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PRELIMS Philosophy

Total questions: 74

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Philos in Philosophy means _____

a)

Kindness

b)

Love

c)

Faith

d)

Wisdom

2.

Sophia in Philosophy means _____

a)

Love

b)

Kindness

c)

Wisdom

d)

Generosity

3.

It accounts for the method of thinking that involves questioning, critical analysis, reflection, and rational argumentation. (Maboloc, 2019)

a)

Geology

b)

Analogy

c)

Astrology

d)

Philosophy

4.

It is the search for knowledge and truth.

a)

Experimentation

b)

Philosophy

c)

Detective Skills

d)

Scooby Doo

5.

This general type of philosophy that are distinguished from one another. Under the group of ______ are the branches of philosophy.

a)

Thematic

b)

Positional

c)

Methodological

d)

Historical

e)

Regional

6.

A branch of philosophy where it is mainly focused on the study of the fundamental nature of reality – what it is.

a)

Metaphysics

b)

Epistemology

c)

Ethics

d)

Logic

e)

Aesthetics

7.

A branch of philosophy where it is mainly focused on the study of the nature of knowledge

a)

Metaphysics

b)

Epistemology

c)

Ethics

d)

Logic

e)

Aesthetics

8.

A branch of philosophy where it is mainly focused on study of moral standards and conduct

a)

Metaphysics

b)

Epistemology

c)

Ethics

d)

Logic

e)

Aesthetics

9.

A branch of philosophy where it is mainly focused on study of reasoning

a)

Metaphysics

b)

Epistemology

c)

Ethics

d)

Logic

e)

Aesthetics

10.

A branch of philosophy where it is mainly focused on study of nature of, art, beauty, and taste

a)

Metaphysics

b)

Epistemology

c)

Ethics

d)

Logic

e)

Aesthetics

11.

Example of Metaphysical question

a)

How do we know what we know?

b)

Is there God?

c)

Do we pursue our own happiness, or do we sacrifice ourselves to a greater cause?

d)

How can we detect a fallacy in reasoning?

e)

What is our basis of judgement to say that it is beautiful?

12.

Example of question on Epistemology

a)

How do we know what we know?

b)

What do people think is right?

c)

What is real?

d)

What is beauty?

e)

What is correct reasoning?

13.

Example of Ethical Question

a)

Do we have immortal soul?

b)

What is our basis of judgement to say that it is beautiful?

c)

What distinguishes a good argument from a bad one?

d)

What do people think is right?

e)

How do we know what we know?

14.

Example of Question on Logic

a)

What is the nature of reality?

b)

Are the things that we know true?

c)

Do we pursue our own happiness, or do we sacrifice ourselves to a greater cause?

d)

What is beauty?

e)

How can we detect a fallacy in reasoning

15.

Example of Question on Aesthetics

a)

What is our basis of judgement to say that it is beautiful?

b)

What is correct reasoning?

c)

Do we pursue our own happiness, or do we sacrifice ourselves to a greater cause?

d)

What is real?

e)

What do people think is right?

16.

This general type of philosophy corresponds to what are called philosophical school of thought or philosophical views.

a)

Thematic

b)

Positional

c)

Methodological

d)

Historical

e)

Regional

17.

This positional type of philosophy's main features and beliefs are emphasis on morality, virtue, calm and emotional fortitude.

a)

Stoicism

b)

Rationalism

c)

Social and Political Philosophy

d)

Positivism

e)

Humanism

18.

This positional type of philosophy's main features and beliefs is the application of philosophy to define and explain religious doctrines.

HINT: Scholars

a)

Empiricism

b)

Humanism

c)

Stoicism

d)

Scholasticism

e)

Social and Political Philosophy

19.

This positional type of philosophy's main features and beliefs is emphasizing on the human person; use of philosophy to understand society, nature, and humanity.

a)

Empiricism

b)

Humanism

c)

Stoicism

d)

Scholasticism

e)

Social and Political Philosophy

20.

This positional type of philosophy's main features and beliefs is that reason and logic is considered the basis of knowledge and belief.

a)

Rationalism

b)

Humanism

c)

Stoicism

d)

Utilitarianism

e)

Positivism

21.

This positional type of philosophy's main features and beliefs is that knowledge is gained through senses and experience.

Hint: Greek word- empeiria

a)

Rationalism

b)

Scholasticism

c)

Absurdism

d)

Phenomenology

e)

Empiricism

22.

This positional type of philosophy's main features and beliefs is that discussion on the ideal human situation and society; emphasis on individual rights and liberties.

a)

Humanism

b)

Phenomenology

c)

Absurdism

d)

Social and Political Philosophy

e)

Pragmatism

23.

