Objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Psychology Program

1. To develop competent psychometricians equipped with guidance and counseling, teaching and psychological inquiry skills.
2. To provide students with holistic knowledge for greater understanding of human behavior; and
3. To equip students with necessary skills in conducting behavioral research and extension.

I. Degree Program : Bachelor of Science in Psychology

II. Course Code : Philo 102
III. Course Title : PHILOSOPHY OF MAN
IV. Course Credit : 3 units Total No. of Hours: 54 Hours Lecture: 3 Total No. of Hours per Week: 3
V. Pre-requisites :
VI. Course Description :

This course examines Man’s search for meaning within the totality of his Phenomenological experiences. Looking at various theories of different
philosophers regarding man, the course will attempt to provide an introduction to philosophy, the science of the ultimate whys and wherefores of all
things, with man as the key point, the starting, the central and the predominant theme of discussion.

VII. Course Objectives :

At the end of the semester, the students will be able to:

1. Have a basic understanding of the importance of Philosophy in everyday practical living;

2. Understand man from different theories of various philosophers;
3. Have a sense of awareness about themselves as human beings in relation to his surroundings and society; and
4. Develop a critical and reflective thinking.

VIII. Course Requirements :

A. Quizzes (10%)
There will be a short quiz at the beginning of each class based on the previous discussion.
B. Reflection paper (15%)
Reflection papers entitled:
1. “Listening to the Body Talk” – Due on midterm minimum of 3 pages.
 2. “Philosophies worth living for” (What have I learned from the Subject) - Due on finals. Minimum of 5 pages..
Beware of plagiarism. Plagiarism is copying another person’s work and claiming it as your own. You will automatically
receive a failing mark once caught of committing plagiarism. Make a reflection paper on your own. 5 points deduction per day
of late.
C. Report (20%)
Specific topic will be assigned to students who will be reporting in pairs. Reports will be taken from the main textbook / reference.
D. Exams (40%)
Two major exams (Mid-Term and Finals) will be given to assess what the students have learned.
E. Class Participation and attendance (15%)
Students are expected to participate during class discussions through recitations or submission of assigned tasks as the case may
require it.
4 absences (automatic failure according to CHED rules), 15 minutes late (1 tardy), 3 tardies equals one absence and 45 minutes late is
considered absent.

IX. Grading System :

Quizzes 10 %
Class Participation 15 %
Reflection Paper 15 %
Report 20 %
Exams 40 %
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Total 100%
X. Course Content :

Instructional
Time Productive Aids/ Assessment
Learning Content/Tasks Expected Outcome/Values Formation
Allotment Pedagogies Educational Techniques

A. Orientation
1. To understand the VMGO of the
1. Mission, Vision, Goals and college in connection with the course.
1 hour Lecture Quiz
Objectives of the College 2. To understand the ground rules,
2. Introduction to the course content guidelines, course requirements and
expectations
B. The Philosophical Act
Lecture –
1. Define philosophy
Discussion, Handouts,
1. An Introduction to Philosophy 2. Related philosophy to other social Quizzes,
Reflective Powerpoint
2. The Nature of Philosophical 3 hours sciences. Reflection Paper,
Writing presentations,
Inquiry 3. Discuss the relevance of philosophy. Recitation
Activities, Textbooks
3. Importance of Philosophy 4. Value the importance of philosophy
Brainstorming
in one’s life
C. The Human Person
Reflection Papers,
1. To deeply understand the concept of Lecture,
Recitation,
1. The Human Person in 1.5 hours Human Person and its relationship to Collaborative Handouts
Quizzes, Simple
Relation to the SELF. the Self Learning
Research Work
D. Greek Wisdom on the Human 9 hours 1. To know and understand some of the Lecture, Handouts Quiz
Person Greek’s philosophies regarding the Collaborative
nature of man learning,
1. Socrates: Man and Virtue 2. To reflect and acquire valuable Reporting,
2. Plato: The Ideal Man, The lessons and positive values from the Film Showing
Perfect Man ideas of philosophers.
 3. Aristotle’s Philosophy of Man

