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Senior High School Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person Quarter 2 – Module 1: Human Person’s Freedom Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person – Grade 12 Quarter 2 – Module 1: The Human Person’s Freedom First Edition, 2020 Republ...

Senior High School Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person Quarter 2 – Module 1: Human Person’s Freedom Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person – Grade 12 Quarter 2 – Module 1: The Human Person’s Freedom First Edition, 2020 Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in any work of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of such work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the payment of royalties. Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand names, trademarks, etc.) included in this module are owned by their respective copyright holders. Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to use these materials from their respective copyright owners. The publisher and authors do not represent nor claim ownership over them. Published by the Department of Education Development Team of the Module Writer: Gil F. Macias Editors: Lucia M. Sunga Reviewers: Divilyn M. Rodriguez Illustrator: Layout Artist: Angelica M. Mendoza Template Developer: Neil Edward D. Diaz Management Team: Reynaldo M. Guillena Jinky B. Firman Marilyn V. Deduyo Alma C. Cifra Aris B. Juanillo Amelia S. Lacerna Printed in the Philippines by Davao City Division Learning Resources Management Development System (LRMDS) Department of Education – Davao City Division, Region XI Office Address: Elpidio Quirino Ave., Poblacion District, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur Telefax: (082) 224-3274, (082) 222-1672 E-mail Address: [email protected]  12 Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person Quarter 2 – Module 1: Human Person’s Freedom Introductory Message For the facilitator: Welcome to the Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person Grade 12 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on the Human Person’s Freedom. The activities in this module are arranged sequentially to help the learners understand the topic and develop the desired skill or learning competency. As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage their own learning. Remind the learner that if there are things he/she doesn’t understand, he/she must not hesitate to call for your help and assistance. For the learner: Welcome to the Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Human Person’s Freedom. The activities in this module are arranged sequentially to help you understand the topic and develop the desired skill or learning competency. As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own learning. Take time to read, understand, and perform the different activities in the module. If there are things you don’t understand, do not hesitate to call your facilitator / teacher for assistance. The following are some reminders in using this module: 1. Use the module with care. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises. 2. Do not forget to answer Let us Try before moving on to the other activities in the module. 3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task. 4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers. 5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next. 6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it. We hope that you will find meaningful learning as you go through the different activities in this module. 1  Let Us Learn After going through this module, you are expected to: 1. give the meaning of freedom; 2. explain that all actions and choices have consequence; and 3. analyze the impact of the consequence of our choices. Let Us Try Activity 1: Freedom Acrostic Activity Write a poem using the letter as your starting point from the word “Freedom.” You are free to use different languages or dialects in expressing your ideas. F ________________________________ R ________________________________ E ________________________________ E ________________________________ D ________________________________ O ________________________________ M ________________________________ Based on what you have written, in one sentence what is freedom? Rubric: Features Expert Accomplished Capable Beginner (5) (4) (3) (2) Content of Very informative Somewhat Gives some new Provide no Text and well informative and information but information organized organized. poorly organized with and very poorly organized 2  Let Us Study Activity 2. Imagine you joined in one of the most popular game shows in our country. Luckily, you hit the mega jackpot: a house and a lot, a car, or a lifetime scholarship for you and your siblings. Which do you want to choose and why? Write your answer below. __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Rubric: Features Expert Accomplished Capable Beginner (5) (4) (3) (2) Content of Very informative Somewhat Gives some new Provide no Text and well informative and information but information organized organized. poorly organized with and very poorly organized In our previous