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Philosophy

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 31mins

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1.

Philosophy came from the Greek words "philo" which means love and "sophia" which means wisdom. In its sense, Philosophy (Philosophiain Greek) means

a)

Love in wisdom

b)

love of wisdom

c)

love at wisdom

d)

love & wisdom

2.

Is a kind of property whose opposite is falsity.

a)

Knowledge

b)

Wisdom

c)

Truth

d)

Philosophy

3.

Consist of ideas and beliefs that we know to be true

a)

Knowledge

b)

Claims

c)

Logic

d)

Epsitimology

4.

Are statements that are not evidently known to be true. With this, one can say that truthful statements are based on facts and a claim needs to be proven by verification and experimentation in order to be considered as true.

a)

Claims

b)

Knowledge

c)

Wisdom

d)

Ethics

5.

________ Is vital in ensuring that our actions and decisions are well thought and are done with due regard for their Implications and consequences on ourselves, others and our surroundings.

a)

Reflection

b)

Wisdom

c)

Aesthetics

d)

Knowledge

6.

________ refers to a person's ability to apply knowledge to daily life, particularly in making sound choices and judgment is the intended product of philosophizing

a)

Wisdom

b)

Reflection

c)

Epistemology

d)

Ethics

7.

Is the branch of Philosophy that deals with

beauty and what makes things "beautiful

a)

Aesthetics

b)

Ethics

c)

Epistemology

d)

Metaphysics

8.

Is branch of philosophy which deals with correct reasoning

a)

Logic

b)

Epistemology

c)

Ethics

d)

Philosophy of the human person

9.

Discusses the nature of knowledge and knowing

a)

Epistemology

b)

Ethics

c)

Metaphysics

d)

wisdom

10.

The branch which deals with moral questions and dilemmas

a)

Political Philosophy

b)

Ethics

c)

Logic

d)

Epistemology

11.

Studies governments and deals with questions of justice, power and the rights and of citizens

a)

Political Philosophy

b)

Epistemology

c)

Ethics

d)

Metaphysics

12.

Is a branch of philosophy which deals with questions regarding reality and existence.

a)

Metaphysics

b)

Political Philosophy

c)

Epistemology

d)

Logic

13.

He was a prominent student of Plato. His studies in logic led to the formulation of a formal process

a)

Socrates

b)

Aristotle

c)

Epicurus

d)

Sinope

14.

This is a kind of logical argument that applies deductive reasoning to arrive at a conclusion base on two propositions that are asserted or assumed to be true.

a)

Syllogism

b)

Major premise

c)

Socratic method

15.

He was a known critic of intellectuals during his time and considered himself a "midwife" that helped inquiring minds achieve wisdom.

a)

Socrates

b)

Aristotle

c)

Epicurus

d)

Sinope

16.

The Socratic Method is a way of thinking that involves three steps: Arrange the steps

(3)Give an initial definition or opinion.

(2) Ask a question that raises an exception to that definition or opinion.

(1) Give a better definition or opinion.

a)

3,2,1

b)

1,2,3

c)

1,3,2

d)

2,3,1

17.

He believed that philosophy could enable man to live a life of happiness.

a)

Epicurus

b)

Socrates

c)

Aristotle

d)

Sinope

18.

He was known advocate of living a simple and virtuous life. Best known for holding a lantern (or candle) to the faces of the citizens of Athens claiming he was searching for an honest man.

a)

Aristotle

b)

Epicurus

c)

Diogenes of sinope

d)

Socrates

19.

He influenced the development of several schools of philosophy such as Cynicism and Stoicism.

a)

Aristotle

b)

Epicurus

c)

Socrates

d)

Diogenes of sinope

20.

is a school of philosophy of life that maximizes positive emotions, reduces negative emotions and helps individuals to hone their virtues of character.

a)

Stoicism

b)

Cynicism

21.

is a school of thought of ancient Greek philosophy as practiced by the Cynics. For the Cynics, the purpose of life is to live in virtue, in agreement with nature. Instead, they were to lead a simple life free from all possessions.

a)

Cynicism

b)

Stoicism

22.

