Intro to Philosophy

This is the ability to make choices and perform actions, and is an intrinsic and essential property of the human person.

• Empathy

• Freedom

• Sympathy

• Transcendence

Refers to the absence of any physical restraint.

• Moral freedom

• Psychological freedom

• Physical freedom

• Freedom of choice

This is responsible use of freedom which upholds human dignity and goodness.

• Physical freedom

• Moral freedom

• Intellect

• Responsibility

This is freedom of choice. The person is free to perform actions that he/she considers right and wise.

• Moral freedom

• Psychological freedom

• Freedom of choice

• Physical freedom

“My freedom to swing my fist ends where your nose begins”. This statement means that…

• Freedom is not essential though absolute

• Freedom though essential is not absolute

• Freedom is essential and absolute

• None of the above

Which of the following situation is an example that freedom should be exercised with regard for knowledge and truth?

• A young professional may choose not to speak up in meeting regarding serious concerns about a worker, but instead directly confront the person concerned in private.

• A student may choose not to enter the jeepney first despite being first in line to give way to an elderly women.

• A discerning student will choose to find out each candidates views on important school issues and cast his/her votes based on his/her judgment of who is the better candidate to address these concerns.

• A and c

Deeper and more genuine interaction is called _________.

• Awareness

• Conversation

• Dialogue

• Interiority

How does authentic or genuine relationship occur between two individuals?

• When the self realizes that the other is a unique individual

• When two individuals begin to view each other as another

• When they acknowledge each other as distinct individuals

• All of the above

Which situation below clearly illustrates a dialogue?

• Asking a bystander for direction

• Talking about politics with a stranger

• Seeking for forgiveness from a parent

• Inquiring on goods from a storekeeper

Which of these statements indicate that the speaker is ready to engage in a genuine dialogue?

• “I tend to ignore strangers.”

• “I wish you were gone.”

• “I always treat people with respect.”

• “I think my idea is always better.”