PHILO

Which of the following is not true?

• Life is full of choices. These choices are unavoidable.

• Instead of deciding whether to make a decision or not, focus on the right choice to make

• Reasoning is considered as a central part of humans

• Plato and Socrates are founders of the study of reasoning

Answer explanation

Plato and Aristotle

(1) Reasoning and rationality is a physical and mental ability. (2) Reasoning can be controlled.

• 1 is true

• 2 is true

• Both true

• Both false

Answer explanation

reasoning is a property of the mind not a property of the body. hence it is a mental ability.

(1) Reasoning is normative, meaning there are standards for good reasoning. (2) Once you reason, you agree to be judged based on how well you reason.

• 1 is true

• 2 is true

• Both true

• Both false

Answer explanation

(1) Family devotion also called filial piety is essential. (2) Confucius wanted to be an adviser to rulers but it never happened.

• 1 is true

• 2 is true

• Both true

• Both false

Answer explanation

(1) Aristotle said that man is both social and political animal. (2) Meanwhile, St. Thomas Aquinas said that man is a social animal and a man not living in a society is either a beast or God.

• 1 is true

• 2 is true

• Both true

• Both false

Answer explanation

CORRECT:

(1) St. Thomas Aquinas said that man is both social and political animal. (2) Meanwhile, Aristotle said that man is a social animal and a man not living in a society is either a beast of God.

(1) Humans are the only biological beings that can form groups. (2) As a result, human are the only one who can form society.

• 1 is true

• 2 is true

• Both true

• Both false

Answer explanation

animals also form groups for survival and protection but cannot form society

You witness a friend going through a difficult time and expressing deep sadness. How will you respond?

• Offer logical solutions and rational advice

• Comfort them with empathy and provide emotional support

Answer explanation

Rationality is not always the most appropriate way to respond in certain situations. There are times when emotional responses, such as compassion, empathy, or anger, are more suitable.

Reasoning can be increased and practiced through __. We can also be held accountable for our reasoning.

• Education

• Guidance of parents

• God

Reasoning in the area of belief is -- . Reasoning in the area of action is --.

• inferential - critical reasoning : instrumental - practical reasoning

• instrumental - practical reasoning : inferential - critical reasoning

• inferential - practical reasoning : instrumental - critical reasoning

• instrumental - critical reasoning : inferential - practical reasoning

Answer explanation

PRACTICAL REASONING is concerned in choosing what to do

Society is a group of people with the same territory and culture. They also have an agreement where they sacrifice a little bit of their freedom and submit to a higher authority. This agreement is called __

Answer explanation

In this way, society is able to meet the needs of the many, ensuring the survival of humanity