INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

Which among the statements is considered defining Philosophy and its nature? I. Philosophy is study of man. II. Philosophy is considered a parent of science. III. Philosophy is a discipline that uses human reason to investigate the ultimate causes, reasons and principles which governs all things.

To be able to understand the reality of life, human must realize that __________ I. He/she possesses limitations. II. He/she composed of material and immaterial. III. He/She is just part of the world.

You have noticed that every month, your parents find it difficult to pay your electric bills. How can you help your parents solve the problem to efficiently save energy?

• Cut down your use of lights, heaters, and computers.

• Anything that can be turned off, should be, especially when these things are not in use.

• Eat more veggies and less meat.

• Close your windows/blinds and do not let the sunshine heat your home.

It is a way of thinking over philosophical problems.

A source of knowledge based on senses and experiences.

• Rationalism

• Empiricism

• Idealism

• Skepticism

Peter and John argued about the existence of God, Peter used various questions to John to pursue his belief and convince John that God is real. Which Philosophical Method is appropriate to establish the truth?

• Dialectical Method

• Historical Method

• Scientific Method

• Socratic Method

Hannah is facing the mirror, she gets upset about her face. She wants to be like one of her K-pop actresses, and her best friend encouraged her not to be bothered about her own uniqueness. Which limitation is appropriate to address Hannah’s problem?

• Emotional Limitation

• Intellectual Limitation

• Physical Limitation

• Social Limitation

How does a person become Holistic in perspective?

• When a person has judgment based on his/her own belief.

• When a person doesn’t entertain any opinions from others.

• When a person examines and sees all the aspects of the situation.

• When a person has a conclusion based on a particular aspect.

A mother scolded the youngest daughter after the eldest accused her of stealing her make-up kit. The mother only listened to the story of the eldest without hearing the side of the youngest before deciding to scold. Mother shows an example of ________ .

• Point of View

• Partial Point of View

• Holistic Point of View

• Doing Philosophy

Using Deductive Reasoning, which among the conclusions is logical correct from the given example? All Philosophers are wise Socrates is wise Therefore____________

• Socrates is not philosopher

• Socrates is Philosopher

• Socrates is not wise

• Socrates is not wise and not philosopher