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1. Which of the following outlines the steps typically involved in the Socratic Method of philosophical inquiry?

a. Presenting paradoxes without further exploration or analysis.


b. Presenting definitive answers and encouraging memorization.
c. Encouraging blind acceptance of participants' initial assumptions.
d. Posing questions to challenge assumptions, clarifying concepts, identifying contradictions, exploring implications, and arriving at deeper
understandings.

2. Pepelto is a philosophy student studying Plato's theory of Forms. She's contemplating the nature of reality and the realm of Forms. Which of the
following scenarios best illustrates an application of Plato's theory of Forms?
a. Pepelto argues that every physical object in the world is unique, and there are no universal qualities that they all share.
b. Pepelto claims that knowledge is derived solely from sensory experience and that there are no abstract, unchanging truths.
c. Pepelto believes that the physical world we see and touch is the ultimate reality, and there are no other realms or dimensions of existence.
d. Pepelto asserts that concepts like justice, beauty, and truth exist in a non-material realm of Forms, and the physical world is but a mere
reflection or imperfect copy of these perfect Forms.

3. We always try to imagine that we can go to two or more places at the same time, but in reality we can go and enjoy one place at a time. This
statement let us remember the limitation?
a. Body as intermediary b. Spatial being c. Facticity d. Temporal being

4. Which of the following statements does not explain why we consider philosophy as a mother discipline?
a. Philosophy serves as the intellectual ancestor from which other disciplines have emerged
b. Philosophy critically examines the assumptions, methods, and concepts that are foundational to other disciplines.
c. Philosophy's exploration of fundamental questions and emphasis on critical reasoning have contributed to the development of various academic
domains.
d. The rigorous and reflective nature of philosophical inquiry has provided a foundation for ethical discussions, the scientific method, political
theory, and other fields.

5. In theater play “Waiting Area” marked the lines of Tonio to the audience; “Sana hindi ko na kailangang ipaliwanag pa ang sarili ko sa maraming
tao, sana naiintindihan ninyo kung anong tumatakbo sa isip at puso ko, sana mabatid ninyo ang mga salitang hindi kayang bigkasin ng aking bibig
upang lubos niyo akong maunawaan at yakapin sa mga panahong hindi ko na kaya at para na akong bibitaw” Tonio Sana’s line help us to evaluate
what limitations we want to transcend?
a. Body as intermediary b. Spatial being c. Facticity d. Temporal being

6. Pirika is grappling with the concept of being a temporal being. Which of the following options best describes a limitation that Pirika is likely to
encounter in this context?
a. Pirika struggles to fully appreciate the present moment due to constant worries about the future.
b. Pirika is unbothered by the passing of time and feels no urgency to achieve goals or pursue aspirations.
c. Pirika finds it easy to detach from past experiences and does not consider them relevant to their current life.
d. Pirika effortlessly maintains a perfect balance between past, present, and future, embracing each moment with complete mindfulness.

7. It refers to our bodies set a limitation for understanding one another because on the one hand, it may never fully disclose what we would like to
express; and on the one hand, it hides certain thoughts and feelings.
a. Body as intermediary b. Spatial being c. Facticity d. Temporal being

8. Pepera can’t walk properly since then, but when someone ask her if she was fine with her situation she quietly shed the tears. What embodied
spirit Pepera encountering?
a. Body as intermediary b. Spatial being c. Facticity d. Temporal being

9. Mrs. Pirilala has accepted a job offer in a foreign country, which requires her to work abroad for an extended period. She's excited about her
career prospects but feels torn because her family, including her young children, will remain in her home country. Which of the following
statements best illustrates a limitation of being a spatial being in this situation?
a. Mrs. Pirilala feels a deep sense of longing and misses the everyday moments and interactions with her family.
b. Mrs. Pirilala's family is proud of her for pursuing her dreams and doesn't mind the physical distance between them.
c. Mrs. Pirilala can maintain the same level of emotional connection and support for her family from afar as she could if she were physically
present.
d. Mrs. Pirilala believes that she can easily replicate her previous life and routines in her new location, without any significant changes or
challenges.

10. Popolina, a philosophy student, is contemplating her life choices. She's aware of Sartre's concept of facticity. Which of the following scenarios
best illustrates the concept of facticity in Popolina's life?
a. Popolina believes that she has complete control over her destiny and can shape her life in any way she desires.
b. Popolina is indifferent to the consequences of her actions and does not reflect on how her choices impact her life.
c. Popolina feels that external forces, like luck and chance, play no role in her life, and everything that happens is a result of her conscious choices.
d. Popolina acknowledges that her past decisions and circumstances, such as her family background and socioeconomic status, have influenced her
current opportunities and limitations.

