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INTRODUCTION TO THE
PHILOSOPHY OF THE
HUMAN PERSON
Semester I/II -Week 1
The Difference Between Holistic
Perspective from Partial Point of View
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Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person – Grade 11/12
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Week 1: The Difference Between Holistic Perspective from
Partial Point of View
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 Lesson 1
Difference Between Holistic Perspective from Partial Poin

MELC:
Distinguish a holistic perspective from a partial point of view. (PPT11/12-Ia-1.1)

Objectives: 1. Define the concept of holistic perspective and partial point of view
2. Differentiate between a holistic perspective from partial point of view
3. Distinguish a situation if it is holistic view or partial view

Let’s Try

Directions: Carefully read the statement in each number. Choose the correct or best answer and write only

1. Which of the following situations is NOT a holistic view?

A. Following the advice of my parents
B. Immediately complain when the situation makes wrong.
C. Looking always for the good of my classmates
D. Appreciate the difficult experience in life.

2. What statement best explains a holistic view?

A. It focuses on certain areas of a problem.
B. It provides an important component of analytical thinking.
C. It appreciates the detailed situations that happen in our life.
D. It describes of having an open mindset with regards to a situation.

3. What are the two Greek words which the term philosophy came from?
A. Philia and Sophie C. Phila and Sopia
B. Philo and Sophia D. Philo and Sopie

4. Which scenario is different among the following situations of holistic perspective?

A. The parents of Lito is saving money for his college education.
B. Sita and her friends save money to donate in the orphanage.
C. Rain, as a leader, is very particular in the actions of her group members
when they commit some errors during the presentation.
D. The government is very strict when it comes to physical distancing to avoid
the spread of CoVid19.

5. What perspective enables a person to better appreciate his or her experiences as

vital component that gives meaning to his or her life?
A. Open Perspective C. Partial Perspective
B. Particular Perspective D. Holistic Perspective

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B. Distinguish the following situations if it is Holistic view or Partial view. Write HV if it
is Holistic View and PV if it is Partial View on the space provided.

1. Being late in attending online class

2. Uploading embarrassing pictures of your friend online.

3. The teacher recognizes and understands the situation of her students for
being late in the class.

4. Appreciating the problems that come into your life.

5. Judging a person without any due process.

Let’s Explore and Discover

Unlocking of Difficulties

Philosophy- it comes from the two Greek words: Philo which means “to love” and Sophia meaning “wisdom”. The
Holistic thinking - refers to a perspective that considers large-scale patterns in systems.
Partial thinking- it focuses on certain areas or aspect of a situation.

It has been said that people who engaged in philosophy are called “Philosophers
or lovers of wisdom. Through this lesson it will enhance your critical thinking skills that
can be applied in your day-to-day life.

Did you know that studying philosophy helps us identify the different pers

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Why Study Philosophy ?

It is important to study philosophy because its significance goes into all aspects of
human life. Socrates said, “The unexamined life is not worth living”. This implies that
philosophy leads us to a broader perspective and wiser way of life. We view things from
the partial point of view into a wider perspective.

Take a look at this picture below.

This picture depicts the different view of each blind man on how they observe or
perceive the wholeness of an elephant. It shows also that each blind man really
appreciates each part assigned to them and interpreted it based on what they feel and
know. Hence, all of them cannot distinguisth the wholenes of a particular thing if they
only focus in a specific part.

Let us now discuss the importance of different views of thinking and on how we see
our life in partial and in holistic aspect.

What is the difference between holistic thinking and partial thinking?

Holistic Thinking Partial Thinking

refers to a perspective that considers large-scale patterns in systems.

this kind This
of thinking
is often described is an important
component of analytical
as thinking, as an individual
“big focuses on certain areas
lookingatthe
or aspects of a problem in
picture” when describing order to understand it.
and analyzing a situation or problem.

