SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Introduction To The
Philosophy Of The
Human Person
Quarter 4 - Module 3
Society: What Drives Human Person To
Establish It

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 Lesson Society: What Drives
Human Person To
1 Establish It

You have learned in the previous modules about the

nature of man. You have also encountered the lesson
about intersubjectivity and how it defines our
interactions with other persons. Now, let’s explore
how it is connected with the idea of establishing
society.

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WHAT I NEED TO KNOW?

In this lesson, you are expected to
⚫ define society;
⚫ recognize how individuals form societies; and
⚫ recognize how individuals are transformed by societies.

WHAT I KNOW

THINK & SHARE: Read the statement carefully and

answer it accordingly.

What comes to your mind when you read or hear the

statement below:

“NO MAN IS AN ISLAND”

Share your thoughts by writing it in

your activity notebook. Express it with
at least 5 sentences.

USFWS / Katrina Krebs, National Elk Refuge winter naturalis.

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 WHAT’S IN?
As we have learned in the previous lessons, humans have the
natural tendency to establish relationships with otherpeople.
The ability of a person to engage in meaningfulinteractions
with other people, or even with his/her surroundings and the
objects around him/her, is deeply
rooted by one’s awareness of himself/herself and of others. This shared
awareness and understanding among persons is referred to as inter subjectivity.

Through inter subjectivity, the relationship between the self and the other enables
the person to relate, establish and to maintain meaningful relationships with others.
Meaningful and beneficial human relationships are founded on the values of
acceptance, openness, and respect beyond diversity.

With this prior knowledge, let us explore now the idea of what propels human to
establish society. Are you ready to embark on this journey? Let’s GO!

WHAT’S NEW?

Direction: Complete the statement below by describing yourself in relation to the

social group being mentioned in each statement. Copy each item and write your
answers in your activity notebook.

1. In my family, I am the …
2. My family has made me …
3. In my circle of friends, I am the …
4. My friends has helped me become …
5. In my classroom, I am the type of student that …

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 WHAT IS IT?
From your answers on your recent activity, you think
and reflect with your place within the social group being
mentioned. In this way, you attentively recognized that you are
a part of a social group. Thus, you are a part of our existing
society. However, you might ask yourself; what is
society? Society is an organized group of people with a common territory and culture
whose members interact frequently. Furthermore, society is a large group of people
who live together in an organized way, making decisions about how to do things and
sharing the work that needs to be done. But then you might popped up the question
that other animals also form groups for survival and mutual protection, are these form
of groups considered as society? Society being formed by human individuals is
considered unique among all other groups because the relationship being established
and the interaction towards common good/goal is a way more difficult and uniquely
profound.

WHAT’S MORE

Direction: In your answer sheet, copy the diagram below and list down at least
two (2) differences of cultural practices for each society.

CULTURAL DIFFERENCES

PHILIPPINE AMERICAN
SOCIETY SOCIETY

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Culture indicates the flow of relationship between society and human
individuals. It is one of the human natures to desire and to act according to some
goal which is commonly the goal of survival. When one person meets another
person with the same goal, then it can be considered that they desire for the
common good.
Common good may include peace within the community, clean and safe
environment, efficient public service, etc. With these common good, humans
are required to work together and to establish relationships with each other,
which results in establishing forms of society.
For instance, family is the basic unit of society. Through this, infants first relate
with their parents or guardians as the source of basic needs for survival. As they
grow, they expand their connections and start relating and forming bonds with
people outside their family. Friendships are established starting from childhood
up to adulthood. They also learn how to deal and to interact with other superiors
aside from their parents/guardians (e.g. principal, teachers, company boss,
elderly persons).

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED?

Directions: Answer the following questions using yourown
words: Express your answer in 5 sentences only. Write it
in your activity notebook.

Reflect and foresee yourself 10 years from now, what will

you become and how will you contribute towards society
you have been part of? Give your insights with a minimum of 5 sentences.

WHAT I CAN DO?

