Outcomes-Based Syllabus in Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person

Academic Semester SUBJECT TITLE: No. of Hours No. of Weeks

Year Theoretical Practical
First Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person 80 20
2018 –
2019
CORE SUBJECT DESCRIPTION:
An initiation to the activity and process of philosophical reflection as a search for a synoptic vision of life. Topics to be discussed include the human experiences of embodiment, being in the world
with others and the environment, freedom, intersubjectivity, sociality, being unto death.
CORE SUBJECT INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES(CILOs): At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
1. Reflect on their daily experiences from a holistic point of view;
2. Acquire critical and analytical thinking skills through different activities;
3. Apply their critical and analytical thinking skills to the affairs of daily life;
4. Become truthful, environment-friendly and service oriented;
5. Actively committed to the development of a more humane society; and
6. Articulate their own philosophy of life
CORE SUBJECT REFERENCES:
References:
http://pilosopotasyo.tripod.com/agnes.html http://pilosopotasyo.tripod.com/albert.html
http://pilosopotasyo.tripod.com/boris.html http://pilosopotasyo.tripod.com/conscience.pdf
http://pilosopotasyo.tripod.com/ekon.html http://pilosopotasyo.tripod.com/etika.html
http://pilosopotasyo.tripod.com/excon.html http://pilosopotasyo.tripod.com/exordine.html
http://pilosopotasyo.tripod.com/ferriols2.pdf http://pilosopotasyo.tripod.com/halagangmoral.html
http://pilosopotasyo.tripod.com/ley.html http://pilosopotasyo.tripod.com/mdy.html
http://pilosopotasyo.tripod.com/pambungad.html http://pilosopotasyo.tripod.com/reflexibo.html
http://pilosopotasyo.tripod.com/telos.html http://pilosopotasyo.tripod.com/totoo.html
http://pilosopotasyo.tripod.com/una.html
www.youtube.com
Guevarra, Geoffrey A..Pambungad sa Pilosopiya ng Tao. Rex Bookstore, 2016
Padilla, Reynaldo A., PhD. Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person: A Textbook for Senior High School Curriculum. Books Atbp. Publishing Corp., 2016
Corpuz, Brenda B., et.al. Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person for Senior High School. Lorimar Publishing Inc. 2016
 After completing this subject, STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO:
ST. BENILDE
LEARNING ST. BENILDE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES MISSION
GOALS CORE VALUES
DEPLOYMENT
Name different branches of philosophy and methods of Creative and
Perseverance Instruction
philosophizing. analytical thinking
Subject Intended Interpret their daily experiences using different philosophical Creative and Professionalism and
Learning Outcomes Professionalism
concepts, ideas and approaches. analytical thinking Values
(SILO) Evaluate their actions as embodied by moral and existential Proactive and Professionalism, Professionalism
teachings in philosophy spiritual values Justice Values
Demonstrate a more sensitive relationship with underprivileged Proactive and Community
Unity, Perseverance
sectors of the society. spiritual values Extension
Instruction and
Create their own philosophy based on their constructed meaning Teamwork and
Leadership Quality Service
of life. Leadership
Globally Competent

INCLUSIVE INTENDED TLAs (TEACHING- REFERENCES AND

ATs (ASSESSMENT
DATES / CONTENT LEARNING LEARNING TIME ALLOTMENT TEACHING DEVICES
TASKS)
WEEKS OUTCOMES (ILO) ACTIVITIES)

Week 1 – Days A. Welcoming the 1. Introduce themselves  The facilitator will 2 hours Method: Oral / Practical  Student Manual
1&2 students confidently present the game: 1. Introducing themselves
B. Gathering information 2. Practice the vision, HUMAN BINGO as confidently through the game
about the students mission, goals and core motivation in Human Bingo
C. Orient the students values of St. Benilde introducing oneself 2. Identifying and reviewing the
about the following: 3. Follow and practice the  The class will do the grading system, subject
 Classroom rules classroom rules and Human Bingo requirements and
and regulations regulations as well as  The class will set – attendance rules
 Introduction of the the school’s up or come up with 3. Discussing expectations
subject matter 4. Identify and review the classroom rules and from the facilitator and the
 Identification of grading system, subject regulations subject
subject requirements and  The facilitator will
requirements attendance rules present the grading
 Grading System 5. Discuss expectations system, subject
and Attendance from the facilitator and requirements and
rules the subject attendance rules of
 Expectations / the class
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Agreement  The learners will

give expectations
from the teacher
and the subject
Week 1-2 Doing Philosophy 1.1.Distinguish a Gapped lecture in Written: Please refer to the
holistic perspective the origins of Core Subject
from a partial point of philosophy (Western Photo Essay References above
view
and Eastern strand) 20-item quiz
1.2.Recognize human Comparative story-
activities that Performance: LCD Projector
telling of flood
emanated from
myths in Europe Group Reporting Laptop
deliberate reflection
and Asia
1.3.Realize the value
of doing philosophy in Pictogram making
obtaining a broad of art in Europe and
perspective on life Asia

1.4.Do a philosophical Group discussion

reflection on a on the different
concrete situation from schools of thought
a holistic perspective in philosophy

