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SELF-LEARNING HOME TASK (SLHT) Subject: Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person Grade: 11 Level: Quarter: 1 Week: 8 MELCS: 8.1 Enumerate the objectives he/she really wants to achieve and to define the projects he/she really wants to do in his/her life 8.2 Reflect on t...

SELF-LEARNING HOME TASK (SLHT) Subject: Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person Grade: 11 Level: Quarter: 1 Week: 8 MELCS: 8.1 Enumerate the objectives he/she really wants to achieve and to define the projects he/she really wants to do in his/her life 8.2 Reflect on the meaning of his/her own life Competency Code: PPT11/12-IIh-8.1; PPT11/12-IIi-8.2 Name: __________________________ Section: ________ Date: ________ School: __________________________ District: __________________________ A. Readings/Discussions  Lesson 1: Meaningful Life #YOLO (You Only Live Once) Eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we die. In the essence that we, humans, are oriented towards our impending death, this concept has given rise to such various expressions being mentioned above. Commonly, death is understood as the end of bodily functions which signals the end of a person’s life. It also refers to the separation of the body and the spirit. As you have learned in the past modules, the human person is an embodied spirit. The body, being material, is subject to growth, death, and decay. While the spirit, being immaterial, will continue to exist even after the body has passed. Accepting the fact that we are persons facing the reality of death allows us to determine the course of our actions and of our entire life. Thus, the essence of freedom is self-determination which refers to the capacity to choose and act for oneself. For instance, a person cannot stop the natural bound law of growing old, however, he/she can choose to embrace aging gracefully by taking pride in their gray hair, wrinkles, and the fact of having grandchildren. But others might take a different path and use any means to mask their physical aging by getting cosmetic surgery and having “age-defying” treatments. Ultimately, we must embrace the fact that death is an integral part of our life so that once we have come in good terms with that inevitable aspect of being human, we can focus not just on the quantifiable aspects of life (e.g. possessions, luxurious years) but also on its quality. It can give us clearer purpose and focus on our daily activities. Since we cannot do everything in our lifetime, we must be able to reflect on what we need to do and identify the goals we need to achieve so we can say that we have lived in a meaningful existence. The human person is an embodied spirit which refers to the unity of a body and a spirit. The body grows and dies, while the soul continues to exist even after the body has passed. It is true that there was no exception, we will face the inevitability of death, but we have the freedom to live our lives well or not. Temporality challenges us to make choices that will be good for us and the people around us. Although we are oriented towards our impending death, death, itself, is not the goal of life. Yet, the challenge is to live a meaningful life. Page | 1   Lesson 2: Realizing Positive Life Goals What brings you happiness? Is it the food you eat? The clothes you wear? The gadgets you own? The achievements you reap? The moments you share with your loved ones? Whatever it is, you feel something good and pleasurable. Happiness is a state of being, not just an emotional experience or a chosen mental attitude. In fact, we do not choose happiness, happiness is always there, and we just choose the means/path to achieve it. We consider the sources of happiness as something that is good for us. That good has three kinds: Noble good is one which is pursued for its own sake; it is good in itself. For example: love and friendship. Useful good is considered good as long as it serves as a means to an end; its goodness is found only from what it can provide. For example, money. Pleasurable good provides some form of pleasure, though it doesn’t have to be physical. For example a trip to favorite places. However, you should always remember that happiness from a material thing slowly fades away as soon as you have it. Meanwhile, happiness formed by friendship only grows as it progresses. Happy moments with people precious to you are priceless. Thus, do not be blinded by earthly living and live a meaningful life for real happiness can be found in more permanent and meaningful things. On the other hand, negative experiences are also part of our lives. Suffering takes place when we patiently endure unpleasantness, discomfort, and pain. It comes in the form of physical suffering (e.g. physical sensations such as discomfort, hunger, distress, homelessness, and pain from an injury, disease, or even lack of basic needs) and mental suffering (e.g. emotional and mental states such as depression, anxiety, fear, loneliness, and grief). Disappointments and rejections in life may also be a cause of suffering. More often, we normally experience adversities in life and how we deal with them is determined by our mindset regarding suffering. After all, without pain and suffering, we are unable to grow and improve to become wiser and tougher. Thus, our positive experiences might lose meaning and significance without the recognizance of one’s suffering and difficulties in life. B. Exercises EXERCISE 1: Direction: Answer the following questions using your own words: Express your answer with a maximum of 5 sentences. Write it in your paper. Challenge: Based on what you have learned about happiness, suffering, death, and the meaning of life, could you give advice to the following people in various situations? Be realistic as much as possible. 1. Your sister is an overachiever. Being on top of the class is what makes her feel fulfilled. However, she got lower grades than usual for this quarter. She is extremely saddened and discouraged by this and becomes withdrawn and aloof. 2. Your best friend is dating a married man. Despite her family’s disapproval, she does not want to break up with him. She says that he is the only one who makes her very happy. Page | 2  EXERCISE 2: Direction: Make a personal “Bucket List” of what you wish to do or accomplish in life. List them in your paper. In addition, answer these questions that follow and write your answers at the bottom of your bucket list. a. Why did you choose these things to be in your “Bucket List”? b. Which among these do you feel is the easiest to accomplish in your lifetime? c. Which would be the most difficult to do? C. Assessment/Application/Outputs (Please refer to DepEd Order No. 31, s. 2020) Direction: Read and reflect each of the questions thoroughly. Give your insights and write it legibly on your paper. 1. What is that one thing that, if taken from you, would take away the meaning of your life? 2. How would you have turned out as a person if you have not experienced happiness? 3. What will you become if you have not gone through any suffering in life? 4. Have you experienced dealing with the death of a loved one? How did you cope up with the situation? 5. Why do you think most of the people are afraid of death? Suggested Enrichment/Reinforcement Activity/ies (Performance Task) References: “Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person, Module 4-Quarter 2, pages 4-9” Prepared by: VIRVE JOY C. DEL SOCORRO Edited by: Teacher II Reviewed by: GUIDE For the Teacher: Please advise the students to read the discussion carefully to ensure total assimilation of the topic. In doing so, they will be able to answer the given exercises smoothly. For the Learner: Read the self-learning home task carefully from the first part to the last part. This will help you get a clearer understanding of the subject matter. For the Parent/Home Tutor: Please guide your child as he/she go through with the whole self- learning home task. Make sure that he/she handles her time properly in order to prevent any deviations of the whole learning process. Page | 3