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INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

DIAGNOSTIC TEST
S.Y. 2022-2023

Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1.  What is not a characteristic of a wise person?

A. knows which actions are good and he/she performs them
A. knows how to controls the actions of others
B. aware of his/her own ignorance
C. knows how to apply his/her knowledge to practical matters
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2. He was considered a father of modern philosophy. 

A. Thomas Aquinas C. Jean Jacques Rousseau
A. Rene Descartes D. John Locke
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3. The following are limitations that hinder human transcendence and freedom in that they
serve as obstacles to the accomplishment of a person’s goal EXCEPT,
A. may not occur to everyone
A. does not come at a specified period
B. may coincide with physical/bodily limitations of the body
C. Not mentioned above
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4.Which among the statements is considered an opinion.

A. Rodrigo Duterte is the 16th president of the Philippines.
A. Water composed of Oxygen and Hydrogen elements.
B. Man is mortal.
C. Man is smarter than woman.
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5. It is something that can be verified and supported with evidence.

A. Opinion B. Fact C. Argument D. Reasoning
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6.  A source of knowledge based on senses and experiences. 

 A. Rationalism C. Idealism
A. Empiricism D. Skepticism 
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7.   Peter and John argued about the existence of God, Peter used various questions to John to pursue his
belief and convince John that God is real. Which Philosophical Method is appropriate to establish the
truth.  
A. Dialectical Method C. Scientific Method
A. Historical Method D. Socratic Method
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8.  The following are the possibilities of transcendence EXCEPT,

A. developing a positive outlook in life
A. working towards reaching a goal
B. learning from experience
C. cannot be experienced by everyone
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9.  Which among the statements is considered defining Philosophy and its nature.
.Philosophy is study of man.
I.Philosophy is considered a parent of science.
II.Philosophy is a discipline that uses human reason to investigate the ultimate causes, reasons and
principles which governs all things.

A.I, II B. I C. II, III D. II

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10.  How does a person become Holistic in perspective? 

A. When a person has judgment based on his/her own belief.
A. When a person doesn’t entertain any opinions from others.
B. When a person examines and sees all the aspects of the situation.
C. When a person has a conclusion based on a particular aspect. 
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11. Which among the questions is addressing Metaphysics?

A. Who am I?
A. What is beauty?
B. What is right and what is wrong?
C. How does knowledge exist? 
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12.  Hannah is facing the mirror; she gets upset about her face. She wants to be like one of her K-Pop
actresses, and her best friend encouraged her not to be bothered about her own uniqueness. Which
limitation is appropriate to address Hannah’s problem? 
A. Emotional Limitation C. Intellectual Limitation
A. Physical Limitation D. Social Limitation 
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13. Using Deductive Reasoning, which among the conclusions is logical correct from the given example.
All Philosophers are wise
Socrates is wise
Therefore____________
A. Socrates is not philosopher
A. Socrates is not wise
 B. Socrate is Philosopher 
C. Socrate is not wise and not philosopher
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14. To be able to understand the reality of life, human must realize that __________
.He/she possesses limitations. 
I.He/she composed of material and immaterial 
II.He/She is just part of the world. 

A.I, II B. III C. I D. II
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15.  John is attending the argument session, the statement example given “Not all legals are ethical and not
all ethical are legal”. John wants to convince people that his statement is relative morality. Which
philosophical method is appropriate to use?
A. Historical Method C. Socratic Method
A. Dialectical Method D. Scientific Method
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16. The environmental disorder is a state of an environment where things are not
in its proper place due to unlimited human activities. In this definition, three things are to be considered
EXCEPT,
A.things are not in place of comfort and warmth due to human intervention
or natural alteration
B.  when the environment harms the biotic community and nature results
from non-stop and extensive human economic activities
C. the unavailability of a local-by-product may imply local disturbance that
is not at par with its production
D. Not mentioned above

