Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF NUEVA ECIJA
SDO-LICAB ANNEX
EXEQUIEL R. LINA HIGH SCHOOL – SHS
POBLACION NORTE, LICAB, NUEVA ECIJA

PRETEST
INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF HUMAN PERSON

I. Multiple Choices. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the letter of the correct answer before the number. Write in
Capital Letters.

1. What is the basic meaning of Philosophy? a. Dignity b. Externality

a. Wisdom b. Knowledge c. Self-awareness d. Self-determination
c. Love of reason d. Love of wisdom
13. Esther always analyzes the situation before doing any actions.
2. What is the Greek word of love? She is capable to act and be aware of her actions, Esther practices
a. Philia b. Thalia ________________?
c. Sophia d. Paedon a. Dignity b. Externality
c. Self-awareness d. Self-determination
3. Which branch of Philosophy explores the fundamental nature
of reality and existence? 14. What enable us to do and experiences all the things that make
a. Logic b. Ethics us human persons?
c. Metaphysics d. Epistemology a. Acquire b. Embodiment
c. Possess d. Spirited
4. Which of the following branches of philosophy studies the
nature of knowledge? 15. What do you call the intangible element that enables us to
a. Logic b. Ethics exercise thought, possess awareness, interiority, and the capacity
c. Metaphysics d. Epistemology to reach out to the outside world and other persons?
a. Body b. Embodiment
5. Which of the following is the science of correct thinking? c. Spirit d. Thoughts
a. Logic b. Ethics
c. Aesthetics d. Epistemology 16. Lucile exerts all her efforts in order to overcome her
weaknesses. She practices _________________?
6. The scientific method is also known as by what name? a. Exercises b. Self-activity
a. Logical method b. Dialectic method c. Self-assessment d. Transcendence
c. Empirical method d. Socratic method
17. The following are the ways to transcend own limitations,
7. How is hypothesis tested? EXCEPT?
a. By reading b. By arguing facts a. Acknowledge our limitations
c. By experimenting d. By observing b. Change ourselves for the better
c. Identify possibilities for development
8. Which of the following scenarios demonstrates the scientific d. Endure and settle on the idea that you are weak
method?
a. Eating only vegetables to see its effect on one’s health. 18. Which of the following views places great value on
b. Looking out of the window to see the color of the sky. ecosystem and biological communities?
c. Recording your grades in every subject a. Anthropocentrism b. Biocentrism
d. Answering the math questions of a friend. c. Eco-centrism d. Environmentalism

9. Why is scientific method a valid source of the truth? 19. Which of the following views considers man as the most
a. It is based on observation. important species on the planet?
b. It is based on theory. a. Anthropocentrism b. Biocentrism
c. It is based on evidence. c. Eco-centrism d. Environmentalism
d. It is based on logic.
20. What do you call the discipline in philosophy that is
10. Which is NOT a nature of the human person? concerned with the natural environment? a. Environmentalism
a. Dignity b. Self-awareness b. Environmental justice
c. Self-centered d. Self-determination c. Environmental aesthetic
d. Environmental philosophy
11. This refers to the individual capability to reach out with
others. 21. Which of the following perspectives advocates action to
a. Enhance b. Exchange address environmental problems?
c. Expresses d. Externality a. Anthropocentrism b. Biocentrism
c. Eco-centrism d. Environmentalism
12. 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?
22. What do you call the moral approach in analyzing the b. It is a state of sharing of subjective states by two or more
relationship between humans and the environment? a. individuals.
Environmentalism c. It is about how we judge other persons.
b. Environmental justice d. We treat others as objects in intersubjective relationships.
c. Environmental aesthetic
d. Environmental philosophy 27. Which statement is incorrect about intersubjectivity?
a. Love is an important aspect in intersubjective relationships.
23. Ben ensures that his business activities do not unduly disrupt b. We can put ourselves in the shoes of others.
the ecosystems and human communities located in the area. Ben c. I can disregard others as much as I want.
practices ___________. d. We cannot help but be sensitive with the existence of the
a. Equity b. Frugality other.
c. Economic Efficiency d. Environment Integrity
28. Who among the discussed philosophers focus on the concept
24. This refers to prudence in decision-making regarding the use of human-heartedness in his philosophy of intersubjectivity?
of resources to ensure that there is minimum to zero waste. a. Karol Wojtyla b. Martin Buber
a. Equity b. Frugality c. Confucius d. Martin Heidegger
c. Economic Efficiency d. Environment Integrity
29. Who is the Jewish philosopher who introduced the “I-Thou”
25. On this type of sustainable development, we are demanded and “I-It” relationships?
that we use our natural resources in such a manner that these are a. Karol Wojtyla b. Martin Buber
conserved so that the next generations will be able to use them. c. Confucius d. Martin Heidegger
a. Equity b. Frugality
c. Economic Efficiency d. Environment Integrity 30. What is the main focus of Karol Wojtyla’s philosophy of
intersubjectivity?
26.Among the statements below, what best describes a. Intellect b. Feelings
intersubjectivity? c. Participation d. Contribution
a. Intersubjectivity is about how humans treat plants.

II. True or False. Write the word True if the statement is correct and write the word False if the statement conveys otherwise. Write
your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Human actions are always conceived intellectually.
2. According to Aristotle, Acts of man are actions which are
deliberately done.
3. Freedom and obligation are two distinct philosophical
concepts.
4. A person is totally responsible for an action even if he acted
with an impaired conscience.
5. A choice is made from freedom if the person totally knows the
kind of choice, he makes even though unsure with the
consequences.
6. Intellectual choice usually refers to answers for hypothetical
moral issues.
7. Practical choice usually pertains to choices for an actual moral
dilemma.
8. Freedom is present in the Acts of Man.
9. Involuntary actions are excused from moral examination.
10. Without freedom, obligation does not exist.
11. Death is one of the surest things in the world.
12. Death comes at the time we expect it will come.
13. We can always say that there is still time.
14. Though we don’t know when we will die, we can prepare for
it.
15. Immortality can be achieved by man.
16. Virtual worlds and disembodied relations promote
commitment.
17. One of the features of industrial society is that it emphasizes
on the importance of universities and polytechnic institutes
which produce graduates who innovate and lead the new
technologies contributing to a postindustrial society.
18. Feudal society has its historical roots from Asia Minor.
19. The language systems of tribes are well-written which
provides a vast extent of communication.
20. Human society continuously develop as humans develops
themselves.

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MARY KRISTINE S. DELA CRUZ MARIA CRISTINA A. CANLAS MARY FINELA M. BAYAN, PhD
Subject Teacher Head Teacher III/ OIC-ASP II School Principal IV

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