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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
Humanities 2 Philosophy of Man
Second Semester, SY 2014-2015

COURSE TITLE: Philosophy of Man

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will deal on the vast range of philosophical issues regarding the human person. It is
basically concerned with the questions of what makes a man a truly human person. For this reason, it will
explore mans different features such as his body, soul, knowledge, freedom and responsibility, love and death,
meaning and purpose of life, and the Absolute.

TIME DURATION: 54 hours

CREDIT UNITS: 3 units

PLACEMENT: BS Architecture 4-B, AB PolSci 1-B and BEED 1-3

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Guided by the University Mission, Vision, Goals and Objectives, the course aims to widen the students
sense of philosophical wonder in order to have a deeper understanding of themselves as a person and as a
member of the society.

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 draw a 6 hrs. Teacher talk Chalk, Quiz

The meaning of foundational Socialized whiteboar Reflection
philosophy knowledge as a discussion d marker Paper
Historical periods prerequisite in Class Black/whit
of philosophy studying the participation e board
Branches of philosophy of Socratic
philosophy man. method
Significance of
philosophy
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Content Specific Duratio Activities/ Audio- Evaluation

Objectives n Methodologies Visual Techniques/
/No. of / Materials Assessment
Hours Teaching
Strategies
3. Human Person To explain and 6 hrs. Teacher talk LCD Quiz
as Incarnate reflect on the Socialized Monitor Reflection
Subjectivity subjectivity of discussion Laptop Paper
My body man as he/she Class
Space deals with participation
Time his/her body,
space and time.
4. Human Person To critically 6 hrs. Teacher talk LCD Quiz
and Knowledge compare and Socialized Monitor Reflection
Theories of contrast the discussion Laptop Paper
knowledge different Class
epistemological participation
theories of the
human person.
5. Human Person To examine the 6 hrs. Teacher talk LCD Quiz
and God reason about the Socialized Monitor Reflection
Philosophy of establishment of discussion Laptop Paper
Religion religion and to Class
Concerning prove the participation
Gods Existence existence of Socratic
God. method
MIDTERM 1 hour
EXAMINATION
6. Human Person To explain and 10 hrs. Teacher talk LCD Quiz
and Society evaluate the Socialized Monitor Reflection
Human person different socio- discussion Laptop paper
as a social political, Class
political being economic and participation
Human person ethical Socratic
and morality phenomena as method
experienced by
man.
7. Concept of To evaluate and 8 hrs. Teacher talk Chalk, Quiz
Human analyze the Socialized whiteboar Reflection
Freedom issues discussion d marker paper
Freedom and concerning Class Black/whit
existentialism human freedom. participation e board
Freedom and
determinism
8. Human Person To explain and 8 hrs. Teacher talk Quiz
Towards Death understand the Socialized Reflection
Phenomenology importance of discussion paper
of Death civil society and Class
the crucial role it participation
play in the Socratic
society. method
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
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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%

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.

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

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