Philosophy Formative Activity For shs.pptx

This is a sample activity for philosophy students

1. Introduction to the Philosophy Human Person o f the Quarter 1 Lesson 1

2. Topic: Philosophy History, Nature and Methods

3. identify the etymological and formal definitions of philosophy; apply the values of philosophical thought to every component of life; and identify the philosophical methods used in various situations Learning Objectives

4. PHOTO APPRECIATION. Try to stare at the picture for few moments then reflect on the question: “ What is your dominant feeling when you first saw the picture? ” (Relevance – 3 points; Mechanics – 2 points)

5. BASIC TERMS AND ETYMOLOGY Etymologically speaking, philosophy came from two Greek words: Philein which means “ to love ” Sophia which means “ wisdom ” Therefore, Philosophy originally meant “ love of wisdom ”.

6. BASIC TERMS AND ETYMOLOGY The formal definition of philosophy includes “the science that by the natural light of reason studies the first causes or highest principles of all things”. Science. It is an organized body of knowledge. It is systematic. It follows certain steps or employs certain procedures.

7. BASIC TERMS AND ETYMOLOGY Study of All Things. It makes philosophy distinct from other sciences because it is not one-dimensional or partial. A philosopher does not limit himself to a particular object of inquiry. Philosophy is multidimensional or holistic.

8. BASIC TERMS AND ETYMOLOGY Natural Light of Reason. The natural light of reason is the capacity for intelligent thought that all human beings have just by virtue of being human. By exercising their native intelligence, human beings can discover, verify, and organize many truths of natural reason.

9. BASIC TERMS AND ETYMOLOGY Natural Light of Reason. It uses a philosopher’s natural capacity to think or human reason or the so-called unaided reason.