INTRODUCTION

TO
PHILOSOPHY
OF THE
HUMANPERSON

Activity Sheets
(First Quarter)

Asian Skills Academy Foundation, Inc.

August 2020

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 Grade 12
INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

TABLE OF CONTENTS

QUARTER 1

WEEK OBJECTIVES
 Welcoming the Students

a. Gathering information about the

student

 Orient Students about the following:

a. ASAFI Mission, Vision and Core

Values

1-3 b. The school’s profile, teachers and

management

c. School rules and regulations

d. Course requirements

e. Grading System

 Diagnostic Test, Checking and Item

Analysis
4-6 DOING PHILOSOPHY

1. Distinguish a holistic perspective from

a partial point of view

2. Realize the value of Doing philosophy

in obtaining a broad perspective in life

3. Do a philosophical reflection on a

concrete situation from a holistic

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 perspective
METHODS OF PHILOSOPHIZING

1. Distinguish opinion from truth

2. Realize that the methods of philosophy

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lead to wisdom and truth

3. Evaluate truth from opinions in different situations using methods of

philosophizing

THE HUMAN PERSON AS AN EMBODIED

SPIRIT

1. Recognize how the human body

imposes limits and possibilities for

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transcendence

2. Evaluate own limitations and the

possibilities for their transcendence

THE HUMAN PERSON IN THEIR

ENVIRONMENT

1. Notice things that are not in their proper

place and organize them in an

aesthetic way
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2. Show care for the environment

contributes to health, well-being and

sustainable development

3. Demonstrate the virtues of prudence

and frugality towards environments

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WEEK 1-3

ORIENTATION AND INTRODUCTION OF S.Y. 2016 – 2017

DAY ACTIVITY
1. Welcoming of Students

2. The Asian Skills Academy Foundation, Inc. Mission, Vision and

1 Core Values

3. Teacher Introduction

4. The school’s profile, teachers and management

1. Self-Introduction

2. Identification of school and classroom rules and

2
regulations

3. Election of classroom or course officers

1. Introduction of the subject matter

2. Determining the grading system / attendance rules

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3. Identification of subject requirement/s

4. Diagnostic test / checking / item analysis

4 1. Reflections

Guide Questions

a. How did I perform in my academics last year?

b. What are my strengths and weaknesses?

c. What are my expectations for this school year?

d. How do I use my strengths in the realization of my

expectations?

e. What characteristics should I possess in order to

achieve my goals for this school year?

2. Agreement

a. Make an advance reading on the definition of

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 Philosophy
WEEK 4 - 5
DOING PHILOSOPHY
OBJECTIVES:
1. Distinguish a holistic perspective from a partial point of view
2. Realize the value of Doing philosophy in obtaining a broad perspective in life
3. Doing a philosophical reflection on a concrete situation from holistic
perspective
Activity 1
Directions: Copy this table in your activity work sheet and identify each statement if it is holistic or
partial point of view. Write word Holistic and partial to each corresponding statement.
Holistic or Partial
1. Looks at all aspects of given problem or situation.

2. All aspects are given importance when making conclusions.

3. Looks at only a limited number of aspects of the given problem or situation.

4. All aspects are tied in together to form a general overview of the problem or situation
5. Conclusion are made based on considering some, but not all, sides of the problem or

situation.
Activity 2

Directions: Write at least five (5) sentences about the doing of philosophy of the following in your

activity work sheet:

Philosophical Reflection
______________________________________________________________
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Philosophy of Human Person

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Human Activities Emanated from Deliberate Reflection

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Activity 3

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer and read carefully each item. Do not write

anything in this module. Write your answers in your activity work sheet.

1. What does the term Philosophy mean?

A. “love of goodwill”

B. “love of critical thinking”

C. “love of wisdom”

D. “love of logic”

2.What point of view looks at all aspects of a situation?

