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Unit 1. Logic and Philosophy

Post Assessment

Multiple Choice. Select the letter of the most correct answer by ‘Highlighting’ your
answer.

1. What branch of Philosophy is concerned with human knowledge in general and

the criteria of truth?
a) Metaphysics c) Epistemology
b) Logic d) Ethics
2. What universal intellectual standard employs the consideration of other points
of view in the intellectual pursuit?
a) Logic c) Depth
b) Broad d) Precision
3. This is the systematic and consistent explanation of all the facts of experience; it
is considered as the best criterion of truth.
a) Faith c) Philosophy
b) Science d) Reason
4. A branch of Philosophy that studies the morality of human actions.
a) Epistemology c) Ethics
b) Metaphysics d) Cosmology
5. What area of Philosophy specifically deals with the problem of human values?
a) Criteriology c) Theodicy
b) Epistemology d) Axiology
6. What is the philosophical study of the essence and nature of man?
a) Rational Psychology c) Epistemology
b) Philosophy of Human Person d) Social Philosophy
7. What is the philosophical belief that reality is precisely what it appears to be
and adheres to the belief that “seeing is believing”?
a) Coherence c) Naïve Realism
b) Consistency d) Pragmatism

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8. It is a belief that when an idea agrees with its object, it is proof of its truth.
However, it is a definition of truth nor a criterion.
a) Coherence c) Naïve Realism
b) Consistency d) Pragmatism
9. The belief that the ultimate criterion of truth is in an idea works.
a) Coherence c) Naïve Realism
b) Consistency d) Pragmatism
10. What is the philosophical study that deals with the nature and purpose of man?
a) Axiology c) Cosmology
b) Logic d) Philosophy of Man
11. What science provides continuous care for the sick and infirmed people?
a) Philosophy c) Nursing
b) Medicine d) Radiology
12. The recognition of the need to be true to one’s thinking to be consistent in the
intellectual standards one applies is:
a) Courage c) Faith in reason
b) Humility d) Integrity
13. It is a process that values suspended judgment based on the result of a logical
search and the resolutions of problems which results in wise decisions and
actions.
a) Strategic thinking c) Critical thinking
b) Creative thinking d) Logical thinking
14. A systematic process of identifying and using different tasks or means to
broaden the possibilities of attaining the desired situation in the future.
a) Strategic thinking c) Critical thinking
b) Creative thinking d) Logical thinking

15. Whatever is agreed upon by the majority as true is true:

a) Consensus c) Naïve realism
b) Consistency d) Pragmatism

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16. This is the highest level of thinking, which requires a person to put all
elements together to form a whole configuration.
a) Create c) Analyse
b) Evaluate d) Apply
17. The lowest level of thinking includes the recall or recognition of information
and tests for the memory of facts and information.
a) Interpret c) Analyse
b) Remember d) Evaluate
18. This level of thinking requires the breaking down of the problem into parts,
identifying theories and principles involved, and interpreting the relationship
between the parts and the whole.
a) Remember c) Apply
b) Understand d) Analyse
19. Having a consciousness of the need to imaginatively put oneself in the place of
others to genuinely understand them.
a) Discipline c) Fairness
b) Empathy d) Perseverance
20. Having a consciousness of the need to use intellectual insights and truths
despite difficulties, obstacles, and frustrations:
a) Discipline c) Fairness
b) Empathy d) Perseverance

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