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17. Joanna is too inquisitive that she is always asking the right questions and examines possible solutions
such as doing research for the right answers. Ana shows an example of _______ .
A. Point of View C. Holistic Point of View
      B. Partial Point of View D. Doing Philosophy
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18. A mother scolded the youngest daughter after the eldest accused her of stealing her 
make-up kit. The mother only listened to the story of the eldest without hearing the side of the
youngest before deciding to scold. Mother shows an example of ________ . 
      A. Point of View C. Holistic Point of View
      B. Partial Point of View D. Doing Philosophy
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19. The ability to exercise one’s freedom in any manner is called _______.
A. Freedom of Choice C. Limitations of Freedom
A. Absolute Choice D. Will
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20. An act of the intellect in judging the best means by which to fulfill an intention is:
A. Election C. Consent
A. Simple Volition D. Decision
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21. Whose statement is this, “The point of freedom is to choose one’s way to real happiness, the highest
and the most enjoyable good of all”?
A. Martin Heidegger   C. Fr. James Brent
A. Thomas Acquinas   D. Buddha 
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22. This philosophical view believes that man is essentially constrained by society.
A. Marxism   C. Syllogism
A. Determinism   D. Ecocentrism
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23. It refers to a person taking control of his or her own life and fulfilling one’s potential.
A. Positive Liberty   C.  Free Action
A. Free Will   D. Negative Liberty
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24. The three key principles for sustainable development include the following, EXCEPT
A. Economic Stability   C. Equity
A. Environmental Integrity   D. Environmental Aesthetics
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25. These are things that add comfort and pleasure to a human living.
A. Money   C. Fame
A. Wants   D. Needs
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26. This theory believes that the living environment should be respected and regarded as having the right to
flourish, independent of its utility to humans.
A. Social Ecology   C. Deep Ecology
A. John Donne   D. Thomas Aquinas
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27. You have noticed that every month, your parents find it difficult to pay your electric bills. How can you
help your parents solve the problem to efficiently save energy?
A. Cut down your use of lights, heaters, and computers. 
A. Anything that can be turned off, should be, especially when these things are not in use.
B. Eat more veggies and less meat. 
C. Close your windows/blinds and do not let the sunshine heat your home.
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28. It is the discipline that examines the relationship of human person to nature.
A. Environmental Philosophy   C.  Anthropocentrism
A. Environment   D. Ecocentrism
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29. I- To treat another person, we need to bracket or suspend our judgements and assumptions 
about him/her.
      II- This is an example of bracketing of presuppositions .
A. Only statement I is correct   C. Only statement II is correct
A. Both statements are correct   D. Both statements are incorrect
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30. I- Prudence and frugality can be shown when we stretch out milk or juice by adding water.
      II- When we are serious about extreme efforts to save money and yet we choose to live with 
an expensive gadget.
A. Only statement I is correct   C. Only statement II is correct
A. Both statements are correct   D. Both statements are incorrect
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31. As of August 11, 2022, approximately 3.82 million people had been confirmed as infected with
COVID-19 virus in the Philippines. Of those, over 3.71 million had recovered and around 60.92 thousand
died. (Evaluate and choose the statement below that best described the case)
A. The habitat of the viruses is disturbed by global warming.
A. People misuse their God-given freedom.
B. People are becoming anthropocentric in dealing with life.
C. All of the above
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32. Statement I – If an ordinary student like you is wishing to have a good job, good car, house 
and lot, and gadgets, when you are reaching more than what you are expecting for, then you
will not be experiencing material transcendence.

Statement II – Abraham Harold Maslow’s self-actualization concept, defines transcendence as a 

state of being intrinsically satisfied with life regardless of physical and tangible factors.
A. Both statements are true. C. Only Statement II is true.
B. Only Statement I is true. D. Both Statements are false.
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33. How does an authentic or genuine relationship occur between two individuals?
A. When the self realizes that the other is a unique individual
B. When two individuals begin to view each other as an other
C. When they acknowledge each other as distinct individuals
D. All of the above
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34. Which of the following circumstances depicts empathy?