A. holistic

B. partial

C. holism

D. partition

3. What is the process of engaging oneself in matters of utility and methodologies to clear out any

practical problem or abstract idea?

A. doing philosophy

B. doing history

C. doing mathematics

D. doing pedantry

4.Which of the following scenarios demonstrates partial point of view?

A. referring to only one source f information for your position paper

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 B. participating in class discussion

C. listening to both your teachers’ and parents’ advice on how to improve your grades

D. watching videos over the internet

5.Which of the following demonstrates pedantry?

A. answering “letter J” when asked, “What is capital of Japan?”

B. making a review literature on the phenomenon of bullying in the Philippines

C. reading about the history of one agriculture company

D. debating with a friend about the health impacts of sleeping late

6.Who among the following students may have already developed a broader philosophical

perspective?

A. Mara, who regularly monitors the emotional well-being of her classmates

B. Julie, who always listens to all sides of the argument before giving any device

C. Kristia, who consistently chats with her classmates about their interests and beliefs

D. Trish, who rarely talks her classmates, but is always observant of them

7.What makes doing philosophy different from doing other disciplines of science?

A. It always requires logical and critical thinking

B. It always asks questions about life

C. It always ends with a conclusion

D. It always requires empirical proof

8.Which of the following statements is true?

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1. Both partial and holistic points of view are good contributors to doing philosophy.

2.Reflection is not required in doing philosophy.

Select your answer.

A. Both statements 1 and 2 are false

B. Statement 1 is false. Statement 2 is true

C. Statement 1 is true. Statement 2 is false

D. Both statement 1 and 2 are true

9. Which statement validly describes the process of doing philosophy?

1. It may involve the use of different philosophical methods.

2. It may only tackle the meaning of life.

Select your answer.

A. Statement 2

B. Neither statement 1 nor 2

C. Statement 1

D. Both statement 1 and 2

10. Which statement about philosophy is correct?

1. Doing philosophy is also a way of engaging in scientific inquiry.

2. Points of view from different people are always contradicting.

3. Philosophical reflection does not develop evaluate skills.

Select your answer.

A. Statement 2

B. Statement 3

C. Statement 1

D. All statements are incorrect

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11. What refers to a way of thinking about the world and is made up of a person’s views and

beliefs?

A. Framework

B. Methodology

C. Ethics

D. Principles

12.Whose studies in logic led to the formulation of a formal process of analyzing reasoning

which gave rise to deductive reasoning?

A. Plato

B. Socrates

C. Aristotle

D. Karl Jaspers

13.Who was considered the foremost philosopher of ancient times?

A. Socrates

B. Plato

C. Aristotle

D. Karl Jaspers

14.His most significant ideas included his Theory of Forms?

A. Socrates

B. Plato

C. Karl Jaspers

D. Aristotle

15. What is the branch of Philosophy which deals with moral questions and dilemmas?

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 A. Principles

B. Methodology

C. Framework

D. Ethics

Activity 4

(Reflection, write it on your activity work sheet).

1.What are the reason that compel a person to engage in philosophical thinking?

2.How can you as a person benefit from philosophizing?

3.Based on the characteristics of philosophy, would it be possible for any person to engage in

philosophical discussion? Why or why not?

Activity 5

Describe ( through poster, slogan, essay, song, poem, drawing, etc.) a situation in your life when

you were able to engage in philosophy. What circumstances or dilemma brought about your need

to philosophize? How did philosophy help you address your problems in life? Write it in your activity

work sheet at the back of the paper.

WEEK 6-7

METHOS OR WAYSPHILOSOPHY

OBJECTIVES:

1. Distinguish opinion from truth

2. Realize that the methods or ways of philosophy lead to wisdom and truth

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3. Evaluate truth from opinions in different situations using the methods or ways of philosophizing

Activity 1

Directions: This activity, you are going to give each characteristic and make your own example.

Write it on your activity work sheet.

