Introduction to Philosophy of Human Person - Assessment

What are the two (2) different perspectives used to define Philosophy of the Human Person?

• The interpretation of experience

• Abstract concepts

• The being of persons

• The principles of Metaphysics

Answer explanation

Philosophy of the Human Person can be understood and defined through two perspectives; the interpretation of experience vis-a-vis everyday experience and the principles of metaphysics.

Which abstract concepts are NOT involved in the discussion of Philosophy of the Human Person?

• Truth and Justice

• Love and Hate

• Equality and Freedom

• Emotion and Imagination

Answer explanation

In Philosophy of the Human Person, philosophers talk about the principle of things, most particularly, abstract concepts like love, hate, freedom, justice, equality, truth and many more abstract concepts.

The early philosophers realized that it is significant to start conversations on abstract concepts so that ________________.

• we can live our lives

• we may truly know the world we live in

• we can evaluate the knowledge of human persons

• we can understand the cosmos

How does philosophy start conversations on abstract concepts?

• Through investigation of evidence about abstract concepts.

• Through experiments about abstract concepts.

• Through investigation of the personal self and the society that influences us.

• Through investigation of the beliefs, what they feel, and what they know of abstract concepts.

Answer explanation

Philosophy investigates the personal self and the society that influences us. Philosophers conduct an investigations of human beings on what they feel, what they believe and most importantly, what human beings know.

Who believed that change was the only constant thing in the world and you can observe this through the changes of form of an object?

• Heraclitus

• Aristotle

• Parmenides

• Anaximenes

How important are daily experiences in doing Philosophy?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

How do you perceive love? Is it anonymous with hate?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

Why do you think it is important to know and investigate abstract concepts?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

How different is believing from knowing?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

Whose theory of change would you agree with, Parmenides’ or Heraclitus’? Cite examples such as experiences to support your answer.

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF