the meaning of life (where will all these lead to)
(PPT11/12-IIi-8.3)
Reflect on the meaning of his/her own life.
(PPT11/12-IIi-8.4)

WHAT’S NEW?

Activity 1. SUFFERING IS…

When was the last time when 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?

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

WHAT IS IT?

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.

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 In life, we experienced both happiness and suffering. Whatever experiences
we have, let’s 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.

WHAT’S MORE?

Activity 2. TAKE AWAY, NO WAY

1. Reflect on this. What thing you want which equals to your life?
2. Share your thoughts to your teacher during the meeting.

For the teacher/facilitator: Use this rubric to evaluate the output of Activity 2.
(Rubric may be changed depending on the agreement between the teacher/facilitator
and the learner).

Rubric for Reflection

Criteria Rating
The content is relevant to the topic. 5 4 3 2 1
There is continuity in the presentation. 5 4 3 2 1
The use of English language is clear and 5 4 3 2 1
understandable.

Activity 3. FROM ME TO YOU

1. Based on what you have learned about happiness, suffering, death and the
meaning of life, what piece of advice can you give to the following people in
various situations?
2. You are to choose only one (1) situation.
3. Write your reflection in your reflection notebook.

To the teacher/facilitator. Use the rubric below to evaluate the output of Activity 3.
(Note Rubric may be changed depending on the agreement between the
teacher/facilitator and the learner).

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SITUATION 1
Your brother is an overachiever. Being on top of the class is what makes him
feel fulfilled. However, for this quarter, he got grades lower than what has expected.
He is extremely saddened by this.

SITUATION 2
Your best friend is dating a married woman. Despite his family’s disapproval,
he does not want to break up with her. He says that she is the only one who makes
him very happy.

SITUATION 3
Your cousin is suffering a brain cancer. She has a loving and helpful support
system comprised of family and friends, yet her fear of dying is getting worse. She
feels depressed and loses sleep over the idea of passing away soon.

Rubric for Essay

Criteria Rating
The paper relates entirely to the 5 4 3 2 1
assigned topic or issue.
The paper conveys a genuine personal 5 4 3 2 1
view regarding the topic or issue.
The work is original. 5 4 3 2 1

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 WHAT HAVE I LEARNED?

 Human is temporary. Nothing is forever.

 We have to exercise our freedom in a positive way. Since we all will face
judgement on the comings days and our happiness will be determined by how
we exercise our freedom.
 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.
 As we approach our death, we experience both happiness and suffering. The
two are not really meant to be extreme opposites, for they can also enrich one
another.
 As intersubjective beings who have a tendency to form bonds with others, it is
only natural that the meaning of life 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.

WHAT I CAN DO?

Reflection: Write your answer in your reflection notebook.

If you are to leave a legacy (pamana or mana) in this world before you die,
what would it be? Please share your thoughts.

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 ASSESSMENT

Test I. Multiple Choice. Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
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

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 REFERENCE
Roberto D. Abella, Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person Quezon City:
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Brenda B. Corpuz et. al., Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person
Quezon City: LORIMAR PAUBLISHING, INC., 2016, 142-148..

Christine Carmela R. Ramos, Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person

Quezon City: Rex Book Store, Inc., 2016, 163-176.

Maria Paula G. Sioco and Ignatius H. Vinzons, Introduction to the Philosophy of the
Human Person Quezon City: Vibal Group, Inc. , 2016, 207-227.

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