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MIDTERM EXAMINATION
INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON
School Year: 2023-2024

1. “What should I do?” is the basic question of which branch of philosophy?Describe the nature,
branches, and purpose of philosophy (FK/CK-A)

A. Epistemology
B. Ethics
C. Logic
D. Metaphysics
2. It is a branch of philosophy that deals with the study of the ultimate reality of things Describe the
nature, branches, and purpose of philosophy (FK/CK-A)

A. Epistemology
B. Ethics
C. Logic
D. Metaphysics

3. Describe the nature, branches, and purpose of philosophy (CK-A)

4. Describe the nature, branches, and purpose of philosophy (CK-A)
5. Describe the nature, branches, and purpose of philosophy (CK-A)
6. Which of the following distinguishes holistic perspective from partial perspective? Which of the
following scenarios demonstrates a partial point of view? Distinguish a holistic perspective from a
partial point of view (PK-MM)
A. Holistic perspective and partial perspective use hasty generalization in making conclusions.
B. Holistic perspective can help individuals uncover biases while partial perspective improves
individuals’ creativity.
C. Holistic perspective uses critical thinking in analyzing things while partial perspective uses hasty
generalization in making conclusions.
D. Holistic perspective uses hasty generalization in analyzing things while partial perspective uses
critical thinking in making conclusions.

7. Vitserk is a devoted Christian. Growing up he believe that the ultimate real and accurate religion is
Roman Catholic, he used to refuse in listening to other people with a different religion. However, when
he became a senior high school, they have a subject called philosophy. In this subject, he learned to
open his mind and starts to read more information about different religions to understand them. Which
perspective did he practice on the latter part? Distinguish a holistic perspective from a partial point of
view (PK-MM)
A. Analytical Knowledge
B. General Perspective
C. Holistic Point of View
D. Partial Point of View

8. Which of the following questions emanated from deliberate reflection? Recognize human activities that
emanated from deliberate reflection (FK-AK)

A. What is the meaning of life?

B. Who is the father of philosophy?
C. What is the definition of philosophy?
D. What accounts the occurrence of day and night?

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9. Recognize human activities that emanated from deliberate reflection (FK-AK)
10. Why doing philosophy is important? Realize the value of doing philosophy in obtaining a broad
perspective on life (PK-MM)

A. Doing philosophical activity can cure ignorance.

B. Doing philosophical activity destroys inner peace.
C. Doing philosophical activity makes an individual ignorant.
D. Doing philosophical activity has no direct relation to the quality of our life.

11. Dustin uses philosophy to synthesize a variety of views or perspectives into a unified whole. It helps
him distinguish fine differences between views and to discover common ground between opposing
positions. Based on the premise, what is the value of doing philosophy in Dustin’s life? Realize the
value of doing philosophy in obtaining a broad perspective on life (PK-MM)

A. It boosts his persuasive powers.

B. It enhances his communication skills.
C. It helps him improve his writing skills.
D. It helps him to solve general problems.

12. Which of the following explains the Correspondence Theory of Truth? Distinguish opinion from truth
(CK/PK-MM)

A. A proposition is true if it is useful to believe it

B. Belief is true if and only if it is part of a coherent system of belief
C. The key to the truth is the relation between propositions and the world
D. The truth to any proposition consists in its coherence with some specified set of propositions

13.Distinguish opinion from truth (CK/PK-MM)

14.Distinguish opinion from truth (CK/PK-MM)
15. Which of the following statements expresses truth? Distinguish opinion from truth (PK-MM)

I. Philippines is an archipelago.
II. Water is made up of hydrogen and oxygen.
III. The most beautiful woman alive is Kendall Jenner.
IV. Roland thinks that ma’am Crystal is the most intelligent one.
A. I and II
B. III and IV
C. I and III
D. II and IV

16. Which of the following is an example of Appeal to Ignorance? Distinguish opinion from truth (PK-MM)

A. “I should start looking for another job. They didn’t call me.”
B. “You can’t fire me; I have a wife and 12 kids who will go hungry if I lose this job ?”
C. “Men are faster runners than women, therefore my brother must be faster than my sister.”
D. “Make sure you’re back by 6pm. Do you recall what happened the last time you were out late?

