PRE-TEST IN IPHP

(Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person)

Multiple Choice. Select the letter of the correct answer from among the given choices.

1. Why is Greece considered as the birthplace of philosophy?

a. It was the center of religious activities. c. It advocated for the life of reason and rational thought
b. It played a significant role in ancient trade. d. It led to the birth of democracy
2. How important is Pythagoras to philosophy?
a. He coined the word philosophy first c. He wrote the book Politics
b. He founded logic d. He was the first philosopher
3. Which of the following supports the idea that philosophy aims at developing good judgment?
a. The art of questioning b. Big picture c. First cause d. love of wisdom
4. Tony is interested in the nature of reality and existence. Which branch of philosophy should he be reading about?
a. Aesthetics b. Epistemology c. Metaphysics d. Ethics
5. Aristotle’s line “the whole is more than the sum of its parts” suggests
a. Parts are all interrelated c. Partial thinking is better than holistic
b. Only one factor matters d. Reflection is vital to man’s life
6. Ethics is a branch of philosophy which deals with correct judgment. Which scenario depicts this?
a. The President corrupted 1 million pesos c. Amanda lied to her parents
b. A boy returned lost wallet d. John did not study for his exam
7. What is the meaning of the ancient Greek word Sophia?
a. Question b. Wisdom c. Love d. Reflection
8. When Filipinos celebrate fiestas for the sake of religion, this is an example of ____________.
a. Partial thinking b. Holistic thinking c. Reflection d. Holism
9. Why philosophy is considered the science of first causes?
a. It studies wisdom c. It promotes good life
b. It searches for meaning d. It seeks to know the very source
10. Which type of thinking advocates looking at the “big picture” when analyzing s situation or a circumstance?
a. Philosophy b. Aesthetic c. Holistic thinking d. Logic
11. Which of the following is not a benefit of reflective practice?
a. It paves for personal development c. It helps in making informed decisions
b. It teaches us about rash judgment d. It gives meaning to experience
12. Who was the renowned American philosopher who made notable contributions in his studies on experience,
interaction, and reflection?
a. John Dewey b. Martin Heidegger c. Edmund Husserl d. Socrates
13. What is the message of Socrates’ line “the unexamined life is not worth living?”
a. We should analyze our actions c. God created the universe
b. Love leads the way d. Truth will prevail
14. Who does the Greek word philo mean?
a. Love b. Wisdom c. Philosophy d. Existence
15. The line “beauty is skin deep” belongs to which branch of philosophy?
a. Aesthetics b. logic c. Epistemology d. Metaphysics
16. What do you call the statements that are observed to be real or truthful?
a. claim b. truth c. opinion d. view
17. What are tendencies or influences that affect the views of people?
a. fallacy b. opinion c. bias d. truth
18. What is an argument based on faulty reasoning?
a. opinion b. truth c. fallacy d. bias
19. What are statements that express convictions that are not easily explained by facts?
a. bias b. truth c. opinion d. view
20. Which theory holds the notion that propositions are true when they correspond to reality or the world?
a. coherence theory b. correspondence theory c. pragmatic theory d. logic
21. What is the first thing to consider when evaluating an opinion is to know the origin of the material?
a. reliability b. purpose c. source d. assumption.
22. Which best describes the Socratic Method?
a. inductive reasoning b. deductive reasoning c. logic d. critical thinking
23. What is the study of correct thinking which focuses on the analysis of arguments?
a. critical thinking b. logic c. existentialism d. phenomenology
24. What method of philosophy espouses the idea that reality is made up of events perceived and understood by the human
consciousness.
a. existentialism b. phenomenology c. postmodernism d. logic
25. What philosophical movement focuses on the relativity of truth or truth having multiple views.
a. phenomenology b. logic c. existentialism d. postmodernism
26. What is the nature that enables us to become persons?
a. Spirit b. Transcendence c. Free will d. Boundaries
27. What enables us to do actions whenever we want we want to or and makes self- determination possible?
a. Spirit b. Self c Interiority d. Free will
28. Why is the human person an embodied spirit?
a. Both body & spirit define human nature & experiences c. Through the spirit, he/she can explore and surpass his/her limits.
b. The body is irreplaceable or indispensable d. Allow the human person to possess an awareness of the self
29. What do you call the ability to surpass limits?
a. Interiority b. Transcendence c. Free will d. Boundaries
30. What do you call an imaginary point beyond which a person cannot do?
a. Interiority b. Transcendence c. Free will d. Limitation
31. Carmela, your classmate, is bullied by Karl because she is not properly groomed. How will you uphold the dignity of Carmela?
