INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

1ST SEMESTER, Quarter1 ,quiz no.5

NAME DATE
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Direction: Read the statement carefully and choose the best answer, write on the space provided before the number.
STRICTLY NO ERASURE. 2 pts for each item

________1. Which of the following theories holds that something is true if it can be understood
within a certain context?
a. Correspondence theory b. coherence c. constructive d. relativism

________2. Which of the following hold that what is true, or what a person consider true is based
by the structures within the individual’s society and culture?
a. Correspondence theory b. coherence c. constructive d. relativism

________3.which of the following theory proposes that something is true if it makes sense when
placed in a certain situation or context.
a. Correspondence theory b. coherence c. constructive d. relativism

________4. Which of the following theory states that something is true if it is corresponds to the
reality.
a. Correspondence theory b. coherence c. constructive d. relativism

________5.which of the following theories states that knowledge is based on the agreement and
something is true if almost everyone agrees that it is true.
a. Correspondence theory b. coherence c. consensus d. relativism

________6. Which of the following theories holds the view considers something as true if it is
useful and verifiable
a. Correspondence theory b. coherence c. consensus d. pragmatic

________7. These are errors in reasoning, especially in the content of the arguments or
statements
a. Correspondence theory b. coherence c. consensus d. fallacy
________8. These are tendencies or influences which affect the views of people.
a. Bias b. coherence c. consensus d. fallacy
________9. Refers to the quality that makes a human individual distinct from others.
a. Love b. mind c. thinking d. rational

________10. Which of the following philosophers has a view that the soul is composed of three
parts wherein once they work together ,enables man to fully function .
a. Aristotle b. Plato C. Rene Descartes d. St. Augustine
________11. The immortal and noncorporeal essence of man
a. Body b. spirit c. mind d. heart
________12. The branch of philosophy concerned with humanity’s place in the natural
environment
a. Environmental philosophy b. nature philosophy c. deep ecology d. all of these

________13. The view that suggest that the organic and nonorganic elements of the earth interact
to sustain life on the planet
a. Social ecology b. deep ecology c. Gaia hypothesis d. null hypothesis

________14. The view that say’s nature is maintained by the interrelationship.

a. Social ecology b. deep ecology c. Gaia hypothesis d. null hypothesis
_________15. The fair distribution of environmental benefits as well as the burden of
environmental challenges.
a. Environmental ethics b. environmental justice c. environmental aesthetic d. all of these
__________16. What is the general definition of transcendence in philosophical and spiritual
contexts?
a. The state of being above and beyond the limits of the physical world.
b. The pursuit of material possessions and worldly success.
c. The rejection of spiritual beliefs in favor of empirical evidence.
d. The study of earthly existence and natural phenomena
__________17. Which of the following is an example of the fallacy of composition?
a. If each student in the class studies hard, the entire class will excel.
b. All the bricks in the wall are small, so the wall itself is small.
c. Every cell in the human body is microscopic, so the human body is microscopic.
d. All of the above
__________18. Which of the following is an example of an ad hominem fallacy?
a. "The scientist's argument about climate change is invalid because they drive a gas-guzzling
SUV."
b. "The politician's proposed policy on healthcare is flawed because they are a member of a
certain political party."
c. "The teacher's explanation of the math problem is incorrect because they have never won a
mathematics award."
d. "The book's argument against censorship is wrong because the author is not a native speaker
of the language
___________19. Begging the question is a fallacy in which:
a. The conclusion is presented without supporting evidence.
b. A circular argument is made, where the conclusion is assumed within the premises.
c. The premises contradict the conclusion.
d. An appeal to emotion is used to support an argument
__________20. How can one avoid the fallacy of begging the question?
a. Present a logical and well-reasoned argument based on evidence.
b. Use emotional appeals to engage the audience effectively.
c. Repeat the conclusion multiple times for emphasis.
d. Disregard opposing viewpoints and only focus on one perspective.
_________21. According to Avicenna's dualism, what are the fundamental constituents of reality?
a. Body and soul c. Mind and matter
b. Matter and form d. Energy and substance
_________22. According to the concept of the economic man:
a. Individuals always make decisions based on emotions and altruism.
b. Individuals always make rational decisions to maximize their self-interest.
c. Individuals prioritize the interests of the community over their personal gain.
d. Individuals base their decisions on social norms and expectations
________23. What does the term "autonomy" mean in the context of philosophy?
a. Independence and self-governance
b. Social conformity and obedience
c. Determinism and predestination
d. Intellectual superiority
________24. The precautionary principle in environ\mental ethics advocates for:
a Taking bold actions to protect the environment without substantial evidence of harm
b Prioritizing economic growth over environmental concerns
c Adopting a wait-and-see approach before implementing any environmental policies
d Ignoring potential environmental risks for short-term gains
________25. Which factor is considered central to the Gaia hypothesis in maintaining Earth's
stability?
a Human intervention
b Biotic feedback mechanisms
c Geological processes
d Solar radiation