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SURNAME, NAME M.I.

C/Y/SEC

EXPECTATION

QUESTIONS ABOUT LIFE

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course discusses the authentic meaning of

the existence of human beings according to
some well-known philosophers and theologians.

It also focuses on the cultivation and careful

evaluation of the essence and existence as
human persons.

It exposes the students to the diverse

meanings of man in their relation to themselves,
to others, and God, in the context of their
experiences as a Filipino.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:

LO1: Higher levels of comprehension

(Textual, Visual, etc.)
LO2: Proficiency in communication:
Writing, speaking, and use of new
technologies.
LO3: Understanding of basic concepts
across the domains of knowledge.
LO4: Critical, analytical and creative
thinking.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
LO5: Application of different
analytical modes (quantitative and
qualitative, artistic and scientific.
Textual and visual, experimental,
observation, etc.) in tackling problems
methodologically.
LO6: Appreciation of various human
conditions.
LO7: Capacity to personally interpret
human experience.
LO8: Ability to view the contemporary
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
LO9: Self-assuredness in knowing and
being a Filipino.
LO10: Capacity to reflect critically and
shared concerns and think of
innovative, creative solutions guided by
ethical standards.
LO11: Ability to appreciate and
contribute to artistic beauty.
LO12: Understanding and respect for
human rights.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:

LO13: The ability to contribute

personally and meaningfully to the
country’s development. LO14: Working
effectively in a group.
LO15: The ability to negotiate the
world of technology responsibly.
LO16: Ability to solve problems
(including real world problems)
LO17: Knowledge of basic work related
TOPICS

I. Syllabus/ Course Orientation

II. Introduction
Definition of Philosophy
Components of Philosophy
III. The Perennial Problem: Who is
Man?
a. Asian Perspectives
Lao Tzu & Buddha & Confucius
b. Greek & Western Perspectives
Socrates & Plato Aristotle
TOPICS

c. Christian Perspective
St. Augustine
St. Thomas Aquinas

IV. Core Philosophy of Man a. Man &

Himself:
a.1. Concept of Self
a.2. Buber’s “ I-Thou”
b. Man, Law & Society: b.1. Origin &
Purpose of Society
TOPICS

c. Man and God / God as Creator & His

Existence
d. Man, Ethics, Nature
Stewardship & Responsibilities

V. Man, Sex and Sanctity

VI. Synergy of Asian, Western &

Christian Moral Philosophy: Morality
of Social Inclusion
TOPICS

VII. Intro. To Filipino Philosophy a.

Origin of Filipino
Philosophy
b. Ways of Filipino Thinking & Behaving.

c. Salazar’s Contribution
c.1. “Kaluluwa & Ginhawa”-
Christian Filipino
Concept
TOPICS

d. Enriques’ “Filipino Human

Interactions”
d.1. Transformation from
“Pakikitungo to Pakiki- isa”
d.2. Value and Meaning of Filipino Meal

e. De Leon’s Anthropological Filipino

Core Values:
d.1. Core Values
d.2. Levels of Interactions d.3. Filipino
REQUIRED OUTPUT
“The Lasallian Response to the
Prevailing Moral Issues Today”
The class will be divided into four (4)
groups and will research on prevailing
moral issues in our society. The
background and origin of a chosen
moral issue will be scrutinized by the
reporter and will be contextualized in a
certain community. The concepts and
principles of Philosophy of Man will be
used as a method and means for
evaluating the moral issues.
REQUIRED OUTPUT
The solution to the same moral issue
will be contextualized according to the
Philosophy of St. John Baptist de La
Salle. Contextualization of the
evaluated moral issue needs to be
emphasized by the reporters.
The professor will make sure that on
the exposition of moral issues and their
proper evaluation as guided by the
concepts and principles reporting is
tailored to the ELGA component of
the syllabus.
REQUIRED OUTPUT
The efficiency of the reporter will be
based of REED 103 and the expected
learning output mentioned above.
Outline:
Part One:
Situationer - The prevailing Moral
Issue: Background and Origin
Part Two:
SJBDLS’ Concept of Man: Who is man
in relation to
A) Himself B) God C) Society D)
Nature
REQUIRED OUTPUT

Part Three:
Contextualization of the evaluated
prevailing moral issue
Part Four:
Lasallian response to the evaluated
prevailing moral issue
REQUIRED OUTPUT

