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Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Mock Questions

1. It is an activity that requires a person to examine his or her thoughts, feelings and actions and
learn from experience.
a. Wondering c. Questioning
b. Reasoning d. Reflection

2. What is the science and art of correct thinking?

a. Logic c. Ethics
b. Metaphysics d. Aesthetics

3. The type of philosophical reflection which trains the mind to think logically. It is also the ability
of the mind to construct and evaluate arguments.
a. Primary reflection c. Secondary reflection
b. Tertiary reflection d. All the above

4. One of the triumvirate Greek philosophers who pioneered a method of argument called
dialectic.
a. Pythagoras c. Plato
b. Socrates d. Aristotle

5. This is the process of thinking about something in a logical way to form a conclusion or
judgement.
a. Reflection c. Reasoning
b. Proposition d. Intuition

6. It is a term used to describe a method of philosophical argument that involves some sort of
contradictory process between opposing sides.
a. Inductive c. Reflective
b. Deductive d. Dialectic

7. It is the idea that various systems (e.g. physical, biological, social) should be viewed as wholes, not
merely as a collection of parts.
a. Holism c. Rationalism
b. Idealism d. Existentialism

8. According to Gabriel Marcel this type of reflection enables us to look deeper into our
experiences and see the bigger picture of reality.
a. Primary reflection c. Secondary reflection
b. Tertiary reflection d. All the above

9. The western philosophical tradition originated in ___________ .

a. China c. India
b. Egypt d. Greece

10. What is the branch of Philosophy that studies the nature and means of human knowledge?
a. Politics c. Ethics
b. Metaphysics d. Epistemology
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11. He/she is the father of modern philosophy.

a. Plato c. Aristotle
b. Descartes d. Socrates

12. What is originally meant “love of wisdom”?

a. Ethics c. Aesthetics
b. Philosophy d. Epistemology

13. Based on this model, humans are essential and central to the universe.
a. Cosmo-centric model c. Eco-centric model
b. Anthropocentric model d. God-centric model

14. What is only an extension of a fundamental and necessary drive in every human being to know
what is real?
a. Epistemology c. Aesthetics
b. Ethics d. Metaphysics

15. The Filipino attitudes as part of life which literally means to leave everything to God which is
Bathala?
a. Bayanihan c. Pakikisama
b. Bahala na d. Kalooban

16. He founded phenomenology.

a. Edmund Husserl c. Higgins
b. Kierkegard d. Socrates

17. He/she is the most famous student of Socrates.

a. Descartes c. Plato
b. Aristotle d. Husserl

18. According to him, “to be happy, one must live a virtuous life”.
a. Aristotle c. Plato
b. Socrates d. Descartes

19. He believes in the principle that “Existence precedes essence”.

a. Aristotle c. Galileo
b. Thomas Aquinas d. Jean Paul Sartre

20. He/she founded Stoicism.

a. Descartes c. Zeno of Citium
b. Plato d. Socrates

21. Which branch of philosophy deals with arguments?

a. Epistemology c. Ethics
b. Logic d. Aesthetics

22. What Filipino values puts one in touch with one's fellow beings and is essentially interpersonal?
a. Pakikisama b. Loob
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c. Hospitality d. Loyalty

23. For Aristotle, a human being is .

a. Dependent c. Rational
b. Independent d. Irrational

24. Etymologically, what does "philo" mean?

a. To love c. Wisdom
b. To survive d. To learn

25. It is one of the positive Filipino values which is helping in times of need.
a. One for all c. Bayanihan
b. Kalooban d. All for one

26. It is the study or discipline that uses human reason to investigate the ultimate causes, reasons, and
principles which govern all things.
a. Anthropology c. Epistemology
b. Philosophy d. Political Science

27. What is the branch of philosophy that explores the nature of moral virtue and evaluates human
action?
a. Aesthetics c. Epistemology
b. Ethics d. Logic

28. Which branch of philosophy deals with nature, sources, limitations, and validity of knowledge?
a. Aesthetics c. Epistemology
b. Ethics d. Logic

