INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN 8.

When making arguments , which of the following is

PERSON considered most effective by those who value critical
thinking?
NOTE: THIS IS JUST A REVIEWER*** a. Opinion c. Intuition
b. Evidence d. Emotion
1. What point of view looks at all aspect of the
situation? 9. Which of the following statements is true?
a. holistic c. holism a. A truth is absolute c. An opinion is a fact
b. partial d. partition b. A fact is undisputed d. Fact and truth are the same

2. What makes doing philosophy different from doing 10. In a classroom setting, this method is used not to
other disciplines of science? intimidate students, but to produce a deeper
a. It always requires logical and critical thinking understanding of thoughts and ideas through further
b. It always ends with a debate questioning statements or claims
c. It always ends with a conclusion a. socratic method c. dialectic method
d. It always ask question about life. b. scientific method d. historical method

3. Which of the following is the best example of doing 11. Socrates' claim that "the unexamined life is not
philosophy? worth living" is often cited as a central theme in the
a. Following the rules exactly as you were told as a child activities of philosophy. By it, Socrates is typically
b. There are no real conditions that make finding love a understood to mean that:
greater responsibility a. it is sometimes simply not worth all the effort of
c. Rejecting new ideas and theories because they are examining life and its problems in great detail;
familiar sometimes it is better simply to "go with the flow."
d. Examining issues and weighing different ways of b. while taking a reflective attitude toward life is
approaching questions about life. interesting and even sometimes important, most of
what makes life worth living is worth examining.
4. Which statement about philosophy is NOT correct? c. simply doing whatever everyone else does without
a. Doing philosophy is also a way of engaging in thinking about why we should do what we do can hardly
scientific inquiry be thought of as worthwhile, noble, or admirable.
b. Points of view from different people are always d. it is a waste of time to sit around thinking about
contradicting whether life is worth living; we should leave such
c. Philosophical reflection does not develop evaluative reflection to talk-show hosts, political figures, and
skills religious leaders.
d. In doing philosophy, all sides of a certain issue is
taken in consideration 12. Which of the following is a biological limitation for
transcendence for a student whose goal is to be a
5. What is the process of engaging oneself in matters of valedictorian?
utility and methodologies to clear out any practical a. criticism from his teacher on his science project
problem or abstract idea? b. joining a dance troupe
a. doing conclusions c. watching videos over the internet
b. doing arguments d. being absent for a week due to fever
c. doing philosophy
d. doing debate 13. Social and Environmental Limitations include the
following EXCEPT:
6. Which of the following is an example of a question a. socioeconomic status c. mental disorder
asked in the study of philosophy? b. location of neighborhood d. abusive relationship
I. What is real?
II. What is truth? 14. He was the classical philosopher who view man as
II. What is beautiful? an embodied spirit
IV. What is right? a. Plato c. St. Augustine
a. I only c. all of the answers are correct b.St. Thomas Aquinas d. Aristotle
b. c. II and III only d. II,III,IV only
15. What is the literal meaning of the secondary
7. Who among the following students may have reflection?
developed a broader philosophical perspective? a. objectum c. thrown in front
a. Yuan, who regularly monitors the emotional well- b. thrown under d. thrown beneath
being of his classmates.
b. Bren, who consistently chats with his classmates 16. “Cogito, ergo sum” said Descartes, means”
about their interests and beliefs a. I think, therefore , I’ am c. I think, therefore Iam
c. Alyssa, who always listen to all sides of the argument b. I thought, I must d. Iam therefore, Iam
before giving any advice
d. all of the above
17. The lack of resources in the environment is 26. You won in a certain contest and asked to choose
described in the following situations except: just one of the following prizes. Which prize will you
a. there is shortage in food production choose that will exercise your prudence in decision
b. the environment cannot reproduce its local by making?
product a. A luxury car with a non– transferable contract
c. imbalance between resources and consumption b. A 1 month all-expense paid trip to three European
d. resources are not available for consumption countries
c. A four-year college scholarship in any school in the
18 . If you are given the chance to judge the best way Philippines
that shows the proper care of our environment, what d. A house and lot
would it be?
a. Teacher Emma who initiated the “Gulayan sa 27. How will you demonstrate prudence in this
Paaralan” project in their school. situation: A trusted colleague is inviting you to invest in
b. Linda employs the expertise of a landscape artist to her networking
maximize the space of her garden business.
c. Aling Dory joined the “Clean Up Drive” of their a. I will join her business because she’s my fiend
barangay b. I will refuse her offer because I am not sure about the
d. Mang Andoy used organic soil in planting his fruits success of her business
and vegetables c. I will study her business and see all the possibilities of
success and failures
19. The “no plastic policy” is implemented across many d. I will make sure that my money is enough before
areas to help reduce wastes and chemicals that may accepting her invitation
harm the environment. This act is a manifestation of :
a. Prudence c. recycling 28. In making decisions, why is it important to be
b. Resourcefulness d. conservation prudent at all times ?
a. To avoid future problems
20. The paradigm requires that all improvements in the b. To prevent any harm
economic, scientific, physical and social infrastructure of c. To prove our wisdom
a country should not cause any huge harm to the d. To exercise our freedom of choice
environment in the long run.
a. bio-centric c. sustainable development 29. What is the process of engaging oneself in matters
b. eco-centric d. self-realization of utility and methodologies to clear out any practical
problem or abstract idea?
21. To say that “ I and the environment are one” implies a. doing history
the philosophy of :____ b. doing mathematics
a. bio-centric c. sustainable development c. doing nothing
b. eco-centric d. self-realization d. doing philosophy

