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WorksheetsSpecial Exam_Philo
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 41mins
What is the definition of philosophy?
Philosophy is the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and values.
Philosophy is the study of scientific methods and experiments.
Philosophy is the exploration of physical laws and their applications.
Philosophy is the analysis of historical events and their impacts.
Who is considered the father of Western philosophy?
Socrates
Descartes
Plato
Aristotle
What is the main focus of existentialism?
The main focus of existentialism is the pursuit of material wealth and success.
The main focus of existentialism is societal norms and traditions.
The main focus of existentialism is individual existence and the search for meaning.
The main focus of existentialism is collective identity and group dynamics.
Define utilitarianism in simple terms.
Utilitarianism is the ethical theory that promotes actions that maximize happiness and well-being for the majority.
Utilitarianism is the belief that all actions are inherently good or bad.
Utilitarianism is an approach that focuses solely on personal happiness.
Utilitarianism is a philosophy that values individual rights above all.
What is the significance of Socratic questioning?
It aims to provide definitive answers to all inquiries.
The significance of Socratic questioning lies in its ability to promote critical thinking, self-reflection, and deeper understanding of complex issues.
It focuses solely on emotional responses to questions.
It encourages memorization of facts and figures.
Explain the concept of the 'social contract'.
The social contract is an agreement to avoid conflict through isolation.
The social contract is a legal document defining government powers.
The social contract is an agreement among individuals to form a society and accept certain obligations for mutual benefit.
The social contract is a theory about economic transactions.
What does epistemology study?
Epistemology studies knowledge and belief.
Epistemology studies social behavior.
Epistemology studies physical phenomena.
Epistemology studies historical events.
Who wrote 'Meditations' and what is its main theme?
Marcus Aurelius; the main theme is Stoic philosophy.
Plato; the main theme is ideal forms.
Seneca; the main theme is existentialism.
Aristotle; the main theme is virtue ethics.
What is the difference between ethics and morality?
Ethics is a personal belief system; morality is universal law.
Ethics is the study of right and wrong; morality is the practice of those beliefs.
Ethics is about laws; morality is about personal feelings.
Ethics refers to societal norms; morality is individual choice.
Define dualism in the context of philosophy.
Dualism is the philosophical view that mind and body are distinct and separable substances.
Dualism claims that the mind is a product of brain activity and not separate.
Dualism is the belief that only physical substances exist in reality.
Dualism asserts that mind and body are identical and unified entities.
What is the purpose of metaphysics?
The purpose of metaphysics is to analyze historical events.
The purpose of metaphysics is to study human behavior.
The purpose of metaphysics is to define mathematical principles.
The purpose of metaphysics is to explore and understand the fundamental nature of reality.
Who are the main proponents of pragmatism?
Immanuel Kant, G.W.F. Hegel, David Hume
Charles Sanders Peirce, William James, John Dewey
Friedrich Nietzsche, Jean-Paul Sartre, Albert Camus
Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, B.F. Skinner
What is the 'trolley problem' and its implications?
The trolley problem examines the impact of technology on modern transportation ethics.
The trolley problem is a moral dilemma involving a choice between sacrificing one life to save five, raising ethical questions about utilitarianism and moral responsibility.
The trolley problem is a philosophical debate about the nature of happiness and personal fulfillment.
The trolley problem is a legal case regarding liability in public transportation accidents.
Explain the concept of 'tabula rasa'.
Tabula rasa is the belief that all knowledge is innate and unchangeable.
Tabula rasa refers to the idea that personality is fixed at birth and cannot be altered.
Tabula rasa is a concept that suggests individuals are born with predetermined traits and abilities.
Tabula rasa is the theory that individuals are born as a blank slate, with knowledge and personality developed through experience.
What role does reason play in rationalism?
Reason is only one of many ways to gain knowledge.
Reason is often disregarded in rationalist thought.
Reason is secondary to experience in rationalism.
Reason is central to rationalism as it is viewed as the primary means of acquiring knowledge.
What is the difference between a priori and a posteriori knowledge?
A priori knowledge is always true, while a posteriori knowledge can be false.
A priori knowledge is knowledge that is independent of experience, while a posteriori knowledge is knowledge that is dependent on experience.
