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Philosophy Practice Questions

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the Greek roots philo and sophia?

a)

Love of learning

b)

Love of wisdom

c)

Search for truth

d)

Search for knowledge

2.

Who is regarded as the founder of Western philosophy?

a)

Aristotle

b)

Thales of Miletus

c)

Socrates

d)

Plato

3.

Which branch of philosophy focuses on the study of beauty and the arts?

a)

Ethics

b)

Aesthetics

c)

Logic

d)

Metaphysics

4.

Which philosophical branch examines the nature and source of knowledge?

a)

Epistemology

b)

Logic

c)

Metaphysics

d)

Ethics

5.

Which thinker is most closely linked to Rationalism?

a)

David Hume

b)

Aristotle

c)

René Descartes

d)

Socrates

6.

Which philosopher is mainly associated with Empiricism?

a)

Aristotle

b)

René Descartes

c)

David Hume

d)

Plato

7.

What is the initial step in gaining knowledge?

a)

Proposition

b)

Reality

c)

Perception

d)

Inference

8.

The act of placing similar ideas into the same group is called:

a)

Perception

b)

Inference

c)

Proposition

d)

Concept formation

9.

A statement that can be proven true or false is called:

a)

Proposition

b)

Inference

c)

Concept

d)

Perception

10.

Which truth theory claims a statement is true when it reflects reality?

a)

Correspondence Theory

b)

Coherence Theory

c)

Pragmatic Theory

d)

Empiricism

11.

Which human quality involves recognizing your own identity, feelings, and thoughts?

a)

Self-Determination

b)

Self-Awareness

c)

Value & Importance

d)

Externality

12.

The physical self refers to the:

a)

"What" of a person

b)

"Who" of a person

c)

"Where" of a person

d)

"How" of a person

13.

The cognitive self refers to the:

a)

"What" of a person

b)

"Who" of a person

c)

"Why" of a person

d)

"When" of a person

14.

Actions done knowingly and willingly are called:

a)

Voluntary acts

b)

Involuntary acts

c)

Mixed acts

d)

Coerced acts

15.

Which philosophy branch studies the rules of correct reasoning?

a)

Epistemology

b)

Logic

c)

Metaphysics

d)

Ethics

16.

A holistic perspective means:

a)

Looking only at the parts

b)

Seeing everything as connected

c)

Focusing only on measurable facts

d)

Following fixed rules

17.

Why is philosophy valuable in life?

a)

Helps win arguments

b)

Encourages broad and reflective thinking

c)

Teaches memorization

d)

Avoids moral issues

18.

Which is an example of philosophical reflection?

a)

Memorizing facts

b)

Thinking deeply about life's big questions

c)

Watching a movie for fun

d)

Making a grocery list

19.

Which truth theory applies to "The sun rises in the east"?

a)

Correspondence Theory

b)

Coherence Theory

c)

Pragmatic Theory

d)

Empiricism

20.

Which truth theory states a belief is true if it fits with other accepted knowledge?

a)

Correspondence Theory

b)

Coherence Theory

c)

Pragmatic Theory

d)

Empiricism

21.

Which truth theory is used when a belief is true because it has practical benefits?

a)

Correspondence Theory

b)

Coherence Theory

c)

Pragmatic Theory

d)

Empiricism

22.

Which knowledge step links statements together to form conclusions?

a)

Perception

b)

Proposition

c)

Concept formation

d)

Inference

23.

What does narrowing of concepts mean?

a)

From general to specific

b)

From specific to general

c)

Mixing unrelated ideas

d)

Making wrong conclusions

24.

Which trait allows a person to interact with others and the world?

a)

Self-awareness

b)

Externality

c)

Isolation

d)

Materialism

25.

Self-determination in moral decisions means:

a)

Doing what others say

b)

Acting according to personal values and goals

c)

Acting without thinking

d)

Ignoring consequences

26.

Which is an example of a voluntary act?

a)

Signing a paper willingly after reading it

b)

Writing under threat

c)

Dropping something by accident

d)

Talking while unconscious

27.