29. What is the science of the beauty and its various manifestations?
a. Aesthetics c. Epistemology
b. Ethics d. Logic

30. What is the branch of philosophy which deals with correct reasoning?
a. Aesthetics c. Epistemology
b. Ethics d. Logic

31. He is a mathematician and scientist and was credited with formulating the Pythagorean theorem.
a. Democritus c. Heraclitus
b. Pythagoras d. Plato

32. He was considered the foremost philosopher of ancient times.

a. Aristotle c. Epicurus
b. Plato d. Socrates

33. The Greek philosopher Plato believes that philosophy is brought about by man’s sense of .
a. Doubt c. Experience
b. Wisdom d. Wonder
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34. He believes that people engage in philosophy to make sense of difficult life experiences.
a. Karl Jaspers c. Rene Descartes
b. Diogenes of Sinope d. Plato

35. It refers to a way of thinking about the world and is made up of a person’s views and beliefs.
a. Doubt c. Experience
b. Framework d. Wonder

36. Rene Descartes considers this as a reason why people philosophize.

a. Doubt c. Experience
b. Framework d. Wonder

37. What do you call these questions that examine personal ideas regarding correctness and values?
a. External Questions c. Holistic Thinking
b. Internal Questions d. Partial Thinking

38. It refers to a perspective that considers large scale patterns in systems and often described as
looking at the “bigger picture” when describing and analyzing situation or problem.
a. External Questions c. Holistic Thinking
b. Internal Questions d. Partial Thinking

39. It is a type of thinking that focuses on specific aspects of a situation.

a. External Questions c. Holistic Thinking
b. Internal Questions d. Partial Thinking

40. These are questions that seek to question the very frameworks upon which people base their own
beliefs and views.
a. External Questions c. Holistic Thinking
b. Internal Questions d. Partial Thinking

41. These require a person to be willing to examine one’s thoughts, feelings and actions and to learn
more about one’s life and experiences.
a. Meditation c. Reflection
b. Self-Examination d. Thinking

42. It refers to the clear awareness and understanding of something.

a. Claims c. Facts
b. Knowledge d. Opinion

43. These are statements which are observed to be real or truthful.

a. Claims c. Facts
b. Knowledge d. Opinion

44. These are statements which need to be examined to determine whether they are true or false.
a. Claims c. Facts
b. Knowledge d. Opinion

45. These are comprised of statements that provide views on a certain matter.
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a. Claims c. Facts
b. Knowledge d. Opinion

46. This is a judgement based on certain facts.

a. Arguments c. Beliefs
b. Conclusions d. Explanations

47. These are statements that expresses convictions that are not easily explained by facts.
a. Arguments c. Beliefs
b. Conclusions d. Explanations

48. These are statements that assume a claim is true and provide reasons to support them.
a. Arguments c. Beliefs
b. Conclusions d. Explanations

49. These are series of statements that provide reasons to convince a person that a claim or opinion is
truthful.
a. Arguments c. Beliefs
b. Conclusions d. Explanations

50. These are arguments based on faulty reasoning.

a. Biases c. Fallacies
b. Conclusion d. Conflict

51. These are tendencies or influences that affect the views of people.
a. Biases c. Fallacies
b. Conclusion d. Conflict

52. This term refers to man as a species and distinguishes man from other animals.
a. Human c. Person
b. Self d. Spirit

53. This refers to the totality of an individual who possesses awareness, self-determination, and the
capacity to interact with others.
a. Human c. Person
b. Self d. Spirit

54. This refers to an individual who is actively aware that he or she is perceiving and experiencing
reality.
a. Human c. Person
b. Self d. Spirit

55. This refers to the ability of the person to experience an “inner world” that is defined by personal
thoughts and ideas.
a. Internality c. Interiority
b. Externality d. Self-Determination

56. This is the capability to act and be aware of one’s actions.

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a. Internality c. Interiority
b. Externality d. Self-Determination

57. This enables the person to act whenever he or she wants to and makes self-determination possible.
a. Dignity c. Externality
b. Free will d. Spirit

58. This refers to the capability to reach out and interact with others and the world.
a. Dignity c. Externality
b. Free will d. Spirit

59. This refers to the inherent value of a person which cannot be expressed in quantifiable terms.
a. Dignity c. Externality
b. Free will d. Spirit

