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Midterm-SHS 11-Intro to Philo

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the science and art of correct thinking?

a)

A. Ethics

b)

B. Aesthetics

c)

C. Metaphysics

d)

D. Logic

2.

Philosophy studies the first____________ of things.

a)

actions

b)

feelings

c)

causes

d)

effects

3.

This branch of Philosophy tackles good & bad acts.

a)

Theodicy

b)

Epistemology

c)

Metaphysics

d)

Ethics

4.

Philosophy's branch that delves on correct reasoning--

a)

Ethics

b)

Epistemology

c)

Logic

d)

Metaphysics

5.

1st Greek philosopher

a)

Socrates

b)

Plato

c)

Aristotle

d)

Alexander the Great

6.

Plato said, "Everything originated from the World of __________."

a)

matter

b)

gods

c)

ideas

d)

quarks

7.

Philosophy comes from the two Greek words philo meaning “love” or “friendship” and sophia meaning “wisdom.” Thus, philosophy means “love of wisdom.”

a)

Etymological Definition

b)

Technical Definition

c)

Scientific Definition

d)

Descriptive Definition

8.

Select all that apply in WHAT PHILOSOPHY IS NOT.

a)

Philosophy does not make real progress like the sciences.

b)

Philosophy searches for the ultimate reasons, causes and principles of beings.

c)

Philosophy is not just stating your personal opinion.

d)

Philosophy is one’s view in life or other matters.

9.

“the science of beings in their ultimate reasons, causes, and principles acquired by the aid of human reason alone

a)

Etymological Definition

b)

Technical Definition

c)

Scientific Definition

d)

Descriptive Definition

10.

Questions related to Reasoning

a)

Ethics

b)

Aesthetics

c)

Axiology

d)

Logic

e)

Semanthics

11.

Questions related to Beauty and Taste

a)

Ethics

b)

Aesthetics

c)

Axiology

d)

Logic

e)

Semanthics

12.

Select all the given under Technical Definition of Philosophy.

a)

Philosophy is a science.

b)

Philosophy is a science of beings.

c)

Philosophy searches for the ultimate reasons, causes and principles of beings.

d)

Philosophy does not make real progress like the sciences.

e)

Philosophy uses the power or natural light of reason.

13.

What is the branch of philosophy that explores the nature of moral virtue and evaluates human action?

a)

Ethics

b)

Aesthetics

c)

Philosophy

d)

Epistemology

14.

He/she is the most famous student of Socrates.

a)

Plato

b)

Husserl

c)

Aristotle

d)

Descartes

15.

Plato was a student to which philosopher?

a)

Aristotle

b)

Socrates

c)

Xenophon

d)

Thomas Aquinas

16.

Philosophy requires the skill of __________.

a)

Speaking

b)

Viewing

c)

Writing

d)

Considering many points of view

17.

Having a philosophy can also mean having a general ________ about a specific activity or aspect of life.

a)

Rule

b)

Answers

c)

Statement

d)

Guideline

18.

Who among the following students may have already developed a broader philosophical perspective?

a)

Jori, who regularly monitors the emotional well-being of her classmates.

b)

Ashley, who consistently chats with her classmates about their interests and beliefs.

c)

Nicole, who always listens to all sides of the argument before giving any advice.

d)

Chari, who rarely talks with her classmates, but is always observant of them.

19.

The study of knowledge, truth, and the nature of ultimate reality.

a)

Philosophy

b)

Theology

c)

Anthropology

d)

Hamartiology

20.

What makes a bad decision bad? A question that falls under the branch of Philosophy called _________.

a)

Logic

b)

Epistemology

c)

Ethics

d)

Metaphysics

21.

In studying Philosophy, there are certain things to consider in order for it to be defined as the science that by natural light of reason studies the first causes or highest principles of all things. Now, what is to be considered when a philosopher uses his natural capacity to think instead of laboratory equipment?

a)

Science

b)

Study of All Things

c)

Natural Light of Reason

d)

Principle of Sufficient Reason

22.

