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review test in Philosophy

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

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1.

The word philosophy is derived from philosophia, which is a combination of the Greek terms philo and Sophia, which mean love of wisdom. In what sense does this word make sense?

a)

The person thinks of himself as lucky for he has the ability to reason out

b)

The person enriches his ability to think and reason out through philosophizing

c)

The person does whatever it takes to achieve the critical thinking skills

d)

The person loves philosophizing

2.

Since its beginnings, however, the focus and scope of philosophy have changed. Earlier, aspects of the natural world and human civilizations became separate sciences, and later they became certain basic problems. What do you think is the domain of philosophy from the beginning to the present?

a)

The nature of the world

b)

The correct application of reason

c)

The criteria of beauty and truth

d)

The validity of knowledge

3.

In our everyday life, we learned different kind of experiences that will contribute to our being as rational thinker. What kind of lesson is that?

a)

We learned that everything is beautiful

b)

We learned that all of us has the ability to have perception, wisdom and insights

c)

Every person learns about his/her existence

d)

We learned that experience gives us knowledge and wisdom

4.

We aim for the life of abundance in transcending limitations in our relationship with others, ourselves and with nature. What scenario best describe abundance?

a)

The Filipinos gives great value to endurance and hard work as means to economic self-sufficiency

b)

Attaining comprehensive outlook in life by reciprocating debt of gratitude

c)

The Filipino accepts beforehand whatever the outcome of his problem might be.

d)

Your help is outflowing rather than incoming for you do not expect something in return

5.

Metaphysics is one of the branches of philosophy that contributes a lot of questions in our daily lives. What question does a human person ask himself as he lives every day?

a)

What is the meaning of Life?

b)

How did I exist?

c)

What are the reasons of my existence?

d)

Am I important to her/him?

6.

What branch of philosophy that deals with norms and standards of right and wrong applicable to human behavior?

a)

Aesthetics

b)

Epistemology

c)

Ethics

d)

Metaphysics

7.

You are looking at a painting or any kind of work, what are your bases of judgement to say that it is beautiful? This is an example of what branch of philosophy?

a)

Aesthetics

b)

Epistemology

c)

Ethics

d)

Metaphysics

8.

Philosophy is also considered as a science of reasoning which means _______

a)

There is a lack of general agreement

b)

There are subjects to be considered as reflective

c)

There are subjects of concern that matters to human being

d)

There are philosophical subjects to discover and analyze

9.

Another view on philosophy is a study of subjects which can be understood on how they are talked about. In other words, philosophical understanding is ______________.

a)

Investigating the meaning of concepts

b)

Critiquing of the terms

c)

Not only making some discovery of the world but also deciding on how to talk

d)

Both a and b

10.

What branch of philosophy can be helpful in making judgements such as in the courts of law?

a)

Aesthetics

b)

Epistemology

c)

Ethics

d)

Metaphysics

11.

Even before the birth of natural philosophy, people had already attempted to explain the origin of things and the events or occurrences in nature. What attempts are evident the Babylonians, Chinese, Hindus, Egyptians and Greeks most notably believe in?

a)

folkways and traditions

b)

nature callings

c)

cave paintings

d)

folklores, myths and legends

12.

The science of the beautiful in its various manifestations?

a)

Ethics

b)

Philosophy

c)

Metaphysics

d)

Aesthetics

13.

It is the art of questioning and answering until we arrived at the truth?

a)

Metaphysical question

b)

Ethics

c)

Epistemology

d)

socratic method

14.

The Filipino attitude as part of life which literary means to leave everything to GOD which is Bathala?

a)

Bahala Na

b)

Bayanihan

c)

Pakikisama

d)

Kalooban

15.

As a human being, surely, we will die, and that is something which bothers a lot of people. What are the things we can do to overcome our fear of death?

a)

We plan for the future by getting life insurance and investments for bereaved families.

b)

The present is very important we tend to make the most out of it

c)

Always appreciate how wonderful the present is

d)

All of us will die to come what may

16.

Which Filipinos values is helping others in time of need?

a)

Bahala Na

b)

Bayanihan

c)

Pakikisama

d)

Kalooban

17.

