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Which philosopher emphasized self-reflection as the path to acquiring truth and understanding one's potential?
Which philosopher emphasized self-reflection as the path to acquiring truth and understanding one's potential?
- Erwin Panofsky
- Thales of Miletus
- Augustine
- Socrates (correct)
In the context of humanities, what is the significance of understanding 'our self' in relation to the betterment of society?
In the context of humanities, what is the significance of understanding 'our self' in relation to the betterment of society?
- It enables us to learn how things are being captured by our senses.
- It helps us identify and share our potentials to contribute positively to the world. (correct)
- It encourages us to disregard external influences and focus solely on individual needs.
- It allows us to objectively assess the aesthetic value of our surroundings.
How does the study of humanities contribute to understanding Filipino identity?
How does the study of humanities contribute to understanding Filipino identity?
- By disregarding the sciences as fields of learning.
- By isolating Filipino art from Western influences.
- By promoting only traditional art forms.
- By exploring the influence of Western art on 'pagkatao'. (correct)
What is the primary distinction between the 'sciences' and the 'humanities' as fields of learning?
What is the primary distinction between the 'sciences' and the 'humanities' as fields of learning?
Which of the following reflects the role of social institutions in the development of human personality, according to the text?
Which of the following reflects the role of social institutions in the development of human personality, according to the text?
What does the 'reflexive method' in the context of learning in the humanities primarily emphasize?
What does the 'reflexive method' in the context of learning in the humanities primarily emphasize?
According to Augustine, what leads individuals to understanding of 'truth'?
According to Augustine, what leads individuals to understanding of 'truth'?
How does the text connect Charles Darwin's theory of evolution to the artistic nature of human beings?
How does the text connect Charles Darwin's theory of evolution to the artistic nature of human beings?
What is the significance of the question “Who am I?” in the context of the humanities?
What is the significance of the question “Who am I?” in the context of the humanities?
In the paradigm for learning in the sciences, understanding the 'truth' relies on what?
In the paradigm for learning in the sciences, understanding the 'truth' relies on what?
Flashcards
What are the Humanities?
What are the Humanities?
Fields of study examining human values, expressions, and experiences.
What are the Sciences?
What are the Sciences?
A field of study focused on the physical and natural world through observation and experimentation.
What is Pagkatao?
What is Pagkatao?
The Filipino concept of selfhood or personhood.
Learning in the Sciences
Learning in the Sciences
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Learning in the Humanities
Learning in the Humanities
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Socrates’ Philosophy
Socrates’ Philosophy
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Augustine’s Philosophy
Augustine’s Philosophy
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What is uniqueness?
What is uniqueness?
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Who am I?
Who am I?
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Study Notes
Module 1 Overview: Art and Humanities
- The module serves as an introduction to art appreciation.
- Explores the importance of humanities
- Helps distinguish sciences as a field of learning
- Examines Western civilization's history
- Discusses the influence of Western art on Filipino identity, “personhood,” or "pagkatao"
Desired Learning Outcomes
- Distinguishing humanities and sciences as learning fields.
- Surveying humanities in Western civilization's history.
- Relating Western humanities with the Filipino notion of pagkatao.
- Examining art history as a humanistic discipline.
- Comparing Western and Filipino art concepts
- Discovering Filipino identity through the arts.
- Applying the Filipino sense of art in art appreciation.
Content Objectives
- Distinguish humanities from sciences.
- Survey humanities in Western civilization's history.
- Relate the Western view of humanities to the Filipino concept of personhood or pagkatao.
- Study art history as a humanistic area.
- Compare Western and Filipino thoughts on art.
- Discover Filipino identity through the arts.
- Use the Filipino sense of art when appreciating art.
The Two General Fields of Learning
- The sciences deal with natural, physical phenomena.
- The humanities deal with human phenomena.
Paradigm for Learning the Sciences
- It involves a subject-knower and an object-known, connected through the scientific method.
- Understanding "truth" relies on sense perception of the subject capturing the "immaterial form" of an object.
Paradigm for Learning in the Humanities
- It equates the subject-knower with the object-known (Subject-Knower = Object-Known).
- Employs a reflexive method.
- Importance of self-reflection or evaluation is highlighted.
- Art enables understanding of our potential
- Enables an ability to create substantial and valuable contributions, which is our uniqueness.
Thinkers Whose Thoughts Were the Basis of Method in the Humanities
- Socrates (469-399 BC): Emphasized knowing oneself to realize potential through self-reflection.
- Augustine (354-430 AD): Believed rational souls lead to understanding truth.
- Thales of Miletus (620-546 BC): Advocated for self-reflection and contemplation for rational inclination.
The Basic Question of Humanities: "Who am I?"
- It goes beyond stating personal details such as name, family background, address, and social identity.
- The core answer highlights "every person as a human being."
- Art is considered embedded genetically
- Every human has the capacity or potential to discover their true potientials.
- A human's power to produce pleasant experiences comes from the soul.
- Humans are prompted to use, enhance, and realize their full potential.
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