2nd Prelim Philosophy 2 Ethics

How does the colonial mentality affect Filipinos?

• It promotes patriotism and love for the Philippines

• It leads to acceptance of cultural diversity

• It causes a feeling of national inferiority and preference for foreign elements

• It encourages strong ties with Filipino roots

What is the Filipino cultural strength related to a love for socials and celebrations?

• Joy and Humor

• Pakikipagkapwa-Tao

• Flexibility, Adaptability, and Creativity

• Family Orientation

What is the Filipino weakness associated with a lack of discipline?

• Lack of self-analysis

• Passivity and Lack of Initiative

• Colonial Mentality

• Ningas Cogon

What is the Filipino cultural strength related to the ability to adapt and adjust to circumstances?

• Joy and Humor

• Hard work and Industry

• Adaptability, and Creativity

• Faith and Religiosity

What characteristic does extreme family-centeredness exhibit?

• Excessive concern for the common good

• Promotion of national consciousness

• Loyalty to the family to the detriment of the larger community

• Encouragement of cooperation and community spirit

What is the Filipino weakness associated with an extreme focus on personal relationships?

• Lack of self-analysis and self-reflection

• Extreme family-centeredness

• Colonial mentality

• Extreme personalism

What is a moral agent?

• Someone who is exempt from moral responsibilities

• A person who cannot discern right from wrong

• Someone accountable for their actions and can discern right from wrong

• A person with full mental capacity in all situations

What does the theory of cultural relativism propose?

• Truth is shaped by one's own culture, leading to varied moral behaviors

• There is a single universal truth for ethical behavior

• Perceptions of truth are independent of cultural influences

• Ethical standards are only applicable to certain cultures

What does the highest level of conscience-based moral decisions contribute to?

• Lower self-esteem and confidence

• Weak influence over others

• Difficulty in facing failure

• Sustaining through difficult times

What is the consequence of the "kanya-kanya syndrome" on community spirit?

• Enhancement of cooperative spirit

• Promotion of shared goals

• Dampening of cooperative and community spirit

• Fostering of mutual respect