A. laughing at the mistakes or shortcomings of others
B. feeling a friend’s grief over the death of a loved one
C. calling intellectually-challenged classmates as lazy students
D. All of the above
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35. What is the oldest and the most basic way of economic subsistence?
A. gathering and fishing C. pastoral and fishing
B. hunting and pastoral D. hunting and gathering
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36. This theory claims that since happiness or welfare is the only inherent good, then our moral duty is to
increase or maximize overall happiness of all persons affected by our actions.
A. Consequentialist Approach or Utilitarianism
A. Divine Right Theory
B.  Absolutism
C. Social Contract Theory or the Consent Theory of the State
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37. This is the primary factor that may add to the poor academic and vocational outcomes of people with
disability.
A. Negative attitudes of the family towards PWD's
B. Constructive actions of the family
C. Positive attitudes of the family towards PWD's
D. Supportive attitudes of the neighbor towards PWD's.
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38. It is an organized group of people whose members interact frequently and have a common territory and
culture. 
A. family C. society
B. individual D. siblings
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39. The person is by nature 

A. social force C. social condition
B. sociologist D. social being
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40. In political science, it is often used to mean the totality of human relationships, generally in contrast to
the state, the apparatus of rule or government within a territory.
A. Human C. Class
B. Social interaction D. Society
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41.When a teacher says, “Every student needs to be recognized as an individual/s every other member of
its society.” What does this statement imply?
A. Individual recognition society C. Anonymous society
B. Social interaction D. Social science
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42.The following are philosophical point of view about death, EXCEPT

A. Death and its relation to the whole of human existence.
B. Ancient people attributed death to the gods, elves, demons, or evil spirits 
C. Death is the end of man considered to be a living organism
D. None of the above
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43. If we create the people we want to be or the ideal versions of ourselves in our facebook 
profiles, it only means that?
A. We innovate the version of ourselves
B. We conform to a pattern of society
C. We practice inauthenticity
D. We reject the pattern given by society
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44. Andy features information technology and service jobs. He has higher education for economic success.
He uses technology and the internet to communicate, to engage in business and access different
information that can be used to deal with daily activities. Andy is living in a society called _____ . 
A. Agrarian C. Residential 
A. Industrial D. Virtual
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45. Which of the following is NOT a definition of society?
A. The collective consciousness that binds individuals together and creates social integration.
B. The building blocks of society take various social roles to ensure the smooth flow of social
processes.
C. A system of interacting individuals and interrelated groups sharing a common culture or territory.
D. A group of people living together in a social system of long-established relationships, recognizing
and following a certain way of life.
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46. Who among the philosophers believes that existence means knowing God?
A. Aristotle B. Arthur Schopenhauer
C. Karl Jaspers D. Friedrich Nietzsche
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47. The late Merriam Defensor Santiago’s illness has marked every Christian believer on how we should
deal and face “Death”. According to Jones’ category, which do you think is not included among these
reasons about its impending reality?
  A. Philosophical  B. Biblical          C. Ethical               D. Practical
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48. Which of the following is not an importance of intersubjectivity?

A. It validates real and authentic subjective experiences
B. It promotes a sense of community and unity among individuals
C. It does not emphasize that anyone can contribute to society
D. It enables individuals to look at others equally, regardless of any physical or    socio-demographic
factor.
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49.  "There is no such thing as free lunch", is Milton Friedman's famous line which means.
A. Whenever nature proves unsatisfactory for human purposes, people reframe it as they see fit.
B. People had to adapt themselves to the natural order as best as they could.
C. Everything is calculated and evaluated according to the economic securities.
D. Conforming to the natural order.
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50. Which is not included in the ways to make society more inclusive for people with disabilities.
A. I will view disabled community as a valuable consumer.
B. I won’t employ people with disabilities.
C. I will increase disabled representatives in politics
D. I will promote social inclusion in schools.
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