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Exercise 1
Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person
Exercise 2
Objectives: 1. To distinguish opinion from truth
2. To realize that the methods of philosophy lead to wisdom and truth Directions: Valid or invalid? The rule of this test are simple: it’s your job to determine
whether an argument is valid or not. Write your answer on the space provided before each
Methods of Philosophyzing number.
*In Phenomemology, truth is based on the person’s consciousness; Ex. All humans are mortal
*In Existentialism, truth is based in exercising choices and personal All Greeks are humans
freedom; Therefore, all Greeks are mortal
*In Postmodernism, it is accepted that truth is not absolute;
Note: An argument is valid if and only if the conclusion necessarily follows from the
*In Logic, truth is based on reasoning and critical thinking. premises. Thus, the argument above is valid, because if all humans are mortal, and if all
Greeks are human, it follows as a matter of logical necessity that all Greeks are mortal. It is
Directions: Distinguish whether the following statements are a fact or an opinion. important to stress that this kind of logical entailment has nothing to do with the truth of the
Write O if it is opinion, and F if it is a fact. Determine what kind of method is premises or conclusion. It is only about working out whether the conclusion
emphasized. Write Ph if it is Phenomenology, E if it is Existentialism, Po if it is necessarily follows from the premises.
Postmodernism, and L if it is Logic. (20pts)
Ex. O/P ______ 1. All deep thinkers are serious people
Some philosophers are not serious people
O/E 1. I would like to work with pandas when I grow up. Therefore, some philosophers are deep thinkers

O/PH 2. Copying homework assignments is wrong. ______ 2. Some pop stars are not talented
Some pop stars are not trained musicians
F/PO 3. Aluminums can be recycled. Therefore, some trained musicians are talented
O/PH 4. Martial law is a harsh law.
______ 3. All labradors are four legged
F/E 5. A hobby is something you do in your free time. All dogs are labradors
Therefore, some dogs are four legged
O/PO 6. All Chinese people are businessmen.
O/PH 7. Basketball is more fun than playing volleyball. ______ 4. No robots are humans
Some robots are philosophers
F/L 8. All oranges are fruits. All fruits grow on trees. Therefore, all oranges grow Therefore, some philosophers are not humans
on trees.
______ 5. No humans are mortal
F/E 9. Religion is a belief. Some humans are women
Therefore, some women are not mortal
F/PO 10. Burning of plastic materials is one of the causes of climate change.
______ 6. Some sheds are not brick buildings
Some sheds are houses
Therefore, no houses are brick buildings
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Exercise 3
Direction: Checking your knowledge. Answer the following questions.
A. List the different methods of philosophy and choose a specific method that is most meaningful for
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Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person
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