Phase I & 2. (Prelims/Midterm)

Proposal for the Moral issue to be
discussed
Data gathering on the proposed Moral
issue
Phase III. (Finals) Presentation of the
contexualized Lasallian Response to
the chosen prevailing moral issue
The Human Person
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ichs/syllabi/syllabi

Integrated Humanities

GE-PHLO 120/ Philosophy of

Human Person

Midterm Exam -
Final Exam –
What is PHILOSOPHY?
From Greek word
PHILO(pilo)& SOPHIA
(sopia)which means lover
of wisdom

(Recall logic)
Why
Philosophy is an act of
wondering

• at the achievement of nature

• at the nature of soul

• the way social & political
institutions arrange themselves
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SURNAME, NAME M.I.

N-NAME
C/Y/SEC
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IF CLASS OFFICER,
WHAT POSITION?
Activity:

Divide the class into three

groups:

1. A philosopher will be assigned

to your group
2. Research something about him
3. Prepare a song that is related
to his philosophy
4. Assign a reporter to share
Reporting:
1. Introduce the philosopher
2. His philosophy
3. Song

Plato
Socrates
St. Augustine of Hippo
Philosophy is an act of
wondering

• at the achievement of nature

• at the nature of soul

• the way social & political
institutions arrange themselves
• PHYTAGORAS, a Greek
Philosopher, was the first to use the
term Philosophy.
• He noted that there are three types
of man:

a. lover of pleasure
b. lover of success
c. lover of wisdom

DEFINITION OF PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy comes from
two Greek words:

• philia means love

• sophia means wisdom

Hence, Philosophy
literally means
“love of wisdom”
• love of wisdom means a
human person who
dares and seeks the truth
The Etymological Meaning
Philosophy

• is the science
of all things by
their first
causes as
known in light
of reason.
Ancient Greek
the pursuit of knowledge
for its own sake

Includes all areas of

speculative thoughts

Briefly it is a SEARCH for MEANING

OTHER MEANINGS

Popularly used to
mean a set of
basic values and
attitudes
towards life,
nature and
society
Activity: Kaizen

practice of continuous improveme

What is PHILOSOPHY?

Continue to ask these questions;

 What is man’s existence?
 Is existence organized?
 What counts as
knowledge?
 How do we know things?
 How should we act?
 Do we act according to our
human nature?
Popular legends about Greek Philosophers
like Thales
What is PHILOSOPHY?
used everyday

 our own IDEAS and

ASSUMPTIONS
If unsatisfied?
Begin to RETHINK?

 Rethinking is a process which

every philosopher does
contextually?
Is it possible to
have a
 Physical Therapy
Philosophy
 Medical Pharmaceutical care is a
philosophy of practice in
Philosophy which the patient is the
 Intercultural primary beneficiary of
Philosophy the pharmacist’s actions.
What is PHILOSOPHY of MAN?
An inquiry into man and his
dimensions as person and as
existent being in the world: his
dignity, truth, freedom, justice,
love, death, his relations with
others and with GOD
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WRITE SOME OF YOUR

INSIGHTS ABOUT THE
PROPOSITIONS GIVEN THAT IS
CONNECTECTED TO THE
PHILOSOPHY OF MAN
ASSIGNMENT

How does a Paramedical student

perceive MAN?
How will a Lasallian medical
student describe a human being?
 KNOW THYSELF - know yourself
 desires & aspirations
 limits and weaknesses
 how other people
perceives us

According to Socrates

The unexamined life is

not worth living.
 Philosophers have highly
developed LEXICON

A body of special
words used by a
particular group of
persons

Philosophical
lexicon
 PHILOSOPHY

Has been regarded as

Scientia Scientiarum
or science of sciences;
compendium of all
learning
Four (4) branches of PHILOSOPHY?
METAPHYSICS concerned with the nature of
the ultimate realities (what, why is it? How we
can undertand it)
EPISTEMOLOGY studies the origin,
validity and limits of knowledge (what can
we know, what can we be sure of)
ETHICS studies the nature of morality
and judgment
AESTHETICS concern with the nature of
beauty in the fine arts
Prevailing Schools of PHILOSOPHY?

 Western philosophy
 Greek philosophy

 Eastern Philosophy
 Chinese Philosophy
 Indian Philosophy