Long Quiz in Philosophy

Part 1: Multiple Choice

DIRECTION: Read the statements carefully and confine your responses to an analysis of the
statements as written. Do not assume any facts not outlined in the statements. (10 pts.)

1. The word Philosophy is derived from the Greek word ______.

a. Pilosophia b. Philosophia c. Sophilia d. Sophilo
2. Philosophy is a combination of a Greek term _____ and _____.
a. Sophia and First
b. Philo and Sopas
c. Philo and Sopia
d. Philo and Sophia
3. What branch of Philosophy comes from the word “aisthetikos”.
a. Logic b. Epistemology c. Ethics d. Aesthetics
4. In this branch of Philosophy, it also increases one’s ability to reason correctly and
distinguish irrational reasoning.
a. Logic b. Epistemology c. Ethics d. Aesthetics
5. In this branch of Philosophy, it is concerned with the analysis of the idea of what is
beautiful.
a. Logic b. Epistemology c. Ethics d. Aesthetics
6. It is a branch of Philosophy that comes from the word “ethos”.
a. Logic b. Epistemology c. Ethics d. Aesthetics
7. In this branch of Philosophy, it deals with various problems concerning knowledge.
a. Logic b. Epistemology c. Ethics d. Aesthetics
8. What branch of Philosophy deals with norms and standards of right and wrong applicable
to human behavior?
a. Logic b. Epistemology c. Ethics d. Aesthetics
9. What branch of Philosophy looks whether there are rules or principles that govern
reasoning?
a. Logic b. Epistemology c. Ethics d. Aesthetics
10. What branch of Philosophy analyze whether beauty is based on utility, experience, form,
pleasure, or expression.
a. Logic b. Epistemology c. Ethics d. Aesthetics
Part 2: Venn Diagram
Directions: Complete the Venn diagram below by writing down the differences and similarities
between the Holistic Point of View and the Partial Point of View in Philosophy. Give at least
three ideas areas of the diagram. ( 15 points)

Holistic Point of View Partial Point of View

Part 3: Paragraph Writing

Directions: Read and understand each question. Write your answer in paragraph form.
(15 points).

1. If God is all-powerful, why does He allow suffering?

2. What is the purpose of life?

3. What is the nature of induction and how is it similar to or different from scientific
knowledge?