Philosophy Reviewer

When we make decisions, we are not only free but also accountable for what follows. Choice is our freedom, while consequence is our _____.

• Effect

• Performance

• Outcome

• Responsibility

Some actions are automatic, like sneezing or blinking, and are not considered uniquely human. Which type of action is based on instinct and shared with animals?

• Human acts

• Acts of man

• Involuntary acts

• Voluntary acts

Philosophers distinguish “acts of man” from “human acts.” Which statement BEST describes human acts?

• Done with knowledge, chosen freely, and carries moral responsibility

• Done with force, chosen instinctively, and has no moral weight

• Done automatically, guided by instinct, and without reason

• Done by reflex, chosen unconsciously, and unrelated to morality

Prudence helps us make sound moral choices. Which statement BEST explains prudent choice?

• Guided by reason, considers consequences, and aims for the good

• Guided by impulse, avoids consequences, and seeks convenience

• Guided by pressure, ignores results, and pursues popularity

• Guided by instinct, neglects morality, and focuses on pleasure

A student cheats during an exam because he feels pressured by classmates. Later, he admits that he alone is accountable for the choice he made. Which philosophical truth about freedom does this situation show?

• Freedom is instinctive and without accountability

• Freedom can be forced by external influences

• Freedom always carries responsibility for its consequences

• Freedom avoids moral responsibility

Suppose your barangay asks you to design a poster campaign for youth, teaching them about responsible decision-making in social media use. Which principle should guide your message?

• Freedom without limits is the true meaning of choice

• Prudence links freedom, accountability, and moral responsibility

• Choices are dictated only by emotions and popularity

• Responsibility is separate from the choices we make

Every decision produces an effect on ourselves or others. What naturally follows after a choice?

• Freedom

• Duty

• Consequence

• Instinct

Ana tells her friend: “If I skip studying today, I’ll likely fail tomorrow.” Her statement shows that _____.

• Choices always lead to consequences

• Freedom has no limits

• Morality is subjective

• Mistakes are permanent

Whenever we decide, we gain something but often lose something else. What principle of decision-making does this show?

• Every choice guarantees success

• Every choice involves trade-offs

• Every choice has no risks

• Every choice avoids mistakes

Freedom means we must face results of our actions. Which statement BEST reflects this?

• Freedom means deciding, accepting results, and being accountable

• Freedom means deciding, ignoring results, and avoiding accountability

• Freedom means choosing, denying consequences, and escaping morality

• Freedom means choosing, following instinct, and avoiding judgment