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INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

MIDTERM EXAM S.Y. 2019-2020

Name: Grade & Section: Date:

TEST 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE

Directions: Read and analyze the statements given. Choose and write the correct
answer on the space provided for each item.

_____1. What is the study and discipline that uses human reasons to investigate
the ultimate causes, reasons, and principles that govern all things?
a. Biology c. Psychology
b. Physics d. Philosophy

_____2. It is the process and willingness of examining one’s thoughts, feelings, and
actions for our own correctness.
a. Reflection c. Recreation
b. Rejection d. Restoration

_____3. It refers to a way of thinking or the initial understanding of a person and is

composed of his or her views and beliefs.
a. Composition c. Perception
b. Framework d. Hard work

_____4. These statements go beyond facts by providing conclusions and even

advance a belief about a certain situations.
a. Beliefs c. Opinions
b. Facts d. Conclusions

_____5. What do you call an argument based on faulty reasoning?

a. Bias c. Beliefs
b. Opinions d. Fallacies

_____6. What perspective or thinking is referring to specific aspects when looking

at a problem or a situation?
a. Holistic thinking c. Deductive thinking
b. Partial thinking d. Inductive thinking

_____7. Human person uses intellect to devise means to overcome such

limitations. How do you call this ability to surpass limits?
a. Transcendence c. Divergence
b. Teleconference d. Convergence

_____8. What refers to an unseen aspect of the human person that enables us to
love others and to feel love and it dictates our actions?
a. Behavior c. Soul
b. Spirit d. Emotion
_____9. Philosophers refer this to the union of the body and the spirit enabling us
to experience both the physical and spiritual world. What does it refers to?
a. Empowerment c. Embodiment
b. Bewilderment d. Improvement

_____10. Human nature is composed of our physical being according to

philosophers. What do you call the physical aspect that defines human
person?
a. Body c. Brain
b. Heart d. None of the above

_____11. Which is the branch of philosophy that is concerned with the natural
environment and humanity’s place in it?
a. Environmentalism c. Environmental aesthetics
b. Environmental philosophy d. Environmental justice

_____12. What view considers man as the most important species on the planet?
a. Biocentrism c. Anthropocentrism
b. Ecocentrism d. Environmentalism

_____13. What perspective advocates action to address environmental

problems?
a. Biocentrism c. Ecocentrism
b. Environmentalism d. Anthropocentrism

_____14. It is the capacity of a person to choose a course of action from various

alternatives making self-determination possible.
a. Self-awareness c. Self-determination
b. Morality d. Free will

_____15. These questions examine personal ideas or framework regarding our

correctness and values.
a. Internal questions c. Personal questions
b. External questions d. Open-ended questions

_____16. Identify whose philosophy that says, “The unexamined life is not worth
living.”
a. Socrates c. Aristotle
b. Plato d. Heraclitus

_____17. What refers to an institution of higher learning, the first of its kind in the
Western World and considered as Plato’s lasting contribution?
a. University c. College
b. Montessori d. Academy

_____18. A perspective or thinking that considers larger patterns or looking at the

bigger picture when looking at problems or situations.
a. Holistic thinking c. Deductive thinking
b. Partial thinking d. Inductive thinking

_____19. These are propositions or statements which are observed to be real or

truthful.
a. Claims c. Beliefs
b. Facts d. Biases
_____20. An argument is composed of different statements or propositions. What
statement refers to a judgment based on certain facts?
a. Conclusion c. Belief
b. Claim d. Opinion

_____21. What kind of statement that assume the claim to be true and provide
reasons why the statement is true. Example, “My friend is a jealous
person because...”
a. Conclusion c. Fact
b. Belief d. Explanation

_____22. It refers to a series of arguments or statements that provide reasons to

convince a reader or listener that a claim or opinion is truthful.
a. Explanation c. Belief
b. Arguments d. Conclusion

_____23. Every action will have consequences or effects. This may be bad or
good. What do you call the badness or goodness of an act?
a. Free will c. Interiority
b. Dignity d. Morality

24. What advantage do we possess as human beings that serves as our

tool to overcome our physical challenges as compared to other living
creatures?
a. Mind c. Power
b. Body d. Heart

25. Gina consistently gets low grade in Philosophy. What characteristics

should Gina possess to overcome her weakness in the subject?
a. Perseverance c. Patience
b. Determination d. All of the above

26. Analyze the situations given and select which statement represents
morality.
a. Carlo admits his mistake after accidentally bumping into the table
causing the vase to break.
b. Carlo decided not to play in the living room so as not to break the
vase.
c. The vase broke after Carlo played in the living room and bumped
into the table.
d. Carlo is aware and conscious of what is happening as he plays the
ball in the living.

