COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, SOLIDARITY & CITIZENSHIP LESSON PLAN

Grade 12 2ND Semester Week # 1 Page 1

I. OBJECTIVES The learner understands the meaning and process of doing philosophy.
A. Content Standard
B. Performance Standard The learner reflects on a concrete experience in a philosophical way.
At the end of the lesson the learner should be able to:
a. Distinguish a holistic perspective from a partial point of view.
C. Learning Competencies/
Objectives
LC Code - PPT11/12-Ia-1.1

Knowledge – To distinguish a holistic perspective from a partial point of

view
D. Specific Objectives Skill – To see the features of a certain situation in all sides
Attitude – To develop the attitude of being non-judgemental

II. CONTENT Doing Philosophy

III. LEARNING
A. References
RESOURCES
1. Teacher's Guide pages none available
2. Learner's Material
pages none available
Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person for Senior High
3. Textbook pages
School, Brenda B. Corpuz, et.al.
4. Additional Material
from Learning
Resource Portal none available
B. Other Learning Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human, Roberto D. Abella
Resources
IV. PROCEDURES A. Reviewing previous
lesson or presenting the Direction: Read the poem written by John Godfrey Saxe’s on the classic
new lesson Indian legend of the Six Blind Men and the Elephant.

The Six Blind Men and the Elephant

By John Godfrey Saxe
It was six men of Indostan, to learning much inclined,
who went to see the elephant (Though all of them were blind),
that each by observation, might satisfy his mind.

The first approached the elephant, and, happening to fall,

against his broad and sturdy side, at once began to bawl:
'God bless me! but the elephant, is nothing but a wall!'

The second feeling of the tusk, cried: 'Ho! what have we here,
so very round and smooth and sharp? To me tis mighty clear,
this wonder of an elephant, is very like a spear!'

The third approached the animal, and, happening to take,

the squirming trunk within his hands, 'I see,' quoth he,
the elephant is very like a snake!'

The fourth reached out his eager hand, and felt about the knee:
' What most this wondrous beast is like, is mighty plain,' quoth he;
'Tis clear enough the elephant is very like a tree.'

The fifth, who chanced to touch the ear, Said; 'E'en the blindest man
can tell what this resembles most; Deny the fact who can,
This marvel of an elephant, is very like a fan!'
 The sixth no sooner had begun, about the beast to grope,
than, seizing on the swinging tail, that fell within his scope,
'I see,' quothe he, 'the elephant is very like a rope!'

And so these men of Indostan, disputed loud and long,

each in his own opinion, exceeding stiff and strong,
Though each was partly in the right, and all were in the wrong!

So, oft in theologic wars, the disputants, I ween,

tread on in utter ignorance, of what each other mean,
and prate about the elephant, not one of them has seen!

Questions:
1. Did anyone among the blind men give the correct answer?
2. In the context of the elephant story, what do you think is a
B. Establishing a purpose holistic perspective?
for the new lesson What is the partial point of view?
3. What is the importance of the holistic perspective is as pointed
out by the poet John Godfrey Saxe?

Philosophy: What is it and where did it originate?

The word philosophy comes from two Greek words: philos (love) and
Sophia (wisdom). The Ancient Greeks used this term to refer to a “love
for wisdom” and was soon applied to science or discipline which uses
human reason to investigate the ultimate causes, reasons, and principles
which govern all things. People who engage in philosophy are called
philosophers or lovers of wisdom.

Source: Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person,

Roberto D. Abella

A philosopher’s way of thinking can be described as “abstractive.” This

means that it rises from the level of everyday life to a higher level that
gives a bird’s eye view of the whole.
(Try to recall an experience in which you were able to climb a tower,
reach the peak of a high mountain, or view things from the window of a
plane. \the view is certainly different from up there than from the ground.)
When you are up there, you do not only see the same roads and
buildings from a different perspective, but you see them all at the same
C. Presenting examples/ time. You see how they are connected with each other and this is the
instances of the new meaning of a holistic perspective.
lesson The first philosophers noted in history hail from the ancient Greek
civilization. What makes civilization so special for philosophy? If today we
have airplanes, satellites or spaceships that would allow us to see the
world from a holistic point of view, these great thinkers in the past used
their minds “to see the whole”. Insights means “seeing with the
mind”(Ferriols, 2001).
The first noted philosophers in western history is Thales (624-545
B.C.). He was a thinker who loved to gaze at the star. By sensing the
harmony in the movements of the heavenly bodies, he deduced the
relationship of things in the universe. He said that everything is related to
each other because everything that exists contains water.
This means that to be able to think philosophically, you must learn to
look beyond of what is immediately before you. Moreover, you must
learn to and see how things is related to everything else. This is the mark
of a holistic perspective.

Source: Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person for Senior

High School, Brenda B. Corpuz, et.al.

D. Discussing new concepts

 Unlocking of Difficulties:
Definition of Philosophy as a path towards the attainment of
knowledge.

Philosophy as a concept - Philosophy is a system of beliefs about

reality. It is one's integrated view of the world. It includes an
understanding of
the nature of existence, man, and his role in the world. It is a necessary
product of man’s rational mind.

Unlocking of Difficulties: Meaning of Philosophy as a path towards the

attainment of wisdom.

