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WorksheetsPhilosophy Assessment
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is originally meant by “love of wisdom”?
Aesthetics
Epistemology
Ethics
Philosophy
What do you mean by logic?
A group of statement that serve to support a conclusion.
A study of correct thinking which focuses on the analysis of arguments.
It is an approach that to find truth heavily based on one’s attitude and outlook in life.
It is a method of philosophy which espouses the idea that reality is made up of events.
What is the first step to draw a conclusion and/or find a solution in logical thinking?
Forming conclusion
Analyzing this information
Supporting your conclusion
Collecting information about the current issue.
Which of the following should you consider first in doing philosophy in daily life?
Philosophy belongs to the lives of everyone.
Philosophy helps us to solve our problems.
Philosophy helps us understand values.
Philosophy helps us make better decisions by developing our critical thinking.
You caught your classmate cheating while taking the exam. What is the best thing that you must do?
Just ignore what your classmate did and let your teacher find it out.
Confront your classmate that what he/she did was wrong.
Report your classmate to your teacher immediately for him/her to be scolded.
Talk to your classmate in private and encourage him/her to tell the truth personally to your teacher.
You want to start up a business in this time considering the economic instability in your community. Do you think it is a possible thing to do?
No, because it needs a larger investment to start a business.
No, because I still need to conduct a survey in our community.
Yes, because I will refer to someone I know who also runs a business.
Yes, because I will make a project proposal to successfully launch my business.
In this time of pandemic, we experience different struggles that will challenge our decision-making skills. In this given situation, which of these actions would you do to make a good perspective in life?
Be critical about yourself and others.
Be conscious of the things around you
Search for the best ideas to answer your questions about life.
Be humble, patient and stay disciplined in your day-to-day life.
You have a classmate who always disagrees with your points of view every time you have class meetings. If you are him, will you do the same? Justify your answer.
No, because I understand the pain how it feels to be ignored.
No, because I better understand myself and my values as a person.
Yes, because I need to correct the mistakes of the people around me.
Yes, because it’s my right and I never bother to think of consequences.
What type of theory states that “belief and statements are true if they are consistent with actual state of affair”?
Semantic theory
Coherence theory
Pragmatic theory
Correspondence theory
When someone says, “I love you” to his girlfriend, what type of domain of truth does this belong?
Social domain
Personal domain
Objective domain
Subjective domain
When you do philosophy you acquire the following skills except?
Research skill
Leadership skill
Problem solving
Persuasive argumentation
How will you determine if a statement is a fact given the information below? I. Verify the data II. Look for evidence III. Prove with evidence IV. Make use of argumentative information.
II, I, III, IV
I, II, III, IV
III, IV, II, I
IV, III, I, II
You heard a rumor that your neighbor is telling negative stories about your personal life. How will you with it?
Examine your past actions and reflect how you can change for the better.
Apply some philosophical actions and connect it to your life experience.
Live your life to the fullest, accept your mistakes in the past and move on with it.
Reflect on your past mistakes and of how these mistakes affected your life today.
“Discerning truth from opinion leads to wisdom and truth”. What inference can you make about the statement?
Enjoying life with others is doing philosophy.
Being critical in what we do to connect with doing philosophy.
Examining everyday our daily activities is doing philosophy.
Stating clearly what we believe is an example of doing philosophy.
Your classmates Jad and Daj are having a debate on which part of the day is better for studying for an exam. Jad said that he prefers to study at night because it is quite, while Daj claimed that he likes to study in the morning because it is when he feels most active. After an exchange of factual knowledge about their study habits, who do you think provide evidence of truth?
Daj, because studying in the morning feels him more active.
Jad, because studying in the evening makes him feel relaxed and focused.
Jad and Daj opinions are neither true since it differs in individual’s physiological characteristics.
Jad and Daj opinions are either true or not true because individuals have different learning styles.
What is the other term used for “scientific method”?
dialectic
empirical
historical
logical
How is scientific method supported to arrive at the truth?
by reading
by arguing facts
by experimenting
by providing evidences
What is the first thing you need to consider in evaluating an argument to label truth from opinions?
Know what the argument all is about.
Ask questions based on that evidence.
Identify how an argument put together.
Look at the evidence presented to you.
