Department of Education

Region V
Division of Camarines Sur
BINAGASBASAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Binagasbasan, Garchitorena, Camarines Sur
SY 2022-2023
Second Quarterly Examination in INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY OF HUMAN PERSON

Name: ________________________ Year & Section ____________ Date: ____________ Score: ______
1. What is the meaning of the word Philosophy?
a) The study of religion and beliefs
b) The study of natural science
c) The love of wisdom
d) The study of art
2. What is the method of philosophical inquiry that emphasizes the importance of direct observation and experience?
a) Empiricism
b) Rationalism
c) Dialectic
d) Phenomenology
3. In what way can the understanding of the embodied spirit help individuals to live a more fulfilling life?
a) By promoting the idea of physical self-care
b) By promoting the idea of separation of the body and soul
c) By promoting a holistic approach to self-care
d) By promoting the idea of a spiritual self-care
4. How can an understanding of the relationship between humans and the natural world be applied to improve
environmental sustainability?
a) By implementing technological solutions
b) By ignoring the relationship
c) By understanding and addressing the impact of human actions on the natural world
d) By focusing solely on economic growth
5. A person argues that freedom is the ability to do whatever one wants, regardless of the consequences. How would
you evaluate this statement?
a) It is a valid perspective on freedom
b) It is not a valid perspective on freedom as it disregards the rights and freedoms of others and the consequences
of one's actions
c) It is not a valid perspective on freedom as it disregards laws and social norms
d) It is a valid perspective on freedom as long as it does not harm others
6. You are in charge of organizing a team building activity for your company. Which of the following options do you
think would be the most effective in promoting teamwork and creativity among team members?
a) A scavenger hunt
b) A lecture on the importance of communication
c) A cooking competition where each team has to come up with a unique recipe using a set of ingredients
provided.
d) A game of paintball
7. A person argues that the individual should always prioritize their own interests over those of society. How would
you evaluate this statement?
a) It is a valid perspective on the relationship between the individual and society
b) It is not a valid perspective on the relationship between the individual and society as it disregards the importance
of social cohesion and the interdependence of individuals within society
c) It is a valid perspective as long as it does not harm others
d) It is not a valid perspective as it goes against the principles of fairness and justice
8. How is the awareness of death different from the fear of death?
a) Awareness of death is cognitive while fear of death is emotional
b) Fear of death is rational and the awareness of death is irrational
c) Fear of death is a natural response to the awareness of death
d) None of the above
9. Who said "Man is the only animal who causes pain to others with no other object than wanting to do so"?
 a) Immanuel Kant
b) Søren Kierkegaard
c) Friedrich Nietzsche
d) Martin Heidegger
10. What term refers to the social organization of a group of people?
a) Society
b) Culture
c) Community
d) Institution
11. Which of the following best describes the concept of intersubjectivity?
a) The process by which individuals create their own subjective reality
b) The way in which individuals understand and share each other's experiences
c) The tendency for individuals to ignore each other's perspectives
d) The objective observation of other individuals' experiences
12. How can an understanding of freedom as it relates to the human person be applied to improve personal
relationships and interactions with others?
a) By disregarding the rights and freedoms of others
b) By prioritizing one's own desires and goals over those of others
c) By treating others with respect and recognizing the importance of their autonomy and freedom
d) By placing the importance on laws and social norms over individual's autonomy and freedom
13. You are an environmental scientist and you are tasked to develop a plan that addresses the impact of human actions
on the environment. Choose the most effective plan:
a) A plan that focuses on the implementation of renewable energy sources
b) A plan that focuses on reducing consumption of natural resources
c) A plan that focuses on increasing recycling efforts
d) A comprehensive plan that includes elements from all of the above
14. You are given the task of developing a program that focuses on the holistic development of the human person in
light of the concept of the embodied spirit. Choose the best program that you would like to create.
a) A program that focuses on physical fitness and nutrition
b) A program that focuses on spiritual practices and meditation
c) A program that combines physical fitness, nutrition, and spiritual practices in order to foster holistic
development
d) A program that focuses on mental and emotional well-being
15. You are a philosopher and you want to create a new method of philosophical inquiry that combines the best aspects
of Empiricism and Rationalism. Which of the following would be your new method?
a) Ethical rationalism
b) Rational empiricism
c) Dialectical Empiricism
d) Phenomenological Rationalism
16. Which of the following methods of philosophizing is considered the most effective in achieving a deep
understanding of the world and one's place in it?
a) Rationalism
b) Empiricism
c) Existentialism
d) Pragmatism