Our body serves as an intermediary or mediator between us and the physical world. This imposes limitation concerning communication and expression. The body in this case is like a veil that covers the reality of a person. What does the underlined sentence mean?

a)

We don’t want others to see what we really think and feel.

b)

We want to hide ourselves from others.

c)

We cannot put into words what we want to really say.

d)

We have difficulties and are facing world challenges.

18.

When you philosophize, you are not only taking every detail which gives you a partial point of view but also holistic perspective emanating from reflection and analysis. What scenario best describes the underlined phrases?

a)

Sometimes, we tend to criticize and analyze the situation we are in

b)

Naturally, we understand the things around us and analyze why they exist

c)

Examining every detail that constitutes to your knowledge becomes wisdom

d)

Engaging in contemplation makes you a better person because you appreciate your existence

19.

Ecocentrism as one of the environmental value system focuses on the interests of all species and natural features of Earth's ecosystems. It refuses to place any aspect or species above the others. If you are an Eco centrist, what particular value system should you use?

a)

Advocating the lessening or reducing the consumption of natural resources

b)

Your role of as human beings’ changes from conqueror of the land-community to plain member and citizen of it

c)

You regarded environment as having certain basic moral and legal rights to live and flourish

d)

The earth and its natural resources were looked at as an instrument for man to explore and conquer, and to make use of for the benefit of man.

20.

Another problem in philosophy is about ethical truths. Which of the following is an example of ethical question?

a)

Do you think there are things that cannot be known?

b)

Can there be objectivity in the rightness or wrongness of actions?

c)

Why is ethical truth a philosophic problem?

d)

Do you have a strong reason to believe that you are existing?

21.

Which is reciprocating or paying debts of gratitude or giving back favor?

a)

Bahala Na

b)

Bayanihan

c)

Pakikisama

d)

Utang-na-Loob

22.

iprocating or paying debts of gratitude or giving back favor?

a)

Bahala Na

b)

Bayanihan

c)

Pakikisama

d)

Utang-na-Loob

23.

We usually experience asking or talking to ourselves but not literally. Engaging in philosophy is contemplation. What scenario can be a best description of the underlined word?

a)

As a member of an organization, rarely you hold on to your beliefs

b)

You ask over and over to avoid dogmatism

c)

Optimism sometimes gives you the belief of possibilities

d)

Being alone is not loneliness, sometimes it is some kind of reflective activity

24.

Philosophizing is one of the most critical ways to think about and analyze every situation we are in. Which of the following shows an engagement to philosophy?

a)

You accept that you are characterized as a person

b)

You renounce who you are, your beliefs and values

c)

You reflect to what’s happening around you

d)

You are motivated to dig deeper

25.

This viewpoint is human-centered and believes that the natural world exists for him/her alone, hence, concern for nonhuman entities is limited to those having value to people.

a)

Technocentrism

b)

Anthropocentrsim

c)

Enthnocentrism

d)

Ecocentrism

26.

One of our customers is unhappy with his experience. He does not like how long it takes for a meal to serve. Therefore, if we can serve their order quicker, he will be more satisfied.

a)

Inductive Reasoning

b)

Partial Point of View

c)

Deductive Reasoning

d)

Holistic Point of View

27.

All of the teachers in public schools have passed a Board Exam for Teachers. Therefore, you must have passed the Board Exam for Teacher to become a public-school teacher.

a)

Inductive Reasoning

b)

Partial Point of View

c)

Deductive Reasoning

d)

Holistic Point of View

28.

I normally leave our house before 6 A.m. and I am usually arriving on class 5 minutes earlier. As long as I leave home before six, I will never be late in my class.

a)

Inductive Reasoning

b)

Partial Point of View

c)

Deductive Reasoning

d)

Holistic Point of View

29.

The Guidance Counselor at my school is offering free resume reviews to students. I am a student and I plan on having my resume reviewed, so I will not have to pay anything for this service.

a)

Inductive Reasoning

b)

Partial Point of View

c)

Deductive Reasoning

d)

Holistic Point of View

30.

I must pass all of the subjects in senior high school to graduate this March. Because I Failed in Philosophy class, I will not be graduating this March.

a)

Inductive Reasoning

b)

Partial Point of View

c)

Deductive Reasoning

d)

Holistic Point of View

31.

