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INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

Prelim Exam
First Semester
S.Y. 2020-2021

Name: ___________________________ Strand: ________ Score: ____

II. True or False

Tell whether each statement is TRUE or FALSE.

_______1. Philosophical perspectives on the environment led to emergence of movements such as

environmental destruction, animal protection, and social and political changes.

_______2. Deep ecology emphasizes the interaction of hibernating species of animals.

_______3. The emergence of environmental ethics advocates human responsibility and action for
environmental issues.

_______4. God’s presence in the universe is only considered as transcendence.

_______5. Self-examination and awareness can enable a person to push boundaries and break limits.

_______6. Religion is but a design in defining human life and actions of people.

_______7. Humans can establish a connection with the divine through prayers, meditation, and visions.

_______8. For religious believers, God is acknowledged as a Supreme Being which governs all existence.

_______9. Man is considered a minor character in the study of Philosophy.

_______10. God’s role in humanity is both creator and sustainer of the universe.

II. Multiple Choice

Directions: Read and understand each item and choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. This perspective originally discussed concepts of beauty of nature but later on influenced by environmental
concerns.

A. environmental justice

B. climate ethics

C. environmental aesthetics

D. climate justice

2. It is global effort to raise awareness of environmental issues and inspire action among communities.

A. DDay

B. Independence Day

C. Earth Day

D. both b and c
3. It is an important event in history where various nations signed and committed to reduce their greenhouse
gas emissions in order to curb global warming.

A. signing of Treaty of Paris

B. signing of Kyoto Protocol

C. Presidential Inauguration

D. Environmental Elections

4. A branch of philosophy concerned with the discussion of environmental issues and how these relate to man.

A. Aesthetic Philosophy

B. Deep Ecology

C. Environmental Philosophy

D. Anthropology

5. This view assigns a significant role to man as it presents humanity’s activities as a significant factor in the
changes of the environment.

A. Deep Ecology

B. Anthropocentrism

C. Gaia Hypothesis

D. Theological view

6. It emphasizes the interaction among living organisms.

A. Deep Ecology

B. Anthropocentrism

C. Gaia Hypothesis

D. Theological view

7. It believes that the living and non-living components of the planet interact to maintain balance and enable
life to continue to thrive on Earth.

A. Deep Ecology

B. Anthropocentrism

C. Gaia Hypothesis

D. Theological view

8. This view shows mankind as stewards of creation, and their stewardship as a contribution to the work of the
Creator.

A. Deep Ecology

B. Anthropocentrism

C. Gaia Hypothesis

D. Theological view
9. A view that believes humans as the primary cause that drive changes in the environment.

A. Deep Ecology

B. Anthropocentrism

C. Gaia Hypothesis

D. Theological view

10. It believes that the mind and body are two distinct elements that interact within the human person.

A. dualism

B. dichotomic view

C. psychosomatic unity

D. ultimate power

11. This concept recognize that human consciousness has both a physical and nonphysical nature.

A. Consanguinity

B. Embodiment

C. Body movement

D. interaction

12. They believe that the spirit is created by God and embodied in the human being.

A. Muslims

B. Christians

C. Taoists

D. Shinto

13. It is the immortal, nonphysical essence of man.

A. soul

B. shadow

C. spirit

D. intelligence

14. It recognizes body, spirit, and soul as three essential components of man.

A. dichotomic view

B. trichotomic view

C. psychosomatic unity

D. benevolence
15. It asserts that the body and spirit are inseparable elements integrated within a man.

A. dichotomic view

B. trichotomic view

C. psychosomatic unity

D. benevolence

16. It is the philosophical study of God, divinity, and religious concepts.

A. teleology

B. religion

C. theology

D. theism

17. It is the belief in the existence of God or several deities.

A. Taoism

B. theism

C. cosmology

D. mythology

18. Christians recognizes the existence of a single God that has the following characteristics, EXCEPT:

A. all-powerful

B. all-knowing

C. ever-present

D. corporeal

19. This argument regards the rational aspect and believes that God exists because man is able to conceive
Him.

A. teleological argument

B. ontological argument

C. cosmological argument

D. moral argument

20. This argument proposes that God’s existence has a purpose in the universe.

A. teleological argument

B. ontological argument

C. cosmological argument

D. moral argument
21. This argument holds that God is the first cause that brought about al existence.

A. teleological argument

B. ontological argument

C. cosmological argument

D. moral argument

22. This argument contends that God is the greatest ideal of what is good and without Him, the concept of
ethics and all ethical actions are meaningless.

