WorksheetsPhilosophy Recitation
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 28mins
If philosophy is the “love of wisdom,” what does this imply about the purpose of philosophy?
To collect facts
To seek ultimate understanding
To memorize traditions
To follow authority blindly
Which situation BEST shows the principle of non-contradiction?
A tree can be both tall and short at the same time.
Water is water, regardless of its container.
A coin cannot be both entirely heads and not heads at once.
A student studies because everything has a cause.
The principle of sufficient reason explains why:
Events happen without cause
Every effect must have a cause
Something can exist without explanation
Truth is relative to cultures
Socrates’ statement “Know thyself” is MOST related to which practice?
Criticizing other people’s beliefs
Reflecting on one’s own life
Memorizing philosophical terms
Accepting truths without question
Which of the following reflects Plato’s “World of Forms”?
A student values honesty even when no one is watching.
A teacher emphasizes only what can be seen and touched.
A painter says beauty is only what looks good to the eye.
A farmer studies seeds through observation.
Aristotle’s philosophy differs from Plato’s because Aristotle:
Believed truth exists beyond appearances
Saw reality as grounded in what we can observe
Trusted mystical visions more than facts
Denied that knowledge can be systematic
Pythagoras’ claim that “everything is number” suggests that:
All truth is based on emotions
The universe has measurable order
Only science explains the world
Numbers have no link to reality
A philosopher asking, “What is the ultimate reality of time?” is studying:
Logic
Metaphysics
Epistemology
Aesthetics
Which situation BEST shows ethics in action?
A student proving a math formula
A judge deciding what is fair in court
A musician creating a new song
A scientist discovering a planet
When you ask, “How do I know this is true?” you are doing:
Aesthetics
Epistemology
Metaphysics
Logic
If a person says, “This painting is beautiful because it touches the soul,” the branch applied is:
Ethics
Epistemology
Aesthetics
Logic
Which branch of philosophy helps us avoid errors in reasoning?
Epistemology
Logic
Ethics
Metaphysics
A person who believes that truth is discovered through meditation is closer to:
Western philosophy
Eastern philosophy
Filipino philosophy
Postmodernism
The belief that time is a cycle of birth, death, and rebirth reflects:
Western thought
Eastern thought
Modern science
Analytic philosophy
“Loob” in Filipino philosophy is BEST shown in which situation?
Helping a friend out of genuine concern
Buying gifts to look generous
Working only for personal success
Avoiding responsibility for mistakes
Which Filipino value shows faith in God while facing uncertainty?
Loob
Kapwa
Bahala na
Kaginhawaan
When a community helps one another rebuild after a typhoon, they are showing:
Loob
Kapwa
Bahala na
Sufficient reason
Which of the following is a fact?
“Chocolate is the best dessert.”
“Jose Rizal died in 1896.”
“Studying is boring.”
“Red is the most beautiful color.”
Which is an opinion?
The Philippines is in Southeast Asia.
There are 7 days in a week.
The sun is larger than the earth.
Dogs are better pets than cats.
If a lawyer presents DNA results in court, the evidence is:
Soft evidence
Hard evidence
Opinion
Bias
When a judge is influenced by personal dislike for the accused, it shows:
Bias
Fact
Evidence
Opinion
Which method asks us to suspend judgment and focus only on how an experience appears?
Existentialism
Phenomenology
Analytic philosophy
Postmodernism
Which thinker stressed that faith is central to understanding the self?
Nietzsche
Kierkegaard
Sartre
Rorty
“Life has no pre-given meaning; we must create it ourselves.” This reflects:
Phenomenology
Existentialism
Postmodernism
Analytic philosophy
Nietzsche’s teaching that humans should “create their own values” means:
We must accept society’s morality
We must depend on God for meaning
We are free to shape our purpose
We must avoid freedom
Rousseau’s idea that people are “naturally good” implies that:
Society can corrupt human nature
People are selfish from birth
Morality is only from laws
Truth is relative
St. Augustine argued that humans will never find true peace unless they:
Study philosophy deeply
Accumulate wealth
Are in relationship with God
Meditate on nature
Which philosophy rejects “grand narratives” and says truth depends on culture?
Existentialism
Phenomenology
Postmodernism
Analytic philosophy
Wittgenstein’s view that “language shapes meaning” teaches us that:
Truth is eternal
Words are neutral and universal
Meaning depends on how language is used in society
Language has no impact on reality
Which activity shows logical thinking?