22. It is the ability to have good judgment that allows 30. Which of the following scenarios demonstrates a
avoidance of dangers and risks partial point of view?
a. Prudence c. frugality a. listening to both your teachers' and parents' advice
b. Resourcefulness d. conservation on how to improve your grades
b. participating in a class discussion
23. It is the act of using money or other resources wisely c. referring to only one source of information for your
and practically. thesis
a. Prudence c. frugality d. watching videos over the internet
b. Resourcefulness d. conservation
31. Who among the following students may have
24. When an individual undergoes the different stages already developed a broader philosophical perspective?
of thinking and utilizing all possible options, the decision a. Francis, who rarely talks with his classmates, but is
that he/she will make is: always observing them
a. Free Will b. Kristina, who always chats with her classmates about
b. Freedom of Choice their interests
c. Acts of Human c. Maria, who regularly monitors the behavior of her
d. Human Acts classmates
d. Princess, who always listens to all sides of the
25. Which of these support the idea that “there is no argument before giving any advice
choice or freedom of will”?
a. Determinism 32. The word Philos is a Greek word means
b. Theism ______________.
c. Atheism a. Love
d. existentialism b. Wisdom
c. Philosopher
d. Philosophy
 42. What do you call the statements that are observed
33. Sophia is a Greek word for ____________. to be real or truthful?
a. Love a. claim c. opinion
b. Wisdom b. truth d. view
c. Philosopher
d. Philosophy 43. What are tendencies or influences that affect the
views of people?
34. The people who engages in philosophy are called a. fallacy c. bias
a. Love b. opinion d. truth
b. wisdom
c. Philosophy 44. Which of the following is considered most effective
d. Philosopher by those who value critical thinking when making
arguments?
35. He was considered the foremost philosophers of a. Opinion c. Intuition
ancient times. He was credited with formulating the b. Evidence d. Emotion
Socratic method _________.
a. Plato 45. Which of the following statements is true?
b. Aristotle a. A truth is absolute c. An opinion is a fact
c. Socrates b. A fact is undisputed d. Fact and truth are the same
d. Democritus
46. It literally means “to inquire or investigate”
36. A student of Socrates, he wrote down his mentor's a. elenchus c. Sophia
teaching and incorporated some of his own ideas into b. scientia d. dialektite
them included his Theory of Forms
a. Plato 47. Which of the following is an example of question
b. Aristotle asked in Dialectic Method?
c. Socrates a. What made you say that option A is the correct
d. Democritus answer?
b. What makes option A more applicable than option b?
37. It refers to a perspective that considers large-scale c. When and How did a similar situation occur?
patterns in systems d. How do I test the validity of my experiment?
a. Doubt
b. Academy 48. In a classroom setting, this method is used not to
c. Holistic Thinking intimidate students, but to produce a deeper
d. Partial Thinking understanding of thoughts and ideas through further
questioning statements or claims
38. It focuses on specific aspects of a situation, as an a. socratic method c. dialectic method
individual focuses on certain areas or aspects of a b. scientific method d. historical method
problem in order to understand it.
a. Doubt 49. It simply means” the art of conversation”
b. Academy a. elenchus c. Sophia
c. Holistic Thinking b. scientia d. dialektike
d. Partial Thinking
50. He started the earliest structure of scientific
39. It is the process by which specific statements are method.
analysed to reach a conclusion or generalization. a. Plato c. Aristotle
a. Academy b. Socrates d. Marx
b. Deductive reasoning
c. Holistic 51. Consider the following arguments: If you get a good
d. Partial score in the test, then you will feel good about yourself.
If you feel good about yourself, then you will do better
40. It requires a person to be willing to examine one's in future tests. If we assume the premises are true, this
thoughts, feelings, and action and to learn more about argument would be considered:
one's life and experiences. a. Inductively valid c. Always true
a. Reflection b. Deductively valid d. Always false
b. Observation
