SHS Philosophy of the Human Person

SHS Philosophy of the Human Person: Giving Meaning to Life

₱898.00

Developed for the SHS core course Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person, this innovative textbook provides a first entry into philosophical thought and activity. It is chock-full of thought experiments, national and international case studies, exercises, and supplementary sources to guarantee the students’ engagement with the most relevant and contemporary issues concerning personhood. These include philosophy as critical thinking, the mind-body problem, the problem of identity, environmental philosophy, the freedom of the will, the self-other relation, social and political philosophy, gender issues, and death and the meaning of life. Not only do the authors address both eastern and western traditions, they also adopt a variety of philosophical methods, from phenomenology to conceptual analysis. The textbook is written with a view to fulfilling the outcomes-based learning needs of Filipino students, and aligned with the senior high course syllabus provided by the Department of Education.

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Description

ISBN: 9789672270980

Edition: First Publication

Date: Nov 2019

Level/Track: Senior High School (Philippines) / Core

Course Name: Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person

Companion Resources: Materials for instructors

Lecturer’s Resources:

  • Complete Answers
  • Question Bank
  • PPT Teaching slides

Key Features:

  • Some Questions to Ponder to pique the reader’s curiosity about the philosophical issues that will be discussed.
  • Comprehensive Notes to help students learn and understand the important concepts and theories related to philosophy.
  • Definitions of Important Concepts where there are first introduced.
  • Thought Experiments as entry points into the meaning of concepts or into existing debates.
  • Case Studies (national and international) to help the reader apply the concepts learned.
  • Exercises for Review to test the reader’s knowledge of the chapter content.
  • Questions for Further Discussion to be taken up in class or in a group discussion, or serve as prompts for student essays.
  • Suggested Activities to help demonstrate the significance and applicability of the concepts discussed.
  • Further Reading for students and instructions who desire to know more about the subject.
  • Digital and Other Media Sources that may augment the discussion.
  • References to help students familiarize themselves with the most important sources.

Author:

  • Noelle Leslie dela Cruz is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at De La Salle University (Manila).
  • Beverly A. Sarza teaches full-time at the Philosophy Department at De La Salle University (Manila).
  • Dennis Apolega teaches at the graduate school of Philippine Normal University. His research interests include pragmatism and existenialism.

Extent: 256pp/2C

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