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Quiz #1 Philosophy

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It is an activity that requires a person to examine his or her thoughts, feelings and actions and learn from experience.

a)

Reflection

b)

Questioning

c)

Wondering

d)

Reasoning

2.

What is the science and art of correct thinking?

a)

Ethics

b)

Aesthetics

c)

Metaphysics

d)

Logic

3.

The type of philosophical reflection which trains the mind to think logically. Also it is the ability of the mind to construct and evaluate arguments

a)

Secondary reflection

b)

Tertiary Reflection

c)

Primary Reflection

d)

All of the above

4.

One of the triumvirate Greek philosophers who pioneered a method of argument called dialectic

a)

Plato

b)

Socrates

c)

Pythagoras

d)

Aristotle

5.

It is considered as the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgement.

a)

Reasoning

b)

Proposition

c)

Argument

d)

Reflection

6.

In our daily lives we encounter events, situations or issues that we need to ponder and think deeply. This activity which requires a person to examine his or her thoughts, feelings and actions and learn from experience is related to the concept of:

a)

Philosophical reflection

b)

Philosophical questioning

c)

Philosophical wondering

d)

Philosophical reasoning

7.

Imagine that you are in Boracay walking with Thales. He is convincing you that the only reality is water. Would you believe in him?

a)

No, because I had my own belief.

b)

Yes, because Thales belongs to the school of monists which believes that only one kind of stuff exists.

c)

Either yes or no, I will have my own investigation that is based on the data and reason presented.

d)

Neither yes nor no until it is proven true

8.

According to Gabriel Marcel this type of reflection enables us to look deeper into our experiences and see the bigger picture of reality.

a)

Secondary reflection

b)

Tertiary reflection

c)

Primary reflection

d)

all of the above

9.

Identify which statement describes the difference between holism and partial thinking.

a)

Holism is a perspective that looks at the “big picture” while partial thinking focuses on the specific aspect of the situation.

b)

Holism is a perspective that looks at the specific aspects of the situation while partial thinking looks at the big picture.

c)

Holism requires us to focus on a certain aspect of the problem while partial thinking requires us to have an open mindset.

d)

All of the above

10.

According to the importance of studying philosophy, what can it offer us?

a)

Know the different philosophers and their philosophies in life?

b)

See the downs and lows in the development and history of philosophy.

c)

Survey the achievements of the different philosophers in various periods of history.

d)

Enhances our minds, understand what we encounter every day, and value our judgement.