Course Code: Philo 102Course Title: Philosophy of ManCourse
Description:This course deals with the study of Philosophy and
focuses on its two branches: Logic and Ethics. Course
Objectives:The main objective of this course is to develop the
students clarity and orderliness in making their own judgments, and
to develop in them moral values in their daily living.
Specific: At the end of the course, the students should be able
to:1. Discuss the philosophies of Great Men.2. Identify the great
source to gain knowledge.3. Describe man in his environment.4.
Interpret ideas intelligently and logically.5. Illustrate the
various ways of inferential thinking.6. Identify the points of
convergence and divergence between man and animal, man and
plants.7. Explain mans nature, meaning and existence.8. Describe
and apply the rules of conduct and morality to everyday life.9.
Appreciate and understand themselves, others and God.
Course Requirements:Attendance and Participation, Quizzes and
Major Examinations, Assignments and Research Works, Report/Case
Study
Grading System:Class Standing (CS) = 60%Reaction/Research
Papers/Cases= 20%Quizzes= 20%Class
Participation/Recitation/Attendance= 10%Assignments/Library
Activities = 10%
Major Exams (Midterm and Finals) = 40% Midterm Grade = (CS x
.60) + (Midterm Exam x .40)Tentative Final Grade = (CS x .60) +
(Final Exam x .40)Final Grade = (Midterm Grade x .40) + (TFG x
.60)
Course Content:1. Introduction to PhilosophyDefinition of
PhilosophyWho is A PhilosopherImportance of Philosophy in the
CurriculumPhilosophy compared to SciencePhilosophical Fields of
Study
2. The Theory of KnowledgeBasic Sources of KnowledgeBarriers in
attaining knowledge
3. Logic and ReasoningIntroductionThe OrganonInferential
ThinkingInferential Usage
4. The Nature of LogicEtymologyMaterial vs Formal ObjectLogic as
an ArtNecessity and ImportanceDivisions of LogicFormal and Material
LogicFormal Logic and DialecticsDeductive and Inductive Logic
5. DeductionJudgment and Proposition or Logical
StatementReasoning and the SyllogismLogical Arguments and
InferencesCategorical Syllogism and its laws
6. Square of OppositionsContrarySub ContrarySub
AlternsContradictory
7. Man, His nature, His Development, His DestinyVarious
Perspectives about ManOrigin and EssenceEssence of ManMan is by
Nature GoodMan as Biological, Rational and Social BeingNorms of
SocietyHis Problems on EvilHis search for the Highest Good
8. ValuesDefinition and other Concepts Related to ValuesValue
Judgment, Norm, Value SystemAxiology and AestheticsThe Good as
ValueCharacteristics and Existence of ValuesMoral Values
9. EthicsOrigin and MeaningFundamental ConceptsMoralityHuman
ActsEthics and Social IssuesProblem of Relativity and
ObjectivityClassification of Ethical TheoriesRules of Conduct
References:1. Articulo, Archimedes, The Experience of
Philosophy. Rex Book Store Inc. 20082. Cruz, Corazon. Introduction
to Logic. National Bookstore. 1995. Fourth Edition 3. Cruz,
Corazon, Philosophy of Man. National Bookstore. Third Edition 2005
Reprint4. Dy, Manuel, Philosophy of Man, Selected Readings.
Goodwill Trading Co. 2001 Second Ed. 2nd Printing 20045. M. Pion,
OP. Fundamental Logic. University of Sto. Tomas, 19736. Zulueta,
Costales Jr., and Luaton, Philosophy Made Easy. National Bookstore,
2000. Reprint 2005