A priori knowledge is learned through observation, while a posteriori knowledge is innate.
A priori knowledge is based on empirical evidence, while a posteriori knowledge is theoretical.
Who is known for the phrase 'I think, therefore I am'?
Immanuel Kant
John Locke
David Hume
René Descartes
What is the main idea behind nihilism?
Nihilism asserts that all beliefs are equally valid.
The main idea behind nihilism is that life is without inherent meaning or value.
Nihilism promotes the idea of absolute truth and morality.
Nihilism suggests that life is filled with ultimate purpose.
Define determinism and its philosophical implications.
Determinism is the idea that free will is absolute and unchangeable.
Determinism posits that human actions are solely based on chance and luck.
Determinism suggests that all events are random and unpredictable.
Determinism is the belief that all events are determined by prior causes, impacting concepts of free will and moral responsibility.
What is the significance of the 'Allegory of the Cave'?
It emphasizes the role of government in controlling knowledge and truth.
It represents the conflict between reality and illusion in society.
It signifies the journey from ignorance to knowledge and the transformative power of education.
It illustrates the importance of physical strength over intellectual growth.
This society is based on the ownership of land.
Pastoral society
Feudal society
Industrial society
Post-industrial society
it is an ethical theory that emphasizes the moral dimension of relationships and interactions.
Ethics of care
Empathy
Acceptance
Embracing diversity
This perspective advocates action to address environmental problems.
Bioncentrism
Ecocentrism
Environmentalism
Anthropocentrism
it is the separation of the soul and the body.
Suffering
Temporality
Death
Happiness
This view believes that all organisms have inherent worth and should be valued.
Biocentrism
Ecocentrism
environmentalism
Anthropocentrism
This society uses machinery in producing goods and services.
Agrarian society
Agricultural society
Hunting and gathering society
Industrial society
it is an action where an individual take on "roles" or act out characters in dealing with people in certain situations.
Self in the other
Dialogue
Intersubjectivity
Seeming
Which of these statements is NOT related to sustainable development?
Human activities must not negatively impact the environment.
Resources must be conserved for other people
Natural resources must be used wisely and efficiently.
Humankind must use up all natural resources.
it is the ability to regulate one's actions and behavior.
Frugality
Prudence
Equity
Sustainability
This refers to the ability of a person to act out of his or her own free will and self-determination.
Voluntariness
Moral Freedom
Psychological Freedom
Physical Freedom
What is your significant learning from the subject? How will you apply it to your day-to-day life? (20 points)
He/she is the father of modern philosophy.
Plato
Socrates
Descartes
Aristotle
What is originally meant “love of wisdom”?
Ethics
Aesthetics
Philosophy
Epistemology
What is the branch of philosophy that explores the nature of moral virtue and evaluates human action?
Ethics
Aesthetics
Philosophy
Epistemology
What is really only an extension of a fundamental and necessary drive in every human being to know what is real?
Ethics
Aesthetics
Metaphysics
Epistemology
The Filipino attitudes as part of life which literally means to leave everything to God which is Bathala?
Kalooban
Bayanihan
Pakikisama
Bahala na
He founded phenomenology.
Higgins
. Socrates
Kierkegard
Edmund Husserl
He/she is the most famous student of Socrates.
Plato
Husserl
Aristotle
Descartes
According to him, “to be happy, one must live a virtuous life”.
Plato
Aristotle
Socrates
Descartes
This is a positive Filipino value or helping other in times of need.
Bayanihan
One for all
kagandahang-loob
utang na loob
He/she founded Stoicism.
Plato
Socrates
Descartes
Zeno of Citium
Which branch of philosophy deals with arguments?
Logic
Ethics
Aesthetics
Epistemology
What Filipino values puts one in touch with one's fellow beings and is essentially interpersonal?
Loob
Loyalty
Hospitality
Pakikisama
The issue of who deserves to be a National Artist falls under which branch of Philosophy?
Logic
Ethics
Metaphysics
Epistemology
Etymologically, what does "philo" mean?
wisdom
to love
to learn
to survive
It is one of the positive Filipino values which is helping in times of need.
Kalooban
All for One
One for All
Bayanihan
