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intro to PHILOSOPHY Q1

Total questions: 47

Worksheet time: 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of human perspective is a perspective that considers the bigger picture when looking at problems? 

a)

Holistic

b)

Philosophy

c)

Partial     

d)

Reflection

2.

What is a perspective that focuses on specific aspects of a situation?

a)

Holistic

b)

Philosophy

c)

Partial     

d)

Reflection

3.

What branch of philosophy deals with the study of beauty and the nature of art?

a)

Logic

b)

Ethics

c)

aesthetics

d)

metaphysics

4.

Which branch of philosophy explores the principles of correct reasoning and argumentation?

a)

metaphysics

b)

aesthetics

c)

logic

d)

epistemology

5.

Which branch of philosophy investigates the fundamental nature of reality and existence?

a)

ethics

b)

logic

c)

metaphysics

d)

aesthetics

6.

What is the study of moral principles and values, and what is right and wrong conduct called?

a)

logic

b)

metaphysics

c)

aesthetics

d)

ethics

7.

Epistemology primarily deals with questions related to:

a)

beauty

b)

knowledge

c)

ethics

d)

reality

8.

What branch of philosophy explores the nature and structure of reality beyond what is apparent to the senses?

a)

aesthetics

b)

epistemology

c)

metaphysics

d)

ethics

9.

Which branch of philosophy investigates the principles of valid reasoning and inference?

a)

Ethics

b)

aesthetics

c)

metaphysics

d)

logic

10.

What type of fallacy persuades people to do or believe something because "everyone else" is doing it "does/believes so."?

a)

Misericordiam        

b)

Populum       

c)

 Hominem         

d)

baculum

11.

What fallacy is this:  Don’t believe with Kim says about global warming. Kim dropped out of college.    

a)

Baculum

b)

Equivocation   

c)

hominem

d)

False Cause

12.

What fallacy is this:: “Bakit ka nandito?   Kasi wala ako doon.”

a)

Baculum

b)

Equivocation   

c)

hominem

d)

False Cause

13.

What fallacy is this:: “I don’t believe my teacher because she’s fat, short and unmarried at 37.”

a)

Baculum

b)

Equivocation   

c)

hominem

d)

False Cause

14.

To infer that the reason for the sudden thunderstorm is Juan’s singing just because it happened right after he finished his song. This is the fallacy is an example of ________.

a)

Baculum

b)

Equivocation   

c)

hominem

d)

False Cause

15.

I should wear tattered jeans this rainy season because it is trendy.

a)

populum

b)

Equivocation   

c)

hominem

d)

False Cause

16.

It is the existence above and beyond the limits of material experience.

a)

Limitation

b)

Transcendence

c)

existentialism

d)

philosophy

17.

It is the study or discipline that uses human reason to investigate the ultimate causes, reasons, and principles which govern all things.

(a)  

18.

The Greek term for philosophy, "philos-sophia", means (a)   .

19.

The Greek word 'sophia' means what?

a)

Dream

b)

Wisdom

c)

Love

d)

Life

20.

Which among the following explains the idea of 'Correspondence Theory' in determining truth?

a)

Something is true if many people believe it

b)

Something is true if it corresponds to the reality

c)

Something is true if it well exercised within a culture

d)

Something is true if it is useful in real life

21.

This is an argument that starts with general idea and ends with the specific.

a)

Inductive Argument

b)

Strong Argument

c)

Valid Argument

d)

Deductive Argument

22.

Ice is water in frozen or solid form. What theory of knowledge is being referred to in the statement?

a)

Correspondence theory

b)

Coherence theory

c)

Constructivist theory

d)

Pragmatic theory

23.

The practice of Muslim women wearing the veil must be understood within the framework of Islamic ethics. The hijab is seen not only as a symbol of modesty and privacy, but also as a sign of adherence to the Muslim faith. What theory is being referred?

a)

Coherence theory

b)

Pragmatic theory

c)

Correspondence theory

d)

Constructivist theory

24.

Effects and consequences of an action are bases for truth.

a)

Coherence theory

b)

Pragmatic theory

c)

Correspondence theory

d)

Constructivist theory

25.

Henry said if I put mentos candy in a glass of Coke, bubbles will be formed. I did not believe him until I tried it myself and saw that it is true.

a)

Coherence theory

b)

Pragmatic theory

c)

Correspondence theory

d)

Constructivist theory

26.

These are arguments that seem to be logical but upon further investigation, they are actually erroneous and deceptive

a)

Fallacies

b)

Arguments

c)

Opinion

d)

truth

27.

These are claims that are accompanied by reasons ora series of statements that support a claim and usually ends in a conclusion.

a)

Fallacies

b)

Arguments

c)

Opinion

d)

truth

28.

In what domain of truth are the knowledge produce through research, science, experiments etc?

a)

objective domain

b)

scientific domain

c)

social domain

d)

personal domain

29.

In what domain of truth are trust and sincerity play an essential role; This domain of truth is very risky and unstable since we do not have access to the thoughts and intentions of people?

a)

objective domain

b)

scientific domain

c)

social domain

d)

personal domain

30.

In what domain of truth are the truths that are created, constructed or agreed upon by people and these are embedded in our culture and in our ways of life.

a)

cultural domain

b)

scientific domain

c)

social domain

d)

personal domain

31.

TRUE/FALSE. Philosophy helps us to improve our skill in problem-solving and speaking.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

32.

TRUE/FALSE. One benefit of philosophizing is the improvement of our decision-making.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

33.

TRUE/FALSE. To philosophize does not always end in certainty. Answers given are not final and the investigation is a continuous process. and the investigation is a continuous process.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

34.

TRUE/FALSE. A holistic view does not confine one person to his/her own understanding of the world or any situations, instead it makes him/her open to other ideas which may be generated/created base from the situation.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

35.

TRUE/FALSE. A holistic view does not confine one person to his/her own understanding of the world or any situations, instead it makes him/her open to other ideas which may be generated/created base from the situation.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

36.

TRUE/FALSE. philosophy can contribute to self-boasting and high regards to one’s own personality.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

37.

TRUE/FALSE. An example of partial perspective is done when a person listens to the stories of both the accused and the victim and considering other evidence presented.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

38.

TRUE/FALSE. Reflection or self reflection is not part of doing philosophy.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

39.

TRUE/FALSE. Philosophy is the activity that uses human reason to investigate the ultimate causes, reasons, and the principles which govern all things.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

40.

In the Bible he is known for being the wisest character.

a)

Moses

b)

Adam

c)

Solomon

d)

David

41.

In the Poem the six blind men and an elephant, the tusk was perceived by the blind as __________

a)

rope

b)

spear

c)

snake

d)

knife

42.

In the Poem the six blind men and an elephant, the tail was perceived by the blind as __________

a)

rope

b)

snake

c)

wire

d)

spear

43.

By definition, it is generally and commonly define to

represent the entire human race.

a)

man

b)

human

c)

person

d)

personhood

44.

Explain your answer in at least five sentences. How do you know that a statement is telling the truth?

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45.

Explain your answer in at least five sentences. What is transcendence and how is it related to personal growth and development of the human person?

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46.

What are the three qualities of the human person as an embodied spirit?

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47.

Enumerate at least THREE (3) from the eightfold path introduced by buddha as he unveils the truth about his suffering?

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