INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF HUMAN PERSON 12

Multiple Choice. Write the letter of the correct answer

1. All of the following is true about the eight categories of Carbon footprints EXCEPT one?
A. Mobility B. Manufactured goods C. Services D. Relational
2. According to Anaximander, creation and destruction is being described as _______.
A. the orderliness of nature and the harmony of nature with our faculties guide us toward a deeper
religious perspective.
B. the living embodiment of nature’s order, harmony, and beauty.
C. the evolution of the world begins with the generation of opposites in a certain region of nature; a
portion of the boundless first differentiates itself into a cold-moist mass surrounded by a roughly spherical
shell of the warm-dry.
D. the relationship with the environment can also refer to the human beings with ecology and nature.
3. Who do you think described the universe as living embodiment of nature’s order, harmony, and beauty.
A. Pythagoras B. Immanuel Kant C. Herbert Marcuse D. George Herbert Mead
4. Analyze the underlying theme of the Ancient Thinkers regarding the universe.
A. the first that doubted the contemporary philosophical paradigm, observed and interpreted the world
they lived in and set the basis of Western civilization thinking.
B. Ancient thinkers regarded nature as spatially without boundaries, that is as infinite or indefinite in
extent and employed the term boundless to convey the further thought that is indeterminate-boundless in
the sense that no boundaries between the warm and cold or the moist and dry regions are originally present
within it.
C. the purpose of philosophy associated with nature was to attain the happy, tranquil life, characterized
by ataraxia - peace and freedom from fear-and aponia- the absence of pain.
D.They regarded the world as perfect harmony in life and aimed his teaching
5. What is theory is associated with women and nature have significant connection, since women most
often have a close association with nature in many societies due to the nature of their traditional roles.
A. Deep Ecology B. Ecofeminism C. Paradigm Shift D. Social Ecology
6. Distinguish the theory that explains ecological crisis in an outcome of anthropocentrism which is already
discussed. The controlling attitude of human kind is extended to nature, when in fact, humanity is part of
nature.
A. Deep Ecology B. Ecofeminism C. Paradigm Shift D. Social Ecology
7. By living a chaste life, how can we put into practice and control ourselves to achieve the human aspiration
and live a virtuous life.
A. Live a life full of suffering
B. Destroy enemies that harms us
C. Live compassionately for a while
D. Living in a chaste life cannot be achieved by human alone, but with cooperation with God, change
should be promoted not just any purely private advantage, but the good of the community.
8. Which is true about the judgment of Erich Fromm, one of the ancient thinkers?
A. Universe as living embodiment of nature’s order, harmony and beauty.
B. The willingness to give up all forms of having, in order to fully be.
C. As human beings, we do not have only rights but duties.
D. He expresses that beauty is ultimately a symbol of morality.
9. Who do you think the Philosopher who envisioned society that encourage the emergence of a new
human being that will foster prudence and moderation or frugality toward environment.
A. Pythagoras B. Immanuel Kant C. Erich Fromm D. George Herbert Mead
10. The person decides to buy rice and eggs, he buys it in bulk to minimize the cost at the same time he
gains nutrition. His level of consumption is lower than that of a typical consumer. Thus the he is less
subjected to hidden environmental cost. Examine the type of virtue applied.
A. Prudence B. Frugality C. Honesty D. Thrifty
11.Who was it beliefs of all creatures, human beings have the unique power to change themselves and
things for the better. He consider human being as moral agent.
A. Buddha B. St. Augustine C. Puliganda D. St. Thomas Acquinas
12. If the concept of Christian Philosophers that was developed was liberalism, then St. Augustine of Hippo
believes that ____________.
A. one is absolutely free from all forms of bondage and attachment.
B. life conforms in avoiding extreme asceticism, inactivity and indifference on one hand that of frantic
activity and mindless pursuit of pleasure on the other
C. natural evil does not come from human but that is natural, thus inevitable imperfections are the
source of many or all the other evils that occur in it.
 D. everything in this life is a consequence of actions performed in various existences.

13. Evaluate the possibilities for transcendence if a person has led a good life, the souls goes upward the
scale, and if the soul of an evil person the soul may pass into the body of an animal.
A. Buddhism C. Hinduism
B. Christianity D. Taoism
14. When we forgive, we are freed from our anger and bitterness because of the actions and words of
another. On the other hand, the hardness of our heart is reinforced by whole series of rational arguments.
