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2nd Assessment Test in Introduction to Philosophy

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The type of philosophical reflection trains the mind to think logically. It is also the ability of the mind to construct and evaluate arguments.

a)

Primary reflection

b)

Secondary reflection

c)

tertiary reflection

d)

all of the above

2.

According to Gabriel Marcel, this type of reflection enables us to look deeper into our experiences and see the bigger picture of reality.

a)

Primary Reflection

b)

Secondary Reflection

c)

Tertiary reflection

d)

All of the above.

3.

What is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, existence and reality?

a)

Philosophy

b)

Epistemology

c)

Metaphysics

d)

Ololism

4.

This branch of philosophy studies on how does on come up with a specific knowledge of an object, real or supernatural.

a)

Ethics

b)

Aesthetics

c)

Metaphysics

d)

Epistemology

5.

This branch of philosophy studies the nature, manner of an object, real or surreal.

a)

Aesthetics

b)

Ethics

c)

Epistemology

d)

Metaphysics

6.

This branch of philosophy studies about a beauty and appeal of an object.

a)

Metaphysics

b)

Epistemology

c)

Ethics

d)

Aesthetic

7.

What do we need to master in doing philosophy the correct way?

a)

Philosophical Retention

b)

Philosophical Reduction

c)

Philosophical Reflection

d)

Philosophical Redemption

8.

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.

a)

Secondary Reflection

b)

Self Reflection

c)

Primary Reflection

d)

Tertiary Reflection

9.

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.

a)

Primary Reflection

b)

Secondary Reflection

c)

Tertiary Reflection

d)

Self Reflection

10.

There are two (2) necessary skills in doing philosophy. Which of the given below are true?

a)

Philosophical reflection enables us to look deeper in our experiences. Construction and evaluation of argument allows to express our thoughts logically and rationally.

b)

Philosophical restriction disables us to look deeper in our experiences. Construction and creation of argument disallows to express our thoughts logically and rationally.

c)

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.

d)

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.

11.

approach toward philosophy dealt more with metaphysics or the study of reality and existence.

a)

Arsitotle

b)

John Locke

c)

Plato

d)

Epicurus

12.

Plato believed that the true reality of the self lies in:

a)

The material world

b)

Sensory experiences

c)

The realm of Forms or Ideas

d)

The physical body

13.

According to René Descartes, what is the one thing that can be certain?

a)

The existence of the external world

b)

The existence of God

c)

The existence of the self as a thinking thing

d)

The existence of the soul

14.

This is the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgement.

a)

reasoning

b)

proposition

c)

intuition

d)

reflection

15.

He is known for the statement “Cogito Ergo Sum” which means in English as “I think therefore I am”.

a)

SOCRATES

b)

PLATO

c)

ARISTOTLE

d)

DESCARTES

16.

it means to ask questions, to reflect and to formulate and evaluate arguments.

a)

doing philosophy

b)

philosophical reflection

c)

questioning

17.

It is The act of giving time to think about the meaning of reality or particular experiences.

a)

philosophical reflection

b)

doing philosophy

c)

questioning

18.

Branch of Philosophy that is concerned with the analysis of aesthetic experiences and the IDEA OF WHAT IS BEAUTIFUL

a)

Logic

b)

Ethics

c)

Metaphysics

d)

Aesthetics

19.

Branch of Philosophy that looks into whether there are rules or principles that governs reasoning

a)

Logic

b)

Epistemology

c)

Metaphysics

d)

Aesthetics

20.

Branch of Philosophythat analyzes whether everything is material, and if life, energy, and minds are its different manifestations

a)

Logic

b)

Epistemology

c)

Metaphysics

d)

Aesthetics

21.

According to St. Augustine, knowledge can only come by seeking truth, and that truth is about knowing __________ .

a)

God

b)

the self

c)

wisdom

d)

experiences

22.

What point of view looks at all aspects of a situation?

a)

holistic

b)

partial

c)

partition

d)

reduction

23.

Who among the following students may have already developed a broader philosophical perspective?

a)

Mara, who regularly monitors the emotional well-being of her classmates

b)

Julie, who always listens to all sides of the argument before giving any advice

c)

Kristia, who consistently chats with her classmates about their interests and beliefs

d)

Trish, who rarely talks with her classmates, but is always observant of them

24.

Which of the following statements is true?


1. Both partial and holistic points of view are good contributors to doing philosophy.


2. Reflection is not required in doing philosophy

a)

Both statements 1 and 2 are false.

b)

Statement 1 is false. Statement 2 is true.

c)

Statement 1 is true. Statement 2 is false

d)

Both statements 1 and 2 are true

25.

What is the study or discipline that uses human reason to investigate causes, reason, and principles which govern all things?

a)

philosophized

b)

perception

c)

philosophy

26.

Which of the following branch of Philosophy deals with reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity?

a)

Logic

b)

Epistemology

c)

Ethics

d)

Metaphysics

27.

What is the purpose of philosophy, as stated in the text?

a)

To solve mathematical problems

b)

To explore fictional narratives

c)

To discover the root causes of human problems and find solutions

d)

To promote blind faith in religious beliefs

28.

