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1st QUARTER EXAMINATION 2024-2025

INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON 12
CSS/HUMSS 12

Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. Which of the following statements explain why we need to have HOLISTIC perspective in doing philosophy?
a. It gives us biased judgement in each problem or situation.
b. It makes us consider few things before making any conclusions.
c. It helps us arrive at logical, sound, and unbiased reasoning.
d. It cannot be used to know other’s history.
2. Anne is an incoming college freshman student; she has chosen architecture as her course because most of
her friends are taking that course. What kind perspective did she employ?
a. Holistic perspective c. Faulty perspective
b. Partial perspective d. Logical perspective
3. Elsa decided to enroll in a prestigious university in Manila, before she made a decision, she considered the
financial capacity of her parents, her ability to adapt in a new environment. In this situation, what
perspective did Elsa use?
a. Holistic perspective c. Faulty perspective
b. Partial perspective d. Logical perspective
4. Which of the following statement best defines PARTIAL perspective?
a. All aspects are given importance when making conclusions.
b. All aspects are tied together to form a general overview.
c. It looks at limited perspective of a given problem or situation.
d. It looks at all aspects of the problem or given situation.
5. Identify which statement describes the difference between holistic and partial thinking.
A. Holistic is a perspective that looks at the “big picture” while partial thinking focuses on the specific aspect
of the situation.
B. Holistic is a perspective that looks at the specific aspects of the situation while partial thinking looks at
the big picture.
C. Holistic requires us to focus on a certain aspect of the problem while partial thinking requires us to have
an open mindset.
D. All of the above
6. What is the science of the beautiful in its various manifestations?
a. Philosophy b. Ethics c. Epistemology d. Aesthetics
7. A branch of Philosophy that seeks to apply and analyze these concepts in various situations, contexts and
cultures and recommends guidelines that will govern the decisions and actions of people. It deals with the
standards of right and wrong which define human behavior.
A. Ethics / Moral Philosophy C. Metaphysics
B. Epistemology D. Logic
8. Which deals with nature, sources, limitations, and validity of knowledge?
A. Metaphysics C. Ethics
B. Epistemology D. Aesthetics
9. What is the science of the beautiful in its various manifestations?
A. Philosophy C. Ethics
B. Epistemology D. Aesthetics
10. It is only an extension of a fundamental and necessary drive in every human being to know what is real?
A. Metaphysics C. Ethics
B. Epistemology D. Aesthetics

11. Statement A: Ethics is the same with Morality.

Statement B: Ethics discusses and defines concepts and principles which are meant to govern
reasoning and action which define the human behavior.
A. Statement A is true while statement B is false. C. Both statements are true.
B. Statement A is false while statement B is true. D. Both statements are false.
12. We cannot see the underlying matter itself, but we can see the things made of that matter. What branch of
Philosophy sees things like this?
A. Metaphysics B. Aesthetics C. Logic D. Epistemology

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13. As a branch of Philosophy logic does not provide us with knowledge directly. Etymologically, it means a
treatise on matters pertaining to the human thought. 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.
B. Logic is used in some disciplines like mathematics.
C. Logic offers opportunities discovering new knowledge.
D. Logic serves as tool concerning the validity of our arguments.
14. The establishment of criteria of beauty is the function of aesthetics. Which of the following statements
shows the importance of aesthetics to us?
A. It helps us understand better the nature and origin of knowledge.
B. It brings us in touch with our culture and the arts.
C. It serves as a tool in unraveling the unknown.
D. It enables us to make plausible arguments.
15. 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 both must complement each other.
B. All matters are composed of atoms.
C. Ideas are forms of thought representing the real objects.
D. No man is an island.
16. This means “to know what you do not know”.
a. Docta Ignorancia b. Gnaritas contientia est c. Cognitionis d. Elenchus
17. It is an activity that requires a person to examine his or her thoughts, feelings and actions and learn from
experience.
A. reflection C. wondering
B. questioning D. reasoning
18. In our daily lives we encounter events, situations, or issues that we need to ponder and think deeply. This
activity which requires a person to examine his or her thoughts, feelings and actions and learn from
experience is related to the concept of:
A. philosophical reflection C. philosophical wondering
B. philosophical questioning D. philosophical reasoning
19. It is one intended product of philosophizing, and this refers to a person’s ability to apply knowledge to daily
life particularly in making sound choices and judgements in the practical aspects of life.
A. Good communication C. Wisdom
B. Allegory D. Analysis
20. This word means to “overflow nonstop”.
a. Elenchus b. Abundance c. Logic d. Facts
21. It is the capacity of human to exercise introspection and to attempt to learn more about their fundamental
nature and essence.
A. philosophical reflection C. philosophical wondering
B. philosophical questioning D. Human Self-Reflection
22. The following are examples of activities that deliberate reflection except one.
A. Learning from mistakes and repeating them again
B. Evaluating and knowing the best choice from a set of options
C. In the process, one can learn more about himself or herself, including personal beliefs, ideals, or values.
D. Gaining a holistic point of view first before making any conclusion.
23. A basic ability to perceive, understand, and judge things that are shared by (common to) nearly all people
without need for debate.
A. Common Sense B. Logic C. Proof D. None of the above
24. The Filipino attitude as part of life which literally means to leave everything to God which is Bathala?
a. Bahala na b. Bayanihan c. Pakikisama d. Kalooban
25. Which is reciprocating or paying debts of gratitude or giving back favor together?
a. Bahala na b. Bayanihan c. Pakikisama d. utang na loob
26. Which one of the following statements is a fact?
A. My sister is two years younger than me.
B. People should adopt stray dogs.
C. Safe drugs should be legalized.
D. The 'stop and search' powers of the police should be restricted.
27. It is a statement that expresses a feeling, an attitude, a value judgment, or a belief.

