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WorksheetsQuarter Exam in Philosophy
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 30mins
It is the science that by natural light of reason studies the first causes or highest principle of all things.
wisdom
philosophy
metaphysics
logic
1) Which branch of philosophy deals with correct thinking and reasoning?
logic
aesthetic
metaphysics
ethics
It is a branch of philosophy that deals with morality.
logic
metaphysics
ethics
aesthetics
The issue whether Dolphy deserves to be a National Artist falls under which branch of philosophy?
logic
aesthetics
metaphysics
ethics
Byron read in an article that continuous exposure to sunlight for extended period can cause skin cancer. He doubts the article so he verifies if that knowledge is correct. His action falls under which branch of philosophy.
epistemology
metaphysics
ethics
logic
According to this philosophy thought run in a circular manner in which the ends conjoin the beginning in a cyclic style.
western philosophy
eastern philosophy
plato
ilipino
This Filipino value literally means to leave everything to God who is Bathala in vernacular.
kagandahang loob
bahala na
bayanihan
pakikisama
What Filipino value puts one in touch with one’s fellow beings and is essentially interpersonal?
loob
bahala na
bayanihan
pakikisama
Which of the following is NOT TRUE bout abundance?
Abundance is not what we gather but what we scatter
Abundance is what we keep and not what we give away
Abundance is a choice.
Abundance is to evolve into higher being.
The word phenomenon comes from the Greek word “phainomenon” which means ___________.
appearance
philosophy
happenings
action
It is an outlook that emphasizes the importance of free individual choice, regardless of the power of other people to influence and coerce our desires, beliefs, and decisions.
existentialism
phenomenology
essentialism
postmodernism
It is defect in the argument rather than it is having false premises.
fallacy
logic
equivocation
argument
Most of the commercials or advertisers use the popularity of an endorsers to promote their products. What is the fallacy use by this advertisers
argentum ad mesirecordiam
argentum ad hominem
argentum ad ignoratiam
argentum ad baculum
This reasoning is based on observations in order to makes generalizations. The reasoning is often applied in prediction, forecasting or behavior.
inductive reasoning
deductive reasoning
hasty reasoning
commercial reasoning
The following are the three major characteristics of questions in philosophy, except
Philosophy questions have answers, but the answer remains in dispute
Philosophical questions cannot be settled by science, common sense or faith
Philosophical questions are of perennial intellectual interest to human beings
Philosophical questions can be answer by science, common sense or faith.
Identify the conclusion in this quote by Aristotle, “Every art and every inquiry and similarly every action and pursuit, is thought to aim at some good; and for this reason, the good has rightly been declared to be that at which all things aim.”
Every art and every inquiry and similarly every action in pursuit
thought to aim at some goodEvery art and every inquiry and similarly every action in pursuit, thought to aim at some good
thought to aim at some good
The good has rightly been declared to be that at which all things aim.
A noun that conveys the basic ground concept from the word’s literal meaning of climbing or going beyond, with varying connotations in its different historical and cultural stages.
transcendental
philosophical
transcendence
rational
From the view of Hinduism, what is the progenitor of everything?
sound
light
atom
blackhole
It is a doctrine that adheres to the belief that a person’s soul passes into some other creature, human, or animal.
metempsychosis
molting
transferring
transcendence
The main aim of Buddhism is salvation through self-abnegation, rigid discipline of mind and body, consuming love for all creatures, and the final achievement of that state of consciousness which marks an individual ‘s full preparation for entering the enlightened wisdom of complete selflessness. That enlightened wisdom according to Buddhism is also called _____________.
Nirvana
Atman
Brahman
Bathala
The following belong to the “Fourfold Truth” set by Buddha, except
suffering never cease
suffering is caused by passionate desires, lusts, cravings
such eradication of desire may be accomplished by following the Eightfold Path or earnest endeavor
life is full of suffering
He asserts that wisdom is not just an abstract logical construction; but its substantially existent as Divine Logos
Siddharta Gautama
St. Thomas Aquinas
Plato
St. Augustine
Which of the following situations follows the words of Jesus as stated in John 15:5, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me, you can do nothing.”
A student who always pray to pass the test but never study hard
An applicant for a job who always fail in the interview but still believe that something will coming for him in Gods will.
A politician who always promise everything, but nothing become a reality
A father who wants to give his family a decent life but didn’t work hard to earn a living
This virtue allows us to experience richness, positivity and transcendence
failure
honesty
love
forgiveness
Which of the following statement is TRUE about the virtue of forgiveness?
When we forgive, we must assume that those persons will forgive us also.
When we forgive, we are freed from our anger and bitterness
If you have a hard heart, it is easy to give forgiveness
Forgiveness is a virtue intended only for limited person
Which of these philosophical views believe on the law of Karma.
essentialism
Buddhism
Catholicism
Hinduism
The following are characteristics of a person who had attained “Nirvana”,
has perfect peace
has perfect wisdom
has perfect knowledge
has perfect material self
Who among the following philosopher asserts this, “Physically we are free, yet morally bound to obey the law. The Eternal law is the God himself. According to this law, humanity must do well and avoid evil, hence, the existence of moral obligation in every human being.”
St. Thomas Aquinas
St. Augustine
Aristotle
Siddharta Gautama
It separates us from animals; it differentiates moral dimension of our fulfilment in action according to St. Thomas Aquinas
material self
spirituality
uniqueness
power
It is a change from the mythical explanation of the origins of the cosmos to a more rational explanation
paradigm shift
speculations
mythical model
cosmos model
When God created human He gave us the authority to govern His every creation. Therefore, it is justifiable to exploit nature in order to satisfy his needs. This is similar to ______________.
anthropocentric model
eco centric model
paradigm shift
cosmos model
In this model land is considered not an instrumental mode of production but will be preserved with integrity, stability, and beauty
anthropocentric model
eco centric model
paradigm shift
cosmos model
Humanity claims ownership or authority over land. It is because of our _____________.
anthropocentric attitude
eco centric attitude
wisdom
enlightenment
The following situations show ecological conscience, except
Jeylo bought a bicycle instead of a car as her service in going to work.
Reymark found a dying Philippine eagle. He took care of it and then freed it in the forest.
Lynejay participate in environmental campaign and encourage others to take care of the environment.
Princess cut down an aged tree to construct her house.
According to this ancient thinker the evolution of the world begins with the generation of opposites in a certain region of nature.
Anaximander
) Immanuel Kant
Pythagoras
Pythagoras
He described the universe as living embodiment of nature’s order, harmony, and beauty.
Anaximander
Immanuel Kant
Pythagoras
George Herbert Mead
We must appreciate the beauty of nature. The sunrise, romantic sunset, blossoming flowers, different landscape, rivers meeting the sea and others. This is similar to the view of _____________ who also wrote his Critique of judgement
Anaximander
Immanuel Kant
Pythagoras
George Herbert Mead
According to this theory, ecological crisis in an outcome of anthropocentrism. The controlling attitude of humankind is extended in nature, when in fact, humanity is part of nature
deep ecology
social ecology
ecofeminism
socio culturist
The human desire to experience union with others is one of the strongest motivators of human behavior and the other is the desire for survival. The following decides which of this two becomes dominant, except
norms
social structure
values
greediness
Etymologically, what does “sophia” mean?
to love
love of God
love of wisdom
wisdom
