Republic of the Philippines

Region VI- Western Visayas

Department of Education
Division of Capiz
COL. PATROCINIO ARTUZ NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Taft, Tapaz, Capiz

INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMAN PHILOSOPHY

Mid- Term Examination
S.Y. 2018-2019
MULTIPLE CHOICES
Directions: Read the statement carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. It is the study or discipline that uses human reason to investigate the ultimate causes, reasons, and principles
which govern all things.
a. Epistemology b. Philosophy c. Metaphysics d. Ethics
2. The Greek term for philosophy, philosophia, means _________.
a. Love , wisdom b. Love, experiences c. Love, beauty d. Love, ethics
3. The Greek philosopher Plato believes that philosophy is brought about man’s sense of _________.
a. Happiness b. Virtues Life c. Wonder d. Existence
4. He believes that man is often confronted by experiences which challenge his idea and framework.
a. Descartes b. Jaspers c. Aristotle d. Plato
5. He considers doubt is the reason why people philosophize.
a. Descartes b. Jaspers c. Aristotle d. Plato
6. They are considered as the “lovers of wisdom”.
a. Public b. Commoner c. Philosopher d. Populace
7. Statements about the world or reality are called _________.
a. Proposition b. Truth c. Reasons d. Biases
8. These are statements that go beyond providing facts.
a. Proposition b. Truth c. Biases d. Opinions
9. _______is a judgement based on a certain facts.
a. Reasons b. Conclusions c. Biases d. Opinions
10. These are statements that assume the claim to be true and provide reasons why the statement is true.
a. Proposition b. Truth c. Biases d. Explanations
11. _____often take the form of statements that are either claims of facts and are phrased in such a way that they
seem reasonable.
a. Biases b. Conclusions c. Proposition d. Arguments
12. The statements that express convictions that are easily and clearly explained by facts.
a. Beliefs b. Arguments c. Proposition d. Conclusions
13. These are arguments that were based on faulty reasoning.
a. Beliefs b. Proposition c. Fallacies d. Biases
14. This is one of fallacies where it uses threat of strength or an undesirable event to advance the argument.
a. Ad hominem b. Cause-and-effect c. Appeal to force d. Fallacy of Tradition
15. Another fallacy that assumes what is true of a part is true for the whole.
a. Begging the questions b. Fallacy of Composition c. Ad hominem d. Fallacy of division
16. A term called for personal views of the person that are not necessarily errors in reasoning but refer to tendencies
or influences which affect the views of people.
a. Proposition b. Truth c. Biases d. Explanations
17. A Greek philosopher who was credited with formulating Pythagorean Theorem.
a. Heraclitus b. Democritus c. Socrates d. Pythagoras
18. It defined as the way of thinking about the world and is composed of the views and beliefs of a person.
a. Framework b. Truth c. Biases d. Opinions
19. A branch of philosophy which deals with correct reasoning.
a. Aesthetics b. Logic c. Ethics d. Metaphysics
20. A thinking that refers to a perspective and considers large-scale patterns in system. It requires individual to have
an open mindset and an ability to get a general sense or impression regarding a situation.
a. Holistic Thinking b. Partial Thinking c. Critical Thinking d. Crucial Thinking
21. It requires a person to be willing to examine one’s thoughts, feelings, and actions and to learn more about one’s
life and experiences.
a. Aesthetics b. Reflection c. Ethics d. Metaphysics
22. _______ 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.
a. Fallacies b. Wisdom c. Ethics d. Truth
23. A thinking that focuses on specific aspects of a situation.
a. Holistic Thinking b. Partial Thinking c. Critical Thinking d. Crucial Thinking
24. A form of bias that analyze an even or issue based on one’s cultural standards.
a. Hindsight b. Conflict of Interest c. Framing d. Cultural Bias
25. It a fallacy that assumes the thing or idea to be proven is true and is also considered as “circular argument”.
a. Ad hominem b. Cause-and-effect c. Beginning the questiond. Fallacy of Tradition
26. __________ is the general term commonly used to refer to the entire human race.
a. Person b. Personhood c. Human-being d. Human
27. A term that is much more complex and is generally refers to human being granted recognition of certain rights,
protection, responsibilities, and dignity, above all.
 a. Person b. Human c. Human-being d. Personhood
28. It refers to the characteristics that distinguish humans from all other creature.
a. Person b. Personhood c. Human-being d. Human-nature
29. A state of being a man is called ______.
a. Human b. Personhood c. Human-being d. Person
30. __________ refers to the person having a clear perception of one-self, including his or her thoughts, emotions,
identity, and actions.
a. Rationality b. Self-awareness c. Self- determination d. Interiority
31. The capability of a person to make choices and decisions based on their own preferences, monitor and regulate
their actions, and become goal-oriented and self-directed.
a. Rationality b. Self-awareness c. Self- determination d. Interiority
32. The result or effect of an action or the condition of what a person do is called _____________.
a. Consequences b. Rationality c. Self- determination d. Interiority
33. Among are examples of fallacies except:
a. Appeal to tradition b. Ad hominem c. Framing d. Cause-and- Effect
34. The ability to explore and surpass limits is _____________.
a. Rationality b. Self- determination c. Self-awareness d. Transcendence
35. The human person is an embodied spirit. What does it mean?
a. The human person has a dignity which the recognition has a worth and value that go beyond quantifiable
terms.
b. Both human body and spirit define human nature and experience.
c. Human and spirit has different ways to understand the human nature.
d. Human nature makes transcendence never happened.
36. The following are form of biases except:
a. Confirmation bias b. Hindsight c. Appeal to Emotion d. Framing
37. The ability to explore and surpass limits is _____________.
a. Rationality b. Self-awareness c. Self- determination d. Interiority
38. It enables man to do actions whenever we want to and make self-determination possible.
a. Free will b. Rationality c. Self- determination d. Interiority
39. It is a discipline in philosophy that studies the moral relationship of moral beings with the environment and its non-
human contents.
a. Environmental Philosophy c. Ethical Philosophy
b. Humanistic Philosophy d. Moral Philosophy
40. The following are the major views regarding the relationship between humanity and environment except:
a. Anthropocentrism b. Egocentrism c. Biocentrism d. Ecocentrism
41. One of the major views regarding the relationship between humanity and environment that focuses on the
significant role of humankind in the world and considers nature as the means by which human are able to meet
their needs and survive.
a. Anthropocentrism b. Ecocentrism c. Biocentrism d. Egocentrism
42. Another major view regarding the relationship between humanity and environment that places great value on
ecosystems and biological communities.
a. Anthropocentrism b. Ecocentrism c. Biocentrism d. Egocentrism
43. The philosophical view that believes maintaining order in the environment will bring out the natural beauty of the
surroundings and contribute to the well-being of the people.
a. Egocentric Aesthetics c. sustainable Aesthetics
b. Ecological Aesthetics d. Environmental Aesthetics
44. One of the major concepts that drive environmentalism is _______ that focuses on reconciling human activities
and economic development with the protection of the environment.
a. Sustainability b. Equity c. Frugality d. Efficiency
45. Sustainability relies on important principles except:
a. Environmental integrity b. Economic Efficiency c. Frugality d. Equity
46. The ability to regulate one’s actions and behaviour is _________.
a. Prudence b. Efficiency c. Frugality d. Equity
47. This view considers man the most important species on the planet.
a. Biocentrism b. Ecocentrism c. Environmentalism d. Anthropocentrism
48. Which of this statement is not true about humankind and nature?
a. Humankind can use natural 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.
49. Which of these statements does not reflect environmental ethics?
a. Man must take action to solve environmental problems.
b. Natural disasters are unrelated to human activities.
c. We should reflect on how our actions show regard to nature.
d. We must uphold the welfare of the environment and everything in it.
50. This concept refers to the fair distribution of environmental benefits and the burden of addressing environmental
challenges.
a. Environmental Aesthetics c. Environmental Ethics
b. Environmental Justice d. Environmental Philosophy
 Republic of the Philippines
Region VI- Western Visayas
Department of Education
Division of Capiz
COL. PATROCINIO ARTUZ NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Taft, Tapaz, Capiz

