Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region 7, Central Visayas
Division of Canlaon City
Cluster 1
Jose B. Cardenas Memorial High School-Main
Senior High School Department
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON
First Quarter Examination

NAME:_______________________________________ GRADE AND SECTION:______________________

TEST I: MULTIPLE CHOICE. Write the LETTER of your correct answer at the space provided before the number.
____ 1. The Greek term for Philosophia means:
a.love of wisdom b.wisdom c.love d.all of the above
____ 2. The Greek Philosopher who believes that Philosophy is brought about by man’s sense of wonder.
a.Philos b.Sophia c.Platp d.Aristotle
____ 3. Branch of Philosophy that deals with correct reasoning.
a.Metaphysics b.Logic c.Epistemology d.Ethics
____ 4. Branch of Philosophy which deals with moral questions and dilemmas.
a.Metaphysics b.Logic c.Epistemology d.Ethics
____ 5. Branch of Philosophy which deals with questions about reality and existence.
a.Metaphysics b.Logic c.Epistemology d.Ethics
____ 6. Branch of Philosophy which deals with nature of knowledge and knowing.
a.Metaphysics b.Logic c.Epistemology d.Ethics
____ 7. Plato believes that Philosophy is brought about by man’s sense of ________.
a.Worry b.Wonder c.Wisdom d.Wander
____ 8. The belief of Descartes in rejecting or questioning established ideas.
a.Aesthetics b.Senses c.Wisdom d.Doubt
____ 9. The branch of Philosophy which deals with beauty and being beautiful.
a.Aesthetics b.Senses c.Wisdom d.Doubt
____10.This always lies at the heart of any inquiry.
a.Knowledge b.Facts c.Claim d.Truth
____11.Statement which needs to be examined to determine whether true or false.
a.Knowledge b.Facts c.Claim d.Truth
____12.These are statements which are observed to be real or truthful.
a.Knowledge b.Facts c.Claim d.Truth
____13.This is the clear awareness and understanding of something.
a.Knowledge b.Facts c.Claim d.Truth
____14.This is a statement that could go beyond providing facts.
a.Beliefs b.Arguments c.Explanation d.Opinions
____15.These are statements that assume a claim is true and provide reasons to support them.
a.Knowledge b.Facts c.Claim d.Opinions
____16.These statements are encountered mostly in formal debates.
a.Knowledge b.Facts c.Claim d.Opinions
____17.These are statements that express convictions that are not easily explained by facts and are mostly
based on person’s experiences and views.
a.Knowledge b.Facts c.Claim d.Opinions
____18.This statement is already a judgment based on certain facts.
a.Knowledge b.Facts c.Beliefs d.Conclusion
____19.The general term commonly used to refer to the entire human race.
a.Man b.Person c.Self-awareness d.free will
____20.This enables the person to act whenever he or she wants to and makes self-determination possible.
a.free will b.Person c.Man d.self-awareness
____21.This is a much more complex term which generally refers to a human being granted recognition of rights.
a.free will b.Person c.Man d.self-awareness
____22.This refers to the person having a clear perception of oneself, including his/her thoughts, emotions, actions.
a.self-awareness b.free will c.person d.man
____23.This is the result or effect of an action or condition.
a.Morality b.Consequence c.Dignity d. Transcendence
____24.This is the inherent value of a person which can’t be expressed in quantifiable terms or valued innate right.
a.Morality b.Consequence c.Dignity d. Transcendence
____25.This is the goodness or badness of an act.
a.Dignity b.Transcendence c.Morality d.Consequence
____26.This is the ability to surpass limits.
a.Dignity b.Transcendence c.Morality d.Consequence
____27.This is the capability to reach out and interact with others and the world.
a.Interiority b.Homo Sapiens c.Free will d.Externality
____28.This is the branch of Philosophy that is concerned with the natural environment and humanity’s place in it.
a.Biocentrism b.Ecocentrism c.Environmental Philosophy d.Anthropocentrism
____29.This view considers man the most important species on the planet.
a.Biocentrism b.Ecocentrism c.Environmental Philosophy d.Anthropocentrism
____30.This view believes that all organisms have inherent worth and should be valued and protected.
a.Biocentrism b.Ecocentrism c.Environmental Philosophy d.Anthropocentrism
____31.This view places great value on ecosystems and biological communities.
a.Biocentrism b.Ecocentrism c.Environmental Philosophy d.Anthropocentrism
____32.This demands the use of natural resources in such a manner that these are conserved for the next
generation.
a.Prudence b.Frugality c.Equity d.Sustainability
____33.This relies on the three important principles:environmental integrity, economic efficiency and equity.
a.Prudence b.Frugality c.Equity d.Sustainability
____34.This is the ability to regulate one’s actions and behavior.
a.Prudence b.Frugality c.Equity d.Sustainability
____35.This is being thrifty with the use of one’s resources.
a.Prudence b.Frugality c.Equity d.Sustainability
____36.This perspective advocates action to address environmental problems.
a.Biocentrism b.Ecocentrism c.Environmentalism d.Anthropocentrism

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TEST II.TRUE OR FALSE. Write if the statement is correct and if the statement is wrong. Write your answer at
the space provided before the number.
____ 1. People who engage in philosophy are lovers of wisdom.
____ 2. Philosophers have often wondered and argued about the role of philosophy in man’s life.
____ 3. To love wisdom is to have an insatiable desire for truth.
____ 4. Reflection is not necessary when a person is willing to examine one’s thoughts, feelings and actions.
____ 5. A Philosopher hides his identity because he is afraid to communicate.
____ 6. It is not necessary to gain validity and acceptance in seeking for truth.
____ 7. Statements about the world or reality are propositions which may or may not carry truth.
____ 8. Ad Hominem is attacking the person presenting the argument instead of the argument itself.
____ 9. Hindsight is the tendency to see future events.
____10. Appeal to emotion is the use of emotions such as pity or sympathy.
____11. Bias cannot be avoided in any discussion or debate.
____12. Conclusions are speculations only.
____13. Embodiment is the union of body and spirit which enables a person to do and experience all the things that
make human persons.
____14. Human love is symbolized by a heart while scientific love is associated with an increase of hormones.
____15. Transcendence means overcoming oneself or being in control even if the body reminds us of certain
tendencies.
____16. Humans are stewards of nature.
____17. Humans can never transform and change the environment.
____18. We must uphold the welfare of the environment and everything in it.

TEST III. ESSAY ( 6 points). Answer the question below.

“Do you believe that humankind has done enough to address the challenge of climate change? “
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PREPARED BY:

DIALEE FLOR D. BALADJAY

Subject Teacher