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A. Opinion C. False
B. True D. Maybe
28. Which one of the following statements is a fact?
A. Butterflies are prettier than birds.
B. She is a girl.
C. I prefer shoes than slippers.
D. Maybe I don’t him.
29. I think Filipinas are beautiful, this statement is_____.
A. Opinion C. False
B. True D. Maybe
30. This is a series of statements that provide reasons to convince a person that a claim or opinion is truthful.
A. Argument C. Biases
B. Knowledge D. Explanations

31-33 Identify the following statement.

A. Inductive B. Deductive? C. Logic

31. All circles are white. All white things are colorless. Therefore, all circles are colorless.
32. All lemons are fruits. All fruits grow on trees Therefore, all lemons grow on trees.
33. All men are mortal William is a man Therefore, William is mortal.

34. These are presentations of statements or ideas wherein its specific details come first before generalizations
are being laid.
A. Inductive B. Deductive? C. Logic D. None of the above
35. It is a philosophical view that assert the individuality of any human person making him free to make choices
of what he is and what he can become.
A. Existentialism C. phenomenology
B. Logic D. analytic tradition
36. States that, “assumption of truth only becomes true after it shall have gone through validation,
experimentation, or any scientific approach for that matter.
A. Existentialism C. phenomenology
B. Logic D. analytic tradition
37. Brings varied perceptions over a thing to a common end that certain things no matter how different the
perspective of people towards it due to their experiences would receive justification to its being.
A. Existentialism C. phenomenology
B. Logic D. analytic tradition
38. Attacking the person presenting the argument instead of the argument itself.

A. ad hominem B. ad baculum C. ad populum D. ad antiquities

39. Which of the following is an example of ad hominem?
A. “Marriage should be between a man and a woman. It has been so for a long time in this country;
it should remain so today and in the future.
B. “Every boy your age already has a girlfriend, you should go find one.
C. “You can’t fire me; I have a wife and 12 kids who will go hungry if I lose this job?”
D. “Of course, he believes that the government is flawed, he is a rebel and a Communist!”
40. Using the threat of force or an undesirable event to advance an argument.
A. ad hominem B. ad baculum C. ad populum D. ad antiquities
41. Using emotion such as pity or sympathy.
A. ad hominem B. ad baculum C. ad antiquities D. ad misericordiam
42. Assuming that what is true for the whole is true for its parts.
A. fallacy of division B. ad baculum C. ad antiquities D. ad
misericordiam
43. This refers to the state of being a person.
A. Personhood C. Person
B. Soul D. Spirit

44. It is a general term which refers to the deepest and natural behavior of a person that distinguish human
from animals. It consists of collective traits that formed and considered the very essence of humanity.

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A. Human being B. Human nature C. Man D. Person

45. A human person is just his/her body and nothing more; the way we think, or feel are based on biological
process; we act according to the patterns of behavior.
A. Unspirited Body View C. Disembodied Spirit View
B. Embodied spirit D. None of the above
46. A criminal who has committed a very heinous offense can still be considered a human person despite of his
cruelty and inhumane act. The statement is ___________.
A. True, the dignity is still retained in spite of his actions because it is his inherent right.
B. False, the dignity of humans is removed once they don’t treat other people just and right.
C. Neither a nor b
D. None of the above
47. Which of the following BEST describes the concept of embodiment?
A. Human person is essentially his/her body and nothing more.
B. Human person is essentially his/her spirit and nothing more.
C. Human person is essentially the unity of his/her body and spirit.
D. Human person is essentially a separate entity of the body and the spirit.
48. Which of the following experiences describe the concept of embodiment?
A. Joy attaches a sentimental value to a pair of rubber shoes which was given by her mother.
B. Kim associates love with hypothalamus, a part of the brain that is responsible for feelings.
C. Ivy recalls a happy moment in her life and still feel the same happiness he felt at that moment.
D. Trina received a pat in her shoulder from her best friend and felt completely relieved at that
moment.
49. Vincent loses his arm and leg due to a car accident. He loses a part of his physical body which makes up his
physical identity. Which of the following statements is true about the concept of embodiment?
A. Vincent can still be considered a human person despite losing a part of his identity.
B. Vincent is not fully considered a human person since he lacks one aspect of his identity.
C. Neither a nor b
D. None of the above
50. Carlo is a tall person with brown hair and brown eyes. What aspect of the human person is being described
in the statement?
A. Cognitive Self C. Psychological Self
B. Physical Self D. Sociological Self

Prepared by: Desire T. Samillano

Subject Teacher

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