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Philosophizing

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 31mins

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Class
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1.

[Philosophy as an exam of a particular area of

knowledge] This seeks to understand the fundamental principles

that guide scientific thought. What is it?

a)

Philosophy of education

b)

Philosophy of science

c)

Philosophy of religion

d)

Philosophy of law

2.

[Philosophy as an exam of a particular area of

knowledge] This examines the basic tenets of any faith. What is it?

a)

Philosophy of education

b)

Philosophy of science

c)

Philosophy of religion

d)

Philosophy of law

3.

[Several Branches of Philosophy] This looks into the nature of man. What is it?

a)

•Ethics

b)

Philosophy of the Human Person

c)

Aesthetics

d)

Logic

e)

Epistemology

4.

[Several Branches of Philosophy] This deals with beauty and what makes things beautiful; What is it?

a)

Ethics

b)

Metaphysics

c)

Aesthetics

d)

Logic

e)

Epistemology

5.

[Several Branches of Philosophy] This deals with correct thinking and reasoning; What is it?

a)

Ethics

b)

Metaphysics

c)

Aesthetics

d)

Logic

e)

Epistemology

6.

[Several Branches of Philosophy] This discusses the nature of knowledge and knowing; What is it?

a)

Ethics

b)

Metaphysics

c)

Aesthetics

d)

Logic

e)

Epistemology

7.

[Several Branches of Philosophy] This deals with moral questions and dilemmas; What is it?

a)

Ethics

b)

Metaphysics

c)

Aesthetics

d)

Logic

e)

Epistemology

8.

[Several Branches of Philosophy] This deals with questions regarding reality and

existence. What is it?

a)

Ethics

b)

Metaphysics

c)

Aesthetics

d)

Logic

e)

Epistemology

9.

[Philosophy as an exam of a particular area of

knowledge] This seeks to understand the frameworks, use, and

extent of human laws. What is it?

a)

Philosophy of education

b)

Philosophy of science

c)

Philosophy of religion

d)

Philosophy of law

10.

[Philosophy as an exam of a particular area of

knowledge] This seeks to understand the fundamental

principles of education. What is it?

a)

Philosophy of education

b)

Philosophy of science

c)

Philosophy of religion

d)

Philosophy of law

11.

[Why is there a need for man to philosophize?] Whenever we are confronted with an experience, we always wonder how it came about; Man’s over-abounding curiosity drives him to ask questions – some of which have no definite answers. It drives the need of a philosopher to question, examine, and learn more

These are all reasons for whose theory?

a)

Plato: “Sense of wonder”

b)

Rene Descartes: “Doubt”

c)

Karl Jaspers –

“experience”

d)

The love for

wisdom

12.

[Why is there a need for man to philosophize?] This person is a 15th century French philosopher. Examining ideas and perspectives became the basis of critical thinking and analysis of in the sicences. In life, we wil be faced with several ideas and arguments which present themselves as “truths”. A critical and questioning perspective is necessary in order to determine if indeed these ideas or views are correct or true

These are all reasons for whose theory?

a)

Plato: “Sense of wonder”

b)

Rene Descartes: “Doubt”

c)

Karl Jaspers –

“experience”

d)

The love for

wisdom

e)

Maita Kallein - "Boredom"

13.

[Why is there a need for man to philosophize?] This person is a 20th century Swiss-German philosopher. Man is often confronted with experiences which challenge his ideas and frameworks. Philosophy provides us a means to understand adverse or challenging conditions, and to rise above them and gain new knowledge and perspectives.

These are all reasons for whose theory?

a)

Plato: “Sense of wonder”

b)

Rene Descartes: “Doubt”

c)

Karl Jaspers –

“experience”

d)

The love for

wisdom

e)

Maita Kallein - "Boredom"

14.

[Why is there a need for man to philosophize?] To have a insatiable desire for truth. He seeks to continue to question, to probe and to discuss in order to get to the bottom of things; These are all reasons for whose theory?

a)

Plato: “Sense of wonder”

b)

Rene Descartes: “Doubt”

c)

Karl Jaspers –

“experience”

d)

The love for

wisdom

e)

Maita Kallein - "Boredom"

15.

