Syllabus Social Philosophy
Syllabus Social Philosophy
VISION
MISSION
A premier institution of higher learning committed to produce quality graduates who are research,
value and service oriented and entrepreneurially inclined for the sustainable agri-industrial development
of Sorsogon.
Provide for the development and training of effective secondary teachers’ vis-à-vis the SSC
Teacher Education Program’s commitment to conduct innovative instruction, relevant research,
productive extension, and viable production services.
1. Develop teachers who are models of integrity, commitment and dedication to the noble tradition of
the teaching profession.
2. Establish authentic learning environment that caters to a dynamic curriculum for all types of
learners.
3. Train students to become effective facilitators in the learning process of diverse types of learners.
4. Create standard, updated, innovative and alternative instructional techniques, teaching methods,
approaches and learning strategies.
5. Design valid and reliable assessment strategies and evaluative techniques that shall provide relevant
feedback for better teaching and learning.
6. Disseminate research findings relevant to teacher education through instruction, extension and
production services.
7. Establish national, regional and local linkages for the Experiential Learning Courses and other
cooperative undertakings.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course aims to impart the knowledge of the principles which holistically define what social
philosophy is and how much in common it has with political science and philosophy due to its ideas of
authority, rights and property as well as the issues surrounding class stratification, class identification
counter- and subculture.
Also, it is designed to give ways on further understanding the previous and current issues
involving the society by critiquing the different philosophical views of contemporary philosophers.
COURSE OUTCOMES
1. Demonstrate an understanding of what social philosophy is and how it differs from other
branches;
2. Be aware of some important themes in philosophy and their practical application to certain
contemporary issues in the Philosophy;
3. Acquaint with changing trends of marriage and its impact on family as an institution;
4. Critically understand the social influence on the roles played by men and women;
5. Consider how social violence and hate crimes affect an individual in particular and the society;
6. Understand the nature of social violence and hate crimes, and consider its relation to
discrimination; and
7. Explore the importance of tolerance in a multicultural society.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
At the end of the semester, 85% of the students will be able to comply with all the requirements
being given in the subject Humanities 2 (Social Philosophy).
CONTENT OUTLINE
NO. OF
WEEK TOPICS
HOURS
INTRODUCTION
a. SSC VMGO
1 b. School Rules and Regulation 3
c. Grading System and its Criteria
SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY
a. Social Philosophy – Its nature and scope 3
2
b. Relation of Social Philosophy to other sciences
POLITICAL PHILOSOPH
a. Political Philosophy – Its nature and scope
b. Relation of Political Philosophy to
3
3 (1) Politics
(2) Economics
(3) Ethics
FAMILY AS A SOCIAL INSTITUTION
a. Nature of Social Institutions
4 b. Definitions and Meaning of Institutions 3
c. Characteristics of Institutions
d. Importance of Institutions
5 e. Institutions and Associations 3
f. Institutions and Customs
g. Family
h. Family : its Etymology and Definition
i. Different kinds of family systems
j. Distinctive features of family organization
6 3
k. Functions of the family
l. Types of family
MARRIAGE AS A SOCIAL INSTITUTION
a. Traditional view of marriage
7 3
b. Sacrament theory of marriage and contract theory of marriage:
c. Homosexual Marriages
d. Live in Relations
e. Single Parent Family – Adoption
8 3
f. Surrogacy
g. Divorce
VIEWS ON GENDER: A CRITICAL PERSPECTIVE
a. Classical Views
9 3
b. Modern Views – J.S.MILL
c. Contemporary Feminist Thoughts
10 MIDTERM EXAMINATION 3
SOCIAL VIOLENCE AND HATE CRIMES
11 a. Discrimination 3
b. Tolerance in Multi-Cultural Society
POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES
a. Introduction to Anarchism
12 b. Anarchism of Paul Wolff 3
c. The Concept of Authority
d. The Concept of Autonomy
e. The Conflict between Autonomy and Authority
13 f. An Introduction to Marxism 3
g. Democratic Socialism
JUSTICE AS A VALUE
14 a. Introduction to Justice 3
b. Social Utility of J S Mill
c. Justice as fairness: John Rawls
15 3
d. Social Justice: Dr. B R Ambedkar
CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE
16 a. What is Civil Disobedience? 3
b. Plato’s Views
c. Mahatma Gandhi’s Views
17 3
d. Mahatma Gandhi’s influence on Martin Luther King
18 FINAL EXAMINATION 3
TOTA
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LEARNING STRATEGIES
Components:
Examination 30%
Quizzes 20%
Recitation 20%
Projects 20%
Attendance 10%
TOTAL 100%
MARIAN A. HABLA
Instructor I
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