11. According to Aristotle's philosophy, what is the relationship between the mind (nous) and matter in understanding the natural world?
a. The mind is entirely dependent on matter and emerges from physical processes in the brain.
b. The mind and matter are two separate and distinct substances that exist independently of each other, with no interaction.
c. The mind and matter are interconnected, with the mind having the capacity to contemplate and understand the underlying forms and essences
of material objects.
d. The mind and matter are in constant conflict, with the material world being a source of confusion and distraction for the mind.

12. It refers to prompts individuals to question the status quo, challenge assumptions, and engage in thoughtful inquiry to uncover deeper truths
about the nature of reality and the human experience.
a. Nature of Philosophy b. Philosophical Reflection c. Methods of Philosophizing d. Limitations
13. Jeremiah77 on his Instagram posted a picture of his late grandmother with caption of “you will be missed forever” What limitation Jeremiah try
to overcome?
a. Body as intermediary b. Temporal being c. Facticity d. Spatial being

14. According to Plato's tripartite soul theory, what would be the consequence if our lives were completely controlled by our reason?
a. We would become detached from the physical world and lose touch with our emotions and desires.
b. We would be driven by our irrational desires and appetites, leading to chaos and hedonistic behavior.
c. We would experience constant internal conflict between our desires and rationality, leading to inner turmoil
d. We would experience a harmonious and virtuous life, guided by wisdom and rationality, making just and balanced decisions.

15. Peredes is the follower of Aristotle concept of human being. He was trying to figure out what situation best describe of form (soul) in Peredes
journey?
a. Peredes believes that his body will decay but his soul will return to the world of ideas.
b. Peredes claims that the life is full of sorrow that’s why we should let our soul liberate from our body.
c. Peredes relates his life perceptions thus, when we die we buried 6 feet apart and our soul will be disappeared.
d. Peredes understand that the soul can be an independently exist even without our body.

16. Plato proposed the concept of human being with corresponding virtue. Complete the Corresponding virtue. Wisdom for reasoning; courage for
Spiritedness; and for appetite.
a. Moderator b. Moderation c. Modernization d. Momentum

17. In Plato's Phaedrus dialogue, the charioteer and the two horses are symbolic elements in the tripartite model of the soul. How is this metaphor
typically interpreted?
a. The charioteer symbolizes the unity of the soul, while the two horses represent the balance between reason and emotion.
b. The charioteer represents reason, the white horse symbolizes the appetitive soul, and the dark horse represents the spirited soul.
c. The charioteer represents the appetitive soul, the white horse symbolizes reason, and the dark horse represents the spirited soul.
d. The charioteer symbolizes the spirited soul, the white horse represents reason, and the dark horse represents the appetitive soul.

18. Makira wants to transcend all those limitation she has in life. In order to unchain herself from this limitation, what best way she should
practice?
a. Makira should worry about her future and let Plato’s concept of human being further
b. Makira needs to blame herself for the pain she was in and harshly punished treat herself.
c. Makira shall not embrace her flaws and forgive herself for making suffer from being poor since then and never find motivation to upgrade and
become better version of herself.
d. Makira should understand that there is a way out of the suffering, problems, and limitations may she face in life including strong heart to
conquer it and be fearless in facing them.

19. If Plato has Plato’s The republic, then Aristotle considers thing composed of ___________ which he calls matter and form.
a. Co-principle b. Principle c. Triple-principle d. Quarter-principle

20. Which of the following is NOT true about Holistic Philosophy?


a. Holism is the idea that something can be more than the sum of its parts.
b. Holism proponents contend that one must understand reality as a whole.
c. Holism in philosophy refers to any doctrine that prioritizes the whole over its parts.
d. The fundamental assumption of this philosophy is that a complex system is nothing but just a sum of its parts and that everything in it can be
reduced to individual parts.

21. How can the process of systematic doubt by René Descartes be related to a basket of apples with a rotten one?
a. Descartes' doubt is unrelated to the concept of a basket of apples.
b. Descartes' doubt is akin to ignoring the rotten apple; it suggests avoiding critical examination of beliefs.
c. Descartes' doubt resembles finding a rotten apple; it symbolizes the need to scrutinize all beliefs in the basket.
d. Descartes’ doubt discourage person to think twice and consider things without further contemplation.

22. The judge was on the trial but before she was going to make a conclusion she already heard the sides of the victim and the suspect. According
to her, the sentence she gave to the suspect was a lifetime in prison. What perspective did the judge use?
a. Holistic Perspective
b. Speculative Perspective
c. Partial Point of view
d. Reductionism approach.

23-25 We already understand philosophy with lots of notable philosopher, now, its time for you to formulate philosophy of your life.
What is your philosophy in life, and how does your philosophy can affect your fellow FCPCians.

“Sa lahat ng limitasyon mo sa buhay ikaw ang palaging hindi limitado para lumaban at magpatuloy!” YAKAPatid!

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