Fallacy Characteristics Example

1.Fallacy of Division

2.Ad hominem

3.Ad populum (appeal to

majority or bandwagon)

4.Ad baculum

(appeal to force)
5.Fallacy of Composition

Activity 2

Directions: Write at least three (3) advantages and Disadvantages of methods or ways of Doing

Philosophy. With the name, date, year and section, time, signature right side below:

Name:______________________________________Date:____________Year/Section:___
___________________________________________Time:__________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________Signature:_______________________
__________________

Activity 3

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Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer and read carefully each item. Do not write

anything in this module. Write your answers in your activity sheet.

1._____ are the personal views of the person presenting it. They are not necessarily errors in

reasoning, but refer to tendencies of influences which affect the views of people.

a.knowledge b.arguments c.biases d.beliefs

2._____ are series of series of statements that provided reasons to convince the reader or listener

that claim or opinion is truthful.

a.arguments b.knowledge c.beliefs d.biases

3._____ are statements that assume the claim to be true and provide reasons why statement is

true.

a.beliefs b.arguments c.biases d.explanations

4._____ are comprised of statement which not give facts but also provide conclusions or

perspective regarding certain situations.

a.biases b.opinions c.explanations d.knowledge

5.____ are statements that express convictions that are not easily and clearly explained by facts.

a.explanations b.knowledge c.beliefs d.biases

6._____ are also the bases making arguments and convincing people that a certain claim is a fact.

a. knowledge b.explanations c.opinions d.biases

7._____ has a very important purpose in philosophy as it drives our desire to discover truth.

a.doubt b.opinion c.beliefs d.knowledge

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8.____ are arguments based on faulty reasoning.

a.arguments b.explanations c.knowledge d.fallacies

9._____ is the clear awareness and understanding of something. It is the product of questions that

allow foe clear answer provided by fatcs.

a.opinion b.knowledge c.biases d.beliefs

10.It is a propositions which are observed to be real or truthful are considered _____ ?

a.facts b.knowledge c.beliefs d.biases

11.It is a simple data that comes from the outside that pass to our senses. _____ ?

a.facts b.beliefs c.knowledge d.truth

12._____ lies at the heart or any inquiry that fact has been verified.

a.doubt b.truth c.explanations d.beliefs

13._____ are statements about the world or reality which may or may not carry truth.

a.propositions b.arguments c.knowledge d.beliefs

14.There are some statements, however, there are not evidently or immediately known to be true

and they are called ____ ?

a. arguments b.beliefs c.opinions d.claims

15.The question” Am I alive?” is an example of ____ ?

a.arguments b.doubt c.knowledge d.propositions

Activity 4

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Make a short story that can reflect or relate into your life now. By the help of five methods or ways

of philosophizing guide namely: Truth, knowledge, Proposition, Claims, Opinions. Write your story

at the back of paper in your activity work sheet.

WEEK 7-8

HUMAN PERSON AS AN EMBODIED SPIRIT

OBJECTIVES:

1. Recognize how the human body imposes limits and possibilities for transcendence

2. Evaluate own limitations and the possibilities for their transcendence

Activity 1

Directions: Copy the skills in your activity notebook and write the corresponding answers on the

space provided. Draw a graphic organizer that shows the life and background of

the two philosopher. Put it on your short bond paper. We have rubrics in judging

your point.

Activity 2

Directions: List at least three (3) contribution in philosophy of the human person as an embodied

spirit of Aristotle and St.Thomas. In your activity work sheet with name, section, time

and signature right side below:

Name:________________________________________Section:________Year:________
______________________________________Time:______________________________
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___________________________________________________Signiture:___________
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Activity 3

Directions: Cross Word, all you need to do is find word as many as you can that is related to the

topic. Each word is correspond to your points.

p e r i o d b e p f h
u h w i s d o m e k l
r z y h u m a n r e r
v a x s s o u l s t z
w c u b i q s w o z p
p r i m e c i r n v f
y p l z d g a t y h e
o s w y r k q l l i r
Activity 4

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer and read each item carefully. Do not write

anything in this module. Write your answers in your activity sheet.

