Let us pray….

Let us energize….
 Introduction to the
Philosophy of the Human
Person (Day 5)

Prepared by Maricel B.Gonzales

Review
When can we say that a
person starts to wonder?
Philosophy through wonder

The time you started ask

questions, you already have the
sense of wonder.
PINOY HENYO

Four Groups
1 volunteer from each group
to ask question and give the
correct answer
Statistics and
Probability
Mary Graceshelyn
Usi
11 Agricultural Crop
Production
Demo Room
Pastry
Flag
Hand Mixer
Uniform
 Types of questions given

evidence-based refers to something

that furnishes proof or testinony or
something legally submitted to
ascertain in the truth of the matter.
opinion-based refer to view,
judgment, or appraisal formed in the
mind about a particular matter.
 Introduction to the
Philosophy of the Human
Person (Day 6)

Prepared by Maricel B.Gonzales

Allegory of the Cave

Guidepost for the Discussion:

1. Why do we ask questions?
2. Why do we ask follow-up questions?
What is our end goal?
3. What kind of answers are we
seeking?
4. What do we get from finding the
truth?
1.Why do we ask question?

To gain understanding
To remediate error
To obtain information out of curiosity
To clarify
To test our knowledge
2.Why do we ask follow-up
questions?
follow-up questions keep the
conversation moving forward and
allow for clarification and elaboration
of details.
3.What kind of understanding
are we seeking?
Determining the ultimate truth
4.What do we get from finding
the truth?
Nobody wants to be lied to.
It empowers people around us to
change and to grow
It deepens us as a person
In philosophizing, we ask
questions because we desire
to know and we find
satisfaction upon discovery of
truth.
Application to real life

Why do we have to avoid

giving unsolicited opinions to
people who are not too
familiar to us?
REVIEW GAME: Fact or Bluff

1. Manila is the capital of the

Philippines.
2. Sun is the center of the solar
system.
3. My neighbor is ugly.
4.You will pass Philosophy.
5.Your seatmate is
beautiful/handsome.
Processing Questions:
1. Based on the game, what are the two forms
of statements given? What examples were
given for each?
2. What examples of fact and opinion can you
give based on your real-life experiences?
FACT vs OPINION
Take down notes about the
difference between fact and
opinion while watching the
video.
Two Divisions of Opinion
OPINION

o·pin·ion
- a view or judgment formed
about something, not based
on fact or knowledge.
Belief vs Illusion
Belief
- an acceptance that a statement is
true or that something exists.
Illusion
- a thing that is or is likely to be
wrongly perceived or interpreted.
Two Tables
Paper Trick
Can you put yourself inside the
hole in a piece of paper without
using glue/tape or whatever ?
Question:
1. How do you feel when you heard an
opinion about you?
2. Write your answer on your notebook.
Limit your answer to 3 sentences only.
Let us pray….
Let us energize….
Two Divisions of Opinion
How can we give a valid
opinion?
Knowledge- a clear awareness and
understanding of something
REASON
making sense of things, establishing
and verifying facts, applying logic,
and changing or justifying practice
based on new or existing information.
UNDERSTANDING

mental grasp : COMPREHENSION
Lost and Found cellular phone unit

1. Why is it necessary to avoid giving

speculations in looking for a solution to a
problem presented?
Answer:
We should base our search on the truth, not on
opinion.
Example of speculation:
My classmate is a thief, he took my cellphone.
Identify the statements that are
truth/fact and statements which
are opinion.

1.Showtime Q and A

2. TV Patrol
Role-playing
students to act out a situation in the context of
their experiences in the family and let their
classmates determine truth from opinion.
Describe how you will prove
their truthfullness
Do you understand the
lesson?
Our school is big
I am a good student
We live in a safe community
Nature of Truth:

1. Correspondence Theory
2. Coherence Theory
3. Pragmatic Theory