INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

PRE-TEST S.Y. 2023 – 2024

1. Which of the following is the study that uses human reason to investigate the ultimate causes, reasons, and principles that
govern all things?
a) Anthropology b) Economics c) Philosophy d) Psychology
2. Who among the following pioneered the various fields of knowledge such as history, astronomy, mathematics, medicine, and
even physics?
a) Americans b) Greeks c) Moslems d) Russians
3. Philosophy is derived from two Greek words: philos (love) and Sophia (wisdom). Which of the following is the common
meaning of Philosophy?
a) Love of Truth b) Love of Wisdom c) Lover of Truth d) Lover of Wisdom
4. Which of the following reasons why people philosophize according to Plato?
a) Doubt b) Experience c) Sense of wonder d) Limitations and Possibilities of the Human Person
5. Rene Descartes is another renowned philosopher of his time. He also explained that there is a particular reason that drives an
individual to engage himself in philosophizing. Which of the following is his reason?
a) The experience of death b) The experience of doubt c) Particular human experiences d) Limitations and possibilities in life
6. What is the basic meaning of Philosophy?
a. Wisdom b. Knowledge c. Love of reason d. Love of wisdom
7. What is the Greek word of love?
a. Philia b. Thalia c. Sophia d. Paedon
8. Which branch of Philosophy explores the fundamental nature of reality and existence?
a. Logic b. Ethics c. Metaphysics d. Epistemology
9. Which of the following branches of philosophy studies the nature of knowledge? aY
a. Logic b. Ethics c. Metaphysics d. Epistemology
10. Which of the following is the science of correct thinking?
a. Logic b. Ethics c. Aesthetics d. Epistemology
11. It is a perspective that considers the “bigger picture.” when looking at problems and situations.
a. Partial b. Holistic c. Modular d. Conventional
12. It is a perspective that focuses on specific aspects of a situation.
a. Partial b. Holistic c. Modular d. Conventional
13. Who is the author of the “Allegory of the Cave”?
a. Plato b. Socrates c. Gabriel Marcel d. Rene Descartes
14. What do you call to the series of statements that provides reasons to convince the reader or listener that a claim or opinion is
true?
a. arguments b. conclusion c. fact d. knowledge
15. Which of the following is technically based on judgement on certain facts?
a. argument b. beliefs c. conclusion d. judgment
16. What do you call the argument based on faulty reasoning?
a. fallacy b. ideas c. knowledge d. opinion
17. What do you call the statements that assume the claim to be true and provide reasons why the statement is true?
a. argument b. belief c. explanation d. opinion
18. Which of the following is the scientific study of the essential structures of consciousness?
a. empiricism b. epistemology c. logic d. phenomenology
19. The scientific method is also known as by what name?
a. Logical method b. Dialectic method c. Empirical method d. Socratic method
20. How is the hypothesis tested?
a.0020By reading b. By arguing facts c. By experimenting d. By observing
21. Why is the scientific method a valid source of the truth?
a. It is based on observation. b. It is based on theory. c. It is based on evidence. d. It is based on logic.
22. Which of the following scenarios demonstrates the scientific method?
a. Eating only vegetables to see its effect on one’s health. b. Looking out of the window to see the color of the sky.
c. Recording your grades in every subject d. Answering the math questions of a friend.
23. What is the basis of our human dignity?
a. Human nature b. Man’s uniqueness c. Right to life d. Transcendence
24. Which of the following refers to man as a species and distinguishes man from other animals?
a. Homo erectus b. Homo habilis c. Homo phobia d. Homo sapiens
25. The general term commonly used to refer to the entire human race.
a. Group b. Man c. Mongols d. Yellow people
26. This refers to the person having a clear perception of oneself, including his thoughts, emotions, identity, and actions.
a. Dignity b. Integrity c. Self-awareness d. Self-determination
27. _______ refers to the intangible element that enables us to exercise thought, possess awareness, interiority, and the capacity to
reach out to the outside world and other persons.
