Don Honorio Ventra Technological State University

Bacolor, Pampanga
1 Semester 2012 2013
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Course Code: Humanities 213

Course Title: Introduction to Social Philosophy
Course Description:
The course focuses on the philosophical study of the sociality of man,
on the nature of human society including its various principles. It lays the
foundation of concepts about order and harmony in social groups and
processes through the development in the students, a clear understanding of
the essentials of human rights and promotion of nationhood. It emphasizes
the different social philosophies that will explain the uniqueness of every
person and how these affect the educational system.
Credit: 3 units
Prerequisite: None
Schedule: (refer to the schedule)
Course Objectives:
At the end of the course, students should have the opportunity to:
a deeper understanding:
o of human existence as one of participative knowledge or
understanding;
o of the nature and meaning of human freedom as expressed in
his/her being someone who has a body and as, Heidegger says,
a being who in his being, this being itself is at issue ;
o of co-existence, (i.e., existent among existents) or as a beingwith, -through, -by-the-other;
o of as to how the human being in such an inevitable predicament
conducts and views him/herself;
a better perspective of their respective lives;
acquire a comprehensive understanding of the Social Philosophy of
man;
internalize the philosophical ideas fit in making critical decision as a
teacher;
develop critical thinking skills in decision making
acquire a working knowledge of the:
o nature of mans Social Philosophy
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o principles, approaches, and models of education comparative to

Social Philosophy
Course Methodologies:
1. Cooperative Learning
2. Individual and group discussion
3. Case Study
4. Role Playing
5. Oral Presentation
6. Dyads
7. Problem-based Learning
8. Panel Discussion
9. Debate
Course Content and Time Allotment:
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Contents
Prima non datur
Eastern Philosophies
Confucianism
Taoism
Buddhism
Brahmanism
Zen-Buddhism
Islam
Western Philosophies
Naturalism
Idealism
Realism
Pragmatism
Existentialism
Communism
Humanism
Disciplinism
Developmentalism
Basic Concepts in Social Philosophy
Social Philosophy
Major Fields of Social Philosophy
Focus of Social Philosophy
Midterm Exam
The Person and the Society
Classical Realism

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The Positivists View of the Person and the Society

Philosophical Liberalism
Working Men in a Classless Society
Pragmatism: Problem Solver in a Pluralistic Society
Social Institution
Family
School
Church
State
Order and Harmony
Social Values
Social Controls
Law and Rights
Duty and Obligations
Justice
Human Rights and Philippine People Power
Historical Background of the 1986 EDSA Revolt
The Aquino Administration and the 1987 Bill of Rights
The Second EDSA People Power Revolt: Issue of
Corruption
Immorality and Ineptitude
Ethical Principles and Situations Involving Teachers
Relationships with Various Groups of People
Final Examination

References:
Agapay, Ramon B., Ethics and the Filipino: A Manual for Students and
Educators, National Book Store Inc., Mandaluyong City, 1991.
Bauzon, Prisciliano T., Handbook in Social Philosophy, National Book Store
Inc., Mandaluyong City, 2002.
Dy, Manuel Jr. B., Contemporary Social Philosophy, JMC Press Inc., Quezon
City, 1999.
Espiritu, Socorro C., Social Issues, Katha Publishing Co., Inc., Quezon City,
1999.
Garcia, Manuel B., Introductory Sociology: A Unified Approach, National Book
Store Inc., Navotas, Manila, 1994.

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Lucido Jose R., An Introduction to the Study of Social Philosophy, Katha

Publishing Co., Inc., Quezon City, 1999.
Taro, Fe A., Human Rights: Philippine Perspective, National Book Store Inc.,
Mandaluyong City, 1991.
http://www.filosocial.com/tratado/english/indice.html
Course Requirements:
1.
Regular Attendance
2.
Written Report
3.
Written Examination
4.
Oral Presentation
5.
Worksheets
6.
Scholarly Project
Grading System:
Recitation
Quiz%es
Requirements
Major Exams
Character

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