Philosophy Exam G-12

FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION IN INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
OF THE HUMAN PERSON
I. Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer
1. He was credited with formulating the Pythagorean Theorem.

a. Pythagoras b. Heraclitus c. Democritus d. Epicurus
2. He proposed that everything that exists is based on a higher order or plan which he called logos.
3. He devoted himself to the study of the causes of natural phenomena.

4. He believed that philosophy could enable man to live a life of happiness.

5. The word Philos is a Greek word means

a. Love b. Wisdom c. Philosopher d. Philosophy
6. Sophia is a Greek word for.

a. Love b. Wisdom c. Philosopher d. Philosophy
7. The people who engage in philosophy are called .

a. Love b. wisdom c. Philosophy d. Philosopher
8. He was credited with formulating the Socratic Method. .

a. Plato b. Aristotle c. Socrates d. Democritus
9. A student of Socrates, he wrote down his mentor’s teaching and incorporated some of his own ideas into
them included his Theory of Forms .
a. Plato b. Aristotle c. Socrates d. Democritus
10. It requires a person to be willing to examine one’s thoughts, feelings, and action and to learn more about
one’s life and experiences.
a. Reflection b. Observation c. Knowledge d. Doubts
11. Statement that expresses convictions that are not easily and clearly explained by facts.
a. Claim b. Belief c. Knowledge d. Doubt
12. It is employed to help determine the truth.

13. Statement that is not evidently or immediately known to be true.

14. Clear awareness and understanding of something.

15. Statements which are observe to be real or truthful.

a. Claims b. Beliefs c. Facts d. Doubts
16. Statement about the world or reality.

a. Proposition b. Belief c. Fact d. Doubt
17. Arguments based on faulty reasoning.

a. Bias b. Facts c. Fallacies d. Opinion
18. Arguments that are something concrete that can be proven.

19. Arguments that are how a person or thing feel about something.
20. A disproportionate weight in favor of or against an idea or thing.

II. A. Identify the following statements. Choose your answer from the box.
Facts Cultural of Bias Truth Framing Knowledge

Appeal to Tradition Fallacies Opinion Ad Hominem Conflict of Interest
_____ 21. It is the clear awareness and understanding of something.

_____ 22. These are statements which are observed to be real or truthful.
_____ 23. These are comprised of statements that provide views on a certain matter.
_____ 24. These are arguments based on faulty reasoning.
_____ 25. It is most often used to mean being in accord with fact or reality, or fidelity to an original or standard.
_____ 26. A fallacy which is attacking the person presenting the argument instead of the argument itself.
_____ 27. A fallacy which the idea is acceptable because it has been true for a long time.
_____ 28. A kind of biases which is focusing on a certain aspect of a problem while ignoring other aspects.
_____ 29. A kind of biases which a person or group is connected to or has a vested interest in the issue being
discussed .
_____ 30. Is by analyzing an event or issue based on one’s cultural stand.
B. Identify what branch of philosophy in the following.
_____ 31. A branch of philosophy which deals with correct reasoning.

_____ 32. A branch of philosophy which deals with questions regarding reality and existence.
_____ 33. A branch of philosophy which studies governments and deals with questions of justice, power and the
rights and obligations of citizens.
_____ 34. A branch of philosophy which discusses the nature of knowledge and knowing.
_____ 35. A branch of philosophy which deals with moral questions and dilemmas.
_____ 36. A branch of philosophy which deals beauty and what makes things beautiful
_____ 37. A branch of philosophy which deals with understanding the human person from a philosophical
perspective.
III. Determine the following if it is DEDUCTIVE REASONING or INDUCTIVE REASONING.
38. All men are mortal. Socrates is a man. Therefore, Socrates is mortal.
39. I was in Davao for a week, and it rained for all seven days I was there. Therefore, it is always raining in Davao.
40. All Filipinos have free healthcare. Sarah is a Filipino. Therefore, Sarah has free healthcare.
41. John is a lawyer, and he makes a lot of money. Therefore, all lawyers make tons of money.
42. Students in ICI are beautiful. Jenny is a student in ICI. Therefore, Jenny is beautiful.
43. Aldren is a short guy and he is talented. Therefore, all short guys are talented.
44. To get your driver’s license, you have to be at least 16 years old. Jack is not yet 16 years old. Therefore, Jack
cannot get his driver’s license.
45. The flamingos here are all pink. All flamingos I’ve ever seen are pink. Therefore, all flamingos must be pink.
46. All kids are required by law to go to public schools at the age of six. Daniel is seven years old. Daniel must go to
public school.
47. Any species that is endangered cannot be hunted. The Pika is an endangered species. Therefore, Pikas cannot be
hunted.
48. All fruits have seeds. Apples are a kind of fruit. Therefore, apples have seeds.
49. Susan wants to bake a cake, but she doesn’t have any flour. Susan knows that to bake a cake, she needs flour.
Since she has no flour, she cannot bake a cake.
50. For five years in a row, I have seen bears in the woods in June but not May. This year, I expect to wait until June
to see a bear in the woods.
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an
expected end. “Jeremiah 29:11” (KJV)

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FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION IN INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY

OF THE HUMAN PERSON

I. Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer

1. He was credited with formulating the Pythagorean Theorem.

3. He devoted himself to the study of the causes of natural phenomena.

4. He believed that philosophy could enable man to live a life of happiness.

5. The word Philos is a Greek word means

6. Sophia is a Greek word for.

7. The people who engage in philosophy are called .

8. He was credited with formulating the Socratic Method. .

12. It is employed to help determine the truth.

13. Statement that is not evidently or immediately known to be true.

14. Clear awareness and understanding of something.

15. Statements which are observe to be real or truthful.

16. Statement about the world or reality.

17. Arguments based on faulty reasoning.

18. Arguments that are something concrete that can be proven.

20. A disproportionate weight in favor of or against an idea or thing.

Facts Cultural of Bias Truth Framing Knowledge

_____ 21. It is the clear awareness and understanding of something.

B. Identify what branch of philosophy in the following.

_____ 31. A branch of philosophy which deals with correct reasoning.

III. Determine the following if it is DEDUCTIVE REASONING or INDUCTIVE REASONING.

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