ANSWERS KEY
Introduction to the Human Philosophy
Mid- Term Examination
S.Y. 2018-2019

1. B 26. D
2. A 27. A
3. C 28. D
4. B 29. B
5. A 30. B
6. C 31. C
7. A 32. A
8. D 33. C
9. B 34. D
10. D 35. B
11. D 36. C
12. A 37. D
13. C 38. A
14. C 39. A
15. B 40. B
16. C 41. A
17. D 42. B
18. A 43. D
19. B 44. A
20. A 45. C
21. B 46. A
22. B 47. D
23. B 48. A
24. D 49. B
25. C 50. B

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 Region VI- Western Visayas
Department of Education
Division of Capiz
COL. PATROCINIO ARTUZ NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Taft, Tapaz, Capiz

TABLE OF Specification
Introduction to the Human Philosophy
Mid-Term Examination
S.Y. 2018-2019

Objectives Description No. of Items Percentage Total

 Discuss philosophy
and its importance as a Lesson 1: What is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 17, 18, 26% 13
discipline and a means Philosophy? 19, 20, 21, 22, 23,
for understanding life.
 Realize the value of
doing philosophy in
obtaining a broad
perspective of life.
 Define the role of
philosophy in Lesson 2: Methods of 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 28% 14
determining truth and Philosophizing 14, 15, 16, 24, 25, 33,
knowledge. 36
 Realize that the
methods of philosophy
lead to wisdom and
truth.
 Identify the traits that
distinguish them as Lesson 3: The Human 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 22% 11
humans. Person as an Embodied 32, 34, 35, 37, 38
 Recognize their own Spirit
limitations and
possibilities.
 Discern essence of
true freedom. Lesson 4: Freedom of a 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 24% 12
 Show situations that Human Person 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50
demonstrate freedom
of choice and the
consequences of
choices.
Total : 100% 50

Prepared by:
APRIL LYN D. GETI-AYON
TEACHER, Introduction to the Human Philosophy

Approved:

YOLY C. LINDO, Ph.D.

Principal I