17. A philosopher has proposed a new definition of philosophy as "the study of the human mind and its potential."
From your perspective, how would you evaluate this new definition?
a) It is not a valid definition of philosophy as it does not align with the traditional view of philosophy as the love of
wisdom.
b) It is a valid definition of philosophy as it captures the idea that philosophy is concerned with understanding the
human mind and its capabilities.
c) It is a valid definition of philosophy but it's too narrow in scope
d) It is not a valid definition of philosophy as it only focuses on human mind, ignoring other important aspects of
philosophy.
18. What is the primary goal of philosophy?
a) To provide answers to questions about the natural world
b) To provide answers to questions about moral and ethical issues
c) To understand the nature of reality and the meaning of life
d) All of the above
19. What is the name of the method of philosophical inquiry that involves the use of reason and argumentation to arrive
at a conclusion?
a) Empiricism
b) Rationalism
c) Dialectic
d) Phenomenology
20. What is the relationship between the body and the spirit in the concept of the embodied spirit?
a) The body and the spirit are two separate entities
b) The body and the spirit are inextricably linked and interact with each other in a dynamic way
c) The body is subordinate to the spirit
d) The spirit is subordinate to the body
21. Which of the following perspectives on the human person as an embodied spirit is most accurate?
a) The body and spirit are separate entities that interact with each other
b) The body is just a physical vessel for the spirit and has no influence on the person's identity or behavior
c) The body and spirit are intimately connected and shape each other in a dynamic interplay
d) The body is a temporary aspect of the human person and only the spirit is important.
22. Which of the following perspectives on the relationship between the human person and the environment is most
ethical?
a) Human persons should have the freedom to exploit natural resources for their own benefit without any regard
for the environment or other living beings.
b) Human persons should be stewards of the environment, using natural resources sustainably and preserving
them for future generations.
c) Human persons should have the freedom to exploit natural resources as long as it does not harm the
environment and other living beings.
d) Human persons should not have any relationship with the environment, as it is not necessary for human
survival
23. What term refers to the ability of individuals to make choices and determine their own actions?
a) Autonomy
b) Sovereignty
c) Self-determination
d) Free will
24. Who is the author of the book "The Social Construction of Reality"?
a) Peter Berger
b) Erving Goffman
c) George Mead
d) Max Weber
25. You are a philosopher and you have been tasked to create a new concept of freedom that takes into account the
well-being of both the individual and society. Which of the following would be your new concept of freedom?
a) Freedom as the ability to do whatever one wants, regardless of the consequences
b) Freedom as the ability to make choices in line with the well-being of both the individual and society
c) Freedom as the ability to make choices in line with the well-being of the individual only
d) Freedom as the ability to make choices without any restriction or consideration for the well-being of either the
individual or society
26. Which of the following strategies might be effective for promoting intersubjectivity in a group?
a) Encouraging individuals to express their opinions freely
b) Discouraging discussion and debate
c) Focusing solely on facts and objective information
d) Ignoring the perspectives of minority group members
27. Which of the following strategies would be most effective for managing death anxiety?
a) Ignoring the thoughts and feelings associated with death
b) Confronting and talking about one's fears and thoughts about death
c) Distracting oneself with work or other activities
d) Focusing on physical fitness and health
28. Which of the following perspectives on the human person's relationship with death is most healthy and beneficial
for personal growth and development?
a) Ignoring or denying the reality of death
b) Constantly fixating on death and allowing it to consume one's thoughts and actions
c) Acknowledging and accepting the reality of death as a natural part of life and using it as a source of motivation
for living a meaningful and fulfilling life
 d) Believing in an afterlife and using it as a way to avoid dealing with death and its finality
29. You are a sociologist and you have been tasked to create a new model of the relationship between the individual
and society that takes into account the mutual benefit and well-being of both. Which of the following would be your
new model of the relationship between the individual and society?
a) The individual should always prioritize their own interests over those of society
b) The individual and society are mutually dependent and should work together for the benefit of both
c) The individual should prioritize the well-being of society over their own interests
d) The society should prioritize the well-being of the individual over the well-being of society
30. What are the similarities and differences between the concepts of individual and society?
a) Individual is unique and autonomous, while society is a group of individuals that share common values and
beliefs
b) Individual is a part of society, and society is a group of individuals that share common values and beliefs
c) They are the same thing
d) They have no similarities and differences

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