What I Know: Doing Philosophy

Which of the following Greek words means “love”?

• Logos

• Phi

• Philo

• Sophia

Why is Philosophy considered a science?

• Because it can answer all of our questions

• Because it is an organized body of knowledge

• Because it deals with the study of life forms alone.

• Because it need strained scientists to conceptualize idea

Which of the following statements explains the concept of the “natural light of reason”?

• Reasoning that is not assisted by any tools

• Reasoning facilitated by laboratory equipment

• Reasoning derived from perspectives of other people.

• Reasoning without comprehensive intellectual examination

Why do we say that Philosophy is a multidimensional or holistic field of study?

• Because it encompasses other disciplines.

• Because it is limited to a particular object of inquiry.

• Because it is a product of the brilliant minds of different philosophers.

• Because it is a must to study other subject matters first before you can fully understand Philosophy.

What do you mean by “first cause”?

• Aftermath

• Development

• Guide

• Origin

“Metaphysics is the foundation of Philosophy”. Which of the following reasons supports this claim?

• It is difficult to explain the world around us without knowing its existence.

• Philosophy is best described through rigorous and meticulous judgement.

• he root cause of everything can be traced back from the desire of people to be good.

• Reality about the world cannot be contested as it is validated over the course of time.

For Socrates, “to be happy, a person has to live a virtuous life”. Which branch of Philosophy does this statement fall under?

• Aesthetics

• Epistemology

• Ethics

• Logic

Which of the following branches tackles about the reasoning by humans in order to form thoughts and opinions, as well as classifications and judgments?

• Aesthetics

• Epistemology

• Ethics

• Logic

Which of the following statements DOES NOT belong to the branch of Philosophy called Aesthetics?

• Peace of mind is achieved by means of right conduct and decorum.

• Immanuel Kant conceptualized the judgement of taste to a particular thing.

• The great civilizations of history were all centers of unique styles of art and design.

• Tboli’s most preferred motif is a male figure as this is their expression of confidence in them.

Which of the following is NOT the importance of Philosophy?

• Philosophy asks the important questions

• Philosophy can be applied to every discipline

• Philosophy helps with critical thinking and reason

• Philosophy helps you questions others’ beliefs and practices