Introduction To The Philosophy of Human Person
Introduction To The Philosophy of Human Person
I. TRUE OR FALSE. Write T if the statement is true and F if it is false. Write your answer in the
blank provided for each item.
_____ 1. A person’ s action is freely determined and these actions define him or her.
_____ 2. A person who is imprisoned is denied of his/ her freedom.
_____ 3. Dialogue happens when two persons truly acknowledge each other’s presence and treat each other as equals.
_____ 4. Ethics of care believes that persons help one another because of their selfish interests.
_____ 5. Social contract involves one’s decision to sacrifice personal interest and submit to a higher authority.
_____ 6. Society provides opportunities for its members to grow and achieve well – being.
_____ 7. Norms help maintain social order.
_____ 8. Suffering takes place when patiently endure unpleasantness, discomfort, and pain.
______9. Suffering is not necessary in our existence.
_____ 10. While there is no freedom in the inevitability of death, we have the freedom to live our lives well or not.
II. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Write the letter of the correct answer in the blank provided for each item.
_____ 14. It is considered good so long as it serves as a means to an end; it’s goodness is found only from what it can
provide.
a. pleasurable good c. useful good
b. noble good d. feel good
III. ESSAY
Based on what you have learned about happiness, suffering, death and meaning of life, give advice to the
following people in various situations.
a. Your cousin is battling a terminal disease. She has a loving and helpful support system comprised of
family and friends, yet her fear of dying is getting worse. She feels depressed and loses sleep over the idea
of passing away soon.
b. Your brother is an overachiever. Being on top of the class is what makes him feel fulfilled. However, for
this quarter, he got grades lower than usual. He is extremely saddened by this and becomes withdrawn
and aloof.
1. Narrate a specific scene in the film “Cast Away” which has a direct impact to your being. Explain how you can
relate to the scene you have chosen.
2. What values or attitude were demonstrated by Chuck thus leading to his survival? Explain how important are
these values to one’s personhood.
3. Create a philosophy or principle that would describe you as a person given a similar situation.