This positional type of philosophy's main features and beliefs is to study and observe the relation between things and laws of science; knowledge is based on observable phenomena.

HINT: French - positivisme, add and relation symbol in mathematics

a)

Rationalism

b)

Postmodernism

c)

Positivism

d)

Existentialism

e)

Pragmatism

24.

This positional type of philosophy's main features and beliefs is an action is morally right if it produces the greatest good for number of people.

HINT: Utility or being useful

a)

Utilitarianism

b)

Postmodernism

c)

Positivism

d)

Existentialism

e)

Pragmatism

25.

This positional type of philosophy's main features and beliefs emphasizes the practical use of knowledge and ideas

a)

Rationalism

b)

Humanism

c)

Phenomenology

d)

Postmodernism

e)

Pragmatism

26.

This positional type of philosophy's main features and beliefs is that human experiences is defined by views, emotions, and actions of individual

a)

Rationalism

b)

Humanism

c)

Existentialism

d)

Absurbdism

e)

Positivism

27.

This positional type of philosophy's main features and beliefs is that experience is studied based on the subjective viewpoint of the individual

HINT: the study of what shows itself

a)

Pragmatism

b)

Phenomenology

c)

Empiricism

d)

Humanism

e)

Rationalism

28.

This positional type of philosophy's main features and beliefs is a man that will never understand the human condition and the meaning of life

a)

Absurdism

b)

Stoicism

c)

Empiricism

d)

Humanism

e)

Positivism

29.

This positional type of philosophy's main features and beliefs is an analysis on how knowledge, ideas, and power relations are defined

a)

Social and Political Philosophy

b)

Humanism

c)

Pragmatism

d)

Scholasticism

e)

Postmodernism, Post-structuralism

30.

Modern Period (19th Century)

a)

Positivism

b)

Utilitarianism

c)

Pragmatism

d)

Extistentialism

e)

Stoicism

31.

Ancient Rome (1st Century BCE to 5th Century CE)

a)

Empiricism

b)

Rationalism

c)

Humanism

d)

Scholasticism

e)

Stoicism

32.

Medieval Period (5th to 15th centuries)

a)

Empiricism

b)

Rationalism

c)

Humanism

d)

Scholasticism

e)

Stoicism

33.

Renaissance (14th to 17th centuries)

a)

Empiricism

b)

Rationalism

c)

Humanism

d)

Scholasticism

e)

Stoicism

34.

The Enlightenment (17th to 18th centuries)

a)

Empiricism

b)

Rationalism

c)

Humanism

d)

Absurdism

e)

Social and Political Philosophy

35.

20th Century

a)

Pragmatism

b)

Existentialism

c)

Phenomelogy

d)

Absurdism

e)

Postmodernism

36.

This general type of philosophy are the philosophical movements, approaches, and traditions.

a)

Thematic

b)

Positional

c)

Methodological

d)

Historical

e)

Regional

37.

This methodological type is a broad discipline and method of inquiry in philosophy, which is based on the premise that reality consists of objects and events ("phenomena") as they are perceived or understood in the human consciousness, and not of anything independent of human consciousness.

a)

Phenomenology

b)

Hermeneutics

c)

Marxism

d)

Feminism

e)

Post-modernism

38.

This methodological type is all about interpretation in fields of study; is the art of understanding and of making oneself understood. It goes beyond mere logical analysis and general interpretive principles.

a)

Phenomenology

b)

Hermeneutics

c)

Marxism

d)

Feminism

e)

Post-modernism

39.

This methodological type is a theoretical-practical framework based on the analysis of "the conflicts between the powerful and the subjugated" with working class self-emancipation as its goal. It promotes a pure form of Socialism and provides the intellectual base for various subsequent forms of Communism.

a)

Phenomenology

b)

Hermeneutics

c)

Marxism

d)

Feminism

e)

Post-modernism

40.

This methodological type is a comprises a number of egalitarian social, cultural and political movements, theories and moral philosophies concerned with gender inequalities and equal rights for women.

a)

Phenomenology

b)

Hermeneutics

c)

Marxism

d)

Feminism

e)

Post-modernism

41.

This methodological type is marked in general terms by an openness to meaning and authority from unexpected places, and a willingness to borrow unashamedly from previous movements or traditions.

a)

Phenomenology

b)

Hermeneutics

c)

Marxism

d)

Feminism

e)

Post-modernism

42.

This general type of philosophy can either be western or eastern. This can be according to the geographical location in which philosophizing transpires or flourishes.

a)

Thematic

b)

Positional

c)

Methodological

d)

Historical

e)

Regional

43.

- There is a spiritual reality and a physical one. They are separate. Human life is often valued above other life. The divine is apart from material and exists separately from it. The journey of mankind is linear. The goal is to deal with the problem of sin/immortality and be reunited with God.

a)

Western Philosophy

b)

Eastern Philosophy

44.