activity, you are asked to choose among the three: house and lot, car, or lifetime scholarship for you and your sibling. Indeed, it is very difficult for you to decide which of these options you will choose. Before you decide, there are factors that you need to consider and need to think about a thousand times. With this, the act of choosing which prize to get is already an exercise of your freedom. But before we proceed to our discussion, let us first familiarize the different terminologies. Take note; make sure to remember these terms to be easy for you to understand our module. The following are related to the discussion of human freedom. Freedom is the power or right to act, speak or think as you want without hindrance or restraint. Freedom of Choice is the ability to exercise one’s freedom in any manner. Prudence is an act of making a good judgment that allows a person to avoid risks. (I Hope, 2018) 3  This module focuses on human freedom, the choice we make and the consequences of every decision we make. In this academic endeavor, we will answer the questions like; what is freedom? What makes me responsible for my action? Why do haste in making a decision could be bad? We will start our discussion by defining freedom. Understanding Freedom A. What is Freedom? The most common understanding of freedom is the absence of restraints or free to do whatever he wants. But is this the exact definition of freedom? For example, you caught your classmate took your money from your wallet without your permission. And your classmate said to you, “leave me alone; I have the freedom to do so since I am free.” Is his or her actions base on his freedom? Can you let your classmate leave without facing the consequences of his or her action? Let us first understand the word freedom. Freedom, it is sufficient to give an adequate description: First, “at the biological level, freedom is identified with a healthy body. The patient, on the contrary, feels prisoner of his own body. Second, at a higher level, freedom is identified with the spontaneity of tendencies. Man is free when he can fulfil his desires (Epicurus). But some trends are harmful and we are naturally fighting against them. Spontaneity, therefore, cannot consist in allowing oneself to be in love with one’s passions. Third, at the level of consciousness, freedom is defined by the possibility of choosing. For there to be a choice, one needs several motives, several possibilities of action. The choice may be impossible when all the reasons are worth it (Buridan donkey). In this case, the action is freedom of indifference.” (I Hope, 2018) B. Freedom and its Limitation Freedom is not absolute. You cannot do whatever you want to do especially when it hurts others already with your actions. Remember, all actions and choices you conclude them with corresponding effects on the person, others and the environment. When such actions hurt or harm yourself and the others, then the action should be stopped. Thus, as the saying goes, “a person’s freedom ends where another man’s freedom begins.” You are free to do whatever you want to do. You are free to shout at the top of your voice or to sing karaoke throughout the night. If you disturb your classmate who are studying your lessons at the moment or your neighbor who are sleeping already, then, that’s the time you need to shut up your mouth. “Freedom is the most precious treasure that human beings have. It is our responsibility to respect it, enjoy it, and prevent anyone from stealing it from us.” We all have the right to keep it and take care of it. So then, how 4 dare you even think that you have the right to take even the slightest ounce of freedom from your neighbor? (Your freedom ends, 2016) As a free human being, “he is responsible not only to his self but to the community. To be free means to be responsible of one’s existence”. (Amizola et al., 2016) The people around you can support you but it is always you who are going to decide. “A person is free but freedom does not mean a license to do anything he or she wants. A person is free but he or she does not exist alone.” This is the reason why man’s freedom is limited. He cannot just do anything that he likes to do. He needs to think the other individual. “I am condemned to be free.” -John Paul Sartre C. Freedom and Choice Our capacity to choose is as precious as our lives. Living a life where you are deprived of your freedom is not living at all. It is worse than being put into jail. Hence, according to Sartre, “it is through choice that man lives an authentic human life.” “If men cannot choose (Deterministic Principle), then this seems to reduce the value and dignity of man, because it shows that man cannot make the situations around. When a man cannot choose, he tends to believe that he cannot be made responsible for the choices he makes because his actions are not from a deliberate act of choice but a causal connection between events beyond his control. (Caraan, 2016) “The act of choosing or the ability to choose is valuable because it gives the human person the reason the make deliberate actions out of motives that reveal his autonomy as an individual.” (Caraan, 2016) “If a person can choose, then