A. teleological argument

B. ontological argument

C. cosmological argument

D. moral argument

23. It refers to God being an actual presence in the world and becoming a distinct entity.

A. immanence

B. emancipation

C. transcendence

D. providence

24. It considers God’s presence to be beyond reality and comprehension.

A. immanence

B. emancipation

C. transcendence

D. providence

25. This view regards God as both within and outside the universe.

A. pantheistic view

B. panentheistic view

C. pandeistic view

D. divine eternity

26. This view hols that God was a distinct entity but transformed himself into the universe.

A. pantheistic view

B. panentheistic view

C. pandeistic view

D. divine eternity
27. This view believes that God is present everywhere in the universe.

A. pantheistic view

B. panentheistic view

C. pandeistic view

D. divine eternity

28. This perspective sees human as a part of the natural world and a product of evolution.

A. biological perspective

B. psychological perspective

C. theological perspective

D. economic perspective

29. This view emphasizes man’s rationality, intelligence, and capacity for reflection.

A. biological perspective

B. psychological perspective

C. theological perspective

D. economic perspective

30. This view considers man as a productive being engaged in labor and enterprise to meet his wants and
needs.

A. biological perspective

B. psychological perspective

C. theological perspective

D. economic perspective

31. This view regards human as God’s creation and his existence as part of a divine plan.

A. biological perspective

B. psychological perspective

C. theological perspective

D. economic perspective

32. This view emphasizes man’s rationality, intelligence, and capacity for reflection.

A. biological perspective

B. psychological perspective

C. theological perspective

D. economic perspective
33. It refers to the quality which makes an individual human distinct from others.

A. self

B. personhood

C. self-awareness

D. identity

34. It refers to the quality of a human to perceive the surroundings and react to stimulus.

A. self

B. personhood

C. self-awareness

D. identity

35. This view holds that the self is an essential part of the human being and is considered as synonymous to the
spirit or soul.

A. the self as innate

B. the self as emergent

C. the self as integrated and developing

D. the self as autonomous being

36. This view holds that awareness of self is gained through interaction with the world and other human
beings.

A. the self as innate

B. the self as emergent

C. the self as integrated and developing

D. the self as autonomous being

37. This view holds that the self is composed of varied elements that change over time.

A. the self as innate

B. the self as emergent

C. the self as integrated and developing

D. the self as autonomous being

38. It is defined as the distinct personality of an individual.

A. personhood

B. identity

C. human person

D. self
39. It refers to the individual, and all the attributes and characteristics that set him apart from other human
beings.

A. the self as innate

B. the self as emergent

C. the self as integrated and developing

D. the self as autonomous being

40. This view holds that a human being is considered a person of he possesses the ability to determine his life
through “reasoned free choice”.

A. the person as an autonomous being

B. the person as a unified individual

C. the person in relation to others

D. the person as a person

41. This view asserts that a human being becomes a person through interactions with other human beings.

A. the person as an autonomous being

B. the person as a unified individual

C. the person in relation to others

D. the person as a person

42. This view emphasizes the potential of a human being and recognizes that each human possess the means
to achieve his capabilities.

A. the person as an autonomous being

B. the person as a unified individual

C. the person in relation to others

D. the person as a person

43. It refers to the human minds which is divided into conscious and subconscious mind.

A. psyche

B. rationality

C. intelligence

D. introspection

44. It refers to the ability to understand experiences in order to solve problems and do tasks.

A. psyche

B. rationality

C. intelligence

D. introspection
45. It refers to the ability to examine one’s own conscious thoughts, feelings, mental state, and capacity for
reflection.

A. psyche

B. rationality

C. intelligence

D. introspection

III. Essay Type.

Answer the following question in a paragraph form.

Does one need to be religious to believe the existence of the human spirit and God? Why? (5 pts.)