Choosing based on popularity
Following emotions only
Drawing conclusions from valid reasons
Copying other people’s beliefs
Inductive reasoning is BEST illustrated by:
“All humans are mortal. Socrates is human, therefore mortal.”
“It rained the past three days, so it may rain tomorrow.”
“If it rains, the ground is wet. It rains, therefore the ground is wet.”
“Either A or B is true. A is false, so B must be true.”
Deductive reasoning is shown in which example?
“Some dogs bark. Therefore, all dogs bark.”
“Every triangle has three sides. This figure is a triangle. Therefore, it has three sides.”
“My phone broke when I dropped it, so all phones break when dropped.”
“Many people believe it, so it must be true.”
Which part of an argument provides the reasons or evidence?
Conclusion
Premises
Opinion
Bias
Which argument is VALID?
All birds can fly. Penguins are birds. Therefore, penguins can fly.
If you eat, you will live. You eat, therefore you will live.
Everyone likes pizza. Juan does not, so he is wrong.
The ocean is blue, so each drop is blue.
Which argument is SOUND?
All mammals give live birth. Dolphins are mammals. Therefore, dolphins give live birth.
All reptiles are warm-blooded. A snake is a reptile. Therefore, snakes are warm-blooded.
If it rains, the ground is dry. It rains, so the ground is dry.
Some students are athletes. Juan is a student. Therefore, Juan must be an athlete.
“All humans are mortal. Socrates is a human. Therefore, Socrates is mortal.” This is:
Categorical syllogism
Conditional syllogism
Disjunctive syllogism
Induction
“If the switch is on, the light will shine. The switch is on, so the light shines.” This is:
Conditional syllogism
Categorical syllogism
Disjunctive syllogism
Inductive reasoning
“Either the suspect is Ana or Ben. The suspect is not Ana, so it must be Ben.” This is:
Disjunctive syllogism
Conditional syllogism
Inductive reasoning
Categorical syllogism
Which statement BEST shows a fallacy?
Rizal was executed in 1896.
You should buy this because everyone else does.
The earth orbits the sun.
2 + 2 = 4.
“Give me a higher grade because I worked hard” commits:
Ad Hominem
Appeal to Pity
False Cause
Equivocation
“Nobody proved aliens don’t exist, so they must exist” is:
Appeal to Ignorance
Bandwagon
Ad Hominem
Begging the Question
Which fallacy is shown? “Vote for me or lose your benefits.”
Appeal to Pity
Appeal to Force
False Cause
Composition
“He is wrong because he is divorced.” This commits:
Ad Hominem
Appeal to People
Division
Equivocation
“The soul is immortal because it never dies.” This is:
False Cause
Begging the Question
Division
Composition
“Each part of the car is light, so the car must be light.” This is:
Division
Composition
Bandwagon
False Dilemma
“The ocean is blue, therefore every drop of water is blue.” This is:
Division
Composition
Hasty Generalization
False Cause
“One student was late, so all students are irresponsible.” This fallacy is:
False Cause
Hasty Generalization
Ad Hominem
Appeal to Pity
“It’s fine to park here—the sign says ‘fine for parking.’” This is:
Equivocation
Ad Hominem
False Cause
Bandwagon
Which of the following best describes philosophical reflection?
Memorizing famous philosophers’ quotes
Applying critical thinking to everyday experiences
Accepting beliefs without questioning
Repeating what society believes
A student asks: “Why do I exist, and what is my purpose?” This is an example of:
Scientific inquiry
Philosophical reflection
Religious ritual
Empirical observation
Which situation shows a person engaging in philosophical reflection?
Buying a gadget because it is trendy
Choosing an action after asking, “Is this the right thing to do?”
Memorizing multiplication tables for an exam
Watching television to relax
Which of the following BEST shows holistic thinking?
Judging a person only by their mistakes
Making a conclusion based on a single opinion
Considering both strengths and weaknesses before deciding
Focusing on one factor without context
Which situation shows partial thinking?
Deciding that a student is lazy just because they failed one test
Looking at both past performance and study habits before judging
Asking for evidence before making a conclusion
Considering long-term effects before acting
Critical thinking is BEST demonstrated when a student:
Accepts the majority’s opinion without question
Memorizes facts without analysis
Chooses based on emotions alone
Identifies fallacies in an argument before deciding
A doctor examines not only a patient’s illness but also their lifestyle, emotions, and environment. This is an example of:
Partial thinking
Critical thinking
Holistic thinking
Analytical thinking
