Quarter 1: Week 1 - Module 1

Name: ________________________________________ School Branch: _________________________

Subject: Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person Teacher: Sir. Teddy B. Catimbang

Pre-test:

Direction: Encircle the letter of the correct answer:

1. Most of social science concepts have etymological background. Which of the following tells about the
etymology or origin of the term philosophy?
A. The term philosophy comes from two Greek words philo and sophia which means “to love” and
“wisdom”, respectively.
B. The term philosophy comes from Confucian idea which says that deep thinking is essential to
one’s well-being.
C. The term philosophy comes from two Greek words philo and sophia which means “to argue” and
“agree”, respectively.
D. The term philosophy was coined by early philosophers which means reasoning.
2. Social Science is composed of many different disciplines. Which of the following statements shows the
relationship between Social Science and Philosophy?
A. Social Science and Philosophy are disciplines.
B. Philosophy is a discipline under Social Science.
C. Philosophy is employed in many different disciplines in making arguments.
D. Social Science is a discipline under Philosophy.
3. Disciplines like Economics, Sociology, Psychology, History, among others; follow scientific method in their
inquiry. What makes Philosophy a science?
A. Philosophy is a science because it enables us to find answers to our questions.
B. Philosophy is a science because reasoning itself is a science.
C. Philosophy is a science because, as a discipline, it helps other sciences in their quest for
answers.
D. Philosophy is a science because it is an organized body of knowledge just like any other
sciences.
4. Philosophy is considered as a science. However, what makes it different from other sciences?
A. It is different from other sciences in the sense that it considers itself unique.
B. It is different from other sciences because it focuses mainly on reasoning.
C. It is different from other sciences because it does not employ laboratory instrument nor any
investigative tools but instead uses human reason alone.
D. It is different from other sciences simply because philosophers are different from scientists.
5. Philosophy is overarching other sciences. What makes philosophical
approach overarching other sciences?
A. Philosophy is said to be overarching other sciences for the reason that it became a discipline ahead
of other sciences.
B. Philosophy is said to be overarching other sciences because all of them originated from it.
C. Philosophy is said to be overarching other sciences because it studies everything.
D. Philosophy is said to be overarching other sciences because each field of science uses scientific
method just like Philosophy.
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6. One of the characteristics of doing philosophy is that it is multidimensional or holistic in its approach. What
is meant by holistic?
A. It means that a philosopher does not limit himself to a particular object of inquiry.
B. It means that a philosopher questions almost anything, if not everything.
C. It means that philosophical approach must be based on empirical evidences.
D. Both A and B are correct.

7. Philosophy follows First Cause or Highest Principle. Which of the following pertains to the Principle of
Identity?
A. The Principle of Identity means “it is impossible for a thing to be and not to be at the same time,
and at the same respect”.
B. The Principle of Identity means “everything is what it is”.
C. The Principle of Identity means “nothing exists without a sufficient reason for its being and
existence”.
D. The Principle of Identity means “a thing is either is or is not, there is no middle ground possible”.

8. The Principle of Sufficient Reason states that “nothing exists without sufficient reason for its being and
existence”. Which of the following scenarios best describes this principle?

A. Ghosts as popularly known are spirits who could not be accepted either in hell nor in heaven.
B. Anything afloat the atmosphere will fall down on Earth because gravity will work on it after some
time in one way or another.
C. Cats have nine lives because they can easily prevent accidents.
D. Happy people are those who are contented with their lives.

9. One distinguishing characteristic of philosophy is that it uses Natural Light of Reason. Choose from the
following statements below that best describes this characteristic.
A. A philosopher uses his natural capacity to think or the so-called unaided reason.
B. A philosopher uses experiments to test his arguments and consequently uses the result of such
experiment to aid his reasoning.
C. A philosopher employs his gut feeling in order to arrive at reasonable argument.
D. A philosopher can assume what the majority thinks and consider such as valid reasoning.

10. One of the Highest Principles employed by philosophical inquiry is the Principle of Non- Contradiction.
Which of the following statements best applies this principle?
A. A cow is the same as beef.
B. Ice is a liquid matter in solid form.
C. If Ana went to school then she is not anywhere else.
D. The same person is present in two places at the same time.
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Name: ________________________________________ School Branch: ___________________________
Subject: Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person Teacher: Sir. Teddy B. Catimbang

Activity 1

The following are some day-to-day situations or scenarios which doing philosophy can
be helpful:

1. Distinguishing the content of news in social media as to whether it’s fake or not.

2. Improving one’s reading comprehension.

3. Enhancing one’s argumentative or reasoning skills both in written and oral communication.

4. Listing down of one’s priorities.

5. Planning activities.

The remaining numbers are yours to fill in.