[Questions in Philosophy] – refers to the state of existence of

things independent to human consciousness

• It includes physical things that we see, feel,

taste, and smell, and those that cannot easily

perceive and comprehend

• It also includes things already existed, exist

presently, and yet to exist;

What question does this refer to?

a)

Questions of

Reality

b)

Question of Certainty

c)

Question of Causality

d)

Question of Ethics

e)

Question of Life

16.

[Questions in Philosophy] This refers to perfect knowledge that is free from error or doubt;

Truth – a central concept in this question.

Knowledge and the means by which man is able to know

What question does this refer to?

a)

Questions of

Reality

b)

Question of Certainty

c)

Question of Causality

d)

Question of Ethics

e)

Question of Life

17.

[Questions in Philosophy] Study of causes of events and phenomenon in the context of cause-and-effect

relationship; Factors and motivations on how and

why things happened are important,

they are:

What question does this refer to?

a)

Questions of

Reality

b)

Question of Certainty

c)

Question of Causality

d)

Question of Ethics

e)

Question of Life

18.

[Questions in Philosophy] This deals with the standards of right and wrong which define human

behavior; discusses and defines concepts and principles which are meant to

govern reasoning and action;

• “acceptable,” “good,” and “correct” behavior which are applied to daily

life

• “right” and “wrong” or “greater good,” duty, obligation, and virtue

What question does this refer to?

a)

Questions of

Reality

b)

Question of Certainty

c)

Question of Causality

d)

Question of Ethics

e)

Question of Life

19.

[Questions in Philosophy] A branch of Philosophy that

addresses questions of reality;

This is defined as?

a)

Metaphysics

b)

Ontology

c)

Rationalism

d)

Empiricism

e)

Skepticism

20.

[Questions in Philosophy] This focuses on the classification of

existing things

This is defined as?

a)

Metaphysics

b)

Ontology

c)

Rationalism

d)

Empiricism

e)

Skepticism

21.

[Questions in Philosophy] a theory of knowledge which believes that knowledge is a priori

knowledge based on pure reasoning without the benefit of any experience;

This is defined as?

a)

Metaphysics

b)

Ontology

c)

Rationalism

d)

Empiricism

e)

Skepticism

22.

[Questions in Philosophy] a theory which considers knowledge to be a posteriori knowledge or

gained from experiences

This is defined as?

a)

Metaphysics

b)

Ontology

c)

Rationalism

d)

Empiricism

e)

Skepticism

23.

[Questions in Philosophy] This questions the certainty of established doctrines or truths and believes that

the mind has limits in perceiving and understanding reality – all knowledge is uncertain

This is defined as?

a)

Metaphysics

b)

Ontology

c)

Rationalism

d)

Empiricism

e)

Skepticism

24.

[Questions in Philosophy] the capacity of

man to govern or control

his actions;

This is defined as?

a)

Agency

b)

Free will

c)

Choice

d)

Determinism

e)

Destiny

25.

[Questions in Philosophy] the ability to choose among possible actions (others believe that factors and processes which influence individual actions are reason, belief, desire, and morality;

This is defined as?

a)

Agency

b)

Free will

c)

Choice

d)

Determinism

e)

Destiny

26.

[Questions in Philosophy] an important

aspect of any discussion on

agency and free will;

This is defined as?

a)

Agency

b)

Free will

c)

Choice

d)

Determinism

e)

Destiny

27.

[Questions in Philosophy] each event is

determined or influenced

by a specific set of events

or factors

This is defined as?

a)

Agency

b)

Free will

c)

Choice

d)

Determinism

e)

Destiny

28.

[Questions in Philosophy] This refers to a

predetermined course of

events leading to a specific

outcome or future

This is defined as?

a)

Agency

b)

Free will

c)

Choice

d)

Determinism

e)

Destiny

29.

[Questions in Philosophy] branch of

Philosophy that studies

causality;

This is defined as?

a)

Agency

b)

Free will

c)

Etiology

d)

Teleology

e)

Moral Philosophy

30.

[Questions in Philosophy] the branch

which deals with the

question of purpose

This is defined as?

a)

Agency

b)

Free will

c)

Etiology

d)

Teleology

e)

Moral Philosophy

31.

[Questions in Philosophy] a branch that seeks to apply and anlyze these concepts

in various situations, contexts, and cultures, and recommends guidelines

that will govern the decisions and actions of people

This is defined as?

a)

Agency

b)

Free will

c)

Etiology

d)

Teleology

e)

Moral Philosophy