Name the principle: A thing is either is or is not; everything must be either be or not be; between being and not-being, there is no middle ground possible.

a)

Principle of Identity

b)

Principle of the Highest

c)

Principle of Excluded Middle

d)

Principle of Sufficient Reason

23.

Name the principle: Nothing exists without a sufficient reason for its being and existence.

a)

Principle of Existence

b)

Principle of Excluded Middle

c)

Principle of Sufficient Reason

d)

Principle of Identity

24.

Science is superior than Philosophy?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

25.

Which of the following IS NOT the branch of Philosophy?

a)

Ethics

b)

Epistemology

c)

Metaphysics

d)

Logic

e)

None of the above

26.

Is the Philosopher who said that " Unexamined life is not worth living"

a)

St. Thomas Aquinas

b)

Plato

c)

St. Augustine

d)

Socrates

e)

None of the above

27.

Philosophy is a science because

a)

there is some sense in it

b)

there is a procedure and method to be followed

c)

it is a science

d)

it is the pursuit of knowledge, which sciences do

28.
Philosophy is holistic, true or false?
a)
True, because it could be applied almost all aspects of human thought
b)
False, because there are certain things that philosophy cannot really touch upon
c)
True, because all knowledge in the world and our reality is a subject matter for philosophy<br />
d)
False, because there is simply no logic and explanation to things like religion, God, and the afterlife.
29.

Which among is not a first cause/highest principle?

a)

Principle of Identity

b)

Principle of Humanity

c)

Principle of Sufficient Reason

d)

Principle of Non-Contradiction

30.

The virus as an entity is controversial in the biological world, because of it's designation as a non-living and a living thing but not quite either. Which highest principle does the virus entity question?

a)

Principle of Identity

b)

Principle of Humanity

c)

Principle of Non-contradiction

d)

Principle of Sufficient Reason

31.

Reason, in this discussion, refers to

a)

a cause that allows something to happen

b)

the ability of a person to think and have thoughts

c)

the creativity of a person

d)

survival faculties genetically imbued in humans

32.

A thing is either is or is not.

a)

Principle of Identity

b)

Principle of Excluded Middle

c)

Principle of Non contradiction

d)

Principle of Sufficient Reason

33.

This sets the distinction between philosophy from other sciences

a)

Science

b)

Study of all things

c)

Natural Light of Reason

d)

Highest Principle

34.

Philosophy investigate things not by using any laboratory instruments

a)

Science

b)

Natural light of reason

c)

Highest principle

d)

Study of all things

35.

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

36.

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

37.

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

38.

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

39.

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

40.

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

41.

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.

42.

What do we need to master in doing philosophy the correct way?

a)

Philosophical Retention

b)

Philosophical Reduction

c)

Philosophical Reflection

d)

Philosophical Redemption

43.

There are two types of philosophical reflection. Which of the two discusses or reflects about the past events? It is fragmented and compartmentalized. This is also called as selfish thinking.

a)

Secondary Reflection

b)

Self Reflection

c)

Primary Reflection

d)

Tertiary Reflection

44.

There are two (2) necessary skills in doing philosophy. Which of the given below are true?

a)

Philosophical reflection enables us to look deeper in our experiences. Construction and evaluation of argument allows to express our thoughts logically and rationally.

b)

Philosophical restriction disables us to look deeper in our experiences. Construction and creation of argument disallows to express our thoughts logically and rationally.

c)

Philosophical reflection allows us to express our thoughts logically and rationally. Construction and evaluation of argument allows us to look deeper in our experiences and see the clearer, bigger picture of the future.

d)

Philosophical restriction allows us to express our thoughts logically but not rationalizations. Construction and evaluation of argument allows us to construct thoughts and disables the idea of understanding people.

45.

There are two types of philosophical reflection. Which of the two discusses or reflects integration of fragmented and compartmentalized experience into a whole? It is called as holistic and genuine thinking. It is also referred as the true philosophical reflection.

a)

Primary Reflection

b)

Secondary Reflection

c)

Tertiary Reflection

d)

Self Reflection