Create a photo journal showing the individuals, groups,
and institutions that have significantly influenced you
throughout your life. Describe the positive influences they
had imparted on your development as a person. Use any
art materials available.

Criteria:
Organization & Composition: overall content - 15 pts
Originality: theme - 10 pts
Creativity & Neatness: overall appearance - 5 pts
TOTAL : 30 points

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Lesson
Different Forms of Society
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You have learned in the previous lesson about society and what urges human to
establish society since no man is an island. Now, let’s explore the different forms of
societies emerged over the years.

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW?

In this lesson, you are
expected to:
⚫ identify different forms
of societies; and
⚫ compare different
forms of societies and individualities

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WHAT I KNOW
Direction: Identify and arrange the following form of society
chronologically based on its development, from earliest (1)
to latest (7).
1. Industrial Society
2. Feudal Society
3. Horticultural Society
4. Hunting & Gathering Society
5. Agricultural/Agrarian Society
6. Post-Industrial Society
7. Pastoral Society

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 WHAT’S IN?
You have understood in the previous lesson on what drives
human to establish society and how human upbringing is
transformed by society being depicted through its culture.
Also, in relation to past modules, you have already
recognized that you are a part of a social group. Thus, you
are a part of our existing society.

With this prior knowledge, let us now explore the different forms of societies
being established. Are you ready to embark on this journey? Let’s GO!

WHAT’S NEW?
Describe the existing society you are involved in from
small scale to large scale. Complete the table by providing
the required information. Copy and answer in your activity
notebook.

Social Group Size/Scale Establishments Social System

Family
Community/Town
Province
Luzon
Philippines

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 WHAT IS IT?
Different forms of Society
1. Hunting and gathering society: is the earliest and
simplest form of society and is generally recognized by its small
size, since it consists mainly of families. They spend most of their
time searching for food, thus, they are considered as nomadic; no
permanent territory. Its members are treated
equally and decisions are usually derived through consensus. As a result, the roles of its
members and the distribution of labor is not clearly defined.
2. Pastoral society: is characterized by the domestication of animals served as a source
for food supply. Compared to hunting and gathering society, this form of society has a
larger population and remains in one place. They also produce surplus food and resources
which they trade with other societies forming meaningful bonds. This relative prosperity
enables the people to engage in other activities apart from those necessary forsurvival,
such as handicrafts which eventually leads to the emergence of specialized tasks in the
community.
3. Horticultural society: engages in the small-scale
cultivation of plants, fruits, and vegetables and the
domestication of animals. Semi-nomadic, which means
that they travel to another place when there is shortage
of the resources in one area.
4. Agrarian/agricultural society: involves in a large-
scale and long-term cultivation of crops and domestication
of animals. Characterized by improved technology and https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/society-isometric-
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usage of tools to aid in farming which
results in increased production giving rise to a growing population in agricultural societies.
Large population leads to a more structured social system that helps manage resources
and its member.
5. Feudal society: is based on the ownership of land. Its members are organized based
on status which consists of higher class/ruler (people who own a land), vassal/follower
(granted a right to manage a land), and peasants (workers who cultivate the land and tend
the animals in exchange of military protection). This society is mindful of thehierarchy
system. It arose during Medieval times in Western part of Europe.
6. Industrial society: is based on the use of specialized machinery in the production of
goods and services. The emergence of new production and industrial methods along with
innovations in transportation and communication are results from the advances of science
and technology in the late 18th century. In this era, improved trade and commerce, public
education and better life conditions are evident for many people. However, an important
factor in social relations within this form of society is the workplace where people interact
with individuals who do not come from the same family, clan, or community, thus, cultural
diversity and bureaucratic forms of organization arises.
7. Post-industrial society: emerged by the establishment of societies based on
knowledge, information, and the sale of services. Virtual society arises where people
organize themselves through communication technology and Internet. This society is
composed of members with higher educational attainment, better training, and specialized
roles.

