IPHP 1stQ Summative Test

Avery, Evelyn, and Noah are having a discussion about a particular study or discipline. This discipline uses human reason to investigate the ultimate causes, reasons, and principles which govern all things. What is the name of this discipline they are discussing?

• HUMANITIES

• PHILOSOPHY

• SCIENCE

• SOCIAL SCIENCE

Answer explanation

The discipline they are discussing is Philosophy. Philosophy is a field of study that uses human reason to investigate the ultimate causes, reasons, and principles which govern all things. It is different from Humanities, Science, and Social Science, as Philosophy deals with the nature of knowledge and reality itself.

Liam, Daniel, and Zoe are discussing philosophy. They each make a statement about what they believe philosophy is. Which of the following statements does not belong in their discussion on philosophy?

• Liam says: 'Philosophy is a quest for wisdom.'

• Daniel says: 'Philosophy is based on preferences or feelings.'

• Zoe says: 'Philosophy is a particular methodic type of thought.'

• Liam adds: 'Philosophy is the possession of intellectual knowledge.'

Answer explanation

Daniel's statement about philosophy being based on preferences or feelings is incorrect in the context of the question. Philosophy, according to Liam, is a quest for wisdom or the possession of intellectual knowledge, and Zoe describes it as a methodic type of thought. These definitions are more aligned with the academic understanding of philosophy, which is not simply based on personal preferences or feelings, but rather on intellectual exploration, which often involves logic and reasoning.

Liam, Maya, and Arjun are studying Greek philosophy. They learned that the term 'philosophy' comes from two Greek words. 'Philia' means love and 'Sophia' means______________.

• IDEA

• INTELLECT

• TRUTH

• WISDOM

Answer explanation

The term 'philosophy' indeed comes from two Greek words: 'Philia' and 'Sophia'. 'Philia' translates to 'love' in English and 'Sophia' translates to 'wisdom'. Therefore, the term 'philosophy' essentially means 'love for wisdom'. Hence, the correct answer to the question is 'wisdom'.

In a philosophy class, Nora, Aiden, and Benjamin were asked to describe wisdom. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING GROUP OF WORDS THAT THEY USED BEST DESCRIBES WISDOM?

• ANSWERS, BELIEFS, UNDERSTANDING, HOLDING

• SEEING, QUESTIONING, DOUBTING, THINKING

• QUESTIONS, DOUBT, REASONS, SEEKING

• SEEING, HEARING, FEELING, THINKING

Answer explanation

The question asked for the words that best describe wisdom. Among all the options, 'SEEING, HEARING, FEELING, THINKING' speaks to the experiential, reflective, and intellectual aspects of wisdom. The other options, while valid, do not encompass the richness and depth of wisdom as this choice does.

Jackson, Aria, and Harper are working on a project. They are trying to solve a problem. Jackson suggests they should consider the "bigger picture" and all the related elements rather than just focusing on the problem itself. What kind of perspective is Jackson suggesting?

• HOLISTIC PERSPECTIVE

• PARTIAL PERSPECTIVE

• PARTIAL AND HOLISTIC PERSPECTIVE

• PUBLIC PERSPECTIVE

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'HOLISTIC PERSPECTIVE'. In the question, Jackson suggests they should look at the 'bigger picture' and consider all related elements rather than just focusing on the problem. This approach is often referred to as a 'holistic perspective', which considers an entire system rather than just its parts. Thus, Jackson is suggesting a holistic perspective, not partial or public perspective.

Arjun, Charlotte, and Elijah are in a philosophy class discussing Plato's teachings. According to Plato, Arjun's sense of wonder, which leads him to constantly __________, is seen as a philosophical wisdom.

• use his senses

• ask for answers

• ask questions

• think

Answer explanation

According to Plato, the act of questioning is seen as a philosophical wisdom. In the given question, Arjun's sense of wonder leads him to 'ask questions', which aligns with Plato's teachings. Thus, 'ask questions' is the correct choice.

Abigail, Mason, and Nora are discussing a situation. Mason is focusing on the specific aspects of the situation. What perspective is Mason using?

• HOLISTIC PERSPECTIVE

• PARTIAL PERSPECTIVE

• PARTIAL AND HOLISTIC PERSPECTIVE

• PUBLIC PERSPECTIVE

Answer explanation

Mason is focusing on the specific aspects of the situation, which aligns with the concept of a 'partial perspective'. This approach involves breaking down a situation into its components to understand them individually. Therefore, Mason is using a partial perspective, as opposed to a holistic, public, or combined approach.

James, Avery, and Ava are having a debate. They are trying to explore the branch of philosophy that evaluates human action and explores the nature of moral virtue. What is this branch called?

• ETHICS

• AESTHETICS

• PHILOSOPHY

• EPISTEMOLOGY

Answer explanation

The branch of philosophy that evaluates human action and explores the nature of moral virtue is called 'Ethics'. This makes 'ETHICS' the correct answer to the question. 'Aesthetics', 'Philosophy', and 'Epistemology' do not specifically deal with the evaluation of human action and moral virtue, hence they are not the correct choices here.

Aria, Harper, and Abigail are in a philosophy class. Their professor asks, 'Which field of study is really only an extension of a fundamental and necessary drive in every human being to know what is real?'

• ETHICS

• AESTHETICS

• METAPHYSICS

• EPISTEMOLOGY

Answer explanation

The correct answer is Metaphysics. The question asks about a field of study that is an extension of the inherent human drive to understand reality. Among the provided options, Metaphysics is the field directly concerned with the fundamental nature of reality, including the relationship between mind and matter, substance and attribute, potentiality and actuality.

Mason, Sophia, and Isla are discussing Filipino attitudes. Mason mentions an attitude that literally means to leave everything to God, which is Bathala. Which attitude is he referring to?

• KALOOBAN

• BAYANIHAN

• PAKIKISAMA

• BAHALA NA

Answer explanation

The correct response to the question is 'BAHALA NA'. This phrase is a typical attitude in the Filipino culture which translates to leaving everything to God, or Bathala. Mason was referring to this attitude in the discussion.