27. Which of these statements about humankind and nature is NOT true?
a. Humankind can use natural resources without regard for the
consequences.
b. Humankind has a unique relationship with nature.
c. Humans are able to transform and change the environment.
d. Humans are stewards of nature.

28. Which of these statements best describes sustainability?

a. Continuous cutting of trees for paper milling without reforestation.
b. Rigorous mining of gold and copper to increase production.
c. Conversion of agricultural lands for housing development.
d. Fishing in seasonal manner to let the fish multiply.
29. Examine the situations given and identify the best idea related to
environmental ethics.
a. The preservation of the environment will benefit humans by providing
for the needs of the present generation.
b. Humankind has a responsibility to safeguard the planet as stewards of
creation.
c. All nonhuman elements of the world, including animals and natural
resources have no intrinsic value.
d. All natural resources have the capability to replenish itself for
sustainable development.

30. Analyze the statements below and determine which argument refers to
begging the question fallacy?
a. “My roommate said her philosophy class was hard, and the one I’m in
is hard, too. All philosophy classes must be hard!”
b. “I have the right to free speech, therefore you cannot stop me from
talking.”
c. “I won’t accept your argument, because you used to smoke when
you were my age. You did it, too!”
d. “President Duterte raised taxes, and then the rate of violent crime
went up. Duterte is responsible for the rise in crime.”

31. Select the best argument that illustrates bias from the given statements.
a. “I agree with him that there is purgatory, I myself is a Catholic!”
b. “Lots of people purchased this collection, so it must be great.”
c. “I accept that Frosted Flakes are incredible, since it says so on the
box.”
d. “Well, Isaac Newton trusted in Alchemy, do you suppose you know
more than Isaac Newton?”

32. Distinguish which statement is considered truth from the given

propositions.
a. Living near the school is better because I do not spend much for
transportation.
b. My sister is selfish because she ate the last piece of bread and did not
share.
c. The aggressive manner of the arresting officer is an example of
brutality in the police force.
d. It takes 30 minutes to walk from my home to school.

33. Which of the given statements best shows the concept of

transcendence.
a. Ronald is afraid of heights so he never tried riding in a roller coaster.
b. Tina wanted to join the cheering squad but she is afraid of being
injured.
c. Dina’s favorite snack is pizza and she always crave for it.
d. Lito is an athlete and trains hard every day & became a champion.
34. Examine the statements given and choose the best explanation
related to transcendence.
a. Transcendence enable us to open ourselves to new experiences.
b. The essence of transcendence is to acknowledge our limitations and
identify possibilities for development.
c. Our capacity for transcendence gives us the opportunity to work
toward becoming better versions of ourselves.
d. All of the statements are correct.

35. Why do human beings have dignity? Choose the best explanation.
a. Each person is worthy because every person is priceless, unique,
unrepeatable, and irreplaceable.
b. Every person has dignity simply because he is human and not an
animal.
c. Each person is his or her own being and there is no one in the world
who is exactly like him.
d. Every person is worthy and cannot be expressed in quantifiable
terms.

36. Transcendence also means overcoming oneself or being in control

even if the body reminds us of certain tendencies. Which of the
statements below explains best?
a. Our body reminds us when it needs something such as resting when
feeling tired.
b. We cannot prevent our body for biological needs such as eating a
lot.
c. We can control our bodily needs such as oversleeping to avoid
healthy problems.
d. Our mind is in control even the body reminds us to rest.

37. Which of the given statements demonstrates frugality in terms of

Economic efficiency?
a. Washing of dishes directly from the faucet for better cleaning.
b. Using low energy consumption light bulbs such as LED in the living
room overnight.
c. Using water hose to water the plants.
d. Taking a bath using pale or basin instead of water shower.

