Social Science And Philosophy Prelim Examination

1.      What is the literal definition of philosophy?

•  a. The study of human behavior

• b. Love of wisdom

• c. Knowledge of nature

• d. Understanding of reality

both involve the interpretation and appreciation of meaning, but they differ in their approach.

• Philosophy and Educatiom

• Philosophy and Religion

• Philosophy and Science

• Philosophy and Art

2.   Which field of study is considered the "parent science"?

• Sociology

• . Theology

• Philosophy

• Science

Which branch of philosophy deals with the study of values?

•  a. Epistemology

• Metaphysics

• c. Axiology

• d. Ethics

What does Epistemology primarily focus on?

• The Nature of reality

• The study of values

• The Origin and nature of Knowledge

• The Principles of Morality

1.      What is metaphysics concerned with?

• The study of human behavior

• The nature of reality and existence

• The analysis of values

• . The study of physical sciences

1.      Who among the following was not mentioned as a philosopher in the text?

• a. St. Thomas Aquinas

• . John Locke

• . Karl Marx

• d. Albert Einstein

What did Socrates say about the unexamined life?

• It is not worth living

• It is the only worthwhile life

• It leads to happiness

• It leads to Ignorance

1.      In what way is philosophy similar to science?

• Both seek ultimate knowledge.

• .Both focus on the physical world.

• Both rely on religious beliefs.

• Both emphasize practical application.

1.      What is the main difference between philosophy and science?

• Philosophy deals with ultimate knowledge, while science deals with facts and methods

• Science deals with ultimate knowledge, while philosophy deals with facts and methods.

• Philosophy focuses on religious beliefs, while science focuses on physical facts.

• Science focuses on religious beliefs, while philosophy focuses on physical facts.