Department of Education

Region VII
Division of Bohol
District of San Miguel
SEBASTIAN A. JALA MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Senior High School
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INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

SUMMATIVE TEST NO.1

A. IDENTIFICATION. Identify each statement by completing the answers given to each item, choose your best
answer from the box provided below. Write your answer on your answer sheet. NO ERASURES!

1. Requires individual to have an open mind set and an ability to get the general sense or impression regarding a situation.
- HOLISTIC _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
2. Is relating to the idea that things should be studied as a whole and not just as a sum of their parts. - H _ _ _ _ _ _ _
3. This is often described as looking at the big picture when describing and analyzing a situation or problem. –
HOLISTIC _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
4. This means that we try to understand a situation from different vantage points so we can see it more fully. –
HOLISTIC _ _ _ _
5. Is an important component of analytical thinking, as an individual focus on certain areas or aspects of a problem in
order to understand it. – PARTIAL _ _ _ _ _ OF VIEW
6. Focuses on specific aspects of a situation. - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ THINKING
7. Comes from the two Greek words: Philos (love) and Sophia (wisdom). – P _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
8. Requires a person to be willing to examine one’s thoughts, feelings, and actions and to learn more about one’s life and
experiences. One can reflect on almost any subject. – R _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
9. It is done when man ponders deeper questions into his/her own thoughts. - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _L REFLECTION
10. Is one intended product of philosophizing, and this refers to a person’s ability to apply knowledge to daily life
particularly in making sound choices and judgment. – W _ _ _ _ _

WISDOM PARTIAL PERSPECTIVE HOLISTIC PHILOSOPICAL

POINT PHILOSOPHY THINKING REFLECTION VIEW

B. MATCHING TYPE. There are practical uses of Philosophy in our lives. Philosophy has an important place in
our daily lives. Engaging in philosophical reflection leads to the development of beneficial skills that individuals
can apply in everyday situations.
Let us try to identify the practical uses of Philosophy in our lives by matching the items from Column A to Column
B. Write the LETTER your answer on your answer sheet. NO ERASURES!

COLUMN A
11. The ability to analyze a problem or dilemma, identify its
significant aspects, and come up with alternative solutions is an
important skill learned through philosophy.
12. It also trains us to be critical of our own ideas as well as of
others- meaning, we don’t simply accept or reject whatever I
presented to us.
13. One can be better student, scientist, artist, professional, and
citizen if he or she has the capacity for inquiry, critical thinking,
and reflection.
14. Discussion and debate require skills in presenting and
communicating ideas.
15. Wisdom is one intended product of philosophizing, and this
refers to a person’s ability to apply knowledge to daily life
particularly in making sound choices and judgment.
COLUMN B
A. Philosophy enables a person to engage in critical analysis
and interpretation of concepts, definitions, arguments, and
problems
B. Philosophy also improves problem-solving and decision
making
C. A philosopher is a good communicator who can clearly and
adequately present his/her ideas
D. Wisdom
E. Knowledge of philosophy can contribute to self-development

C. EXPLAINATION. Explain the FAMOUS PHILOSOPHY IN LIFE in your own understanding and give some
instances where you can apply this line in your daily life. (10pts)

“Do unto others what you want others do it unto you.”