Which of the following shows partial point of view?

a)

A mother loves equally all the family members even some of them are not responsible.

b)

A mayor gives money to his/her constituents regardless of socio-economic status.

c)

A student searches all related literature to gather relevant and reliable sources for his/her study.

d)

A doctor focuses on a specific set of symptoms to determine the cause of a patient's illness.

29.

What is the impact of having a holistic perspective in making decisions in life?

I. It gives us a credible and logical situation.

II. It helps us think analytically of a particular situation.

III. It tends us to scrutinize a particular aspect of the problem.

IV. It enables us to explore all possible things to happen.

a)

I and II

b)

II and III

c)

III and IV

d)

I and IV

30.

The literal meaning of Philosophy is

a)

Mind that Reasons

b)

Love for wisdom

c)

Search for Knowledge

d)

Thinking Mind

31.

Which statement about Philosophy is not true?

a)

Doing Philosophy is loo9king at reality from a holistic perspective and not from a partial perspective.

b)

A partial view will always give us a more realistic and correct answer.

c)

The best way to understand Philosophy is to do it.

d)

We philosophize many times each day.

32.

a type of monism that claims that reality is entirely mental or spiritual in nature

a)

idealism

b)

Ockham's razor

c)

mind-body dualism

d)

interactionism

33.
The Allegory of the Cave was written by...
a)
Plato
b)
Socrates
c)
Sartre
d)
Descartes
34.
In the allegory, the prisoners represent...
a)
philosophers forced to live among the nomal people
b)
people who do not realize that they are not seeing reality
c)
Aristotle's students
d)
students at Dakota High School
35.
Because Plato believes in ideals called Forms and in using reason and rationality to find the truth, he is considered a ...
a)
existentialist
b)
idealist/rationalist
c)
skeptic
d)
empiricist
36.

What have the prisoners seen their entire lives?

a)

Carvings and other artifacts

b)

Statues

c)

Shadows of objects

d)

Plato

37.

The prisoners seeing a shadow of the objects is different than seeing the actual object.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

The shadows represent...

a)

knowledge that sadness can overwhelm.

b)

hidden images.

c)

blank stares.

d)

knowledge/beliefs we gain from others and accept as true.

39.

How does the description "the man is dragged and forced into the sun" by the author reflect Plato's belief about how knowledge is attained?

a)

It may represent Plato's belief that people are not capable of attaining knowledge by themselves. It may also represent the belief that attaining knowledge is a difficult and sometimes even painful process.

b)

It may represent Plato's belief that people are capable of attaining knowledge by themselves. It may also represent the belief that attaining knowledge is a difficult and sometimes even painful process.

c)

It may represent Plato's belief that people are not capable of attaining knowledge by themselves. It may also represent the belief that attaining knowledge is easy and sometimes even painful process.

d)

It may represent Plato's belief that people are only capable of attaining knowledge by themselves. It may also represent the belief that attaining knowledge is a difficult and sometimes even painless process.

40.

Why is the prisoners' knowledge of truth and reality limited to the shadows on the wall?

a)

They have knowledge of anything else in the world, only what is directly in front of them. It does not occur to them that what they see is not real, so they question it.

b)

They have no knowledge of anything else in the world, only what is directly in front of them. It does not occur to them that what they see is not real, so they never question it.

c)

They have no knowledge of anything else in the world, only what is directly in front of them. It does occur to them that what they see is not real, so they never question it.

d)

They have knowledge of anything else in the world, only what is directly in front of them. It occurs to them that what they see is not real, so they never question it.

41.

Who might the strange prisoners be and what might they and their enslavement represent?

a)

a. The prisoners may represent elite people, shackled, and only able to see the shadows. They are imprisoned to ignorance because what they can see and know is limited.

b)

b. The prisoners may represent average people, shackled, and only able to see the shadows. They are imprisoned to poverty because what they can see and know is limited.

c)

c. The prisoners may represent average people, shackled, and only able to see the shadows. They are imprisoned to wisdom because what they can see and know is unlimited.

d)

d. The prisoners may represent average people, shackled, and only able to see the shadows. They are imprisoned to ignorance because what they can see and know is limited.

42.

What do the prisoners believe is real while shackle to the walls?

a)

They believe that the shadows on the wall are magical.

b)

They believe that the shadows on the wall are cartoons.

c)

They believe that the shadows on the wall are unreal.

d)

They believe that the shadows on the wall are real.

43.

What do the prisoners believe is real while shackle to the walls?

a)

They believe that the shadows on the wall are magical.

b)

They believe that the shadows on the wall are cartoons.

c)

They believe that the shadows on the wall are unreal.

d)

They believe that the shadows on the wall are real.

44.

How is the process of enlightenment described in "The Allegory of the Cave"?

a)

It is a journey that people can't complete by themselves. They need a guide to lead them out of wisdom.

b)

It is a journey that people can complete by themselves. They need not a guide to lead them out of ignorance.

c)

It is a journey that people can't complete by themselves. They need a guide to lead them out of ignorance.

d)

It is a journey that people can complete by themselves. They need a guide to lead them out of ignorance.

45.

After being led into the light, what do the prisoners believe is real?

a)

They believe that things outside of the physical realm are real.

b)

They believe that things outside of the physical realm are illusions.

c)

They believe that things inside of the physical realm are real.

d)

They believe that things outside of the physical realm are unreal.