Asses its transcendence.
A. Failure B. Forgiveness C. Loneliness D. Vulnerability
15. What is meant by Nirvana?
A. It means the state in which one is absolutely free from all forms of bondage and attachment. It
means to overcome and remove the cause of suffering.
B. It is the transmigration of souls, reincarnation or metempsychosis. Everything in this life is a
consequence of actions performed in previous existence.
C. Nirvana consists of beautiful poetry
D. It is a simple presentation of the gospel of the inner cultivation of right spiritual attitudes, coupled
with a self-imposed discipline whereby appeal to the gods as currently conceived.
16. Who promulgated the lifestyle that includes being holy, pure and chaste was some of the teachings of
saints. Any lifestyle that does not include these virtues even with consenting individuals is not pleasing to
God; for it does not lead to holiness, selflessness and full honesty. Who promulgated these teachings?
A. Gautama Buddha C. Sanatana Dharma
B. Immanuel Kant D. St. Augustine and St, Thomas Aquinas
17.Describe why our own limitations and possibilities with the mystery of life transcends us?
A. When we forgive, we are freed from our anger and bitterness because of the actions and/or words
of another.
B. Mystery of life transcends us, thus, whether we choose to be bad or evil, it becomes our
responsibility.
C. The cycle of rebirth is broken and one may rest in the calm assurance of having attained a heavenly
bliss that will stretch into all eternity.
D. There will be no end of the cycle unless the individual exerts real efforts to break away or liberate
one’s spirit from the monotonous cycle.
18. Distinguish the limitation and the possibilities for the transcendence when our desires are not met, we
are confronted with the possibility of our plans, and yet, we are forced to surrender to a mystery or look
upon a bigger world
A. Failure B. Forgiveness C. Loneliness D. Vulnerability
19. Identify the transcendence if freedom of thought and intellectual independence are unique in the history
of religion. It insisted that no one accepts this teaching merely out of reverence and teachings is the
representation of rigorous reflection and analysis after all doubts and perplexities are overcome.
A. Buddhism B. Christianity C. Hinduism D. Taoism
20. Describe metaphysical evil according to St. Augustine.
A. Metaphysical evil arises with virtual inevitability from the inherent imperfections of the universe as a
created and dependent order, natural evil does not come from human but that is natural.
B.Metaphysical evil pertains to certain imperfections that are inevitable in a created and dependent
universe and thus inevitable imperfections are the source of many or all the other evils that occur on it.
C.Metaphysical evil is the preoccupation with the inner life - the road to enlightenment that stretches
not inward but outward.
D.Metaphysical evil is a healthy respect for tradition but never slavish commitment to it. The past can
teach but never rule.
21. The word Philosophy derives from:
A. Greek , meaning love of wisdom C. Latin, meaning love of knowledge
B. Latin, meaning love of life D. Icelandic, meaning love of fish

22. It follows certain steps or it employs certain procedures. In other words, it is an organized body or
knowledge just like any other science.
A. Natural light of reason C. Science
B. Philosophy D. Study of all things

23. It is the study of ideas about knowledge, truth, the nature and the meaning of life?
A. Etymology B. Philosophy C. Psychology D. Sociology
24. In the First Cause or Highest principle, describe what is being discussed in the Principle of Identity?
A. Principle of Identity is being described as science because the investigation is systematic. It follows
certain steps or it employs certain procedures.
B. Principle of Identity is being described as the study of all things. All other sciences concern
themselves with a particular object of investigation.
C. Principle of Identity is being described as a theology, the philosopher uses his natural capacity to
think or simply human reason alone or the so-called unaided reason.
D. Principle of Identity is being described as whatever is is; and whatever is not is not; everything is
what it is. Everything is its own being, and not being is not being.
25. Andrei the anthropologists study human beings in relation with the society; Veena the sociologists study
the society, its form, structures, and functions; Zhera, the botanists focus her attention to plants; xyra the
linguists limits herself with the study of language and Cyro the theologist investigate God whereas Franzine
the philosopher studies human beings, society, religion, language, God, and plants among other concerns.
From the information given, can you examine the type of the meaning of philosophy that is being illustrated?
A. Science C. Study of all things
B. Natural Light of Reason D. First Cause or Highest Principle
26. Analyze the part of Philosophy that is concerned with the basic causes and nature of things. It is really
an extension of a fundamental and necessary drive in every human being to know what is real.