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 WHAT’S MORE

What you will do

Direction: In your Activity notebook, copy the diagram below and choose two
(2) forms of society to compare and contrast. List down at least two (2)
characteristics for each form of society.

FORM OF SOCIETY FORM OF SOCIETY

CHARACTERISTIC CHARACTERISTIC

CHARACTERISTIC CHARACTERISTIC

With all these growth and development of various forms of societies, the human
interactions are also growing more complex over the span of time. Factors like
science and technology advancements and cultural changes brought improvement
to the society along with complexity and various ethnicities. But despite these
innovations and developments, the human person still remains the heart of the
society and drives social changes based on respective responses and needs for
the betterment.

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 WHAT I HAVE LEARNED?

Activity 3: Draw an Icon.

Directions: In your activity notebook, draw a symbol/icon for
each form of society and give your explanation for each symbol.

1. Hunting and gathering

2. Pastoral
3. Agrarian/Agricultural
4. Industrial
5. Post-industrial

WHAT I CAN DO?

Create a photo collage showing the progress and

development of society where you belong. Use short
bond paper and any art materials available.

Organization & Composition: overall content - 15 pts

Originality: theme - 10 pts
Creativity & Neatness: overall appearance - 5 pts
TOTAL : 30 points

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Lesson
Interrelationship between
3 Human Person and Society
This lesson provides information and activities to help you grasp the concept
of how human relations are transformed by social systems and how society
influences our development as persons.

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW?

In this lesson, you are expected to:
⚫ explain how human relations are
transformed by social systems;
and
⚫ evaluate how social systems
transform human relationships
as well as how societies transform individual human beings

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WHAT I KNOW
Direction: Give a brief answer to the following question.
1. What traits or behavior did you get from your existing
community?
2. How has your community influenced your upbringing as
a person?
3. What makes us Filipino? Which traits/values identify us as Filipino?
4. Are these traits and values considered important by Philippine society?
Why do you think so?

WHAT’S IN?
You have understood in the previous lesson about what
drives human to establish society and the different forms of
societies being established as time flies. You have also
learned that with all those growth and development of
various forms of societies, the human interactions are also
growing more complex over the span of time. But despite
those progress, the human person still remains the heart of the society and
drives social changes based on respective responses and needs for the
betterment.

Now, let’s continue to embark on our journey with how human relations are
transformed by social systems.

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 WHAT’S NEW?

What you will do

Direction: Complete the crossword puzzle below. Write your answers on your
activity notebook.

Hint:
Norms
Laws
Folkways
Rules
SocialRoles
SocialSystem
SocialGroup

Vertical/Down
1. less formal norms that arise from tradition
2. actions and behaviors expected of a certain individual
3. set of traits and behavior that society considers acceptable

Horizontal/Across
4. organized/patterned set of relationships among individuals and groups that
compose a society
5. more formal and stringent norms that establish and define acceptable
behavior of citizen.

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 WHAT IS IT?
In your Activity 1, you have
guessed the definition of some
keywords that you needed to
know to better grasp theconcept
of this new lesson. Let’s see if
you’ve guessed right!

It can be said that you cannot think of a person

outside of society and you cannot think of a https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/culture-
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society without a group of persons. Thus, human persons and society are
interrelated to each other in which one cannot exist without the other.
Moreover, society’s role is considered important in the growth and
development of a person as well as the person’s role in transforming society.

One important way wherein society influences us, as person is, its ability to
define the relationships and interactions among its members. There are
various ways that society influences our development and interactions but one
way is through the establishment of the following:
● Norms – a set of traits and behavior that society considers acceptable,
thus, to be encouraged to pass unto other members (e.g. pagmamano :
Filipino’s unique gesture to greet and show respect to elders)
● Laws – more formal and stringent norms that establish and define
acceptable behavior of citizens (e.g. using of pedestrian lanes when
crossing streets)
● Folkways – less formal norms that arise from tradition and do not result
in punishment when violated (e.g. concept of appropriate swimwear,
others might wear T-shirt and shorts, others might wear bikini)
● Social system – organized or patterned set of relationships among
individuals and groups that compose a society
● Social role – actions and behaviors expected of a certain individual
● Social groups/ Social classes – individuals who share similar
backgrounds or perform similar roles
● Social institutions – certain groups that perform vital functions in
society which include the family, school, government, and religion
● Social values – actions or ideals that are considered vital in maintaining
an orderly society (e.g. cooperation, obedience to the law, concern for
others, respect for diversity, etc.)