1._____ Who is Plato’s student?

a.socrates b.plato c.aristotle d.none of the above

2._____ The Greek word hyle means?

a.gas b.matter c.form. d.natural

3._____ a type of soul that is found from animals which gives them the power of sensation,

appetite and locomotion.

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a.vegetative soul b.rational soul c.irrational soul d.sensitive soul

4._____ a type of soul that gives humans the power of intellect and will.

a.rational soul b.irrational soul c.sensitive soul d.vegetative soul

5._____ a type of soul that is found in plant that brings the power to its nutrition and reproductive

growth.

a.irratioanal soul b.rational soul c.vegetative soul d.sensitive soul

6._____ ”There is One Supreme End, or a Final Good for man”.

a.aristotle b.plato c.socrates d.none of the above

7._____ He is the Greatest Theologians of the catholic Church.

a. plato b.st. Lucas c.socrates d.st. Thomas

8._____ Man is created in the image and likeness of God, What Genesis?

a.1:26 b.1:27 c.1:28 d.1:29

9._____ st.Thomas Aquinas entered in the convent of:

a.dominican b.republic c.peru d.amsterdams

10.The human person is composed of both body and spirit. The human person has material

aspect(the body) and a spirit aspect(_____).

a.human b.senses c.soul d.power

11._____ Who are this two philosopher that similar concept in human as an embodied spirit?

a.socrates;plato b.plato:Aristotle c.st.thomas:Socrates d.st.thomas:Aristotle

12._____ What specific year Aristotle was born?

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a.383 B.C b.384 B.C C.385 B.C d.386 B.C

13._____ He introduced the applications of logic through syllogistic argument theology.

a.st. Thomas b.st. Lucas c. Socrates d.aristotle

14.According to Thomas, the powers of the soul are “the vegetative, the _____ , the appetite, the

locomotive and the intellectual”

a.senses b.power c.soul d.sensitive

15.Man as an _____ towards an end.

a.agent b.secretary c.officer d.security

Activity 5

Write it on your activity work sheet. What is your personal conclusion or perspective about the

Human Person as an Embodied Spirit and why?

WEEK 8-9

HUMANS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENTS

OBJECTIVES:

1. Notice things that are not in their proper place and organize them in an aesthetic way

2. Show that care for the environment contributes to health, well-being and sustainable

development

3. Demonstrate the virtues of prudence and frugality towards environments

Activity 1
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Directions: Copy this table in your activity work sheet and list all the creation of our might God.

Maximum of 30 words each sentence.

CREATIONS OF GOD
Ex: 1. The plant for the consumption of human in able them to survive in any activity

he/she performed or daily task.

2.

3.
4.
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Activity 2

Directions: Write at least five (5) sentences about the God’s Creation of the following in your

activity work sheet:

LAND______________________________________________________________________
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PLANT_____________________________________________________________________
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___________________________________________________________________________

WATER_____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

Activity 3

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer and read carefully each item. Do not

write anything in this module. Write your answers in your activity sheet.

(For 5 points each question that contains 30 words)

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 1.What is human and their environment?

2.How important our environment? Why or Why not?

3.Do you believe in God/allah/Yahwe as your saviour?

Activity 4

(Research about some local or national beautiful tourist spots in our country (Philippines). And

make a Travelogue or brochure which contains the following information:

a. Route Map

b.Short History

c.Pictures and descriptions of the tourist spots in the place

d.Foods and Delicacies

Activity 5

Make a short story that can reflect or relate to life. By the help of five philosophizing guide namely:

Truth, knowledge, Proposition, Claims, Opinions. Write your story at the back of you paper in your

activity work sheet. In this activity you are going to make a Role Playing that inline to our Rubrics.

References

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