LESSON PLAN INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON DATE: June 19, 2017

I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to:

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II. SUBJECT MATTER :

Topic : Why Become a Philosopher in Attaining a Comprehensive Outlook in Life?

Value Focus :
References : Ramos, Christine Carmela R., Introduction to the Philosophy of Human Person, Manila, REX
Bookstore. 2016
Sioco, M.P. and Vinzons, I., Introduction to the Philosophy of Human Person, Quezon, Vibal
Group, Inc., 2016
Camizola, Loreto et. al., Introduction to the Philosophy of Human Person, Manila, Phoenix
Publishing House, 2016
http://www.importanceofphilosophy.com

Instructional Materials :

III. LEARNING PROCESS

A. PREPARATION

B. PRESENTATION: Presentation of lesson/ Cases/ Analysis (Major Topics/ Subtopics)

Diversity, what is diversity? According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, it is defined as the state

of having many different forms, types or ideas. It is the difference that makes a person unique.
This is one of the key elements in many educational reforms that establish separate curricular routes
for different groups or individuals, because sometimes we have this difficulty in accepting others
because they are different. Thus, this makes us limit our own perception to them we make them feel
rejected or resentful.

Therefore, the education in the 21st century entails the appropriate acceptance of cultural
and racial multiplicity. So this lesson will introduce the various viewpoints of philosophy: the western
and non-western, with the emphasis on our very own Filipino indigenous beliefs.

A. Western and Non-Western Traditions

According to many philosophers there are three great original centers of philosophy in the world:
Greek (Western), Indian and Chinese. All of these arose from their own cultural traditions.
These Asian classics predate the oldest of Western classics. Indian and Chinese philosophers lived
earlier than their Greek counterparts. There are already philosophical activities in the East, and the West hardly
had. Greeks before Thales did not have philosophy.
Soon after the height of the Eastern philosophy, a reversal took part giving the Greek philosophy the
life and subdued the east. There are three famous Greek philosophers, they are called as the Greek
triumvirate, and they are people who share the same level of power Socrates, Plato and Aristotle.
This led to the diminishing of the eastern philosophy. Up to now, almost all of the philosophical ideas
emanate from the Greek Philosophy.

So the dilemma now is that, one size does not fit all. The culture of the east is very different from
the west, but it does not mean that we are incapable of understanding other culture. This means that
the world now is getting smaller, that we should understand that cultures around the globe is
different from us. Each society have their own definition of what life is, the picture or the perspective of
what the world is, thus each culture or society has its own, philosophy.

In order to appreciate the Oriental/Eastern mindset vis--vis with the Occidental/Western thoughts,
we need to consider some of these perspectives:
 EASTERN PERSPECTIVE
1. The eastern thought runs in a circular manner, wherein the end conjoins the beginning,
while the westerners envision the beginning and ending of life in a straight line.

2. The East does not make a rigorous distinction between philosophy and religion. Life for the
oriental thinkers is a translation of though. It is philosophy in action.

3. Lastly, the acceptance of the validity of intuition and mysticism. The readiness to revert to
extra logical, if not unscientific mores of thinking. Intuition is your 6th sense, feeling or
suspicion and mysticism is your religion.

B. FILIPINO THINKING: FROM LOCAL TO GLOBAL

It may sound conceited to speak of the Filipino Thought, since Filipinos could not really speak well
of a tradition such as of the China or Greco-Roman. Yet, there has to be one. There had been a lot of
attempts but, lacked tools and predecessors.

Nevertheless, Filipinos do have their own philosophies. The three dimensions of Filipino thought
are: Loob, The Filipino Philosophy of Time and Bahala Na.

1. Loob: Holistic and Interior Dimensions

Kagandahang-loob, kabutihang loob and kalooban are the terms that show sharing of ones self
to others. Great Philippine values, in fact are essentially, interpersonal. The use of the mediators,
the values of loyalty, hospitality, pakikisama and respect to authority are the values we have.
Generally, Filipinos believe in the innate goodness of the human being.

2. Filipino Philosophy of Time

Filipinos, whether Ilonggo, or Cebuano, believes that a man is like a bird that flies high, but
certainly goes down proves that he believes in gulong ng palad (wheel of fortune) and hence,
looks at life as a series of ups and downs. Life may be sorrowful, but precisely because suffering is
ultimately salutary, there is hope beyond suffering. This philosophy of life makes the Filipinos
unmitigated optimists.

3. Bahala Na
The pre-Spanish Filipinos believe in the Supreme Being, or Bathala. The Filipinos seem to
signify that ultimately in life, we have to reckon not only with nature and human nature, but also with
cosmic presences or spirits, seen to be the ultimate origin to the problem of evil. The Filipinos
subconsciously accepts the bahala na (come what may) attitude as a part of life. Bahala na literally
means to leave everything to God who is Bathala in vernacular.

4. Filipino Thought and Values: Positive and Negative Aspects

What are the Positive and Negative aspects of the Filipino thoughts and values?
C. PHILOSOPHY: TRANSCENDING AND AIMING FOR A LIFE OF ABUNDANCE

Abundance id from the Latin word, abundare meaning, to overflow nonstop. Abundance is
out flowing not incoming. It is not about amassing material things or people but, our relationship with
others, ourselves and with the nature.

1. Abundance is not what we gather but what we scatter.

2. Abundance is not what we keep but what we give.
3. Abundance is not what we hold but what we share.
4. Abundance is a choice.
5. Abundance is to evolve into a higher being.

C. APPLICATION (SYNTHESIS)

D. GENERALIZATION (CONCEPT)

E. EVALUATION

IV. ASSIGNMENT/ HOMEWORK

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