A. Epistemology B. Ethics C. Logic D. Metaphysics
27. Asses the The science that studies the formal processes used in thinking and reasoning that deals with
the principles and criteria of validity of inference and demonstration.
A. Epistemology B. Ethics C. Logic D. Metaphysics
28. Identify the philosophy associated with the meanings which universal, general terms refer to, and they
are also those things we are talking about when we discuss moral, mathematical, and scientific ideas.
A. Conversations B. Ideas of forms C. Meditations D. Reflections
29. Analyze Plato’s assumption that knowledge is justified true belief that we might be able to claim to know
something as true which might actually be false but it is impossible for us really to know something that is
false.
A. Plato’s assumption to know something that is false is to know no real thing, nothing
B. Plato’s assumption what we know as true is ultimately based on what we claim to know as true
C. Plato’s assumption cannot give justification or reason for believing in something that is false
D. Plato’s assumption in contrast to our knowledge of the consciousness unchanging forms, beliefs
about particular objects can change
30. The use of intermediaries or go-betweens, the values of loyalty, hospitality, pakikisama, (camaraderie,
conformism) and respect to authority are such values that relate to a person. This applies the Filipino
thinking as ______ ?
A. bahala na C. Filipino Thought & Values: Positive & Negative Aspects
B. Filipino Philosophy of Time D. Loob: Holistic and Interior Dimensions
31. Angie was asked about how she sees about the new stadium installed, she answered that it’s the best
car on the market. From the information given, can you classify whether this is opinion or truth.
A. The given answer by Angie was the truth based on the outcome of the stadium.
B. The given answer by Angie was the truth based on her judgment or proposition and all accepted it
as true.
C. The given answer by Angie was an opinion based on her belief stronger than others impression
which also shapes public opinion.
D. The given answer by Angie was the truth based on the decision of supreme court and other advice
by experts.
32. Explain the quote of Aristotle as “Every art and every inquiry, and similarly every action and pursuit, is
thought to aim at some good; and for this reason the good has rightly been declared to be that at which all
things aim.
A. Vices are acquired by bad habits, just as virtues are acquired by good habits. We become virtuous
by acting virtuously. We become vicious by acting viciously.
B. Both excessive and defective exercise destroys the strength, and similarly drink or food which is
above or below a certain amount destroys the health,
C. Good is the aim of all action. For to such persons, as to the incontinent, knowledge brings no profit;
but to those who desire and act in accordance with a rational principle knowledge about such matters will be
of great benefit. 
D. Pleasure is found in various forms of activity, and a proper pleasure or pain may belong to any
activity. The pleasure which is found in some forms of activity may be good, and the pleasure which is found
in other forms of activity may be bad.

33. Following information explains the quote of Sissela Book stating “The stakes in whistle blowing are
high. Take the nurse who alleges that physicians enrich themselves through unnecessary surgery“EXCEPT
one
  A. Whistle blowing" is a new label generated by our increased awareness of the ethical conflicts
encountered at work. Whistle blowers sound an alarm from within the very organization in which they work,
aiming to spotlight neglect or abuses that threaten the public interest.
B. Good is the aim of all action. For to such persons, as to the incontinent, knowledge brings no profit;
but to those who desire and act in accordance with a rational principle knowledge about such matters will be
of great benefit
C. Whistle blower must weigh his responsibility to serve the public interest against the responsibility he
owes to his colleagues and the institution in which he works.
D.whistle blowers is personal in nature and cuts across the first two: even in cases where they have
concluded that the facts warrant speaking out, and that their duty to do so overrides loyalties to colleagues
and institutions.
34. Everyday language reproduces actual situations but there are extremely complicated and often opaque
when seen through impure use of words says Wittgenstein, is this a FACT or OPINION.
A. Fact, because some of its words refers to a thing and have cognitive meaning and emotive meaning
B. Fact, because events followed one another with a coincidental correlation not causation
C. Opinion, for it attempts to link the validity of a certain situation
D. Opinion because whatever has not been proved false must be true and vice versa
35. What is the simple presentation of the gospel of inner cultivation of right spiritual attitudes, coupled with
a self-imposed discipline whereby bodily desires would be channeled in the right directions.
