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First Quarter Examination
Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person (COR13)
S.Y. 2020 - 2021
Part I: Distinguish own limitation and possibilities for transcendence
Instruction: Complete the chart by writing your present limitations as a person and make an action
plan towards transcendence.
MY LIMITATIONS PLAN TOWARDS TRANSCENDENCE
1. I can't love everybody
2. I can't save everyone
3. I can't live a peaceful life everyday Avoid getting involved in every thing that will cause
trouble.
4.I can't see the all the parts of the world
5. I can't eat food without hands
6.I can't speak without a voice
7.I can't answer a question without knowing
what it is
8.I can't
9.
Part II: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Write the letter of your choice before each number.
b. 10. When we study about God versus the Big Bang theory, it is an example of what branch of
philosophy?
a. Logic c. Aesthetic
b. Metaphysics d. Ethics
c. 11. It works well enough, but the shabby exterior offends his aesthetic sensibilities is an
example of what branch of philosophy?
a. Political Philosophy c. Aesthetic
b. Metaphysics d. Epistemology
a. 12. Michael had several friends including Roger and Daniel. Roger has recently met and started
dating a wonderful lady named Phyllis. He is convinced this is a long term relationship.
Unknown to Roger, Michael observed them at a restaurant several days ago and realized
Phyllis is the wife of his other friend Daniel. This situation is an example of what branch of
philosophy when we talk about what is morally right and wrong?
a. Ethics c. Aesthetic
b. Metaphysics d. Epistemology
a. 13. How can we know if God exists? This type of question is an example of what branch of
philosophy?
a. Ethics c. Political Philosophy
b. Logic d. Epistemology
b. 14. When he thinks about himself, his actions, the way he behaves, the way he should behave,
it is also how something or somebody is perceived. For instance, if someone was in the
habit
of staggering out drunk on to the street every morning, it would not reflect very well on his
personal image.
a. Introspection c. Truth
b. Reflection d. Facts
d. 15. Logic is not interested with what we know. Rather, it concerns itself on the truth and validity
of our arguments. Who was the philosopher who devised the first method of logic?
a. Socrates c. Zeno
b. Plato d. Aristotle
c. 16. How do we tell good from evil or right from wrong? This basic question is a concern of what
branch of Philosophy?
a. Epistemology c. Ethics
b. Logic d. Metaphysics
d. 17. As a branch of Philosophy logic does not provide us with knowledge directly. What then is
the role of logic in Philosophy?
a. Logic enhances appreciation of arguments. c. Logic offers opportunities discovering
new knowledge
b. Logic is used in some disciplines like d. Logic serves as tool concerning the
mathematics validity of our arguments
d. 18. Ethics investigates the nature of moral virtue and evaluates human actions in order to
arrive
at knowledge. Which of the following statements exemplifies the value of ethics in
Philosophy?
a. Women are not inferior to men and that c. Ideas are forms of thought
both must complement each other representing the real objects
b. All matters are composed of atoms d. No man is an island
a. 19. One of the characteristics of doing philosophy is that it is multidimensional or holistic in its
approach. What is meant by holistic?
a. It means that a philosopher does not c. It means that philosophical approach
limit himself to a particular object of inquiry must be based on empirical evidences
b. It means that a philosopher questions d. Both A and B are correct.
almost anything, if not everything
c. 20. The establishment of criteria of beauty is the function of aesthetics. Which of the following
statements show the importance of aesthetics to us?
a. It helps us understand better the nature c. It serves as a tool in unraveling
and origin of knowledge. the unknown
b. It brings us in touch with our culture and d. It enables us to make plausible
the arts arguments.
Part III A:
Instruction: Write Fact if the statement or information can be validated with a piece of evidence and
Opinion if it is a personal view or judgment. Write your answer on the space provided
for each answer.
The 21. ___Fact___ is described as the statement that can be verified or proved to be true. while
22. _Opinion__ is an expression of judgement or belief about something.
