Chapter 1 The Process of Doing Philosophy
In this lesson, the learner is expected to:
•differentiate the meaning of philosophy as a body of knowledge and as an intellectual activity,
•distinguish a holistic perspective from a partial point of view,
•recognize human activities that emanated from deliberate reflection,
•apply a philosophical reflection on a concrete situation from a holistic perspective, and
•realize the value of philosophy in obtaining a broad perspective in life.
Chapter 2 Methods of Philosophizing
2-1 Socratic Method of Philosophizing
At the end of this lesson the learner is expected to:
•define and explain the Socratic method of philosophizing,
•analyze expressions and statements that show the differences of opinion, fact, and truth, and
•justify the validity of the statement “The Socratic method of philosophizing leads to wisdom and truth.”
Chapter 2 Methods of Philosophizing
2-1 Dialetic Method of Philosophizing
At the end of this lesson the learner is expected to:
•define and explain the dialectic method of philosophizing,
•compare the dialectic and Socratic methods of philosophizing;
•distinguish an opinion from truth by analyzing the given situations, and
•justify the validity of the statement "The dialectic method leads to wisdom and truth.”
Chapter 2 Methods of Philosophizing
2-3 Scientific Method of Philosophizing
At the end of this lesson the learner is expected to:
•define and discuss the scientific method of philosophizing,
•compare the Socratic method, dialectic method, and scientific method as methods of philosophizing,
•distinguish opinions from truths by analyzing given situations, and
•justify the validity of the statement “The scientific method leads to wisdom and truth.”