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WorksheetsPhilosophy Reviewer Q1
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
A student claims that her belief that “truth can only be determined by sensory experience” supports the idea that beauty is subjective. Which two philosophical branches are most relevant to evaluating her claim?
Ethics and Aesthetics
Epistemology and Aesthetics
Metaphysics and Logic
Logic and Ethics
If a person decides to help an enemy because “saving lives is always the moral duty of a human being,” which ethical theory is being applied?
Utilitarianism
Virtue Ethics
Deontological Ethics
Relativism
A teacher wants students to understand the Filipino concept of bahala na as a positive motivator rather than passive resignation. Which philosophical perspective could best be used to support this interpretation?
Metaphysical belief in the cyclical nature of time
Ethical relativism rooted in culture
Epistemological skepticism toward divine providence
Aesthetic appreciation of religious rituals
A scientist insists that only repeatable experiments can lead to reliable knowledge. Which philosophical approach does this align with?
Empiricism
Rationalism
Relativism
Utilitarianism
In a debate, one speaker says, “A statement cannot be true and false at the same time in the same context.” Which philosophical principle is the speaker applying?
Principle of Sufficient Reason
Principle of Non-Contradiction
Principle of Excluded Middle
Principle of Identity
An environmental group organizes Earth Hour, arguing that collective small actions can significantly reduce climate change. Which ethical framework best supports their reasoning?
Divine Command
Utilitarianism
Virtue Ethics
Deontological Ethics
A Filipino farmer wakes before sunrise to work in the fields, despite the stereotype of “Filipino Time” implying lateness. This example best demonstrates:
The flaw of cultural overgeneralization
The principle of sufficient reason
Metaphysical dualism
The aesthetic value of tradition
A philosopher refrains from making a judgment about a controversial issue until exploring all perspectives without bias. This is an example of:
Empiricism
Emptying
Relativism
Docta Ignorancia
If a person claims that a painting’s value lies in how it deepens our understanding of cultural history, they are emphasizing which function of aesthetics?
Bringing us in touch with our culture
Helping us live more deeply and richly
Vitalizing our knowledge
Encouraging moral action
A student applies Aristotle’s focus on character formation to become more patient and compassionate. This demonstrates:
Virtue Ethics
Utilitarianism
Deontology
Relativism
A student argues that “beauty” exists only in the way people perceive it, not in any objective form. Which method of philosophizing does this most closely follow?
Phenomenology
Existentialism
Postmodernism
Analytic tradition
A manager decides to give employees flexible work schedules because it increases productivity and morale. Which theory of truth does this reasoning best represent?
Correspondence theory
Coherence theory
Pragmatic theory
Analytic tradition
A person claims, “All scientists are logical. I am a scientist, so I must be logical.” This is an example of:
Inductive reasoning
Deductive reasoning
Hasty generalization
Fallacy of composition
In a political campaign, a celebrity endorses a candidate despite having no political expertise. If voters support the candidate because of this, which fallacy is being committed?
Appeal to pity
Appeal to inappropriate authority
Appeal to the people
Equivocation
An environmentalist insists that “a law protecting forests must be passed because laws should always be respected,” equating this with the “law of gravity.” Which fallacy is this?
False cause
Division
Equivocation
Composition
A philosopher refuses to accept any claim until it can be logically examined for consistency with established beliefs. This aligns most closely with:
Pragmatic theory of truth
Coherence theory of truth
Correspondence theory of truth
Phenomenology
A coach observes that every rainy day practice in the past month led to poor player performance and concludes rain causes bad performance. This is an example of:
Appeal to force
Hasty generalization
False cause
Argument from ignorance
During a debate, one side insists that aliens must exist because no one has proven they do not exist. Which fallacy is this?
Argument from ignorance
Appeal to pity
Composition
Begging the question
A marketing team claims, “Our phone is the best because it’s the most popular.” Which fallacy are they using?