-point of view refers to perfective that considers a large-scale pattern in system.

a)

Holistic point of view

b)

Partial point of view

23.

focuses on the specific aspects of a situation important component in analytical thinking on certain areas of a

problem in order to understand it.

a)

Partial Point of View

b)

Holistic Point of View

24.

is widely accepted and is a good reliable source ok knowledge, information and data.

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

25.

Science is limited, it cannot answer everything in this world. - it cannot prove the existence of God.

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

26.

Process of determining truth or knowledge through experimentation, inductive and deductive reasoning, and hypothesis or theory testing

a)

The scientific method

b)

The Dialectic Method

c)

The Scientific Method

27.

This didactic dialogue intends not to convey new truth but only as guide to arriving the truth (Nelson 1965). The method is later known as

a)

The Dialectic Method

b)

The Socratic method

c)

The Scientific Method

28.

Resembles debate, but the concept excludes subjective elements such as emotional appeal and the modern pejorative sense of rhetoric.

a)

The Dialectic Method

b)

The Socratic method

c)

The Scientific Method

29.

Is the property of being in accord with fact or reality

a)

Fact

b)

Truth

30.

An indisputable observation of a natural or social phenomenon

a)

Truth

b)

Fact

31.

THEORIES OF TRUTH: claims that true beliefs and true statements correspond to the actual state of affairs.

a)

CORRESPONDENCE THEORY OF TRUTH

b)

COHERENCE THEORY OF TRUTH

c)

PRAGMATIC THEORY OF TRUTH

32.

A belief or set of beliefs is justified, or justifiably held, just in case the belief

a)

CORRESPONDENCE THEORY OF TRUTH

b)

COHERENCE THEORY OF TRUTH

c)

PRAGMATIC THEORY OF TRUTH

33.

The view that whatever is useful to you, or beneficial for you, is true

a)

PRAGMATIC THEORY OF TRUTH

b)

COHERENCE THEORY OF TRUTH

c)

CORRESPONDENCE THEORY OF TRUTH

34.

Is a series of statements meant to establish a claim.

Statements that assume the claim to be true and provide reasons why the statement is true

a)

Argument

b)

Deductive Argument

c)

Inductive Argument

35.

1. the truth of the premises definitely establishes the truth of the conclusion

a)

DEDUCTIVE ARGUMENT

b)

INDUCTIVE ARGUMENT

36.

Believes that the truth of the premises provides only good reasons to believe the conclusion is probably true.

a)

INDUCTIVE ARGUMENT

b)

DEDUCTIVE ARGUMENT

37.

A failure in reasoning which renders an argument invalid.

a)

Fallacy

b)

Bias

38.

A disproportionate weight in favor of or against an idea or thing, usually in a way that is closed-minded, prejudicial, or unfair

a)

Fallacy

b)

Bias

39.

1. attacking the person, focus our attention on people rather on arguments or evidence

a)

AD HOMINEM

b)

AD BACULUM – (appeal to force)

c)

AD POPULUM – (appeal to people)

d)

AD VERECUNDIAM – (appeal to authority)

e)

APPEAL TO TRADITION

40.

1. using threat or force, or an undesirable event to advance an argument

a)

AD HOMINEM

b)

AD BACULUM

c)

AD POPULUM

d)

AD VERECUNDIAM

41.

1. the idea presented must be true because many or most people believe it.

a)

AD POPULUM – (appeal to people)

b)

AD MISERICORDIAM – (appeal to pity)

c)

APPEAL TO TRADITION

d)

AD VERECUNDIAM – (appeal to authority)

42.

1. insisting that the claim is true simply because a valid authority or expert on the issue said it was true, without any other supporting evidence offered.

a)

AD VERECUNDIAM – (appeal to authority)

b)

APPEAL TO TRADITION

c)

POST HOC ERGO PROPTER HOC – (Cause and Effect)

d)

AD MISERICORDIAM – (appeal to pity)

43.