c. Knowledge 52. Evaluate the statements
d. Doubts STATEMENT A: The president is the most intelligent
man in the country.
41. The Greek term for philosophy, philosophia, means STATEMENT B: The president is the most powerful man
a. Holistic Thinking in the country.
b. Partial Thinking a. Statement A is an opinion because there is no proof
c. Love of wisdom or evidence
d. Knowledge
 Statement B is a truth because the president is the
head of the state
b. Statement A is a truth because the people chose
him/her to be the leader of the country
Statement B is truth because it is undisputed and
universal
c. Statement A is opinion because it based on one’s
perspective
Statement B is a truth because no one dares to
question it
d. Statement A is an opinion because it is based on
feelings or beliefs
Statement B is truth because it is undisputed and
universal
53. Evaluate the statements
STATEMENT A: Two plus four equals six (2+4=6)
STATEMENT B: Filipinos are the most resilient and
hospitable people in the world.
a. Statement A is an opinion because it is an expression
of one’s feelings or emotions
Statement B is a fact because it is already proven
spiritually.
b. Statement A is a truth because it exact and universal
Statement B is an opinion because it is based on
personal beliefs
c. Statement A is a fact because everybody accept it.
Statement B is a truth because it is known globally.
d. Statement A is fact because it is based on reliable
data.
Statement B is truth because it is undisputed and
universal
54. The following statements are true about Historical
Method EXCEPT
a. It deals with examining the past to come up with the
present truth.
b. It accepts logic as the primary source of truth
c. It relies on factual information to confirm present idea
d. None of the Above
55. The purpose of the different methods of
philosophizing is:
a. To gain popularity c. to become rich
b. to acquire wisdom d.to become intelligent
56. Why do the different methods of philosophizing
leads to wisdom and
truth?
a. Because these methods ask us to articulate and use
reasoning
b. With these methods, various arguments arises
c. Because it seeks to find answers to difficult questions
d. These methods of philosophizing uses scientific
inquiry and logical reasoning
57. What is the ability to govern and discipline oneself
bythe use of reason?
a. Transcendence
b. Frugality
c. Aesthetics
d. Prudence
58. What is the act of using or other resources wisely
and practically?
a. Aesthetics
b. Prudence
c. Frugality
d. Economics
59. What may be a sign of an environmental disorder?
a. Lack of material things
b. Lack of resources
c. Lack of friends
d. Lack of space
60. Which among the following options is a disorder in
the environment?
a. A basket of unwashed dirty clothes
b. A house with no single plant
c. A garden with dying plants
d. A library with a small number of books
61. In what way can the environment contribute to
health and well-being?
a. It can be available anywhere.
b. It is the source of life.
c. It an produce products that provide medicinal value.
d. It is made up of consumers and producers.
62. In which of the following scenarios is prudence
demonstrated?
a. Ordering food that you can consume
b. Searching assignment answers over the internet
c. Keeping the lights on all day
d. Being friendly to neighbors
63. Lila wants to buy an expensive phone using the
money she has been saving since last year. She asked for
her friends’ opinions in making her decision. Which
among her friends is frugal?
a. Jen suggested that she should spend the money for
travel abroad.
b. Marco advised her to spend the money on the
expensive phone.
c. Aiza said that the she should go on a shopping spree
using the money.
d. Jack suggested that she should keep the money for
future, more important uses
64. Why is the human person an embodied spirit?
a. Both body & spirit define human nature &
experiences
b. The body is irreplaceable or indispensable
c. Through the spirit, he or she can explore and surpass
his or her limits.
d. Allow the human person to possess an awareness of
the self.
65. Carmela, your classmate, is bullied by Karl because
she is not properly groomed. How will you uphold the
dignity of Carmela?
a. Give to Carmela things that could make her look
good
b. Advise her not to mind her bully
c. Show her value and respect
d. Punish the bully of Carmela