38. How to distinguish truth from opinion?

a. Truth is based from facts and it can be proven.
b. Opinion may contain truth.
c. Truth is composed of claims and beliefs.
d. Opinion becomes truth when supported by explanation.

39. Which statement manifests wisdom?

a. Dina learned that there is a better way to arrive at her workplace
faster without being stuck in the traffic so since then she never gets
late.
b. Danny knew that texting while driving is prohibited and dangerous
but he needed to update his clients everyday so he never bothered
to quit until one day he was caught by the traffic enforcer.
c. Raffy found out that he had a lung cancer caused by his cigarette
smoking and advised by the Doctor not to smoke however, he never
quit smoking.
 d. There is a massive campaign about anti-illegal drugs and whoever
caught up in possession shall face life imprisonment but Lando
continuously engaged in such activities until apprehended.

40. Identify which does not describe a human person?

a. Has self-awareness
b. Possesses self-determination
c. Able to reach out others and has dignity
d. Has the same qualities and characteristics as with the animals.

41. Why animals are not capable of transcendence? Determine the best
reason in the given statement.
a. Animals have no brain.
b. Some animals cannot fly.
c. Animals cannot learn.
d. Animals do not possess spirit.

42. Anna has a tendency of eating frequently or eating disorder and she
cannot control herself and she is getting obese. If you are a friend of
Anna, how will you help her transcend?
a. Invite her to a party so that she will not stay at home.
b. Advise her to practice intermittent fasting.
c. Ask her to join a dance club to burn calories.
d. Show her the way to overcome the challenge by discussing it.

43. Which of these statements is not related to sustainable development?

a. Human activities must not negatively impacted the environment.
b. Natural resources must be used wisely and efficiently.
c. Resources must be conserved for other people.
d. Humankind must use up all natural resources.

44. Read and analyze the statements below and choose which argument
is considered as Appeal to Force Fallacy.
Argument 1: China will never recognize UN Tribunal decision and will
continue its activities in the disputed Spratly islands.
Argument 2: Ever since the Philippines filed its case against China at the
UN, the Chinese government has dismissed the proceedings and has
not participated in the hearings.
Argument 3: This shows China’s utter disregard for international rule of
law and its lack of respect for the UNCLOS, a document to which
China is a signing party.
Argument 4: If China does not give way despite the decision and the
overwhelming international pressure, what will stop it from occupying
islands that actually belong to the Philippines?

a. Argument 1 c. Argument 3
b. Argument 2 d. Argument 4

45. Identify which argument is a Correspondence or Attribution bias?

a. “These drug addicts have rights too my son is a drug addict.”
b. “Drug addicts are criminals and they couldn’t care less about what
is happening.”
c. “Drug addicts have human rights and their lives are sacred.”
d. “Drug addicts are humans and they have dignity too.”
 46. Why do we need to philosophize? Which reason is best acceptable?
a. To know what is truth
b. To distinguish truth from opinion
c. To acquire knowledge and wisdom
d. To learn new experience and ideas

47. What is the ultimate purpose of transcendence? Choose the best

statement.
a. To acknowledge our limitations
b. To identify our weaknesses
c. To let our body rest and recover
d. To make a better version of ourselves

48. The spirit enable us to become a person. Which statement explains

best?
a. It enables us to exercise our thoughts and possess awareness.
b. It dictates our mind in every course of action.
c. It enables us to feel love and to love others.
d. It enables us to experience interiority and externality.

49. Our mind is an important tool that allows us to go beyond our physical
limits. In what way transcendence is possible.
a. We can overcome any challenges through our mind.
b. We can travel anywhere using our imagination
c. We can transform things using our mind.
d. We can say that all of the above is correct.

50. Why humans are rational compared to animals?

a. Animals do not possess physical features like humans.
b. Humans are stronger than animals.
c. Humans have the ability to reason out and think.
d. Animals cannot be trained.

“To do what is right and just

is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.”
Proverbs 21:3 | NIV |

Prepared by:

DEXTER B. BACANI
SHS FACULTY