A. “Dharma”or Law of Salvation C. The Four Noble Truths
B. Karma D. The Eight Fold Path
36. What flower is commonly associated with Buddhism?
A. Lotus B. Roses C. Sunflower D. Tulips
37. It illustrates the state in which one is absolutely free from all forms of bondage and attachment.
A. Dharma B. Karma C. Nirvana D. Samsara
38. Who do you think adhere that philosophy is amor sapiental, the love of wisdom; its aim is to produce
happiness. But its not just an abstract logical construction but it is substantially existent as the Divine Logos.
A. Hinduist B. Buddhist C. St. Joseph D. St. Augustine
39. This section looks at the reasonableness of belief in God’s existence. In doing so, we shall treat the
statement “God exists “as a hypothesis, we call this _______.
A. holistic hypothesis C. monotheistic hypothesis
B. theistic hypothesis D. thematic hypothesis
40. Describe the statement given be: “right endeavor, or effort to direct one’s energies toward wise ends “
A. It is included in the Eight-fold Path C. It is included in the book of Koran
B. It is included in the Four Noble Truths D. It is included in the book of Rig Veda
41. What do you call the scientific study of essential structures of and experience.
A. Analytic Tradition B. Existentialism C. Logic & Critical Thinking D. Phenomenology
42. What do you call the method of philosophizing that focuses on truth which is tested by freedom and
choice (love has no gender). It is often thought to be anti-religious.
A. Analytic Tradition B. Existentialism C. Phenomenology D. Postmodernism
43. Can you distinguish between Opinion and Truth? Explain your answer.
A. Opinion is based on what you see while truth is based on what you believe is true.
B. Truth is the body of real things, events, and facts,it is based on evidence while opinion is a view,
judgment, or appraisal formed in the mind about a particular matter.
C. Truth is a view, judgment, or appraisal formed in the mind about a particular matter and Opinion is
the body of real things, events, and facts,it is based on evidence
D. Opinion is the body of real things, events, and facts,it is based on evidence while truth is based
on what you believe is true.
44. Analiza was able to perform on stage with a music of her choice and she did it well. She portrayed
and expressed her herself very well. Examine the the philosophical standpoint Analiza executed.
A. Phenomenology B. Existentialism C. Post-modernism D. Logic
45. All of the given information below portrays truth on Phenomenology on consciousness EXCEPT one.
A. Truth is dependent on the peculiarities of human mind, and the philosophy is reducible to
psychology.
B. Truth refers to our world of experience. It is where trouble starts, when one supposes that what
one experiences is not or might not be the truth.
C. Truth is based for taking up a peculiarly phenomenological standpoint, “bracketing out “everything
that is not essential, thereby understanding the basic rules or constitutive processes through which
consciousness does it work of knowing the world.
D. Truth is often to be anti-religious that the authentic self was personally chosen self of the genuine
individual whose conception of ownness came to dominate contemporary existentialist thought.
46. Which of the following BEST describe Opinion and Truth. Evaluate the information given below.
A. Purple is the best color and capitalism is the best is an example of Truth
B. There is a beer in my refrigerator and wine tastes better than beer is an example of Opinion
C. Fact: statement of actuality or occurrence. A fact is based on direct evidence,actual
experience, or observation. “Opinion: statement of belief or feeling. It shows one’s feelings about a
subject. Solid opinions, while based on facts, are someone’s views on a subject and not facts
themselves.”
D. The simple opinion would be so much more convincing. Certain facts pointed out to anybody, while
the facts were beginning to seep through the layer of shock.
47. Specifically deals with the study of nature, sources, limitations and validity of knowledge, and explains
how we know what we claim to know, how can we find out what we wish to know and how can we
differentiate truth from falsehood.
A. Epistemology B. Ethics C. Logic D. Metaphysics
48. When humanity has learned to make something that is useful to them, they began to distinguish the
establishment of criteria of beauty is the function of ___________.
A. Aesthetics B. Epistemology C. Ethics D. Logic
49. In making rational choices, first, we suspend beliefs and judgment until all facts have been gathered and
considered. It is distinguishing facts and opinions or personal feelings. Identify the method of philosophy
used.
A. Analytical Tradition B. Critical Thinking C. Logic D. Reasoning
50. Since the event followed this one, that event must have been caused by this one. This fallacy is also
referred to as coincidental correlation or correlation not causation. Describe the type of fallacy.
A. Begging the Question C. Equivocation
B. Composition D. False Cause (Post Hoc)