Philosophy Department

Ateneo de Naga University

Naga City

 

Course Code             :           PHIS001        

Course Title              :           Philosophy of the Human Person 1

Credits/ Units           :           3 Units

Duration/ Term         :           Second Semester of the School Year 2013–2014

Day/Time/Room        :           TTh / 12:00-1:30pm / RB311

                                               TTh / 6:00-7:30pm / RB311

                                               FSA / 9:00-10:30am / AR217

                                               FSA / 12:00-1:30pm / AR218

                                               FSA / 1:30-3:00pm / AR217

Course Description:

 

PHIS001 is an introductory course to the philosophical study of the human person with pagpapakatao as the focal point. It is a journey where the students are guided as they explore and reflect on the nature, dynamism, and various dimensions of the human person’s existence, i.e. the significance, meaning, origin and purpose of the human existence, with the goal of becoming a better person for others and for God.

 

The course uses a threefold philosophical approach: (1) phenomenological, i.e. starting from the date of original and concrete experiences), (2) existential, i.e. human person considered in total experience of the human existence, and (3) Thomistic, i.e. inspired by Thomas Aquinas’ philosophical vision of the human person.

 

 

Course Objectives:

By the end of the semester, the student must be able to—

 

Knowledge:               

 

• Describe and explain what philosophy is

• Analyze different philosophical concepts pertinent to the human person

• Articulate philosophical understanding of the human person

 

Skills:

 

• Creatively and critically reflect on the meaning of personhood

• Identify contemporary ethical issues relevant to being a human person

• Write philosophical reflections

• Read and interpret philosophical texts

• Know how to take oral exams

 

Values:

 

• Appreciate the value of human life

• Value freedom, responsibility, personhood, truth and integrity

• Cultivate a life-long commitment to the pursuit of wisdom

 

 

Strategies / Assessment / Requirements:

 

1. Lecture, discussion, Individual sharing

2. Reaction paper, interactive discussion

3. Term paper, oral report, prelim, mid-term, pre-final, final exam

 

 

 

       

Course Outline

 

Grading System

 

Profile of the Graduate Addressed by the Course (COMPETENCIES)

 

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