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philo M1-2

Total questions: 46

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

what does philos mean

(a)  

2.

What does sophia mean?

(a)  

3.

the study of general and fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language.

(a)  

4.

A mathematician and scientist, he was credited with formulating the Pythagorean theorem

(a)  

5.

He proposed that everything that exists is based on a higher order or plan which he called logos.

(a)  

6.

He devoted himself to the study of the causes of natural phenomena.

(a)  

7.

He was a known advocate of living a simple and virtuous life

(a)  

8.

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

(a)  

9.

He was considered the foremost philosophers of ancient times. He was credited with formulating the Socratic method

(a)  

10.

A student of Socrates, he wrote down his mentor’s teaching and incorporated some of his own ideas into them. (a)   most significant ideas included his Theory of Forms, which proposes that everything that exist is based on an idea or template than can only be perceived in the mind.

11.

He attended the Academy, and was the prominent student of Plato. For him, all ideas and views are based on perception and our reality is based on what we can sense and perceive. His studies in logic led to the formulation of a formal process of analyzing reasoning which give rise to deductive reasoning-the process by which specific statements are analysed to reach a conclusion or generalization.

(a)  

12.

refers to a perspective that considers large-scale patterns in systems. it requires an individual to have an open mindset and ability to get the general sense or impression regarding a situation. " refers to a big picture mentality"

(a)  

13.

It focuses on specific aspects of a situation. an individual focuses on certain areas or aspects of a problem in order to understand it.

(a)  

14.

is the branch of Philosophy which deals with beauty and what makes things “beautiful

(a)  

15.

is branch of philosophy which deals with correct reasoning

(a)  

16.

discusses the nature of knowledge and knowing

(a)  

17.

is the branch which deals with moral questions and dilemmas

(a)  

18.

studies governments and deals with questions of justice, power and the rights and obligations of citizens.

(a)  

19.

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

(a)  

20.

is an area in philosophy that understand the human person from a philosophical perspective.

(a)  

21.

requires a person to be willing to examine one’s thoughts, feelings, and action and to learn more about one’s life and experiences

(a)  

22.

is the capacity of humans to exercise introspection and to attempt to learn more about their fundamental nature and essence

(a)  

23.

it 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)  

24.

is a statement about the world or reality, (a)   may or may not carry truth.

25.

is the clear awareness and understanding of something. It is the product of questions that allow for clear answers provided by facts.

(a)  

26.

are propositions or statement which are observe to be real or truthful

(a)  

27.

is a statement that is not evidently or immediately known to be true. This means that any (a)   can be proven by verification and experimentation.

28.

is employed to help determine the truth. This means that every statement, claim, evidence, and experience is scrutinized and analyzed.

(a)  

29.

has a very important purpose in philosophy as it drives our desire to discover the truth

(a)  

30.

A (a)   is true if it can be justified or proven through the use of one’s senses.

31.

Getting (a)   or having people agree on a common belief is another way of determining what is true.

32.

is something concrete that can be proven.

You can find facts in legal records, scientific findings,

encyclopedias, atlases, etc.

(a)  

33.

is less concrete. It's a view formed in

the mind of a person about a particular issue. In other

words, it is what someone believes or thinks, and is not

necessarily the truth.

(a)  

34.

is a judgment based on certain facts.

(a)  

35.

are statements that expresses convictions that are not easily and clearly

explained by facts.

(a)  

36.

are statements that assume the claim to be true and provide reasons why

the statement is true

(a)  

37.

are series of statements that provide reasons to convince the reader or

listener that a claim or opinion is truthful

(a)  

38.

are arguments based on faulty reasoning

(a)  

39.

is disproportionate weight in favor of or against an idea or thing, usually in a way

that is closed-minded, prejudicial, or unfair

(a)  

40.

focusing on a certain aspect of a problem while ignoring other aspects

(a)  

41.

the tendency to see past events as predictable, or to ascribe a pattern to historical events.

(a)  

42.

a person or group is connected to or has a vested interest in the issue being discussed

(a)  

43.

analyzing an event or issue based on one’s cultural standards

(a)  

44.

means understanding if philosophy and refraining from merely giving claims but through careful thought, one reasons through to argumentation

(a)  

45.

In this type of reasoning, conclusion comes first, followed by main points, and the last will be the supporting data, facts, examples, and evidences. General idea comes first before the specific or particular idea.

(a)  

46.

In this type of reasoning, supporting data, facts, examples, and evidences come first followed by the main points and conclusion will be the last part.

(a)