QUIZ # 2 - INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY

What part of the Life Wheel represents moments when you asked "why?"

• Tagumpay

• Kabiguan

• Pag-asa

• Pagmumuni

According to Castells et al., modern education must help students...

• Avoid religion and culture in classes

• Embrace logic over emotions

• Respect diversity and differences

• Follow a single national philosophy

Which region practiced philosophy before the Greeks?

• Europe

• America

• India and China

• Africa

Which type of thinking does Western philosophy prefer?

• Cyclical

• Step-by-step logic

• Mystical

• Intuition-based

What does the concept of samsara refer to?

• Rebirth and cycles of life

• Logic and reason

• The division of East and West

• Material success and wealth

Which of the following is one of Quito’s attitudinal imperatives?

• To argue strongly for your side

• To avoid mixing ideas from other cultures

• To judge philosophies by Western standards

• • To be fair and see both Eastern and Western views in context

Anna chose not to confront her friend directly about the issue but instead tried to understand her feelings and maintain harmony in the group. What Filipino concept is she showing?

• Bahala na

• Ningas kugon

• Filipino time

• Loob

“I think, therefore I am,” is a statement by a philosopher whose thinking shaped Western rationalism. Which worldview is this most aligned with?

• Eastern, because it values detachment

• Western, because it focuses on individual reason

• Eastern, because it centers on oneness

• Western, because it avoids logic

Carlo failed his entrance exam but said, “Bahala na si Batman, mag-aapply na lang ulit ako.” This shows:

• Hiya

• Loob

• Ningas kugon

• Bahala na

Your classmate volunteers to help decorate the classroom even though she’s not part of the committee. Which Filipino value is being shown?

• Filipino time

• Bahala na

• Pakikipagkapwa-tao

• Ningas kugon