PRE-TEST in Philosophy

Name: ________________________________________ Date: December 9, 2022

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read the following items carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on
a separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following is the study that uses human reason to investigate the ultimate causes,
reasons, and principles that governs all things?
a) Anthropology b) Economics c) Philosophy d) Psychology
2. Who among the following pioneered the various field of knowledge such as history, astronomy,
mathematics, medicine and even physics?
a) Americans b) Greeks c) Moslems d) Russians
3. Philosophy is derived from two Greek words: philos (love) and Sophia (wisdom). Which of the
following is the common meaning of Philosophy?
a) Love of Truth b) Love of Wisdom c) Lover of Truth d) Lover of Wisdom
4. Which of the following reasons why people philosophize according to Plato?
a) Doubt b) Experience
c) Sense of wonder d) Limitations and Possibilities of the Human Person

5. Rene Descartes is another renowned philosopher in his time. He also explained that there is a
particular reason that drives an individual to engage himself in philosophizing. Which of the
following is his reason?
a) The experience of death b) The experience of doubt
c) Particular human experiences d) Limitations and possibilities in life
6. Karl Jaspers argued that philosophy provides people to understand adverse or challenging
conditions. He believed that man is always confronted with experiences which challenge his ideas
and frameworks. According to him, which of the following drives people to philosophize?
a) Death b) Doubt c) Wonder d) Limiting situations/limiting experiences
7. It is a way of thinking that is accompanied by people’s beliefs and views.
a) Ideals b) Opinion c) Framework d) Personal view
8. Greg is very good in the art of correct thinking. He uses syllogisms to validate his reasoning. What
philosophy is this?
a) Logic b) Ethics c) Aesthetics d) Epistemology
9. Lucas is in thought on how he can deepen his knowledge in philosophizing, which among the
choices can best help him develop his philosophizing?
a) Dream b) Dialogue c) Reflection d) Problem Solving
10. Which of the following statements could be a reason why philosophy is hard to define?
a) Philosophy is specific.
b) Philosophy is reflective.
c) Philosophy includes standards and thoughts.
d) Philosophy changes historically in respect to its content and character.
11. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about philosophy?
a) Philosophy is bias.
b) Philosophy is a reflective activity.
c) Philosophy is an examination of knowledge
d) Philosophy is distinct area of knowledge with its own goals and concern
12. What do we call the activity that requires a person to examine his/her thoughts?
a) Analysis b) Meditation c) Reasoning d) Reflection
13. It is a perspective that is characterized as inclusive when trying to understand a particular
problem or situation.
a) Bias b) Claim c) Opinion d) Holistic perspective
14. It is a way of looking at things using particular and specifics of a given situation.
a) Bias b) Claim c) Opinion d) Partial Thinking
15. The following statements describe philosophy, except:
a) Philosophy contributes to self-development.
b) Philosophy enables a person to engage in critical thinking
c) Philosophy does not improve problem-solving and decision making.
d) Philosophy helps us to be a good communicator who can present himself clearly