Lesson 3 Philo

WRITE DOWN THE
FUNCTIONS AND USES OF THE

SENSES BELOW
If one of the senses will
malfunctioned, do you think you
will still appreciate the entire
“YOU” as a person? Why or why
not?
WHAT IS
PHILOSOPHICAL
REFLECTION?
PHILOSOPHICAL REFLECTION
Refers to the careful examination of life situation. This involves
the weighing of alternatives and using specific standards to
evaluate one’s action. An individual reflects philosophically
when he builds on previous actions, events and or decisions.
According to the words of Socrates, the great Greek
philosopher,” the unexamined life is not worth living.” One of
the major things that distinguishes man from other animals is his
ability to think, use his creativity and his critical thinking
REFLECTION
It requires a person to be willing to examine one’s
thought, feelings and actions and learn more about
one’s life and experiences. One can reflect on almost
any subject. For instance, the moment you go to bed,
you can already reflect upon the things that you plan
to do for the next day. Reflection helps you sort your
priorities in life
Simple actions take a whole new meaning when one
engages in reflection.
When buying clothes, for example, think of the
questions that you ask yourself as you consider
buying the t-shirt or blouse you are holding. You may
start with simple questions: “Will these fit me?”, “Do
I look good in these colors? Can I afford to buy these
stuffs?” Any buyer would ask these usual questions
himself or herself
However, since we are in a reflective and
philosophizing mood, let us now try to think of
“deeper” questions and reflect on the situations. You
may find yourself asking the following questions.
o “Why will I buy this shirt?”
o “Is it reasonable to buy this shirt?”
Reflection is vital in ensuring that our actions and
decisions are well thought out and are done with due
regard for their implications and consequences on
others, our surroundings, and ourselv
IS HOLISTIC AND PARTIAL
THINKING THE SAME?
PARTIAL THINKING
A way of thinking that focuses on the specific
aspects of the situation. The partial view is an
important component of analytical thinking, on
certain areas or aspects of the problem in order
to understand it.
HOLISTIC THINKING
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 a problem. A holistic
perspective requires an individual to have an
open mindset and an ability to get a general
sense or impression regarding a situation.
A. PARTIAL PERSPECTIVE
People tend to apply an partial perspective when looking at
problems or situation. For instance, doctors often focus on a
specific set of symptoms to determine the cause of the
patient’s illness. Once a particular cause has been identified,
the doctor then prescribe the appropriate medicine and other
treatments to address the illness. In case of a person who
experiences a stomachache, a doctor may prescribe the
appropriate medicine that will address the physical causes of
the problem
B. HOLISTIC PERSPECTIVE
Looking the same picture in the partial perspective, a holistic thinking can
be shown in this manner.
In this view, the doctor will be able to identify the
underlying causes of the illness by digging into the
patient’s habits and lifestyle, which would lead to the
discovery of fatigue and stress as factors that cause the
illness. Hence, the doctor can advise the patient to make
changes in his or her habits to reduce stress and eventually
improve his or her well-being.
In addition, a holistic perspective also enable a person to step back and consider
the general aspects of a certain problem. It gives rise to a more appreciative
aspect about life, as we are able to look at life in its totality. This means that we
try to understand a situation from different advantage points so we can see it
more clearly. Just as we savor food in its entirety and not to pick out each
ingredient and taste it. We experience and appreciate life in its entirety and not
just its specific “flavors” of happiness, sadness, sorrows, etc. We learn to value
and recognize our individual experiences as important aspects of a larger and
more meaningful life.
Our ability to engage in philosophical reflection helps us
develop beneficial skills, which are deemed important in
our daily situations such as:
1. Philosophy enables a person to develop a critical and
analytical mindset in processing information and addressing
certain issues encountered in life. - Our ability to critically
think helps us from being tricked by false claims and
manipulative schemes.
2. Philosophy helps us develop problem solving and
decision-making skills. - It is through our
engagement with philosophy that we learn how to
analyze a problem and come up with alternative
solutions is very important skill learned through
philosophy.
3. Philosophy trains us to become precise and clear in
presenting our ideas and thoughts. - As we engage in
discussion and debate, philosophy enables us to
convey our ideas precisely and clearly.
4. Philosophy contributes greatly to the self-
development of a person. - In our quest to become a
better version of our self, philosophy encourages us
to understand our self, our strength and weaknesses,
our identity and our very purpose in life along with
our engagement in the community, the nation and the
world.

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