a. Give to Carmela things that could make her look good c. Show her value and respect
b. Advise her not to mind her bully d. Punish the bully of Carmela
32. Janela used the necklace of her sister, Julia, without asking a permission. Unfortunately, the necklace was lost. What should
Janela do to show morality in her action?
a. inform Julia the incident and face the risk of being scolded c. ask money from her mother to buy another necklace
b. tell her that you were not using her necklace d. stay quiet
33. Nick Vujicic is born with no arms and legs. But this limitation he had, did not hinder him from become a successful
person. He had been known all over the world being a motivational speaker, and he even builds his own family. Which
category of limitation and transcendence is this example?
a. Facticity b. Spatial-Temporal c . Body as Intermediary d. Transitional
34. “I can always imagine myself living like a rock star, but I will never really know how it is to be a rock star unless I become
one myself. I can never be you, or you can never be me.” Which category of limitation and transcendence is this example?
a. Facticity b. Spatial-Temporal c. Body as Intermediary d. Transitional
35. It gives us the chance to be more connected to one another. We should always appreciate what is present in our space
because sometimes we only appreciate things or people when it’s already gone.
a. Facticity b. Spatial-Temporal c. Body as Intermediary d. Transitional
36. Which discipline in philosophy studies the moral relationship of human beings to, and also the value and moral status of, the
environment and its non-human contents?
a. Environmental aesthetics b. Environmental ethics c. Sustainable Development d. Ecology
37. Which of the perspective considers humans to be the most important species with a superior value than other species?
a. Biocentrism b. Ecocentrism c. Environmentalism d. Anthropocentrism
38. Which of the following claims that humans are not the only important species on the earth and that they are not inherently
greater to other living things?
a. Biocentrism b. Ecocentrism c. Environmentalism d. Anthropocentrism
39. Which of the following believes that humankind is merely a portion of the biological system or community and that we have an
important role as stewards of nature?
a. Biocentrism b. Ecocentrism c. Environmentalism d. Anthropocentrism
40. Why did the discipline of environmental ethics arise?
a. People are concerned about the growing population and misuse of natural resources.
b. The government is worried about climate change.
c. There are new sources of energy to meet the demands of present.
d. Community leaders encouraged us to show care about pollution.
41. Which philosophical view asserts that improving the natural beauty of the environment will contribute to the well-being of the
people and other living organisms?
a. Environmental aesthetics b. Environmental ethics c. Sustainable Development d. Ecology
42. Which of these is a moral approach in understanding the relationship between humans and the environment?
a. Environmental aesthetics b. Environmental ethics c. Environmentalism d. Environmental justice
43. Why is environmental ethics important?
a. It serves as basis for policy making aimed at protecting the environment.
b. It allows as to make use of the earth’s resources to satisfy our needs and wants.
c. It call for us to use technology to improve the environment.
d. It gives us an idea to shut down industries because they cause pollution.
44. Which of these statements is related to sustainable development?
a. Human activities must maintain the diversity and productivity of the earth.
b. Humans must be frugal and prudent in using our natural resources.
c. Humans must use resources at a rate that it can be replenished in a natural way.
d. Human may exhaust resources for as long as he is satisfied.
45. Which of the following is concerned with the physical or the natural environment and on how it withstands and stay diverse
and productive.
a. Ecological balance b. Economic Sustainability c. Environmental Sustainability d. Social Sustainability
46. Which dimension of sustainable development aims for long-term economic growth without damagingly impacting other
aspects of society?
a. Ecological balance b. Economic Sustainability c. Environmental Sustainability d. Social Sustainability
47. Which dimension of sustainable development considers how individuals in the society live with each other on the basis of
health, equality, peace and food security?
a. Ecological balance b. Economic Sustainability c. Environmental Sustainability d. Social Sustainability
48. Which virtue reminds us to discovers a means to reduce the financial cost of our action?
a. Patience b. Frugality c. Prudence d. Passion
49. Which virtue reminds us to be wise in terms of decision-making?
a. Patience b. Frugality c. Prudence d. Passion
50. Which of the following sets a critical understanding on how we create an impact on the environment we live?
a. Sustainable development b. Environmental aesthetics c. Environmentalism d. Anthropocentrism