that person can be held responsible over the consequences of his actions. Hence, the person becomes prudent with the choices he makes.” (Caraan, 2016) In making a choice, we need to consider lots of things and the action is done, the result of the actions, the consequence after the act is done. D. Consequence and Responsibility We are a fan of pointing the blame to others every time we do wrong. When our teacher caught us copying our classmates’ assignment, we sometimes blame our classmates for letting us copy their answers. The common words we often heard is “ikaw man gud”. It is a clear manifestation that we are not yet matured. A mature and responsible person owned whatever might be the consequences of his actions. Always remember this. Our freedom affects others. Our decisions affect other people’s lives whether we are aware of these effects or not. The 5 consequences of our choices affect not only us, but everyone else that is directly or indirectly involved in the context of our decision. (Sibs) For example, Mario decided to cut his class knowing that he played a vital role in his presentation that day. Since he is not around, the teacher gives everyone a low grade because they failed to present. With his decision, others were affected. Whether we like or not, our decision is always accompanied with consequence. This consequence may be good or bad depending on the different factors, the doer’s intention, how the action is done and the result. We always don’t have the full control of things. We exert lots of effort to make sure that everything will go according to our plan. But there are times we failed. Different factors that can affect the result; these are things that we don’t have the power over it. However, whatever might be the consequences of our action, we are liable if we do it voluntarily, with our knowledge and consent. “We should always remember that while we enjoy the freedom that we have right now, we should not forget that in all the decision we make it is always accompanied with accountability and commitment.” E. Importance of Prudence in all Choices Everything that happened cannot be changed and undone. So, before making decisions think a thousand times for us not to regret. “To evaluate and exercise prudence in choices means to be careful before completely making up one’s mind about an important decision. It is to avoid making a big mistake that may result in an unmanageable problem. Most of these include choices that could have lifelong consequences.” (Fuertes, J, n.d) In making a wise choice: first, “one should determine the ugly effect to avoid the greater risks and second, make it sure that all available options have been criticized and thought carefully.” (I Hope, 2018) Let Us Practice Activity 3. The Consequence of Making Choices In making a choice, we should bear in mind that one option is sacrificed in exchange for another. Moreover, one should also consider that all choices have effects that one should ready to face. Example: What consequence may arise from the following scenarios. 1. Deciding not to pursue one’s studies ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ 6  ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ 2. Playing mobile games instead of studying ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ 3. Marrying at an early age ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Rubric: Features Expert Accomplished Capable Beginner (5) (4) (3) (2) Content Very informative Somewhat Gives some new Provide no information of Text and well informative and information but with and very poorly organized organized. poorly organized organized Let Us Practice More Activity 4. Feel Free! A. Materials Short bond paper, coloring materials, scissors, B. Instructions 1. Draw a balloon with a picture of feeling free. 2. Add string to your balloon. 3. Write a story about what could happen to your balloon when you let it go. Where could it go? Who will find it? 7  Let Us Remember Activity 5. Give what is being asked. Write your answer on your answer sheet. 1. What is Freedom? 2. What is the relationship between freedom and choice? 3. Explain the following phrase: “My freedom ends when the freedom of others begins.” Rubric: Features Expert Accomplished Capable Beginner (5) (4) (3) (2) Content Very informative Somewhat Gives some new Provide no information of Text and well informative and information but with and very poorly organized organized. poorly organized organized Let Us Assess Activity 6. Part I- True or False: Write true if the statement is true; False if otherwise. Write your answers on the blank space provided. _______ 1. Our freedom has no boundaries. _______ 2. Our freedom affects other people’s lives. _______ 3. At a higher level, freedom is identified with a healthy body. _______ 4. We are liable and responsible for every action we do. _______ 5. According to Aristotle, we are condemned to be free. 8 Part II- Matching Type Match Column A with the correct answer in Column B; write only the letter of answer on the blank space provided before the number. Column A Column B ___1. It is the ability to make choices and perform actions. a. Deterministic ___2. It is the ability to exercise one’s freedom in any Principle manner. b. Freedom ___3. It is an act of making a good judgment that allows a c. Freedom of person to avoid risks. Choice ___4. This principle holds that man cannot choose. d. Intention ___5. This factor affects the result of the actions, whether e. Prudence good or bad. f. Behavioristic Principle Let Us Enhance Activity 7: Exercise Prudence in making a choice Resolve the following situations. Make a decision. 