Which term means the state of being a person with dignity, rights, and moral worth?

a)

Human Being

b)

Personhood

c)

Human Nature

d)

Man

28.

Why is value and importance essential in humans?

a)

Sets price of labor

b)

Recognizes dignity beyond material value

c)

Promotes competition

d)

Encourages selfishness

29.

Which situation shows externality?

a)

Helping a neighbor in an emergency

b)

Thinking only about yourself

c)

Avoiding social contact

d)

Refusing to share ideas

30.

Which philosopher predicted a solar eclipse using reasoning?

a)

Thales of Miletus

b)

Aristotle

c)

Socrates

d)

Plato

31.

Which method could help decide between helping a friend or doing homework?

a)

STOP method

b)

Trial and error

c)

Guessing

d)

Peer pressure

32.

A child asking "Where did I come from?" is under which branch of philosophy?

a)

Epistemology

b)

Logic

c)

Metaphysics

d)

Ethics

33.

If you believe "Hard work brings success" because it worked before, which truth theory applies?

a)

Coherence Theory

b)

Correspondence Theory

c)

Pragmatic Theory

d)

Empiricism

34.

Returning a found wallet to its owner shows:

a)

Immorality

b)

Moral responsibility

c)

Logical error

d)

Self-interest

35.

Two people agreeing honesty is good because it matches their shared morals shows:

a)

Correspondence Theory

b)

Coherence Theory

c)

Pragmatic Theory

d)

Empiricism

36.

Generalizing "All swans are white" after seeing several white swans uses:

a)

Inductive reasoning

b)

Deductive reasoning

c)

Abductive reasoning

d)

Logical fallacy

37.

A belief is true because it motivates you to work hard. Which truth theory is this?

a)

Coherence Theory

b)

Correspondence Theory

c)

Pragmatic Theory

d)

Empiricism

38.

Which situation shows holistic thinking?

a)

Considering grades, effort, and well-being in giving advice

b)

Looking only at test scores

c)

Ignoring emotions

d)

Judging only by appearance

39.

Which example shows holistic perspective?

a)

Looking at mental, emotional, social, and physical aspects together

b)

Judging from one score

c)

Considering only appearance

d)

Deciding without thinking of effects

40.

If a belief matches both logic and evidence, which truth theory applies?

a)

Correspondence

b)

Coherence

c)

Pragmatic

d)

Empiricism

41.

Which is an example of primary reflection?

a)

Asking why you value friendship

b)

Examining the cause of an argument

c)

Meditating on your purpose

d)

Asking what it means to live well

42.

Which is an example of secondary reflection?

a)

Fixing a chair

b)

Thinking about lessons from failure

c)

Planning your schedule

d)

Learning new words

43.

What's the main difference between a human being and a person?

a)

A human being is a living man, while a person has self-awareness and rationality

b)

A human being is under Mammalia, while a person is purely biological

c)

A human being refers to any species, a person only to animals

d)

Both terms are exactly the same

44.

If a system of beliefs fits together but ignores reality, it is:

a)

Still true

b)

Possibly false

c)

Always useful

d)

Universally accepted

45.

Which example shows rational knowledge?

a)

Solving math problems through logic

b)

Knowing sugar is sweet by tasting it

c)

Smelling perfume

d)

Feeling heat from the sun

46.

Which decision shows moral responsibility?

a)

Cheating on an exam

b)

Helping a stranger with no reward expected

c)

Ignoring someone in trouble

d)

Taking credit for another's work

47.

When faced with a claim without evidence, you should:

a)

Accept it right away

b)

Investigate for proof first

c)

Believe it if others do

d)

Trust it if it feels right

48.

Which quality is shown when you value honesty for keeping trust in relationships?

a)

Self-awareness

b)

Externality

c)

Self-determination

d)

Moral evaluation

49.

Which action shows respect for the value and importance of others?

a)

Listening to someone's view even if you disagree

b)

Ignoring disliked people

c)

Mocking someone's accent

d)

Refusing group work

50.

Which action reflects valuing and respecting others?

a)

Treating everyone with dignity and fairness

b)

Supporting only those who agree with you

c)

Avoiding people who are different

d)

Judging by social status