A holistic perspective requires an individual to have an open mindset and an ability

to general sense or impression regarding a situation. Though partial thinking is useful,
philosophy utilizes holistic thinking in making sense of problems and issues related to
the human experience.

(Source: Roberto D. Abella, Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person, Quezon City,
C & E Publication, Inc., 2016, 10-11.)

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 Let’s Practice

To have a deeper understanding of what philosophy is, just keep the pace running by
doing the following activities.

Directions: Identify the words that you can associate with philosophy. Choose yo

Wisdom Critical Thinking Sarcastic

Truth Holistic Reason

How do you understand philosophy in your own personal perspective?

Directions: Answer the question “Why do I study philosophy?”, provide your answer in each box and choose

I study
because
Why do I study I study
Philosophy ? because
I study
because

It flows into some aspects of human life.

It gives rise to a wiser way of life.
It paves the way for improvement in every possible human activity.
It implies an activity of reflection.

How Philosophy is very important in your study?

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Let’s Do More

Directions: Identify three (3) situations that fall under Partial

View and Holistic View. Choose your answer in the box below. Write only the lette

Partial View
Holistic View
1.
1.
2.
2.
3.
3.

A. Following the advice of my parents.

B. Immediately complain when situation makes wrong.
C. Appreciating the difficult experience in my life.
D. I am always focused in my personal wants.
E. Looking back in the particular situation in life.
F. I always look for the common good of my classmates.

Directions: Identify the situation under Holistic View and Partial Thinking. Choose you

Situation Holistic View Partial Thinking

Home Quarantine 1. 3.

Online Class 2. 4.

A. It can save more lives of people B. Flexibility with my subjects

C. Limited Socializing Opportunity D. Lack of Peer Interaction

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Let’s Sum It Up

Directions: The statements below show the different view of thinking. Write the missing letter to com

Statement no. 1

I am considered as l rg_ scale patterns in system. I am often descsribed in looking to

the “_ ig pi_t_re” and analyzing a sit_at_o_ or problem. I am called _oli_ti_ thinking.

Statement no. 2

I am considered as an important _om_te_t of analytical thinking. As an idividual I focuses

on c_rtai_ areas of a problem. I am called _a_tia_ thinking.

Let’s Assess

Directions: Carefully read the statement in each number. Choose the correct or best answer and write o

1. Which of the following situations is NOT a holistic view?

A. Following the advice of my parents.
B. Immediately complain when the situation makes wrong.
C. Looking always for the good of my classmates.
D. Appreciate the difficult experience in life.

2. What statement best explains a holistic view?

A. It focuses on certain areas of a problem.
B. It provides an important component of analytical thinking.
C. It appreciates the detailed situations that happen in our life.
D. It describes of having an open mindset with regards to a situation.

3. What are the two Greek words which the term philosophy came from?
A. Philia and Sophie C. Phila and Sopia
B. Philo and Sophia D. Philo and Sopie

4. Which scenario is different among the following situations of holistic perspective?

A. The parents of Lito is saving money for his college education.
B. Sita and her friends save money to donate in the orphanage.
C. Rain, as a leader, is very particular in the actions of her group members
when they commit some errors during the presentation.
D. The government is very strict when it comes to physical distancing to avoid
the spread of CoVid19.

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 5. What perspective enables a person to better appreciate his or her experiences as
vital component that gives meaning to his or her life?
A. Open Perspective C. Partial Perspective
B. Particular Perspective D. Holistic Perspective

B. Distinguish the following situations if it is Holistic view or Partial view. Write HV if it

is Holistic View and PV if it is Partial View on the space provided.

1. Being late in attending online class

2. Uploading embarrassing pictures of your friend online.

3. The teacher recognizes and understands the situation of her students for
being late in the class.

4. Appreciating the problems that come into your life.

5. Judging a person without any due process.

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References

BOOK
Abella, Roberto D., Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person. Quezon
City: C & E Publishing, Inc., 2016

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