23. _Opinion__ is based on assumption, while 24. ___Fact___ relies on observation or research.
One important feature of the 26. ___Fact___ is that it is universal and does not differ from person to
person. As against this, every human being has a different 27. _Opinion__ on a particular subject and
so, it varies from one person to another.
28. __Opinion_ is expressed with biased words, however 29. ___Fact___ are shown with unbiased
words.
30. ___Fact___ are real information and so it cannot be challenged or debated, but if we talk about
31. _Opinion__, they can be debated.
Part III B:
Instruction: Write your answer on the space provided below if the statement is using Holistic
Thinking or Partial Thinking approach.
32. The Homeopaths aims to treat the wholeness of his patient not merely the symptoms itself.
The Homeopaths used __Hollistic Thinking_ approach unlike traditional medical doctors who
only look at one aspect of the problem.
33. The Winsor program offers a complete guide to increase and boost your fitness and sculpting
your body. They used __Hollistic Thinking_ approach in exercising and promoting a healthy
life style.
34. The Government look at one aspect of the problem in resolving the conflict between the rebel
groups and our national security forces. The Government used __Partial Thinking__
approach and still the problem is not resolved instead major problem arises.
35. The mother develop a critical Listening skills in resolving child conflict because you need to be
able to hear what the other person has to say without negating them or becoming defensive. In
the end, you may not change your mind, but at least each side has spoken and been heard. The
mother used _Hollistic Thinking__ approach to understand the side of her child.
36. Jocyl decided to buy Huawei Matebook Pro because of her friend’s suggestion instead of getting
Lenovo without looking at the price and the specs both brand has to offer. Jocyl is using
__Partial Thinking__ approach.
37. Teacher Allen decided to listen first to both sides of the stories of his two arguing students before
making any conclusion about the issue. Teacher Allen is using _Hollistic Thinking__ approach
before making any judgement.
38. Teacher Aria Montgomery scolds Dennis after Charles accused him of stealing his money.
However, Teacher Aria only listened to the side Charles and immediately judge Dennis not
knowing his side of the story. Teacher Aria Failed to used __Partial Thinking__ approach in
making conclusions.
39. Sheena is planning of buying a new house for her mom and dad. She decided to look at all
important things before considering the house shown to her by the real estate agent. Like the
location of the house, the size and lot area, number of rooms and bathrooms, kitchen layout and
many more. The attitude of Sheena clearly shows how effective _Hollistic Thinking__ approach
is when it comes to investment.
40. The Miss Universe Philippines Judges looks only at one criteria in choosing our representative for
the annual Miss Universe competition. The Judges looks only at the beauty aspect of every
candidate which clearly shows using __Partial Thinking__ approach.
41. The President reminded the people to follow the health protocols imposed by the IATF to avoid
getting contracted with covid 19. The President exhibit compassion towards his fellowmen and
used __Hollistic Thinking_ approach in making decisions.
Part IV: ESSAY
Instruction: Write a 100 to 200 words essay about knowing the importance of prudence and frugality
towards our environment.
Rubrics
Criteria Excellent Good Need Improvement
3 2 1
Content Covers all topics in depth with Includes basic knowledge The content includes minor
details. The knowledge of the and the content seems to details and it has several
topic is excellent. be good. mistakes.
Originality The essay shows Excellent The essay shows certain He or she uses ideas from
originality. The ideas are originality. The ideas are other people without
creative and witty. creative. quoting them.
Use of Language There are no mistakes in Three or fewer mistakes in More than four mistakes in
spelling and grammar. spelling and grammar. spelling and grammar.
Total
The importance of frugality and prudence towards our environment is we need learn how to protect
and conserve. Our environment is where we live and for us to be able to survive, we need to take
care of surroundings. We are already intelligent enough to know what we should do to our
environment , we know how to protect our environment. Let's prevent everything that will cause bad
effect to our environment. People tend to do something that will result of destroying our environment.
But we can still change that if we continuously take care of our environment towards people like them.