Synthesis of the
first lesson

20-item quiz on the

origins and schools
of thought in
philosophy

Week 3-5 Methods of 2.1.Distinguish opinion Word Tennis Performance: Please refer to the
from truth
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philosophizing Gapped lecture on Debate Core Subject

2.2.Analyze situations the methods of References above
that show the philosophizing
difference between
opinion and truth Debate on the
following social LCD Projector
2.3.Realize that the issues:
methods of philosophy a. War on drugs Laptop
lead to wisdom and b. Same-sex
truth
marriage
2.4.Evaluate opinions c. Divorce
d. Globalization

Week 6-7 The human person 3.1.Recognize own Facebook profile Written: Please refer to the
as an embodied spirit limitations and analysis Core Subject
possibilities 20-item quiz References above
Gapped lecture on
3.2.Evaluate own human hood, Written:
limitations and the personhood and
possibilities for their 20-item quiz LCD Projector
identity
transcendence
Performance: Laptop
Case analysis:
3.3.Recognize how the a. Marriage Group presentation of case
human body imposes
Contracts studies
limits and possibilities
for transcendence b. Research Ethics
c. Prison
3.4.Distinguish the d. Business
limitations and
possibilities for 20-item exam in the
transcendence concepts of spirit
and transcendence

Performance Task:
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Group play about

what makes the
students’ and
personhood.

Week 8 The human person in 4.1.Notice disorder in Environment Written:

their environment an environment viewing within
Lyceum of the Lottery essay
4.2.Notice things that
Philippines Performance:
are not in their proper
place and organize University
them in an aesthetic Group presentation
Gapped lecture in
way
human person in
4.3.Show that care for their environment
the environment
contributes to health, Haiku and taiga
well-being and analysis
sustainable
development Lottery essay on the
relationship of the
4.4.Demonstrate the self and the
virtues of prudence environment
and frugality towards
environments

Week 9 QUARTERLY EXAMINATION

Week 10-11 Freedom of the 5.1. Realize that “all Case analysis on Written: Please refer to the
human person actions have choices: Core Subject
consequences.” 20-item quiz References above
a. Personal Level
5.2. Evaluate and b. Group Level Performance:
exercise prudence in
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choices c. Social Level Debate LCD Projector

5.3. Realize that: Gapped lecture on Laptop

a. Choices have freedom
consequences
b. Some things Situation debate: An
are given up army commander in
while others a concentration
are obtained in camp
making
choices 20-item quiz about
freedom and
5.4. Show situations
choices
that demonstrate
freedom of choice and
the consequences of
their choices
Week 12-13 Intersubjectivity 6.1. Realize that Film viewing: Inside Written: Please refer to the
intersubjectivity Out Core Subject
requires accepting Film review References above
differences and not to Gapped lecture in
imposing on others intersubjectivity Quiz

6.2. Appreciate the Narrative sharing of Performance LCD Projector

talents of persons with human suffering, Dramatization Laptop
disabilities and those pain and despair
from the
underprivileged Dramatization of
sectors of society and narratives
their contributions to
society 20-item exam about
emotions,
6.3. Explain that
subjectivity and
authentic dialogue
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means accepting intersubjectivity

others even if they are
different from
themselves

6.4. Perform activities

that demonstrate the
talents of persons with
disabilities and those
from the
underprivileged
sectors of society
Week 14-15 The Human Person 7.1. Recognize how Game: Win as much Written: Please refer to the
in Society individuals form as you can! Core Subject
societies and how Social Map References above
individuals are Social mapping of
transformed by the different groups 20-item quiz
societies within the class Performance: LCD Projector
7.2. Compare different Gapped lecture on
Group presentation Laptop
forms of societies and groups and societies
individualities (eg. Debate
Agrarian, industrial Case analysis:
and virtual) Video Log
a. Polygamy
7.3. Explain how b. Hara-kiri
human relations are c. Work Ethics
transformed by social
d. Patron-Client
systems
Systems
7.4. Evaluate the
transformation of Debate: Should
human relationships morality be limited in
by social systems and the context of
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how societies culture and reality?

transform individual
human beings. 20-item quiz on the
philosophy of
groups and society

Performance Task:
Video Log

Week 16-17 Human persons as 8.1. Recognize the Eulogy of students Written: Please refer to the
oriented towards their meaning of his/her Core Subject
impending death own life Gapped lecture 20-item quiz References above
death, living, being,
8.2. Enumerate the becoming and Performance:
objectives he/she nothingness
really wants to achieve Eulogy LCD Projector
and to define the 20-item quiz on the
projects he/she really philosophy of death Laptop
wants to do in his/her
life

8.3. Explain the

meaning of life (where
will all these lead to)

8.4. Reflect on the

meaning of his/her
own life
Week 18 QUARTERLY EXAM

Basic Readings Abella, Roberto. 2016. Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person. Quezon City: C and F Publishing Inc.
 Abulad, Romualdo. 2011. An Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person.

Ramos, Christine Carmela. 2010. Introduction to Philosophy. Quezon City: Rev. Printing Company.

Extended Readings

Prepared by/Date: Approved by/Date: Noted by/Date:

Chello Ann P. Asuncion Ms. Veronica R. Arquero Mr. Joseph J. Tabirara

Faculty Member SHS – OIC Vice President for Academic Affairs