PRE-TEST in Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person

1. ____A philosopher who believes that change is a permanent aspect of the human condition.
a. Pythagoras b. Democritus c. Heraclitus d. Epicurus
2. ____He believes that philosophy could enable a man to live a life of virtue.
a. Plato b. Socrates c. Aristotle d. Diogenes
3. ____His most significant ideas included his Theory of forms, which proposes that everything that exists is based on an idea or
template that can only be perceived in the mind.
a. Plato b. Socrates c. Aristotle d. Diogenes
4. ____For him, all ideas and views are based on perception and our reality is based on what we can sense and perceive.
a. Plato b. Socrates c. Aristotle d. Diogenes
5. ____The process by which specific statements are analyzed to reach a conclusion or generalization.
a. Inductive reasoning b. deductive reasoning c. inclusive reasoning d. specific reasoning
6. ____It is the study or discipline that uses human reason to investigate the ultimate causes, reasons, and principles which govern
all things.
a. Philosophy b. ethics c. epistemology d. logic
7. ____The Greek term for philosophy, philosophia, means _______.
a. Wisdom b. love of knowledge c. love of wisdom d. love
8. ____A way of thinking about the world and is made up of a person’s views and beliefs.
a. Holistic thinking b. Partial thinking c. Framework d. Reflection
9. ____An activity that requires a person to examine his or her thoughts, feelings and actions and learn from experience.
a. Holistic thinking b. Partial thinking c. Framework d. Reflection
10. ____It is a perspective that considers the “bigger picture” when looking at problems and situations.
a. Holistic thinking b. Partial thinking c. Framework d. Reflection
11. ____A perspective that focuses on specific aspects of a situation.
a. Holistic thinking b. Partial thinking c. Framework d. Reflection
12. ____Deals with questions of justice, power and the rights and obligations of citizens.
a. Ethics b. Political Philosophy c. Metaphysics d. Aesthetics
13. ____Deals with moral questions and dilemmas.
a. Ethics b. Political Philosophy c. Metaphysics d. Aesthetics
14. ____Deals with questions regarding reality and existence.
a. Ethics b. Political Philosophy c. Metaphysics d. Aesthetics
15. ____Plato :sense of wonder; Rene Descartes:______
a. Experience b. sense of wisdom c. doubt d. theory
16. ____Correct reasoning:Logic; beauty:______
a. Ethics b. Political Philosophy c. Metaphysics d. Aesthetics
17. ____An awakening of the seeds of good deeds that lay dormant in the mind and heart of a person.
a. Wisdom b. nature c. virtues d. knowledge
18. ____Knowing what is the mind and heart of a human being is achieved through
a. Reflection b. self c. self-knowledge d. meditation
19. ____Why reflection is important?
a. It enables a person to engage in critical analysis and interpretation of concepts, definitions, arguments and problems.
b. It improves problem – solving and decision making.
c. It can contribute to self-development.
d. It ensures that our actions and decisions are well thought out and are done with due regard.
20. ____It is the clear awareness and understanding of something.
a. Knowledge b. wisdom c. self d. understanding
21. ____These are comprised of statements that provide views on a certain matter.
a. Opinions b. claims c. arguments d. fallacies
22. ____These are statements which need to be examined to determine whether they are true or false.
a. Opinions b. claims c. arguments d. fallacies
23. ____These are statements which are observed to be real or truthful.
a. Facts b. truth c. claim d. reality
24. ____This is a series of statements that provide reasons to convince a person that a claim or opinion is truthful.
a. Opinions b. claims c. arguments d. fallacies
25. ____These are arguments based on faulty reasoning.
a. Opinions b. claims c. arguments d. fallacies
26. ____These are tendencies or infulences that affect the views of people.
a. claims b. arguments c. biases d. fallacies
27. ____A judgment based on certain facts.
a. explanation b. conclusion c. assumption d. decision
28. ____Statements that express convictions that are not easily explained by facts.
a. Beliefs b. conclusions c. explanations d. assumptions
29. ____Statements that assume a claim is true and provide reasons to support them.
a. Beliefs b. conclusions c. explanations d. assumptions
30. ____“I know that my school is the best school in the city” this statement is a
a. Truth b. fact c. claim d. opinion
31. ____How to critically examine opinions?
a. In order for an opinion to gain the status of truth, it must be able to pass the test of justification.
b. whoever makes the opinion must be able to argue for it in the most reasonable way.
c. A only
d. Both a and b
32. ____This refers to the totality of an individual who possesses awareness, self-determination, and the capacity to interact with
others.
a. Person b. Man c. Human d. Mankind
33. ____This is the capability to act and be a aware of one’s actions.
a. Self-awareness b. self-determination c. dignity d. able to interact with others
34. ____This is the inherent value of a person which cannot be expressed in quantifiable terms.
a. Self-awareness b. self-determination c. dignity
d. able to interact with others
35. ____This is the ability to surpass limits.
a. Transformation b. limitation c. transcendence d.
possibilities
36. ____Man as a species and distinguishes man from other animals.
a. Human b. man c. spirit d. intellect
37. ____An individual who is actively aware that he or she is perceiving and experiencing reality.
a. Self b. Man c. human d. Person
38. ____Ability of the person to experience an “inner world” that is defined by personal thoughts and ideas.
a. Interiority b. externality c. inferiority d. superiority
39. ____Capability to reach out and interact with others and the world.
a. Interiority b. externality c. inferiority d. superiority
40. ____Our limitations are due to our being embodied beings. This means
a. Our bodies are merely hindrances to our desires and aspirations
b. Our bodies limit us, our bodies enable us to create meaning in the world.
c. The body is both a source of limitation and possibility.
d. Both b and c

41. ____How human beings makes transcendence possible?

a. We are able to transcend our limits through our physical and mental abilities.
b. Our ability to transcend drives us to become better persons and to improve ourselves in every way.
c. We can also transcend our own selves, when we govern ourselves towards what is proper to our nature as a
person.
d. All of the above
42. ____Intangible element that enables us to exercise thought, possess awareness and reach out to the outside world and others.
a. Ghost b. spirit c. soul d. externality
43. ____This enables the person to act whenever he or she wants to and makes self-determination possible.
a. Action b. consequences c. free will d. freedom
44. ____This view considers man the most important species on the planet.
a. Biocentrism c. anthropocentrism
b. Ecocentrism d. environmentalism
45. ____This view places great value on ecosystems and biological communities.
a. Ecocentrism c. environmentalism
b. Biocentrism d. anthropocentrism
46. ____This perspective advocates action to address environmental problems.
a. Biocentrism c. ecocentrism
b. Environmentalism d. anthropocentrism
47. ____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 for nature.
d. We must uphold the welfare of the environment and everything in it.
48. ____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.
49. ____Which of these statements is not related to sustainable development?
a. Human activities must not negatively impact the environment.
b. Natural resources must be used wisely and efficiently.
c. Resources must be concerved for other people.
d. Humankind must use up all natural resources.
50. ____Demands that we use our natural resources in such a manner that these are conserved so that the next generation will be
able to use them.
a. Equity b. conservation c. reservation d. treasure