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.
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Degree Program
Course Code
Course Title
Course Credit
Pre-requisites
Course Description

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Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Philo 102
PHILOSOPHY OF MAN
3 units
Total No. of Hours: 54 Hours

Lecture: 3

Total No. of Hours per Week: 3

This course examines Mans 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.
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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.

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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 persons 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.
Report (20%)
Specific topic will be assigned to students who will be reporting in pairs. Reports will be taken from the main textbook / reference.
Exams (40%)
Two major exams (Mid-Term and Finals) will be given to assess what the students have learned.
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.

Grading System

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Quizzes
Class Participation
Reflection Paper
Report
Exams
Total

10 %
15 %
15 %
20 %
40 %

100%

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Course Content

Time
Allotment

Learning Content/Tasks

Expected Outcome/Values Formation

Productive
Pedagogies

Instructional
Aids/
Educational

Assessment
Techniques

A. Orientation
1. Mission, Vision, Goals and
Objectives of the College
2. Introduction to the course content

1 hour

1. To understand the VMGO of the

college in connection with the course.
Lecture
2. To understand the ground rules,
guidelines, course requirements and
expectations

B. The Philosophical Act

1. An Introduction to Philosophy
2. The Nature of Philosophical
Inquiry
3. Importance of Philosophy

3 hours

1. Define philosophy
2. Related philosophy to other social
sciences.
3. Discuss the relevance of philosophy.
4. Value the importance of philosophy
in ones life

Lecture
Discussion,
Reflective
Writing
Activities,
Brainstorming

Quiz

Handouts,
Powerpoint
presentations,
Textbooks

Quizzes,
Reflection Paper,
Recitation

Handouts

Reflection Papers,
Recitation,
Quizzes, Simple
Research Work

Handouts

Quiz

C. The Human Person

1. The Human Person
Relation to the SELF.
D. Greek Wisdom on the Human
Person
1. Socrates: Man and Virtue
2. Plato: The Ideal Man, The
Perfect Man

in

1.5 hours
9 hours

1. To deeply understand the concept of

Human Person and its relationship to
the Self

Lecture,
Collaborative
Learning

1. To know and understand some of the

Greeks philosophies regarding the
nature of man
2. To reflect and acquire valuable
lessons and positive values from the
ideas of philosophers.

Lecture,
Collaborative
learning,
Reporting,
Film Showing

3. Aristotles Philosophy of Man

Learning Content/Tasks

Time
Allotment

E. The Human Person: As Eastern

Philosophers See Him
1. Buddhism and the Meaning of
Human Life
2. Taoism: The Human Person as
the Sage

Expected Outcome/Values Formation

Productive
Pedagogies

Instructional
Aids/
Educational

Assessment
Techniques

1. To know and understand the different

4.5 hours

ideas and philosophies of the oriental

Lecture,
philosophers regarding the nature of
Collaborative
man.
Learning
2. To reflect and acquire valuable
lessons and positive values from the
ideas of philosophers.

Handouts, Laptop

Reflection Paper

F. The Human Person as Moral

1. Theories of Ethics
2. Kant: Man and Duty
3. Nietzches Master Morality

9 hours

1. To know and understand some of the

important ethical theories and to be
able to reflect and decide which
theory is the best suited for man

Lecture,
Collaborative
Learning,
Reporting,

Handouts

Reflection Paper,
Case Analysis

3 hours

1. To know and understand the different

theories of knowledge
2. To reflect about the criteria for truth

Lecture,
Collaborative
Learning,
Reporting

Handouts

Quiz
Midterm Exam

6 hours

1. To know and understand the concept

of love and to reflect about the loving
nature of the Human Person
2. To understand the Human Person as
social and political being.

Lecture,
Collaborative
Learning, Film
showing,
Reporting

Handouts

Reflection Paper

1. To know and understand the concept

of human freedom
2. To argue against the concept of

Lecture,
Collaborative
Learning,

Handouts

Quiz

G. The Human Person as Knowing

1. Theories of Knowledge
2.
H. The Human Person and
Fellowman
1. The Human Person as Lover
2. The Human Person as Social
and Political Being
I. The Human Person and Freedom
1. Freedom

3 hours

2. Determinism
Learning Content/Tasks

J. The Human Person and

Happiness
1. Happiness as the Ultimate
End of All of Mans Activities
K. The Human Person and Death
1.Phenomenology of Death
L. The Human Person and the
Absolute
1. Gods Existence
2. Man and his Relationship with
God
M. THE FILIPINO CONCEPT of
MAN
1. The Filipino as Man
a. The Filipino as Individual,
Thinker, and a Social
Being
2. The Filipino and the World of
Things
3. The Filipino and the Other
World

freedom
Time
Allotment

Expected Outcome/Values Formation

Reporting
Productive
Pedagogies

Instructional
Aids/
Educational

Assessment
Techniques

3 hours

1. To understand and reflect what kind

of happiness, life and truth, and love
that a human person is seeking for

Lecture,
Collaborative
Learning,
Reporting

Handouts

Reflection Paper

3 hours

1. To understand and appreciate the

concept of Death

Lecture,
Collaborative
Learning,
Reporting

Handouts

Reflection Paper

3 hours

1. To discuss the different arguments

concerning Gods existence and nonexistence
2. To know and understand the
relationship and attachment of the
Human Person to his/her Absolute

Lecture,
Collaborative
Learning,
Reporting

Handouts

Quiz

5 hours

1. To know and understand the Filipino

concept of Man as Individual,
Thinker, Social Being, in the world
of all things and the other world.

Lecture,
Collaborative
Learning,
Reporting

Handouts

Quiz
Final Exams

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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
Instructor

MA. ATHENA L. PIMENTEL

Chairperson, Humanities and Social Sciences Dept.

MELCHOR D. SALOM
Dean, CAS

January 20, 2016

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