a. body b. human c. mind d. spirit
28. As human person, we stand with our own beliefs and perceptions for we believe that we have our own values and worth. What
nature of the human person it is?
a. Dignity b. Externality c. Self-awareness d. Self-determination
29. This refers to the person capability to reach out and interact with others.
a. Dignity b. Externality c. Self-awareness d. Self-determination
30. What abilities do we need to enable us to surpass our limitations?
a. Mental and abstract abilities b. Mental and spiritual abilities c. Physical and mental abilities d. Spiritual and
physical abilities
31. The following are the benefits of transcendence, EXCEPT one.
a. You can brag how good you are. b. You explore more of your capabilities. c. You became the better version of
yourself. d. You accept your own weakness and surpass it.
32. Which is NOT the nature of the human person?
a. Dignity b. Self-awareness c. Self-centered d. Self-determination
33. This refers to the individual capability to reach out with others.
a. Enhance b. Exchange c. Expresses d. Externality
34. Julius always stands with his own belief and perceptions for he believes that he has value and worth, what nature of the human
person does Julius possess?
a. Dignity b. Externality c. Self-awareness d. Self-determination
35. Esther always analyzes the situation before taking any action. She is capable of acting and being aware of her actions, Esther
practices ________________?
a. Dignity b. Externality c. Self-awareness d. Self-determination
36. Lucile exerts all her efforts in order to overcome her weaknesses. She practices _________________?
a. Exercises b. Self-activity c. Self-assessment d. Transcendence
37. This paradigm recognizes an inherent worth/intrinsic value of other beings aside from their utility. It emphasizes the
interdependence of organisms within ecosystems and that if ecosystems are with each other within the biosphere.
a. Deep Ecology b. Ecofeminism c. Environment d. Social Ecology
38. What do you call the paradigm that seeks to eradicate all the forms of social injustice, not just injustice against women and the
environment?
a. Deep Ecology b. Ecofeminism c. Environment d. Social Ecology
39. This refers to the sum total of all surroundings of a living organism including natural forces and other living things which
provide conditions for development and growth as well as danger and damage.
a. Deep Ecology b. Ecofeminism c. Environment d. Social Ecology
40. What kind of philosophical view believes maintaining order in the environment will bring out the natural beauty of the
surroundings and contribute to the well-being of the people and other organisms living in it?
a. Environmentalism b. Environmental justice c. Environmental aesthetic d. Environmental Philosophy
41. The following are common environmental problems, EXCEPT for one:
a. Acid rain b. Air pollution c. Forestation d. Water pollution
42. Which of the following views places great value on ecosystems and biological communities?
a. Anthropocentrism b. Biocentrism c. Eco-centrism d. Environmentalism
43. Which of the following views considers man as the most important species on the planet?
a. Anthropocentrism b. Biocentrism c. Eco-centrism d. Environmentalism
44. This view believes that all living organisms have inherent value including humans.
a. Anthropocentrism b. Ecocentrism c. Biocentrism d. Ecofeminism
45. The following are the major impacts of climate change, except:
a. Drought b. Water Scarcity c. Food shortage d. Flood Control
46. Which of the following views places great value on ecosystems and biological communities?
a. Eco-centrism b. Environmentalism c. Biocentrism d. Anthropocentrism
47. An ethics which guides human behavior towards the earth.
a. Social Ethics b. Environmental Ethics c. Professional Ethics d. Psycho Ethics
48. This is an environmental ethics that shows how important humans and human welfare are.
a. Anthropocentrism b. Ecocentrism c. Biocentrism d. Ecofeminism
49. This refers to prudence in decision-making regarding the use of resources to ensure that there is minimum to zero waste.
a. Equity b. Frugality c. Economic Efficiency d. Environment Integrity
50. What do you call the concept that advocates the wise and efficient use of natural resources?
a. Environmental Aesthetic b. Environmental Ethics c. Environmental Justice d. Sustainable Development