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7. _______________________________________________________________

8. _______________________________________________________________

9. _______________________________________________________________

10. _______________________________________________________________

Activity 2

Doing philosophy can also be applied in making laws. Nowadays, the number of minors
involved in criminal acts is rising. There had been proposals by some legislators that the age of criminal
liability be reduced to 15 years old as opposed to the usual 18 years old. Make your arguments
regarding this issue. Write your clear and valid arguments on the space provided.

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Name: ________________________________________ School Branch: ___________________________
Subject: Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person Teacher: Sir. Teddy B. Catimbang

Post-Test

Direction: Encircle the letter of the correct answer:

1. Philosophy is considered to be overarching other fields of science. What makes philosophical

approach overarching other sciences?
A. Philosophy is said to be overarching other sciences for the reason that it became a
discipline ahead of other sciences.
B. Philosophy is said to be overarching other sciences because all of them originated
from it.
C. Philosophy is said to be overarching other sciences because it studies everything.
D. Philosophy is said to be overarching other sciences because each field of science
uses scientific method just like Philosophy.
2. There are many different disciplines under Social Science. Which of the following statements
shows the relationship between Social Science and Philosophy?
A. Social Science and Philosophy are disciplines.
B. Philosophy is a discipline under Social Science.
C. Philosophy is employed in many different disciplines in making arguments.
D. Social Science is a discipline under Philosophy.
3. Economics, Sociology, Psychology, History, among others; are disciplines that follow scientific
method in their inquiry thus making them science. What makes Philosophy a science?
A. Philosophy is a science because it enables us to find answers to our questions.
B. Philosophy is a science because reasoning itself is a science.
C. Philosophy is a science because, as a discipline, it helps other sciences in their quest
for answers.
D. Philosophy is a science because it is an organized body of knowledge just like any
other sciences.
4. Most of social science concepts have etymological background. Which of the following tells about
the etymology or origin of the term philosophy?
A. The term philosophy comes from two Greek words philo and sophia which means “to
love” and “wisdom”, respectively.
B. The term philosophy comes from Confucian idea which says that deep thinking is
essential to one’s well-being.
C. The term philosophy comes from two Greek words philo and sophia which means “to
argue” and “agree”, respectively.
D. The term philosophy was coined by early philosophers which means reasoning.
5. One of the characteristics of doing philosophy is that it is multidimensional or holistic in its
approach. What is meant by holistic?
A. It means that a philosopher does not limit himself to a particular object of inquiry.
B. It means that a philosopher questions almost anything, if not everything.
C. It means that philosophical approach must be based on empirical evidences.
D. Both A and B are correct.
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6. The Principle of Non-Contradiction is one of the Highest Principles employed by philosophical

inquiry. Which of the following statements best applies this principle?
A. A cow is the same as beef.
B. Ice is a liquid matter in solid form.
C. If Ana went to school then she is not anywhere else.
D. The same person is present in two places at the same time.
7. “Nothing exists without sufficient reason for its being and existence” is stated by the Principle of
Sufficient Reason. Which of the following scenarios best describes this principle?
A. Ghosts as popularly known are spirits who could not be accepted either in hell nor in
heaven.
B. Anything afloat the atmosphere will fall down on Earth because gravity will work on it
after some time in one way or another.
C. Cats have nine lives because they can easily prevent accidents.
D. Happy people are those who are contented with their lives.
8. One distinguishing characteristic of philosophy is that it uses Natural Light of Reason. Choose from
the following statements below that best describes this characteristic.
A. A philosopher uses his natural capacity to think or the so-called unaided reason.
B. A philosopher uses experiments to test his arguments and consequently uses the
result of such experiment to aid his reasoning.
C. A philosopher employs his gut feeling in order to arrive at reasonable argument.
D. A philosopher can assume what the majority thinks and consider such as valid
reasoning.
9. Philosophy follows First Cause or Highest Principle. Which of the following pertains to the Principle
of Identity?
A. The Principle of Identity means “it is impossible for a thing to be and not to be at the
same time, and at the same respect”.
B. The Principle of Identity means “everything is what it is”.
C. The Principle of Identity means “nothing exists without a sufficient reason for its being
and existence”.
D. The Principle of Identity means “a thing is either is or is not, there is no middle ground
possible”.
10. `Philosophy is a science just like any other sciences. But what makes it different from other
sciences?
A. It is different from other sciences in the sense that it considers itself unique.
B. It is different from other sciences because it focuses mainly on reasoning.
C. It is different from other sciences because it does not employ laboratory instrument
nor any investigative tools but instead uses human reason alone.
D. It is different from other sciences simply because philosophers are different from
scientists.