Learning Content/Tasks Time Expected Outcome/Values Formation Productive Instructional Assessment

Allotment Pedagogies Aids/ Techniques
Educational

E. The Human Person: As Eastern

Philosophers See Him 1. To know and understand the different
ideas and philosophies of the oriental
Lecture,
1. Buddhism and the Meaning of philosophers regarding the nature of
4.5 hours Collaborative Handouts, Laptop Reflection Paper
Human Life man.
Learning
2. Taoism: The Human Person as 2. To reflect and acquire valuable
the Sage lessons and positive values from the
ideas of philosophers.
F. The Human Person as Moral
1. To know and understand some of the Lecture,
1. Theories of Ethics important ethical theories and to be Collaborative Reflection Paper,
9 hours Handouts
2. Kant: Man and Duty able to reflect and decide which Learning, Case Analysis
3. Nietzche’s Master Morality theory is the best suited for man Reporting,

G. The Human Person as Knowing Lecture,

1. To know and understand the different
Collaborative Quiz
3 hours theories of knowledge Handouts
1. Theories of Knowledge Learning, Midterm Exam
2. To reflect about the criteria for truth
2. Reporting
H. The Human Person and
1. To know and understand the concept Lecture,
Fellowman
of love and to reflect about the loving Collaborative
6 hours nature of the Human Person Learning, Film Handouts Reflection Paper
1. The Human Person as Lover
2. To understand the Human Person as showing,
2. The Human Person as Social
social and political being. Reporting
and Political Being
I. The Human Person and Freedom 3 hours 1. To know and understand the concept Lecture, Handouts Quiz
of human freedom Collaborative
1. Freedom 2. To argue against the concept of Learning,
 2. Determinism
freedom Reporting
Learning Content/Tasks Time Expected Outcome/Values Formation Productive Instructional Assessment
Allotment Pedagogies Aids/ Techniques
Educational

J. The Human Person and

Lecture,
Happiness 1. To understand and reflect what kind
Collaborative
1. Happiness as the Ultimate 3 hours of happiness, life and truth, and love Handouts Reflection Paper
Learning,
End of All of Man’s Activities that a human person is seeking for
Reporting
K. The Human Person and Death Lecture,
1.Phenomenology of Death 1. To understand and appreciate the Collaborative
3 hours Handouts Reflection Paper
concept of Death Learning,
Reporting
L. The Human Person and the 1. To discuss the different arguments
Absolute concerning God’s existence and non- Lecture,
1. God’s Existence existence Collaborative
3 hours Handouts Quiz
2. Man and his Relationship with 2. To know and understand the Learning,
God relationship and attachment of the Reporting
Human Person to his/her Absolute
M. THE FILIPINO CONCEPT of
MAN
1. The Filipino as Man
a. The Filipino as Individual,
Thinker, and a Social 1. To know and understand the Filipino Lecture,
Being concept of Man as Individual, Collaborative Quiz
5 hours Handouts
2. The Filipino and the World of Thinker, Social Being, in the world Learning, Final Exams
Things of all things and the other world. Reporting
3. The Filipino and the Other
World
 XI. References:

Dy, Manuel Jr. B. Philosophy of Man: Selected Readings. 3rd Edition. Katha Publishing Co. Inc. 2012
Montemayor, Felix M. (2005). Introduction to Philosophy through the Philosophy of man. Revised edition. National Bookstore.
Cruz, Corazon L. Philosophy of Man. Revised edition, National Bookstore

Prepared by: Recommending Approval: Approved:

ARVELLA M. ALBAY MA. ATHENA L. PIMENTEL MELCHOR D. SALOM

Instructor Chairperson, Humanities and Social Sciences Dept. Dean, CAS

January 20, 2016 ___________ ___________

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