Introduction to Philosophy 1st Quarter Reviewer

"Philosophy" comes from two Greek words - "Philo" which means "love" and "Sophia" which means _____________.

• Facts

• Knowledge

• Truth

• Wisdom

What is the main goal of Philosophy?

• To enhance people's creativity.

• To strengthen people's scientific abilities.

• To provide absolute answers to life's hardest questions.

• To analyze questions about values, life's meaning, and knowledge.

Which of the following is key characteristic about Philosophical Inquiry?

• Dependence on scientific evidences

• 100% certainty about conclusions and other things

• Focus on practical and economic concerns

• Systematic questioning and critical thinking

Which perspective considers the "big picture"?

• Holistic Perspective

• Half Perspective

• Partial Perspective

• Universal Perspective

Psychologists nowadays are considering different factors such as the person's family and medical history, the environment where s/he grew up, and personality. This approach is an example of which perspective?

• Half Perspective

• Holistic Perspective

• Partial Perspective

• Universal Perspective

Why is studying Philosophy Beneficial?

• It can expand one's career options.

• It provides practical life skills.

• It can help us answer complex exam questions

• It can help widen one's perspective, especially about life.

Would it be correct to only look at things Philosophically?

• No. There is a tendency to neglect the practical side of things.

• No. It can lead to more misunderstanding.

• Yes. People only need to think critically to answer life's questions.

• Yes. It can help the person see all the possible perspectives.

What word is defined as "often influenced by personal experiences, values, and emotions?"

• Fact

• Knowledge

• Opinion

• Wisdom

Which statement is likely to be fact more than opinion?

• The province of Rizal was affected by the recent typhoon.

• The government's response to the flooding is inefficient.

• The government's suspension announcements are humorous.

• The recent flooding is the worst ever.

Which of the following is the fallacy that a statement is true just because it hasn't been proven false (or vice versa)?

• Appeal to Pity

• Argument Against the Person

• Appeal to Ignorance

• Hasty Generalization