You read in the book that eating peanuts daily can boost mental function. What will you do to prove it?
Take mental test only.
Ask the neurologist if the statement is true.
Read about the effectiveness of peanuts in mental functioning.
Eat peanuts daily, and then measure your daily mental function through tests.
Which of the following is a method of philosophizing?
Analysis
Argument
Logic
Metacognition
Which of the following describes a logical philosophizing?
It is done through inductive reasoning only.
It is done through deductive reasoning only.
It arrives at a truth through argumentation.
It requires reasoning in critical thinking to arrive to an idea.
You have a classmate who does not believe that condensed milk can be made into caramel sauce. Which is the best thing for you to do to make him believe?
I will show him a video about it.
I will demonstrate the process with him.
I will insist to him that what I’m telling is true.
I will just read the methods and simply explain to him.
How would you differentiate scientific method in philosophy and science in performing an experiment in the laboratory?
There is no difference between scientific method in philosophy and science.
The scientific method in philosophy is meant to see things while in science meant to observe things using laboratory experiments.
The scientific method in philosophy is limited only in response to questions about human existence while scientific method in science encompasses all questions about the matter.
The scientific method in philosophy is more inclined to answering questions of logic while scientific method in science is more inclined to answering questions about the physical environment.
What type of statement based on facts that is justified or proven by the use of one’s senses?
Evidences
Logic
Opinion
Truth
What does it imply when an author tries to persuade the reader that something is true or correct by presenting reasons or evidence?
The argument is different from statement.
The reason and evidence are reasonable.
There is a problem or controversy.
There is an opinion presented to the issue.
An argument is a claim (truth) that is supported by reason and evidence, it is also important that you need to analyze it. What is the first thing that you need to consider in analyzing the argument?
Look at the evidence presented to you
Underline the most important reason.
Ask questions based on the evidence
Examine it by itself and in its relation to the other parts.
Bias is a tendency to judge a person’s personality by his or her action, without regard for external factors or influences. What should you do in order not to be bias in your decision making?
Focus on a certain aspect of a problem while ignoring other aspect.
Look for and readily accept information which fits on your belief.
Reject on ideas or views that go against you in making decision.
Practice personal viewpoint that can guide you to face difficulties in life.
Which of these actions would you do if you read an article that contains bias argument?
I will focus only reading on a certain aspect.
I will just read the article and believe that it is true.
I will confirm to others if the article is reliably true.
I will validate the arguments if it’s true and supported with evidence.
Your classmate Mer gives false statement against Ler. He insisted that Ler got the high score because of cheating, but there is no evidence to make his statement true. If you were him, will you do the same? Justify your answer.
No, because what Mer did can cause conflict.
No, because Mer only considers his personal views.
Yes, because Mer has the right to make a statement even if it can hurt others.
Yes, because Mer assumes that he is right even without showing some evidence.
What is “self” in the personality of the human being?
human
man
person
personhood
What is a person?
Refers to man as species – Homo sapiens
Commonly used to refer to the entire human race.
Refers to human being granted recognition of rights, and dignity.
Refers to the characteristics that distinguishes human from all other creatures.
Which of the following statements support the meaning of a person?
The innate right to be valued and respected.
It is the clear perception of oneself, which includes her thoughts, emotions, identity, and actions.
The totality of an individual, possessing awareness, self-determination, and capacity to interact with others.
Able to make choices and decisions based on their own preferences, monitor, and regulate their actions.
Which of the following must you consider to enable a person to act willfully?
Do good and avoid evil.
Think many times before doing anything.
Respect one’s belief and value their rights.
Control your actions and recognize ourselves as the source of action
Nick Vujicic is born with no arms and legs. But this limitation he had, did not hinder him to become a successful person. Do you agree that anyone like him can be successful?
No, because not all individuals have the same perspective in life.
No, because individuals can either accept or reject challenges in life.
Yes, because anyone has the free-will and sense of independence.
Yes, because some individuals can be resilient and self-reliant despite hardships in life.
Our limitations are based on time and ability. For example, a four-year-old boy cannot drive a car because he/she is still a child. Do you agree with yielding into this limitation?
Yes, because we are our bodies, but also more than our bodies.
