UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA
School of Allied Medicine
Tetuan Main Campus, Zamboanga City
Course Syllabus in Philosophy of Man
SY 2010 - 2011
Course Description:
Philosophy of Man is an inquiry into man as a person and as existent being in the world, with emphasis on the Filipino in the context of his culture and society. This course is divided in to two parts. Part I is about philosophy; Part II is about man. The chapter on the Oriental perspective on man is in response to the oft-repeated observation that our view of man is usually one-sided in favor of the West.
This course is designed as a basic subject under general education. Philosophy of
Man is concerned with questions and issues concerning man as an existent being.
Course Objectives:
The students are expected to:
1. Understand the Vision, Mission
2. Recognize the richness of philosophy in the attempt to help man understand himself.
3. Know that philosophy is a never – ending quest for life’s meaning.
4. Understand deeply the giftedness of man as to be guided in living out our nature.
5. Recognize that the more they themselves, the more they will have to value their life.
6. Enrich students mind with the different ideas presented by some prominent philosophers in their attempt to understand man.
7. Above all is the appreciation of our unique existence as we partake with the communion of life.
Course Credit: 3 UNITS
Contact Hours: 3 hours per week
Prerequisite: None
Placement: : Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Respiratory, Medical Technology,
Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Certificate in Respiratory Therapy, and
Associate in Radiology Technology
COURSE OUTLINE:
PRE – MID
1. Philosophy: An Attempt at its Definition, Nature, and Historical Outline
2. Why Philosophy?
3. Philosophizing and Insight
4. Nature of philosophical inquiry
5. Philosophy in a Crisis Situation
MIDTERM
1. Man: As Some Western Philosophers See Him
2. The Phenomenon of Man
3. Man in Existential Phenomenology
Pre – Final
1. Man: As Eastern Philosophers See Him
2. Towards a View of Man: An Oriental Perspective by Dr. Magdalena Alonso-Villaba
3. Filipino Values
Final
1. Man as Knower
2. Man in Dialogue
3. Man as Lover
4. Man and Freedom
5. Man: A Being – for – Death
6. Man and His Environment
Grading System
Major Exam -------------------------------------------------------------------- 60%
Class Standing (Quizzes, Recitations,
Assignments, Requirements, Attendance ---------------- 40%
_________
100%
Course Policy:
1. On time submission of requirement.
2. Class participation is highly encouraged.
3. Regular attendance to class.
References:
Philosophy of Man by Corazon Cruz
Philosophy of Man by Manuel Dy
Prepared by:
Melchor B. Brillantes
Subject Facilitator
Noted by:
Dr. Alhadznar Lantaka
Coordinator, Soc Sci.
Janet Q. Saile, RMT
Director, SAM
revised 21 june 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
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