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WorksheetsMidterm-SHS 11-Intro to Philo
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
What is the science and art of correct thinking?
A. Ethics
B. Aesthetics
C. Metaphysics
D. Logic
Philosophy studies the first____________ of things.
actions
feelings
causes
effects
This branch of Philosophy tackles good & bad acts.
Theodicy
Epistemology
Metaphysics
Ethics
Philosophy's branch that delves on correct reasoning--
Ethics
Epistemology
Logic
Metaphysics
1st Greek philosopher
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
Alexander the Great
Plato said, "Everything originated from the World of __________."
matter
gods
ideas
quarks
Philosophy comes from the two Greek words philo meaning “love” or “friendship” and sophia meaning “wisdom.” Thus, philosophy means “love of wisdom.”
Etymological Definition
Technical Definition
Scientific Definition
Descriptive Definition
Select all that apply in WHAT PHILOSOPHY IS NOT.
Philosophy does not make real progress like the sciences.
Philosophy searches for the ultimate reasons, causes and principles of beings.
Philosophy is not just stating your personal opinion.
Philosophy is one’s view in life or other matters.
“the science of beings in their ultimate reasons, causes, and principles acquired by the aid of human reason alone
Etymological Definition
Technical Definition
Scientific Definition
Descriptive Definition
Questions related to Reasoning
Ethics
Aesthetics
Axiology
Logic
Semanthics
Questions related to Beauty and Taste
Ethics
Aesthetics
Axiology
Logic
Semanthics
Select all the given under Technical Definition of Philosophy.
Philosophy is a science.
Philosophy is a science of beings.
Philosophy searches for the ultimate reasons, causes and principles of beings.
Philosophy does not make real progress like the sciences.
Philosophy uses the power or natural light of reason.
What is the branch of philosophy that explores the nature of moral virtue and evaluates human action?
Ethics
Aesthetics
Philosophy
Epistemology
He/she is the most famous student of Socrates.
Plato
Husserl
Aristotle
Descartes
Plato was a student to which philosopher?
Aristotle
Socrates
Xenophon
Thomas Aquinas
Philosophy requires the skill of __________.
Speaking
Viewing
Writing
Considering many points of view
Having a philosophy can also mean having a general ________ about a specific activity or aspect of life.
Rule
Answers
Statement
Guideline
Who among the following students may have already developed a broader philosophical perspective?
Jori, who regularly monitors the emotional well-being of her classmates.
Ashley, who consistently chats with her classmates about their interests and beliefs.
Nicole, who always listens to all sides of the argument before giving any advice.
Chari, who rarely talks with her classmates, but is always observant of them.
The study of knowledge, truth, and the nature of ultimate reality.
Philosophy
Theology
Anthropology
Hamartiology
What makes a bad decision bad? A question that falls under the branch of Philosophy called _________.
Logic
Epistemology
Ethics
Metaphysics
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?
Science
Study of All Things
Natural Light of Reason
Principle of Sufficient Reason
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.
Principle of Identity
Principle of the Highest
Principle of Excluded Middle
Principle of Sufficient Reason
Name the principle: Nothing exists without a sufficient reason for its being and existence.
Principle of Existence
Principle of Excluded Middle
Principle of Sufficient Reason
Principle of Identity
Science is superior than Philosophy?
TRUE
FALSE
Which of the following IS NOT the branch of Philosophy?
Ethics
Epistemology
Metaphysics
Logic
None of the above
Is the Philosopher who said that " Unexamined life is not worth living"
St. Thomas Aquinas
Plato
St. Augustine
Socrates
None of the above
Philosophy is a science because
there is some sense in it
there is a procedure and method to be followed
it is a science
it is the pursuit of knowledge, which sciences do
Which among is not a first cause/highest principle?
Principle of Identity
Principle of Humanity
Principle of Sufficient Reason
Principle of Non-Contradiction
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?
Principle of Identity
Principle of Humanity
Principle of Non-contradiction
Principle of Sufficient Reason
Reason, in this discussion, refers to
a cause that allows something to happen
the ability of a person to think and have thoughts
the creativity of a person
survival faculties genetically imbued in humans
A thing is either is or is not.
Principle of Identity
Principle of Excluded Middle
Principle of Non contradiction
Principle of Sufficient Reason
This sets the distinction between philosophy from other sciences
Science
Study of all things
Natural Light of Reason
Highest Principle
Philosophy investigate things not by using any laboratory instruments
Science
Natural light of reason
Highest principle
Study of all things
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
Secondary reflection
Tertiary Reflection
Primary Reflection
All of the above
It is considered as the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgement.
Reasoning
Proposition
Argument
Reflection
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:
Philosophical reflection
Philosophical questioning
Philosophical wondering
Philosophical reasoning
Imagine that you are in Boracay walking with Thales. He is convincing you that the only reality is water. Would you believe in him?
No, because I had my own belief.
Yes, because Thales belongs to the school of monists which believes that only one kind of stuff exists.
Either yes or no, I will have my own investigation that is based on the data and reason presented.
Neither yes nor no until it is proven true
According to Gabriel Marcel this type of reflection enables us to look deeper into our experiences and see the bigger picture of reality.
Secondary reflection
Tertiary reflection
Primary reflection
all of the above
Identify which statement describes the difference between holism and partial thinking.
Holism is a perspective that looks at the “big picture” while partial thinking focuses on the specific aspect of the situation.
Holism is a perspective that looks at the specific aspects of the situation while partial thinking looks at the big picture.
Holism requires us to focus on a certain aspect of the problem while partial thinking requires us to have an open mindset.
All of the above
According to the importance of studying philosophy, what can it offer us?
Know the different philosophers and their philosophies in life?
See the downs and lows in the development and history of philosophy.
Survey the achievements of the different philosophers in various periods of history.
Enhances our minds, understand what we encounter every day, and value our judgement.
What do we need to master in doing philosophy the correct way?
Philosophical Retention
Philosophical Reduction
Philosophical Reflection
Philosophical Redemption
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.
Secondary Reflection
Self Reflection
Primary Reflection
Tertiary Reflection
There are two (2) necessary skills in doing philosophy. Which of the given below are true?
Philosophical reflection enables us to look deeper in our experiences. Construction and evaluation of argument allows to express our thoughts logically and rationally.
Philosophical restriction disables us to look deeper in our experiences. Construction and creation of argument disallows to express our thoughts logically and rationally.
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.
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.
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.
Primary Reflection
Secondary Reflection
Tertiary Reflection
Self Reflection