60. This refers to the intangible element that enables us to exercise thought, possess awareness, and
reach out to the outside world and others.
a. Dignity c. Externality
b. Free will d. Spirit

61. This is the ability to surpass limits.

a. Dignity c. Externality
b. Free will d. Transcendence

62. This refers to the development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
a. Economic Efficiency c. Environmental Integrity
b. Prudence d. Sustainable Development

63. It refers to maintaining the state of the environment.

a. Economic Efficiency c. Environmental Integrity
b. Prudence d. Sustainable Development

64. It refers to prudence in decision-making regarding the use of resources to ensure that there is
minimum to zero waste.
a. Economic Efficiency c. Environmental Integrity
b. Prudence d. Sustainable Development

65. This refers to the ability to regulate one’s actions and behavior.
a. Equity c. Frugality
b. Prudence d. Resourcefulness

66. This refers to being thrifty with the use of one’s resources.
a. Equity c. Frugality
b. Prudence d. Resourcefulness

67. This type of view places great value on ecosystems and biological communities.
a. Ecocentrism b. Environmentalism
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c. Biocentrism d. Anthropocentrism

68. This type of view believes that all organisms have inherent worth and should be valued and
protected.
a. Ecocentrism c. Biocentrism
b. Environmentalism d. Anthropocentrism

69. This type of view considers man as the most important species on the planet.
a. Ecocentrism c. Biocentrism
b. Environmentalism d. Anthropocentrism

70. Which of these statements about humankind and nature is NOT true?
a. Humankind can use natural resources without regard for the consequences.
b. Humankind has a unique relationship with nature.
c. Humans are able to transform and change the environment.
d. Humans are stewards of nature.

71. Which Filipino values is helping others in times of need?

a. Bahala na c. Bayanihan
b. Pakikisama d. Kalooban

72. A term that shows sharing of oneself to others is known as .

a. Bahala na c. Bayanihan
b. Pakikisama d. Kalooban

73. Which term describes the philosophy of “living in harmony with nature”?
a. Bahala na c. Bayanihan
b. Pakikisama d. Kalooban

74. What do you call the type of fallacy that refers to attacking the person presenting the argument
instead of the argument itself.
a. Ad hominem c. Appeal to force
b. Appeal to emotion d. Appeal to tradition

75. What do you call the type of fallacy that uses emotions such as pity or sympathy.
a. Ad hominem c. Appeal to force
b. Appeal to emotion d. Appeal to tradition

76. The four main divisions of philosophy are metaphysics, epistemology, axiology, and _____.
a. Bioethics c. Aesthetics
b. Logic d. Categorical logic

77. For Socrates, an unexamined life is a tragedy because it results in grievous harm to _____.
a. the state c. the body
b. the justice system d. the soul

78. For Socrates, the soul is harmed by lack of _____.

a. knowledge b. wealth
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c. community d. courage

79. A question-and-answer dialogue in which propositions are methodically scrutinized to uncover the
truth is known as _____.
a. an argument c. the Socratic jest
b. the Socratic method d. a debate

80. The systematic use of critical reasoning to try to find answers to fundamental questions about
reality, morality, and knowledge is called _____.
a. the argumentative method c. propositional logic
b. the philosophical method d. syllogistic reasoning

81. The famous statement “An unexamined life is not worth living” is attributed to _____.
a. Aristotle c. Socrates
b. John Locke d. Plato

82. The study of reality in the broadest sense, an inquiry into the elemental nature of the universe and
the things in it, is known as _____.
a. metaphysics c. quantum physics
b. epistemology d. axiology

83. Questions like “What is knowledge?” and “What is truth?” are mainstays in the branch of philosophy
known as _____.
a. logic c. epistemology
b. metaphysics d. aesthetics

84. According to Socrates, a clear sign that a person has _____ is her exclusive pursuit of social status,
wealth, power, and pleasure.
a. philosophical ambition c. exceptional desires
b. worldly wisdom d. an unhealthy soul

85. The view that we consist of two distinct substances (body and mind) and that these two interact is
known as _____.
a. functionalism c. substance dualism
b. identity theory d. materialism