1. Your best friend invited you to watch a movie of your favorite show while waiting for your second class. What are you going to do? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ _____________________ 2. Your boyfriend/girlfriend invites you to his/her house for a drink. He/she even informs you that no one is around. What are you going to do? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ _____________________ 3. Your cousin shared to you that she got pregnant out of wedlock. Because of fear, she wanted to abort the child and she asked for your advice. What would be your advice? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ _____________________ 9 Rubric: Features Expert Accomplished Capable Beginner (5) (4) (3) (2) Content of Very informative Somewhat Gives some new Provide no Text and well informative and information but poorly information with organized organized. organized and very poorly organized Let Us Reflect Activity 8. Short Essay Can our freedom be legally taken from us? How? Write your answer on the space provided below. __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Rubric: Features Outstanding Satisfactory Needs Unsatisfactory (5pts) (4pts) Improvement (3pts) (2pts) Content - Content - Content is - Content is not - Content is is comprehensive, accurate and comprehensive. incomplete. accurate, and persuasive. - Major points are - Major points persuasive. - Major points are addressed but not well are not clear. - Major points are stated. supported. stated clearly and are well supported. 10  11 Activity 8: Short Essay Activity 6: Possible Answer: Part I- TRUE OF FALSE Yes, our freedom can be legally 1. FALSE taken from us. Everyone has the 2.TRUE right to life, a right to be born. In 3. FALSE the other country, abortion is legal 4.TRUE according to their law. Because of 5. FALSE abortion, someone’s life has put into jeopardy who’s like us, has the Part II- Matching Type freedom to see this world. 1. B 3. E 4. A 5. D Activity 4: Feel Free Activity 5: Possible Answer: Activity 7: Exercise Prudence Note: 1. I will say no to my best friend. What will happen to my 1. Freedom is our capacity to balloon when I let it go? We still have our class which is my act on our own with our main priority. When I let go of my words, and action with no balloon, it will go freely to 2. I will say no to him/her. That is one is hindering us. one way of avoiding the worst the sky up to such time 2. We cannot separate that it will reach its limit. thing to happen. freedom from choice. These 3. I will advise her not to proceed Like freedom, though we always go together. are free to do what we with her plan. Killing an unborn 3. It simply means that my baby is a sin and a crime. Instead, want, it has still its limit. freedom stops when I have Hence, our freedom is I will encourage her to tell to her overlap the freedom of limited. parents. others. What I have Learned What’s In What I Know Activity 3. Activity 2 Activity 1 1. Once you failed to get The three options; the house and F- Freedom must be used the module, you might lot, the car, and the lifetime wisely be left behind from your scholarship are all tantalizing to R- Remember this that our class and learned the eyes. But, among the three, actions always follow nothing. the most reasonable option is the consequences. 2. Your day will become lifetime scholarship. The house E- Everyone has freedom fruitless and you will not and lot and the car can be E- Everything has limit learn anything. acquired once he or she can finish D- Do the right thing 3. The possible her education and later on find a O- Our purpose in life and consequence of marrying decent job. But once the time is the young, you might not wasted without earning a degree M- Meaning of it depends finish your studies. could be futile. on our freedom Answer key to Activities  References Camiloza L., Garnace E., Mazo R., & Perez E. (2016). Philosophy of the human person.Quezon City: The Phoenix Publishing House, Inc. Caraan, A. (2016). Introduction to the philosophy of human person. Makati City: Diwa Learning System INC I Hope. (2018). Freedom of choice and its consequence. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.the-philosophy.com/freedom-in-philosophy Fuertes, J (N.d). What evaluate and exercise prudence in choices all about. Retrieved from https://brainly.ph/questions/1882357 Your freedom ends where mine begins (2016, May 21). Retrieved from https://exploringyourmind.com/freedom-ends-mine-begins/ 12 For inquiries or feedback, please write or call: Department of Education – Davao City Division Elpidio Quirino Ave., Poblacion District, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur Telefax: (082) 224-3274, (082) 222-1672 E-mail Address: [email protected] 13