Appeal to the people
Hasty generalization
False cause
Appeal to inappropriate authority
A philosophy professor asks students to analyze the statement: “Life has no absolute truths; everything depends on perspective.” Which philosophical approach does this reflect?
Phenomenology
Existentialism
Postmodernism
Logic
A young athlete was born with a congenital heart condition and cannot compete professionally. Instead, she becomes a sports commentator. Which concept best describes how she is addressing her situation?
Spatial-temporal being
Body as intermediary
Facticity
Transcendence
If someone claims that their inability to attend both a wedding and a graduation on the same day is due to their nature as a spatial-temporal being, what are they recognizing?
That humans can only exist in one place at a time
That humans are bound to live forever
That humans are composed of body and soul
That humans have complete freedom of choice
A person chooses to send flowers and a handwritten letter instead of saying “I love you” directly because they find it hard to verbalize feelings. Which limitation is being expressed?
Facticity
Body as intermediary
Spatial-temporal being
Transcendence
Plato’s belief that the body “imprisons” the soul suggests which of the following?
The body empowers the soul to act freely
The soul cannot exist apart from the body
The body restricts the soul from accessing pure truth
The soul dies when the body dies
An individual accepts they were born into poverty but works hard to earn scholarships and build a career. This attitude best reflects:
Being defined by facticity
Overcoming facticity through creative life choices
Ignoring limitations entirely
Living solely in the present
Aristotle’s view that the soul cannot exist without the body primarily challenges which belief?
Plato’s view of the soul’s immortality
St. Thomas Aquinas’ division of the soul
Sartre’s concept of facticity
The idea of spatial-temporal limitation
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people used video calls to connect with loved ones they couldn’t visit physically. This is an example of:
Body as intermediary limitation
Facticity
Transcendence of spatial limitation
Rational soul independence
St. Thomas Aquinas’ belief that the rational soul can exist without the body but “cannot do anything without it” implies:
Physical actions are irrelevant to intellectual activities
The soul depends on the body to manifest abilities
The soul is identical to the body
The body is superior to the soul
A teacher tells students that their limited time on Earth should inspire them to focus on meaningful relationships now. This advice is based on which limitation?
Facticity
Spatial-temporal being
Body as intermediary
None of the above
A man born with a soft voice uses microphones and sound systems to address large crowds. This is best described as:
Accepting facticity without change
Spatial-temporal limitation
Using creativity to transcend a body-as-intermediary limitation
Ignoring his physical reality
Sustainable development aims to balance:
Economic growth and environmental preservation
Technological innovation and resource extraction
Political power and corporate interests
Military strength and ecological systems
The 'land ethic' concept implies:
Complete human control over ecosystems
Respect for natural community members
Economic exploitation of natural resources
Technological management of environments
Ecocentrism's primary philosophical stance is:
Human superiority over nature
Technological solutions to environmental issues
Ecosystem interconnectedness and intrinsic value
Economic resource management
Environmental challenges are most effectively addressed through:
Individual awareness and action
Governmental regulation exclusively
Corporate technological solutions
Complete economic restructuring
The concept of 'deep ecology' primarily emphasizes:
Technological intervention
Human-centered environmental approaches
Holistic ecosystem perspectives
Economic resource allocation
Anthropocentrism traces its philosophical roots to:
Modern environmental movements
Ancient Greek philosophers like Plato
21st-century technological developments
Indigenous environmental perspectives
Environmental value systems fundamentally represent:
Economic strategies
Technological approaches
Philosophical perspectives on human-nature relationships
Political regulatory frameworks
The primary goal of environmental ethics is to:
Maximize economic productivity
Define moral obligations toward nature
Develop technological solutions
Establish political environmental policies
A politician argues that a new law is necessary because no one has proven that it will cause harm. Which fallacy does this represent?
Straw man
Ad hominem
False dilemma
Argument from ignorance
A musician who loses their hearing adapts by composing music using vibrations. This adaptation best illustrates:
Facticity
Body as intermediary
Spatial-temporal being
Transcendence of limitations