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 What’s More

What you will do

Direction: In your Activity notebook, copy the table below and complete it by
providing the necessary information. As you go through, reflect on how your
relationships and roles in society have changed throughout your life.

I often relate to the I performed the

Period
following groups… following roles…
Early Childhood

Elementary

High School

Over the course of an entire life, a person will undergo various social roles as
he/she continually interacts with other person within a society and gradually
expands his/her social circles.

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED?

Direction: Answer the following questions using your own
words. Express your answer with maximum of 5 sentences.
Write it in your activity notebook.
1. What significant changes have you noticed in your
relationships with others throughout your life?
2. What role did society play on those changes you have
mentioned? Are those changes have something to do with the
existing society you are in?

WHAT I CAN DO?

Interview your parents or any other elders in your family or
neighborhood. Ask their beliefs/ideas/views in regards with
the chosen topic and then compare their responses with your
own beliefs/ideas/views. Choose only one (1) of any topics
mentioned below.

1. Internet is considered a necessity, not wants.

2. Online dating vs. Traditional dating
3. Go through college or go for vocational courses
4. Work abroad or work in local
5. Private school vs. Public school

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 ASSESSMENT
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Read each item carefully. Choose your
BEST answer. Write the ONLY letter of your corresponding answer
on your activity notebook. Avoid erasures.

1. It is an organized group of people whose members interact frequently and have a

common territory and culture.
a. Society c. Country
b. Community d. All of the above.
2. It is the basic unit of society.
a. Human c. Barangay
b. Family d. Government
3. The following are examples of virtual society, EXCEPT ONE, which is it?
a. Facebook c. Google Classroom
b. Instagram d. Classroom
4. Social values are actions or ideals that are considered vital in maintaining an
orderly society such as mentioned below, EXCEPT ONE, which is it?
a. Cooperation c. negligence of duty
b. obedience to the law d. concern for others
5. Social institutions are certain groups that perform vital functions in society which
include the following, EXCEPT ONE , which is it?
a. Best friends c. school
b. Family d. government

II. Determine which form of society is referred by the following statements. Choose your
answers from the box. Write the corresponding letter of your answer on your activity
notebook. Write the letter only. Avoid erasures.

A. Hunting and gathering society

B. Pastoral society
C. Horticultural society
D. Agrarian / Agricultural society
E. Feudal society
F. Industrial society
G. Post-industrial society

1. A society based on knowledge, information, and the sale of services.

2. A society based on the ownership of land.
3. The earliest and simplest form of society.
4. This society features large-scale and long term cultivation of crops and
domestication of animals.
5. This society primarily relies on the domestication of animals for food.
6. A society which is generally small in size and is composed of families.
7. A society that uses machinery in producing goods and services.
8. This society has given rise to the virtual society.
9. People who owned a land are considered most powerful and influential in this form
of society.
10. This society engages in the small-scale cultivation of plants.

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 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Make an illustration/poster that describes society and shows the
relationship between how individuals form societies and how
individuals are transformed by societies. It can also showcase the
progress and development of different forms of societies. Use short
bond paper and utilize any art materials available.

Criteria:
Organization & Composition: overall content - 25 pts
Originality: theme - 15 pts
Creativity & Neatness: overall appearance - 10 pts
TOTAL : 50 pts

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2017/2017-12-14 Artist: Jonathan V. Rivas. Journey Towards a
Progressive Society Through Volunteerism

Congratulations!

You have completed

your journey in this subject.
Great job!

It’s now time to go, explore, and apply all

your learning’s here

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