WorksheetsIntroduction to philosophy of the human person 1
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 7mins
What does Philosophy mean?
PhiliaSophia
Love
wisdom
Love of Wisdom
what is BEING/s means when we speak in philosophy?
emotional things that felt
all spirits that can be felt
all things that exist
none of the above
Philosophy has 4 Major branches namely.
Phillia, Sophia, Metaphysics, Logic
Logic, Episthemology, Seismology , Ethics
Ethics, Sophia , Seismology , Metaphysics
Metaphysics, Epistemology, Logic, Ethics
Most of social science concepts have etymological background. Which of the following
tells about the etymology or origin of the term philosophy?
The term philosophy comes from two Greek words philo and sophia which means
“to love” and “wisdom”, respectively.
The term philosophy comes from Confucian idea which says that deep thinking
is essential to one’s well-being.
The term philosophy comes from two Greek words philo and sophia which means
“to argue” and “agree”, respectively.
The term philosophy was coined by early philosophers which means reasoning.
Social Science is composed of many different disciplines. Which of the following
statements shows the relationship between Social Science and Philosophy?
Social Science and Philosophy are disciplines.
Philosophy is a discipline under Social Science.
Philosophy is employed in many different disciplines in making arguments.
Social Science is a discipline under Philosophy.
Disciplines like Economics, Sociology, Psychology, History, among others; follow
scientific method in their inquiry. What makes Philosophy a science?
Philosophy is a science because it enables us to find answers to our questions.
Philosophy is a science because reasoning itself is a science.
Philosophy is a science because, as a discipline, it helps other sciences in their
quest for answers.
Philosophy is a science because it is an organized body of knowledge just like
any other sciences.
Philosophy is considered as a science. However, what makes it different from other
sciences?
It is different from other sciences in the sense that it considers itself unique.
It is different from other sciences because it focuses mainly on reasoning.
It is different from other sciences because it does not employ laboratory
instrument nor any investigative tools but instead uses human reason alone.
It is different from other sciences simply because philosophers are different from
scientists.
Philosophy is overarching other sciences. What makes philosophical approach
overarching other sciences?
Philosophy is said to be overarching other sciences for the reason that it became
a discipline ahead of other sciences.
Philosophy is said to be overarching other sciences because all of them originated
from it.
Philosophy is said to be overarching other sciences because it studies everything.
Philosophy is said to be overarching other sciences because each field of science
uses scientific method just like Philosophy.
One of the characteristics of doing philosophy is that it is multidimensional or holistic
in its approach. What is meant by holistic?
It means that a philosopher does not limit himself to a particular object of
inquiry.
It means that a philosopher questions almost anything, if not everything.
It means that philosophical approach must be based on empirical evidences.
Both A and B are correct.
Philosophy follows First Cause or Highest Principle. Which of the following pertains
to the Principle of Identity?
The Principle of Identity means “it is impossible for a thing to be and not to be at
the same time, and at the same respect”.
The Principle of Identity means “everything is what it is”.
The Principle of Identity means “nothing exists without a sufficient reason for its
being and existence”.
The Principle of Identity means “a thing is either is or is not, there is no middle
ground possible”.
The Principle of Sufficient Reason states that “nothing exists without sufficient reason
for its being and existence”. Which of the following scenarios best describes this
principle?
Ghosts as popularly known are spirits who could not be accepted either in hell
nor in heaven.
Anything afloat the atmosphere will fall down on Earth because gravity will work
on it after some time in one way or another.
Cats have nine lives because they can easily prevent accidents.
Happy people are those who are contented with their lives.
One distinguishing characteristic of philosophy is that it uses Natural Light of Reason.
Choose from the following statements below that best describes this characteristic.
A philosopher uses his natural capacity to think or the so-called unaided reason.
A philosopher uses experiments to test his arguments and consequently uses
the result of such experiment to aid his reasoning.
A philosopher employs his gut feeling in order to arrive at reasonable argument.
A philosopher can assume what the majority thinks and consider such as valid
reasoning.
One of the Highest Principles employed by philosophical inquiry is the Principle of Non-
Contradiction. Which of the following statements best applies this principle?
A cow is the same as beef.
Ice is a liquid matter in solid form.
If Ana went to school then she is not anywhere else.
The same person is present in two places at the same time.
it is the study of things beyond the physical; concepts or things that cannot be experienced
Philosophy
Metaphysics
Classical Physics
Biophysics
it Studies beings in their ultimate causes, reasons and principles through the aid of reason alone, or the essence of all things.
Philosophy
Biology
Ontology
Seismology
