MIDTERM EXAMINATION

Intro.to the Philosophy of Human Person

NAME:______________________________________Grade-Section:________________ Score:__________

I. TRUE OR FALSE. Write T if the statement is correct and F if the statement is incorrect.

______1. Holistic perspective considers the “bigger picture” when dealing with a particular
situation or problem.
______2. Holistic perspective helps us understand a problem from different point of views so we
can see it more fully.
______3. Looking for different brands of clothes to buy is an example of partial point of view.
______4. Aesthetics can help us develop our critical and analytical thinking skills.
______5. Philosophy as discipline is unlimited in its scope.
______6. Doing philosophy manifests the use of reflective thinking and partial thinking.
______7. Propositions or statements which are observed to be real or truthful are considered
knowledge.
______8. Arguments are series of statements that provide reasons to convince the reader or
listener that a claim or opinion is truthful.
______9. Opinons are often influenced by bias.
_____10. To love is to experience richness, positivity, and transcendence.
_____11. Freedom is an intrinsic and essential property of a person.
_____12. A person becomes less free when he or she does not exercise control over his/ her
actions.
_____13. Co – presence is observed in people I a coffee shop browsing their facebook account.
_____14. The relationship between the self and the other enables the person to establish and
maintain meaningful relationship.
_____15. We are primarily aware of people as objects and not as persons.

II. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the correct answers from the words/phrase in the box below.
Write your answer on the space provided for each item.

Failure Body Embodiment Conclusion

Boot Kaibanan Intersubjectivity Moral freedom
Human person Situated Freedom Responsibility Psychological freedom
Emergentism Explanations Reflection Reductionism

____________________1. It asserts that “complex systems and patterns arise out of a multiplicity of
relatively simple interactions.
____________________2. It affirms that “complex system is nothing but the sum of its parts”.
____________________3. Helps us think, decide and act by simply asking simple and deep
questions.
____________________4. These are statements that assume the claim to be true and provide
reasons why the statement is true.
____________________5. A judgement based on facts.
____________________6. It is the confrontation of our weaknesses and limitations.
____________________7. Ability to do and experience all the things that make us human person.
____________________8. It refers to the physicality of a person and also known as tangible element.
____________________9. It is not just the union of body and spirit as philosophers would say.
___________________10. A belief that a choice is always embedded in and dependent upon the
meaningful choices disclosed by a specific social and historical situation.
___________________11. Refers to the person to act out of his or her actions and their
consequences.
___________________12. Freedom of choice.
___________________13. The unbreakable bond between two persons or group according to Joseph
Tria.
___________________14. A relationship that is supported by genuine communication founded on
mutual respect for each other as subjects and co-presence.
___________________15. Bikol word that presupposes inter-subject relationship.

III. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Encircle the letter of the best answer.

1. How would you respond holistically if you find out that one of your neighbors has been
infected with COVID -19 virus?
a. Emergentism and atomism c. Reductionism and vitalism
b. Emergentism and Vitalism d. Reductionism and Atomism

2. Which of the following situations shows partial point of view?

a. A mother gives money equally all the family members even some of them are not
responsible.
b. A mayor gives money to his constituents regardless of socio-economic status.
c. A student reaches all related literature to gather relevant and reliable sources of his/
her study.
d. A doctor focuses on a specific set of symptoms to determine the cause of a patient’
illness.

3. What is the impact of having a holistic perspective in making decisions in life?

I. It gives us a credible and logical solution
II. It helps us think analytically of a particular situation
III. It tends us to scrutinize a particular aspect of the problem
IV. It enables to explore all the possible things to happen

a. I and II b. II and III c. III and IV d. I and IV

4. You open your wallet and saw that you still have a hundred pesos left from your weekly
allowance. How reflection is applied based on a given situation?
a. Spend it wisely c. Save it regardless of the consequence
b. Buy discounted accessories d. Buy load to play your favorite online games

5. The following demonstrates recognizing human activities that emanated from reflection
except
a. Will this clothe fit me?
b. What sort of person wears this kind of shirt?
c. Do I even have to buy a new t- shirt today?
d. Am I better off spending my money on other things?

6. Which of the following is a philosophical reflection regarding the nature of knowledge?

a. What is the ultimate reality? c. What is valid and sound argument?
b. How do I know what I know? d. How is the mind related to the body?
7. Which of the following statements state fact?
a. The policeman firmly pushed the suspect to his knees and placed him in handcuffs.
b. She is selfish because she ate the last piece of pizza and did not share it with her sister.
c. Wearing trendy clothes will make ladies prettier.
d. People who go to church regularly are those who are morally upright.

8. Which among the following publishers pose no particular agenda or bias?

a. Bulag Ang ABS-CBN sa Katotohanan by Antonio Brigas
b. Bulag Ang ABS-CBN sa Katotohanan by Antonio Brigas
c. Nararapat Lamang na Huwag ng Magbukas ang ABS-CBN by Balat Sibuyas
d. Bye Bye Kapamilya by the Avengers

9. Which among these headlines presented information that are fair, objective, and
moderate?
a. It’s time to consider other means of cash aid distribution
b. Other countries around the world have much better means in cash aid distribution
c. Government vows to faster distribution of coronavirus aid
d. We can also learn lesson from Vietnam how they distribute their cash aid

10.Which among the statements contain substantiated generalizations?

a. “Drug war a massive failure”—Robredo
b. Robredo lies to world, shames the nation and herself in UN message
c. The real albatross on Leni Robredo’s neck
d. Let Leni plan on her own drug war

11.Which situation below best demonstrates co-presence?

a. Jeepney passengers where all cramped together, their bodies are touching each other’s
flesh
b. They are seated in front of each other while busy browsing their cellular phones
c. A gentleman offers his seat to a PWD
d. A student takes care of his belongings

12. Co-presence can be observed in:

a. A family in a dining table talking to one another
b. Jeepney passengers who are strangers to one another
c. People in a coffee shop browsing their facebook account
d. Students in a classroom who do not care with one another

13.A life that is directed towards something other than myself can be seen in:
a. Rolly respects for the other as subject
b. Siony respects for the other as object
c. Tonyo is always present during relief operations
d. Ulysses is open to the criticisms of his classmates

IV. Answer the following.

1. How will you uphold the dignity of the human person in the following situations?
Write your answer on the space provided below. (2points each)

A. Your classmates are teasing your cross-eyed classmate because they find her
funny looking.
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B. Your friend confided in you that his girlfriend told him that she was pregnant. He
is asking our advice on what to do.
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2. Discuss. The Human Person as an embodied spirit (5 points)
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3. In what way can you change or improve your behavior so that you will be able to
uphold human person (5 points)
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4. Create a Venn diagram showing the similarity and differences of Holistic perspective
and partial point of view. (5 points)

5. Create a slogan showing the value of doing philosophy to one’s life. (5 points)

6. What enables human persons to establish meaningful interactions with others?

Discuss.
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7. Put a check beside the statement which shows responsible use of freedom. Put an X
mark for the statement which do not show responsible use of freedom.

_______ Instead of spending her excess allowance on a new pair of shoes, reign decides
to open a bank account and start saving up for her future.
_______ Despite the threats made on his life, the witness decided to come forward and
divulge important information regarding the crime he witnessed.
_______ Despite knowing that many of his clients were poor and desperate, a
moneylender continues to impose very high interest rates on loans.
_______ A businessman did not accept a high-paying position in an overseas firm and
instead decided to start his own business and spend more time with his
family.