Philosophy as a process - Philosophy is employed as a method of

inquiry. It is an engagement in the search for the meaning of life, its
value and relevance. It is a process for finding significance in
existence.
and practicing new skills
#1
THINK!

Directions: What words come to mind when you hear the word
philosophy? Copy the graphic organizer and write the words in the blank
circles.

Source: Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person,

Roberto D. Abella
E. Discussing new concepts Why is there a need to philosophize?
and practicing new skills Philosophers have often wondered and argued about the role of
#2 philosophy in man’s life. One view is that each one of us is a philosopher,
whether or not we have studied philosophy. We all have the potential to
philosophize since we have the tendency to wonder and doubt. We
possess the capacity to reflect on our experiences, and we have a never-
ending need to learn and discover.
The Greek philosopher Plato traced man’s need to philosophize to his
sense of wonder.
The 15th-century French philosopher Rene Descartes traced the need
to philosophize to doubt.
The 20th-century Swiss-German philosopher Karl Jaspers saw the
need to philosophize because of experience.
Finally, the need to philosophize is driven by the love for wisdom.

What is the difference between holistic thinking and partial thinking?

Holistic thinking
- It refers to a perspective that considers large-scale patterns in
systems.
- This is often described as looking at the “big picture” when
describing and analyzing a situation or problem.
- It requires an individual to have an open mindset and an ability
to get the general sense or impression regarding a situation.
Partial Thinking
 - It focuses on specific aspects of a situation. The partial view is
an important component of analytical thinking, as an individual
focus on certain areas or aspects of a problem in order to
understand it. Though partial thinking is useful, philosophy
utilizes holistic thinking in making sense of problems and issues
related to the human experience. (For more info, please refer to
pp.10-11, Intro to the Philosophy of the Human Person, Abella,
Deped issue)

Discuss with the group:

1. What are the reasons that compel a person to engage in
F. Developing mastery
philosophical thinking?
(leads to formative
2. How can you as a person benefit from philosophizing?
assessment)
Let them have their work in a ¼ manila paper.

What are the practical uses of philosophy in our lives?

a. Philosophy enables a person to engage in critical analysis and
interpretation of concepts, definitions, arguments and problems.
b. Philosophy also improves problem-solving and decision making.
c. A philosopher is a good communicator who can clearly and
G. Finding practical
adequately present his or her ideas.
applications of concepts
d. Wisdom is one intended product of philosophizing, and this
and skills in daily living
refers to a person’s ability to apply knowledge to daily life.
e. Finally, knowledge of Philosophy can contribute to self-
development.
(For more info, please refer to pp.13, Intro to the Philosophy of
the Human Person, Abella, Deped issue)

Summary:
Philosophy is the science or discipline that uses human reason to
investigate the ultimate causes, reasons and principles which govern all
things.
Philosophy was coined from the Greek words “philos” and “sophia”,
which means love for wisdom.
To understand philosophy is to engage in it. This entails opening
H. Making generalizations ourselves up to the experience of questioning our own established
and abstractions about beliefs, of looking with the mind beyond what we “see” with our senses. If
the lesson philosophy has a “basic requirement” before one can engage in it that
would be courage to break open our partial perspective in order to have a
glimpse of broader truth. Doing philosophy entails a holistic rather than a
partial perspective. With a holistic perspective, we are able to see the
connectedness of parts to see a meaningful whole. Having a glimpse of
the whole allows us to see the meaning of the activities that we do
everyday – from rising to working to sleeping.

I. Evaluating learning
Directions: Identify the following terms in learning philosophy. Write your
answers in the blank.
______1. It is the study or discipline that uses human reason to
investigate the ultimate causes, reasons, and principles which govern all
things.
______2. The Greek term for philosophy, philosophia, means _____.
______3. The Greek philosopher Plato believes that philosophy is
brought about by man’s sense of _____.
______4. He believes that persons engage in philosophy in order to
make sense of difficult life experiences.
______5. Rene Descartes considers this as a reason why people
philosophize.
______6. It refers to a way of thinking about the world and is made up of
a person’s views and beliefs.
 ______7. These are the questions that examine personal ideas regarding
correctness and values.
______8. It is an activity that requires a person to examine his or her
thoughts, feelings, and actions and learn from experience.
______9. It is a perspective that considers the “bigger picture” when
looking at problems and situations.
______10. It is a perspective that focuses on specific aspects of a
situation.

J. Additional activities for Assignments are given to the students that they will answer at home
application or using quizizz.com.
remediation

V. REMARKS
A. No. of learners who
VI. REFLECTION earned 80% in the
evaluation
B. No. of learners who
require additional
activities for remediation
C. Did the remedial
lessons work? No. of
learners who have
caught up with the
lesson
D. No. of learners who
continue to require
remediation
E. Which of my teaching
strategies worked well?
Why did these work?
F. What difficulties did I
encounter which my
principal or supervisor
can help me solve?
G. What innovation or
localized materials did I
use/discover which I
wish to share with other
teachers?

Prepared by:
LORELIE D. DIOSO
Teacher III
DHSBNHS-SHS
Humanities Group
Division of La Carlota City
Negros Occidental
Region VI