Yes, because we exist above and beyond the limits of material experience.
No, because we are spatial-temporal beings which are limited by our bodies.
No, because we are born in a particular time and place, which we did not choose.
You used to be the top student of your class until you got sick for almost half of a quarter. For that reason, you failed to most of your subjects. Which of these would you do to experience transcendence?
I will feel shy, but I will still continue to go to school.
I will get up and come back stronger when life hits hard.
I will not complain and be satisfied with the life that I have.
I will feel sad but reflect and accept the things that God has given me.
What belief that says, “The natural state of our universe should remain as it is.”?
anthropocentric
cosmo-centric
ecocentric
theocentric
What is Cosmo-centrism?
This view believes a vision of reality that places the highest importance or emphasis in the universe or nature.
This view believes that humans are the most important species on the planet, and they are free to transform nature and use its resources.
This view believes that humans are not the only significant species on the planet, and that all other organisms have inherent value and should be protected.
This view believes that humankind is a part of a greater biological system or community and that we have a significant role as stewards or guardians of nature.
You are a person living in this universe privileged to do the things you want to do. Which of these actions would you do to help promote in protecting the universe?
Adhere to new inventions and technology and apply it to my day-to-day activities.
Advocates ethical treatment of animals and share it to my friends who have pets.
Appreciate the beauty of nature and enjoy how nature grows and develops naturally.
Promotes ecosystem preservation and conduct seminars about biological communities.
You noticed developments around your community in-terms of establishments and infrastructures. Do you agree that these improvements confirm the idea of Cosmo-centrism?
Yes, because God is the creator of the whole universe.
Yes, because humans can uphold the environment.
No, because the universe should remain as it is.
No, because we are just dwellers in this ever-changing world.
As a class president you were tasked by your adviser to facilitate clean-up drive activity with the whole class. How do you feel about this responsibility?
I will feel privileged over the task entrusted to me.
I will feel obligated to do my duties and responsibilities.
I will be challenged so I will group my classmate to easily do the task.
I will be very happy to take a lead role in conducting orderliness and harmony with nature.
As Filipinos we mainly depend on rice as our main food stuff wherein its production in our community depends solely on the hard work of the farmers. How do you see the existence humankind and nature in this situation?
Humans are stewards of nature.
Humans can change the environment.
Humankind uses the natural resources freely.
Humankind has a unique relationship with nature.
What kind of a person who knows the ability to discipline and govern one’s actions and behavior?
honest
intelligent
practical
prudent
Anna promotes proper waste disposal at home which she learns from school. What principle of sustainability is demonstrated?
efficiency
equity
frugality
prudence
What should you do to show prudence towards the environment?
Clean the surrounding.
Engage in eco-friendly activities.
Learn to think and act ecologically.
Attend seminars related to environmental preservation.
What advise could you give to others for them to show prudence towards the environment?
Organize tree planting activity specially those areas with cut-down trees.
Attend clean-up drives that your local government is conducting.
Recognize that human beings play a great role in the preservation and conservation of the environment.
Influence of humanity on the environment can be best understood if we consider the individual person, you, as a dynamic source of change within your environment.
Exercising prudence and frugality towards the environment is both a personal and collective responsibility. Which among these statements show how you should value the environment?
You must learn to think how to conserve the environment to earn profit.
You repent but later will restore to cultivate the land for our consumption.
You must learn to care, conserve, and preserve the nature and humanity.
You do things and apply in our environment based on what is promulgated by the law.
How will you promote prudence and frugality towards nature?
cleaning your surroundings
using resources wisely and practically
being friendly to neighbors and environment
promoting backyard gardening to your community
Felicity Claire wants to buy an expensive phone using the money she has been saving since last year. She asked for her friends’ opinions in making her decision. If you are Felicity’s friend what advise can you give her?
She should spend the money for travel abroad.
She should spend the money on the expensive phone.
She should go on a shopping spree using the money
She should save for her future and use the money for important things.
You saw your classmate picking-up litters inside your school while doing your research project which is due that day. If you are him, will you do the same?
No, I will just let the janitor do the cleaning.
No, because I need to finish and submit my project on time.
Yes, because it is the right thing to do as a responsible student.
Yes, because it is my way of showing my care to the environment.