There is one reality. All life may be viewed as sacred. The divine is a part of creation and found everywhere in it. The journey of mankind is cyclical. The goal is to deal with ignorance and achieve enlightenment

a)

Western Philosophy

b)

Eastern Philosophy

45.

This general type of philosophy is according to the historical period in which philosophizing occurred.

a)

Thematic

b)

Positional

c)

Methodological

d)

Historical

e)

Regional

46.

Historical type - Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy

a)

Ancient Philosophy

b)

Medieval Philosophy

c)

Modern Philosophy

d)

Contemporary Philosophy

47.

Historical type - God centered philosophy

a)

Ancient Philosophy

b)

Medieval Philosophy

c)

Modern Philosophy

d)

Contemporary Philosophy

48.

Historical type - The rationalist & Empiricist

a)

Ancient Philosophy

b)

Medieval Philosophy

c)

Modern Philosophy

d)

Contemporary Philosophy

49.

Historical type - Analytic philosophy, Frankfurt school of philosophy and phenomenology.

a)

Ancient Philosophy

b)

Medieval Philosophy

c)

Modern Philosophy

d)

Contemporary Philosophy

50.

He believed that everything is water.

a)

Thales of Miletus

b)

Anaximander of Miletus

c)

Anaximenes of Miletus

51.

He believed that everything came from an indeterminate boundless

a)

Thales of Miletus

b)

Anaximander of Miletus

c)

Anaximenes of Miletus

52.

He believed that everything is air

a)

Thales of Miletus

b)

Anaximander of Miletus

c)

Anaximenes of Miletus

53.

He believed that mathematics purifies the soul. Everything is made up of numbers.

a)

Pythagoras of Samos

b)

Democritus of Thrace

c)

Protagoras

54.

He believed that change is the only constant thing in the world. But it is also change that stabilizes the world.

a)

Heraclitus of Ephesus

b)

Paraminedes of Elea

c)

Democritus of Thrace

55.

He believed that change and diversity is an illusion

a)

Heraclitus of Ephesus

b)

Paraminedes of Elea

c)

Democritus of Thrace

56.

He believed that there is space. It consists of atoms.

a)

Pythagoras of Samos

b)

Socrates

c)

Democritus of Thrace

57.

He believed that man is the measure of all things

a)

Paraminedes of Elea

b)

Protagoras

c)

Heraclitus of Ephesus

58.

He believed that the unexamined life is not worth living

a)

Socrates

b)

Plato

c)

Aristotle

59.

He wrote The Apology, and The Republic. He demonstrates the effect of this dual reality and the need for education in his Allegory of the Cave.

a)

Socrates

b)

Plato

c)

Aristotle

60.

He developed the syllogism; two valid premises guarantee the truth of a conclusion.

a)

Socrates

b)

Plato

c)

Aristotle

61.

Every tree is a plant

a)

Premise 1

b)

Premise 2

c)

Conclusion

62.

Every plant is alive

a)

Premise 1

b)

Premise 2

c)

Conclusion

63.

Every tree is alive

a)

Premise 1

b)

Premise 2

c)

Conclusion

64.

Known for God In Proslogion. Believes that there is NO clear line between philosophy and theology

a)

St. Anselm of Canterbury

b)

St. Augustine of Hippo

c)

St. Thomas Aquinas

65.

He described that the De Civitate Dei is the conflict between two cities: the earthly city where vanity and power reign, and the city of God, where spiritual power reigns.

a)

St. Anselm of Canterbury

b)

St. Augustine of Hippo

c)

St. Thomas Aquinas

66.

He is one of the best scholastic philosopher

a)

St. Anselm of Canterbury

b)

St. Augustine of Hippo

c)

St. Thomas Aquinas

67.

One of his famous quotes is "I therefore I am" or Cogito Ergo Sum

a)

Rene Descartes

b)

Immanuel Kant

68.

He uses 5 senses to gather empirical data ("to see is to believe")

a)

Rene Descartes

b)

Immanuel Kant

69.

Logical analysis of language to solve the problems

a)

Analytic Period

b)

Continental Period

70.

Method of verification

a)

Analytic Period

b)

Continental Period

71.

-Bertrand Russell – George Edward Moore -Ludwig Wittgenstein

a)

Analytic Period

b)

Continental Period

72.

Movements like German idealism, phenomenology, existentialism, etc.

a)

Analytic Period

b)

Continental Period

73.

Scientific method is insufficient to provide an explanation to the world

a)

Analytic Period

b)

Continental Period

74.

Centrality of human action

a)

Analytic Period

b)

Continental Period