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Republic of the Philippines

Bicol University
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES & PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy Department
Daraga, Albay
ISO 9001:2008
Certificate No. TUV 100 05 1782

COURSE SYLLABUS
for
Philo 1 Applied Philosophy
Second Semester, SY 2014-2015

COURSE TITLE: Applied Philosophy

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The course is designed to give students an analytical background that can be used to explore other
contemporary social and political issues. It specifically focuses on philosophical principles and themes which
can be vital in the practice of the social work profession.

TIME DURATION: 54 hours

CREDIT UNITS: 3 units

PLACEMENT: BSSW 3-A and BSSW 3-B

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The course should enable the students to:

1. Describe and evaluate a range of philosophical views on selected applied philosophical topics.
2. Engage in critical analysis and the assessment of arguments over a range of topics in applied philosophy.
3. Grasp the deeper principles and issues which underlie the topics.
4. Critically examine the application of philosophical concepts and skills to policy and institutional problems
and dilemmas.

COURSE CONTENT

Content Specific Duratio Activities/ Audio- Evaluation

Objectives n Methodologies Visual Techniques/
/No. of / Materials Assessment
Hours Teaching
Strategies
1.Orientation To understand the 2 hrs. Lecture and Handouts Recitation
Vision, Mission, VGMO in relation Writing
Goals and with the course. Assignments
objectives of the To understand
College the expectation,
Presentation of house rules,
the course policies and
content. expected output.

2.INTRODUCTION To explain and 12 hrs. Teacher talk Chalk, Quiz

The social critique the Socialized whiteboar Reflection
dimensions of social discussion d marker Paper
human existence dimensions of Class Black/whit
The socius and human participation e board
the neighbor existence. Socratic
method
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Content Specific Duratio Activities/ Audio- Evaluation

Objectives n Methodologies Visual Techniques/
/No. of / Materials Assessment
Hours Teaching
Strategies
3. Social and To explain how 12 hrs. Teacher talk LCD Quiz
Political social and Socialized Monitor Reflection
Philosophy political discussion Laptop Paper
Social contract philosophy Class
The greatest differs from other participation
happiness disciplines that Socratic
principle also study method
The principle of society and
fairness politics.
Ideals of
democracy
MIDTERM 1 hour
EXAMINATION
4. The Social and To analyze and 8 hrs. Teacher talk LCD Quiz
the Interhuman establish the Socialized Monitor Reflection
Being and difference discussion Laptop Paper
seeming between the Class
Imposition and concepts social participation
Unfolding and interhuman.
5. The Family To address all 9 hrs. Teacher talk LCD Quiz
Studies on the subjects raised Socialized Monitor Reflection
Family by the issues on discussion Laptop Paper
the family and Class
attempt to apply participation
its relevance in
the Philippine
society.
6. Distributive To differentiate 9 hrs. Teacher talk LCD Quiz
Justice the basic kinds Socialized Monitor Reflection
Justice, rights of justice and discussion Laptop paper
and socio- explain in what Class
economic sense is participation
goods distributive Socratic
Bases of a just justice the most method
distribution comprehensive
type.
FINAL 1 hour
EXAMINATION
Notes: 27 hours is allotted for mid-term period, and 27 hours for final period and in case the required classroom contact
hours are unmet (due to weather conditions, holidays and similar valid reasons), take home readings and activities as
well as online communication will be utilized to accomplish the syllabus content.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS/ASSIGNED REPORTS OR PROJECTS:

1. Final papers
2. Group reports
3. Reaction / Reflection papers

SYSTEM OF COMPUTING GRADES:

Midterm/Final Exam 40%
Quizzes 20%
Reflection/Reaction Paper 20%
Class Participation 15%
Attendance 5%
Total 100%
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Midterm Grade (30%) + Tentative Final Grade (70%) = Final Grade

REFERENCES:

Bauzon, Prisciliano T. 2006. Handbook in Social Philosophy. Mandaluyong City: MG Repographics.

Castro, Francisco C. 2005. Philosophy of the Human Person, A Phenomenological Approach .

Mandaluyong City: Books Atbp. Publishing Corp.

DeLeon, Jose Ramon E. and Guab, Martin Harry A. Philosophy of Human Person.

Dy, Manuel. 1994. Contemporary Social Philosophy. Quezon City: JMC Press Inc.

Dy, Manuel 1986. Philosophy of Man, Selected Reading . Quezon City: JMC Press Inc.

Gripaldo, Rolando M. 2008. The Philosphical Landscape, A Panoramic Perspective on Philosophy .

Quezon City: C&E Publishing Inc.

Ramos, Christine Carmela R. 2012. Introduction to Philosophy. Quezon City: Rex Printing Companies,
Inc.

Rawls, John. 1993. Political Liberalism. New York: Columbia University Press.

Sario, Alvin. 2008. On Political Liberalism, Rawls justice as fairness and Walzers complex equaliy.
Legazpi City: Willprint.

Standford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. 2012. http://plato.standford.edu/

Stumph, Samuel Enoch & Fieser, James. 2008. Socrates to Sarte and Beyond, a History of Philosphy.
McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Prepared by:

JERONE EDISON M. LORENTE

Instructor

Recommending Approval:

PROF. RUBEN C. CARDIO, JR.

Chairperson, Philosophy Department

Approved:

DR. NOEMI LOBRIGO-IBO

Dean