Philosophical reflection is open-ended in the sense that the goal is not to arrive at one definitive answer for everyone. It means that _____________.

a)

there should be an evaluation of different interpretations

b)

An on-going agreement needs pieces of evidence

c)

you do a rational inquiry

d)

there is a consistency of ideas

32.

What is the expression of a person in a rational and logical manner?

a)

Philosophizing

b)

Religiosity

c)

Epistemic

d)

Cosmotology

33.

This truth is based on the person’s consciousness.

a)

Phenomenology

b)

Postmodernism

c)

Existentialism

d)

Logic

34.

The truth is based on exercising choice, and personal freedom.

a)

Phenomenology

b)

Postmodernism

c)

Existentialism

d)

Logic

35.

This kind of reasoning moves from specific premises to a general conclusion.

a)

Inductive reasoning

b)

Mistaken in reasoning

c)

Deductive Reasoning

d)

None of the above

36.

Facticity refers to the things in our lives that are already given. All the facts that we currently have are part of our limitations. He wants to be a basketball player but he was born with a rheumatic heart. How can he transcend his limitation?

a)

He may not be able to play basketball maybe he can become a basketball coach

b)

There is a possibility that he can be a basketball television analyst

c)

He can be a mentor to those who aspire to be a basketball player

d)

He will get treatment for his illness and be able to play basketball

37.

In facticity, all the facts that we currently have are part of our limitations. We shall always have limitations by the facticity of our existence. Daquila want to finish his studies and become a doctor but he was born in a poor family. How can he transcend his limitation?

a)

He may not be rich but he is intelligent and hardworking to have scholarship

b)

He can seek a part time job at the same time be a student that can support his studies

c)

He may seek some sponsorship with private corporations that can help him finish his studies

d)

He can do whatever profession his budget can afford.

38.

This fallacy assume that what is true of the part is also true of the whole. An example is Hydrogen (H) is air. Oxygen (O) is air. Therefore, H2O is air.

a)

Equivocation

b)

Argument from ignorance

c)

Composition

d)

appeal inappropriate authority

39.

These are the errors or mistaken in reasoning. These arguments somehow could sound convincing and be very persuasive in order to shape other’s opinion and deliver flawed judgment and reason.

a)

Correspondence

b)

Fallacies

c)

Logic

d)

Deductive Reasoning

40.

This fallacy evaluates the arguments based on the personal identity of the person like this example “You cannot be promoted because you are very ugly”.

a)

Appeal to the people

b)

Appeal to pity

c)

Appeal to force

d)

Division

41.

While running, Pedro has a heart attack. therefore, running is bad for the hearth. This fallacy makes a generalization from a special or accidental case, or simply from insufficient number of cases.

a)

Appeal to force

b)

Appeal to people

c)

Equivocation

d)

Hasty generalization

42.

Considered as the union of body and soul.

a)

animal

b)

vegetable

c)

cadaver

d)

human person

43.

He said that the soul is the prisoner of the body.

a)

Aristotle

b)

Plato

c)

Socrates

d)

St. Thomas Aquinas

44.

He said the rational soul can exist without the body, but it cannot do anything without it.

a)

Aristotle

b)

Plato

c)

Socrates

d)

St. Thomas Aquinas

45.

It refers to the things in our lives that are already given.

a)

Facticity

b)

Spatial-Temporal Beings

c)

Philosophy

d)

Body as Intermediary

46.

It is the acceptance that we will not live forever.

a)

Facticity

b)

Spatial-Temporal Beings

c)

Philosophy

d)

Body as Intermediary

47.

It is the recognition that we can experience the world because of our body.

a)

Facticity

b)

Spatial-Temporal Beings

c)

Philosophy

d)

Body as Intermediary

48.

Humans cannot live without food because they need to grow and reproduce.

a)

Vegetative Soul

b)

Rational/Intellectual Soul

c)

Sensitive Soul

d)

Irrational Soul

49.

We move, we use our five senses and we also perceive anything that we know and want to know as a human person.

a)

Vegetative Soul

b)

Rational/Intellectual Soul

c)

Sensitive Soul

d)

Irrational Soul

50.

Humans like us has the soul that is responsible for thinking and reason.

a)

Vegetative Soul

b)

Rational/Intellectual Soul

c)

Sensitive Soul

d)

Irrational Soul