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Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 4mins
What is the meaning of the Greek roots philo and sophia?
Love of learning
Love of wisdom
Search for truth
Search for knowledge
Who is regarded as the founder of Western philosophy?
Aristotle
Thales of Miletus
Socrates
Plato
Which branch of philosophy focuses on the study of beauty and the arts?
Ethics
Aesthetics
Logic
Metaphysics
Which philosophical branch examines the nature and source of knowledge?
Epistemology
Logic
Metaphysics
Ethics
Which thinker is most closely linked to Rationalism?
David Hume
Aristotle
René Descartes
Socrates
Which philosopher is mainly associated with Empiricism?
Aristotle
René Descartes
David Hume
Plato
What is the initial step in gaining knowledge?
Proposition
Reality
Perception
Inference
The act of placing similar ideas into the same group is called:
Perception
Inference
Proposition
Concept formation
A statement that can be proven true or false is called:
Proposition
Inference
Concept
Perception
Which truth theory claims a statement is true when it reflects reality?
Correspondence Theory
Coherence Theory
Pragmatic Theory
Empiricism
Which human quality involves recognizing your own identity, feelings, and thoughts?
Self-Determination
Self-Awareness
Value & Importance
Externality
The physical self refers to the:
"What" of a person
"Who" of a person
"Where" of a person
"How" of a person
The cognitive self refers to the:
"What" of a person
"Who" of a person
"Why" of a person
"When" of a person
Actions done knowingly and willingly are called:
Voluntary acts
Involuntary acts
Mixed acts
Coerced acts
Which philosophy branch studies the rules of correct reasoning?
Epistemology
Logic
Metaphysics
Ethics
A holistic perspective means:
Looking only at the parts
Seeing everything as connected
Focusing only on measurable facts
Following fixed rules
Why is philosophy valuable in life?
Helps win arguments
Encourages broad and reflective thinking
Teaches memorization
Avoids moral issues
Which is an example of philosophical reflection?
Memorizing facts
Thinking deeply about life's big questions
Watching a movie for fun
Making a grocery list
Which truth theory applies to "The sun rises in the east"?
Correspondence Theory
Coherence Theory
Pragmatic Theory
Empiricism
Which truth theory states a belief is true if it fits with other accepted knowledge?
Correspondence Theory
Coherence Theory
Pragmatic Theory
Empiricism
Which truth theory is used when a belief is true because it has practical benefits?
Correspondence Theory
Coherence Theory
Pragmatic Theory
Empiricism
Which knowledge step links statements together to form conclusions?
Perception
Proposition
Concept formation
Inference
What does narrowing of concepts mean?
From general to specific
From specific to general
Mixing unrelated ideas
Making wrong conclusions
Which trait allows a person to interact with others and the world?
Self-awareness
Externality
Isolation
Materialism
Self-determination in moral decisions means:
Doing what others say
Acting according to personal values and goals
Acting without thinking
Ignoring consequences
Which is an example of a voluntary act?
Signing a paper willingly after reading it
Writing under threat
Dropping something by accident
Talking while unconscious
Which term means the state of being a person with dignity, rights, and moral worth?
Human Being
Personhood
Human Nature
Man
Why is value and importance essential in humans?
Sets price of labor
Recognizes dignity beyond material value
Promotes competition
Encourages selfishness
Which situation shows externality?
Helping a neighbor in an emergency
Thinking only about yourself
Avoiding social contact
Refusing to share ideas
Which philosopher predicted a solar eclipse using reasoning?
Thales of Miletus
Aristotle
Socrates
Plato
Which method could help decide between helping a friend or doing homework?
STOP method
Trial and error
Guessing
Peer pressure
A child asking "Where did I come from?" is under which branch of philosophy?
Epistemology
Logic
Metaphysics
Ethics
If you believe "Hard work brings success" because it worked before, which truth theory applies?
Coherence Theory
Correspondence Theory
Pragmatic Theory
Empiricism
Returning a found wallet to its owner shows:
Immorality
Moral responsibility
Logical error
Self-interest
Two people agreeing honesty is good because it matches their shared morals shows:
Correspondence Theory
Coherence Theory
Pragmatic Theory
Empiricism
Generalizing "All swans are white" after seeing several white swans uses:
Inductive reasoning
Deductive reasoning
Abductive reasoning
Logical fallacy
A belief is true because it motivates you to work hard. Which truth theory is this?
Coherence Theory
Correspondence Theory
Pragmatic Theory
Empiricism
Which situation shows holistic thinking?
Considering grades, effort, and well-being in giving advice
Looking only at test scores
Ignoring emotions
Judging only by appearance
Which example shows holistic perspective?
Looking at mental, emotional, social, and physical aspects together
Judging from one score
Considering only appearance
Deciding without thinking of effects
If a belief matches both logic and evidence, which truth theory applies?
Correspondence
Coherence
Pragmatic
Empiricism
Which is an example of primary reflection?
Asking why you value friendship
Examining the cause of an argument
Meditating on your purpose
Asking what it means to live well
Which is an example of secondary reflection?
Fixing a chair
Thinking about lessons from failure
Planning your schedule
Learning new words
What's the main difference between a human being and a person?
A human being is a living man, while a person has self-awareness and rationality
A human being is under Mammalia, while a person is purely biological
A human being refers to any species, a person only to animals
Both terms are exactly the same
If a system of beliefs fits together but ignores reality, it is:
Still true
Possibly false
Always useful
Universally accepted
Which example shows rational knowledge?
Solving math problems through logic
Knowing sugar is sweet by tasting it
Smelling perfume
Feeling heat from the sun
Which decision shows moral responsibility?
Cheating on an exam
Helping a stranger with no reward expected
Ignoring someone in trouble
Taking credit for another's work
When faced with a claim without evidence, you should:
Accept it right away
Investigate for proof first
Believe it if others do
Trust it if it feels right
Which quality is shown when you value honesty for keeping trust in relationships?
Self-awareness
Externality
Self-determination
Moral evaluation
Which action shows respect for the value and importance of others?
Listening to someone's view even if you disagree
Ignoring disliked people
Mocking someone's accent
Refusing group work
Which action reflects valuing and respecting others?
Treating everyone with dignity and fairness
Supporting only those who agree with you
Avoiding people who are different
Judging by social status