Refers to the innate right to be valued and respected.

a)

dignity

b)

consequences

c)

free will

d)

interiority

44.

Refers to the person having a clear perception of oneself, including his thoughts, emotions, identity and actions

a)

Self-awareness

b)

Self-determination

c)

Externality

d)

spirit

45.

Refers to the capability of a person to reach out and interact with others and the world.

a)

EXTERNALITY

b)

SPIRIT

c)

DIGNITY

d)

EMBODIED SPIRIT

46.

Focuses on the significant role of humankind in the world and considers nature as the means by which humans are able to meet their needs and survive. This view believes that humans are the most important species on the planet and they are free to transform nature and use its resources.

a)

ANTHROPOCENTRISM

b)

BIOCENTRISM

c)

ECOCENTRISM

47.

Believes that humans are not the only significant species on the planet, and that all other organisms have inherent value and should be protected. This view advocates ethical treatment of animals

a)

BIOCENTRISM

b)

ECOCENTRISM

c)

ANTHROPOCENTRISM

48.

Places great value on ecosystems and biological communities. This view gives equal importance on all organisms in the planet.

a)

ECOCENTRISM

b)

BIOCENTRISM

c)

ANTHROPOCENTRISM

49.

Philosophical view that believes maintaining order in the environment will bring out the natural beauty of the surroundings and contribute to the well-being of the people and other organisms living in it.

a)

ENVIRONMENTAL AESTHETICS

b)

ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS

c)

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

50.

This is a moral approach that analyzes the relationship between humans and the environment. It also discusses environmental problems caused by human activities and social issues that impact the environment.

a)

ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS

b)

ENVIRONMENTAL AESTHETICS

c)

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

51.

This concept focuses on reconciling human activities and economic development with the protection of the environment.

a)

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

b)

ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS

c)

ENVIRONMENTAL AESTHETICS

52.

Refers to maintaining the state of the environment.

a)

ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY

b)

EQUITY

c)

ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS

d)

ENVIRONMENTAL AESTHETICS

53.

Demands that we use our natural resources in such a manner that these are conserved so that the next generation will be able to use them.

a)

EQUITY

b)

ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY

c)

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

d)

ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS

54.

Is the ability to regulate one’s actions and behavior.

a)

Prudence

b)

Frugality

55.

Is being thrifty with the use of one’s resources.

a)

Prudence

b)

Frugality

56.

1. tendency to draw inferences about someone's personality based on their behaviors, even when there is situational explanation for the behavior

a)

CORRESPONDENCE BIAS / ATTRIBUTION EFFECT

b)

CONFIRMATION BIAS

c)

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

d)

CULTURAL BIAS

57.

1. tendency to look for and readily accept information which fits one's own beliefs or views and to reject ideas or views that go against it.

a)

CORRESPONDENCE BIAS / ATTRIBUTION EFFECT

b)

CONFIRMATION BIAS

c)

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

d)

CULTURAL BIAS

58.

1. occurs when an entity or individual becomes unreliable because of a clash between personal interests and professional duties and responsibilities

a)

CORRESPONDENCE BIAS / ATTRIBUTION EFFECT

b)

CONFIRMATION BIAS

c)

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

d)

CULTURAL BIAS

59.

1. tendency to judge other phenomena based on our own cultural preferences, or by the norms of a particular culture

a)

CULTURAL BIAS

b)

FRAMING

c)

HINDSIGHT

d)

CONFIRMATION BIAS

60.

1. a person's decision is affected by the way the information about the decision is presented or framed

a)

CULTURAL BIAS

b)

FRAMING

c)

HINDSIGHT

d)

CORRESPONDENCE BIAS / ATTRIBUTION EFFECT

61.

1. allows people to convince themselves after an event that they had accurately predicted it before it happened.

a)

HINDSIGHT

b)

HINDRANCE

c)

FRAMING

d)

CULTURAL BIAS