INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

Summative Test
Modules 5-8
Name:____________________________________ Score:_______
Grade and Section: _________________________ Date: ___________

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the letter of your answer on the blank before
each number. (40 points)

_____ 1. Who among these thinkers espoused the idea that the person is the desire to be God: the desire to exist
as a being which has its sufficient ground in itself.
A. St. Aquinas C. Jean Paul Sartre
B. Thomas Hobbes D. Jean Jacques Rousseau
_____ 2. What do you think is the best concept that could explain this: Jonathan was sent to the guidance office
after he bullied 2 of his classmates.
A. He practiced his free will C. He exercised the social contract theory
B. All actions have consequences D. all of the above
_____ 3. Create a simple principle that will allow an individual experience and exercise genuine freedom.
A. Do the good that is expected of us to do.
B. Satisfy one’s freedom by doing what your heart desires.
C. Freedom is realized when one performs whatever the person thinks is good.
D. none of the above
_____ 4. As stipulated by St. Aquinas, this law is about the good that is to be sought after and the evil that is to be
avoided.
A. Natural law C. Human law
B. Eternal law D. Divine law
_____ 5. What can you infer from the phrase, “man is a rational being”?
A. Man is capable of thinking C. Man makes sound decisions
B. Man understands & follows the laws D. Man always makes reasons for everything
_____ 6. This person’s view of interpersonal is the “I- You” schema. Who is this person?
A. Martin Buber C. Jean Jacques Rousseau
B. Karol Wojtyla D. Thomas Hobbes
_____ 7. Who presented the “We” schema?
A. Aristotle C. Karol Wojtyla
B. Martin Buber D. Thomas Hobbes
_____ 8. In the subject of inter-subjectivity, what is the most important lesson that a learner could possibly attain?
A. Realize that inter- subjectivity requires accepting differences
B. Realize that inter- subjectivity requires us not to impose on others.
C. Realize that inter- subjectivity requires accepting differences and not to impose on others.
D. All of the above
_____ 9. From among the choices, which one do you think is the most underprivileged?
A. Poor C. Senior Citizen
B. Out of School youth D. People with disability
_____ 10. What do you think is the most appropriate action to take when it comes to dealing with people with
disabilities?
A. Acceptance C. Sympathize
B. Guide D. Respect
_____ 11. From among the choices, which one is the most appropriate reason for measuring deprivation?
A. Health issue C. Discrimination
B. Income poverty D. All of the above
_____ 12. This is the simplest step that a person needs to take in order to accept others in spite of individual
differences.
A. dialog C. love
B. recognize D. respect
_____ 13. What is the simplest term that could explain the entire concept of Inter- Subjectivity?
A. Individualism C. Others- oriented
B. Self- centered D. Participative
_____ 14. What is the simplest term that could explain the opposite of Inter- Subjectivity?
A. Individualism C. Others- oriented
B. Self- centered D. Participative
_____ 15. This is the Filipino trait that is widely used and abused when it comes to the topic of Inter- Subjectivity.
A. bayanihan C. pag-unawa
B. malasakit D. utang na loob
_____ 16. A kind of society described by farming practices.
A. Agricultural C. Mining
B. Fishing D. Industrial
_____ 17. A society described by its fast- paced way of living.
A. Agricultural C. Mining
B. Fishing D. Industrial
_____ 18. This is the reason behind the interconnectedness of people all over the world.
A. Internet C. Social Media sites
B. Modern gadgets D. Technology
_____ 19. In the study of human in the society, what lesson could you infer from the statement, “one stone can
create hundreds of ripples”?
A. The stone has a strong force
B. You are the stone and the ripples are the pond
C. The water is wide to create effects
D. Even the smallest things pack significant effects
_____ 20. Generally considered as the most underprivileged sector in the society.
A. Sick People C. Prisoners
B. Poor people D. People with disability
_____ 21. What do you think is the root cause whenever men look down on women?
A. Men overpowers women
B. The situation shows gender inequality
C. Women do not have the authority to lead
D. all of the above
_____ 22. According to Jean Sartre, freedom
A. is the freewill possessed by every human individual
B. results from our free choice
C. one of the most desirable goal that humans are striving for.
D. is identified with supreme happiness.
_____ 23. What can you infer from the “I-You” schema?
A. A life of dialog is a mutual sharing of our inner selves in the realm of inter- human
B. Action reveals the nature of the human agent
C. The relationship between individuals is an important aspect of life.
D. Neighbors are vital components of a society.
_____ 24. In the context of Philippine society, which one from among the list is considered to be in the lower bottom
of the society?
A. Merchants C. Peasants
B. Workers D. Warriors
_____ 25. According to Plato, this is the way to protect the interest of the soul or spirit. What is this?
A. live a virtuous life C. protect the body
B. follow the principles of happiness D. quit the body
_____ 26. How can a person experience authentic freedom?
A. live life to the fullest C. have a virtuous life
B. live happily D. have a life filled with challenges
_____ 27. How does social transformation work?
A. When a person realizes his/ her potentials
 B. When a person realizes his/ her purpose
C. When a person realizes that there is a chance
D. all of the above
_____ 28. Considered by many as the greatest teacher of the ancient world.
A. Socrates C. Aristotle
B. Plato D. Xenophanes
_____ 29. What is the theory that was conceptualized by Hobbes and Rousseau?
A. We Schema C. I- You schema
B. Social contract D. Introspection
_____ 30. What does a person experience when a person performs only the good that is expected of that person?
A. Happiness C. Life
B. Freedom D. all of the above
_____ 31. This is the other term for spirit. What is it?
A. Anima C. Animalia
B. Animagi D. all of the above
_____ 32. This is the person who said that there are 2 absolutes in life: mortality and immortality.
A. Aristotle C. Socrates
B. Plato D. Hobbes
_____ 33. In terms of understanding the meaning of life, what is the best way to realize life’s meaning according to
Aristotle?
A. protect the spirit C. realize your potentials
B. protect the body D. all of the above
_____ 34. He said that happiness is the goal of recognizing the meaning of one’s life.
A. Aristotle C. Socrates
B. Plato D. Rousseau
_____ 35. How could one person realize the value of life if one uses Plato as the reference?
A. Introspect C. Imagine
B. Contemplate D. all of the above
_____ 36. In knowing the meaning of life, what do you think is the initial step to take?
A. self- examination C. know thyself
B. internalize D. none of the above
_____ 37. What part of the person is deemed mortal?
A. attitude C. spirit
B. values ` D. body
_____ 38. This process deals with the learner’s search for knowledge.
A. Ironic process C. maieutic process
B. Introspective process D. Mindfulness process
_____ 39. This is the process wherein the individual internalizes whatever knowledge the person receives.
A. attitude C. spirit
B. values ` D. body
_____ 40. This is considered as the partner of death.
A. suffering C. happiness
B. pain D. life