1 The Process of Doing Philosophy

The Process of Doing Philosophy
Introduction
The learner understands the meaning and process of doing philosophy
Objectives
1.1.Distinguish a holistic perspective from a partial point of view

1.2.Realize the value of doing philosophy in obtaining a broad perspective on life
1.3.Do a philosophical reflection on a concrete situation from a holistic
perspective
Try this!
In a few years, you will gain new experiences in life that you may have never dreamed
of. Such experiences may excite or challenge you, while some can make you rethink your life
and decisions.
At your age, you may have already asked yourself important questions about your life
that cannot be directly answered through research or education, such as “what do I want?” or
“What will make me happy?”
Think ahead!
If you have already asked yourself those big questions, then you have already engaged in
philosophy.
Is Philosophy a way of life? Why or why not?
How do you apply it in everyday life?
Read and Ponder
Doing philosophy helps you think many things, including those that leave you confused or
without an acceptable answer. You can do philosophy by yourself, with a partner, or with a
group.
The Meaning and Branches of Philosophy
*PHILO-notes Daily Whiteboard
The Meaning of Philosophy and Philosophy of the Human Person
Philosophy, meaning “love of wisdom”, is a science where reason and logic are used to
understand reality and answer questions of knowledge, morality, and human nature. It can be
described as either a body of knowledge or an intellectual activity.
Philosophy as body of knowledge provides methodologies and insights on how societal
questions, such as moral dilemmas of euthanasia or same sex marriage, can be answered.
On the other hand, philosophy as an intellectual activity is an analytic procedure of
addressing individual thought processes such as resolving conflict and confusion, testing
positions, and analysing beliefs. In all instances, doing philosophy is prescribed by logic, reason,
and ethics leading to wisdom.
Philosophy applied to human experience or everyday life denotes the use of philosophy
as an intellectual activity. Also known as philosophy of life, this concept is important because it
serves as the guiding principle on how one ought to live life.
Importance of Philosophical Reflection
Philosophical Reflection is the process by which a person undergoes a reflective state or
evaluates his or her experiences first before making any related action. The use of philosophical
reflection is important as it enables thought to be looked into using deeper, holistic perspective.
In effect, actions are directed towards greater sources of wisdom and truth.
Human Activities Emanated from Deliberate Reflection

In the process, one can learn more about himself or herself, including personal beliefs,
ideas, or values. Previous experiences may be seen as important aspects of making reflections
because they facilitate deeper thinking and understanding of the self. Aside from knowing the
self, many other activities also emanate from reflection.
Examples:
 Learning from your previous mistakes and not repeating them again
 Evaluating and knowing the best choice from a set of options
 Gaining a holistic point of view before making any conclusion
Meaning and Process of Doing Philosophy

Doing philosophy means engaging oneself in “matters of utility” and methodologies to
eliminate any practical problem or abstract idea.
In the process of doing philosophy, it is critical to have a holistic point of view-the
perception of looking at all aspects of a situation first before making a conclusion. Some other
skills involved in doing philosophy are critical, logical, and analytical thinking, observation, and
communicative skills.
Holistic and Partial Points of View

Before engaging in philosophical inquiry, one must be able to distinguish between a
holistic and partial point of view. This is critical in coming up with conclusions about a given
situation.
Holistic Point of View Partial Point of View
 Looks at all aspects of the given  Looks at only a limited number of
problem or situation. aspects of the given problem or
 All aspects are given importance when situation.
making conclusions.  Conclusions are made based on
 All aspects are tied in together to form considering some, but not all, sides of
a general overview of the problem or the problem or situation.
situation. Example:
Example: A teacher scolds Student A after Student B
A teacher listens first to both stories of her two accused him of stealing her pencil case.
arguing students before making any conclusion However, the teacher only listened to the story
about the issue. of Student B, and not to Student A, before
deciding to scold the student.
Looking at the characteristics of holistic and partial points of view, it can be concluded
that using a holistic perspective is more desirable inn doing philosophy than using a partial
perspective. Partial points of view only promote limited knowledge on the situation. This leads to
wrong conclusions.
Learning philosophy requires learning to look into all available perspective and work on
their relationship to come up with sound, logical, and valid conclusions. In the process, doing
philosophy helps one to develop the skill of broadly looking at the situation first before
concluding anything.
Importance of Doing Philosophy

Doing philosophy can be applied in day-to-day activities and life perspectives. Because it
involves an evaluative process, doing philosophy allows a person to make better decisions and
act accordingly to situations with the help of various philosophical skills.
Furthermore, on life perspectives, philosophy enables reflective thinking which greatly
influences a person’s view of life, challenges, and relationships. Doing philosophy directs how a
person will perceive these factors in life and how they will be faced.
In any setting, wisdom is always gained when philosophy is applied to formulate a
conclusion about a certain concern.
See if you can do this!
Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper and submit on or before the due date posted in
MS Teams. (50 points)
Express your wonder of the mystery of the Unseen.
1. List 5 of the awe-inspiring questions that arise in your heart? (25 points)
2. If you have reflected on your questions, what kind of insights have you gained, and have
they changed your patterns of thinking and behaving? (25 points)
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The Process of Doing Philosophy

The learner understands the meaning and process of doing philosophy

1.1.Distinguish a holistic perspective from a partial point of view

The Meaning and Branches of Philosophy

*PHILO-notes Daily Whiteboard

The Meaning of Philosophy and Philosophy of the Human Person

Human Activities Emanated from Deliberate Reflection

Meaning and Process of Doing Philosophy

Holistic and Partial Points of View

Importance of Doing Philosophy

See if you can do this!

Express your wonder of the mystery of the Unseen.

FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

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