17.Distinguish opinion from truth (PK-MM)

18.Distinguish opinion from truth (PK-MM)
19. Which of the following shows the difference between opinion and truth? Analyze situations that show
the difference between opinion and truth (CK/PK-MM)

A. Truth and opinion are the same.

B. Truth is subjective while opinion is objective.
C. Truth is based on the feelings and emotions while opinion is facts of reality.
D. Truth is based on the facts of reality while opinion is based on feelings and emotions.

20. Which of the following statements are opinions? Analyze situations that show the difference between
opinion and truth (PK-MM)

I. Todd is wearing a blue tie.

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II. Jose won the race at field day.
III. Gary was unhappy that his team lost.
IV. Sheila got the most beautiful smile in her class.
A. I and II
B. III and IV
C. I and III
D. II and IV

21. Mrs. Barley is a teacher. She works at a secondary school. She always gets up early, has breakfast and
walks to school. Students like her a lot. They often say Mrs. Barley is the most affectionate teacher.
Her students have reading classes before lunch but this week, they are outside for physical exercises
and training. They are preparing for a contest. Last year, they were not lucky and they ranked the
second team, but this year, they hope they will be the best one. Mrs. Barley is pretty sure that they will
achieve it. Which of these sentences is an opinion stated in the paragraph? Analyze situations that
show the difference between opinion and truth (PK-MM)

A. Mrs. Barley is a teacher.

B. Mrs. Barley works at a secondary school.
C. Mrs. Barley’s students often say that she is the most affectionate teacher.
D. Mrs. Barley class were not lucky and they ranked the second team last year’s contest.

22. The Socratic method of philosophizing is characterized by embracing and taking on the hypothesis or
view of the opponent as if agreeing with it, after which contradictory consequences are deduced to
make the hypothesis or view absurd. This method is also known as: Realize that the methods of
philosophy lead to wisdom and truth (CK/PK-MM)

A. Historical Method
B. Method of Dialectics
C. Method of Systematic Doubt
D. Scientific Method

23. Which of the following situations show the Socratic Method of Philosophizing? Realize that the
methods of philosophy lead to wisdom and truth (PK-MM)

A. Kristoff always test himself on how long can he hold fart in the class.
B. Teacher Dela Cruz involves the students by asking a series of questions during his discussions.
C. Team A won the debate because of their strategy to use the opponent’s argument to contradict
them.
D. During science month, the science teachers let the students experiment with the effect of
fertilized soil on the plant.

24. Which of the following situation shows doing philosophy? Realize that the methods of philosophy lead
to wisdom and truth (PK-MM)
A. Cole told his mom that he failed his exam because he gave the wrong answers.
B.
25. Which of the following must be avoided in evaluating opinions? Evaluate opinions (PK-MM)

A. neglects irrelevant information

B. refusing to listen to other people’s perspectives
C. looks for evidence to support assumptions and beliefs
D. being able to adjust opinions depending on the information you receive

26. Which of the following situations shows evaluating opinions properly? Evaluate opinions (PK-MM)

A. Ana believes that there is fairy because her mother told her.
B. Kris supports the claim of her classmate that Christopher is incompetent.
C. Loraine heard that the Marcoses are corrupt and read various research about it.
D. Joana thinks that her teacher is incompetent and lacks the knowledge to teach because one
time she was not able to answer her question.

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27. Distinguish the limitations and possibilities for transcendence (CK/PK-MM)
28. Distinguish the limitations and possibilities for transcendence (CK/PK-MM)
29. Situation 1: Ken is good at drawing.
Situation 2: Jepherson is having a hard time learning how to sing.
Distinguish the limitations and possibilities for transcendence (PK-MM)

A. Situation 1 is a possibility and situation 2 is a limitation.

B. Situation 1 is a limitation and situation 2 is a possibility.
C. Both are possibilities.
D. Both are limitations.

30. Which of the following distinguishes possibilities from limitations? Distinguish the limitations and
possibilities for transcendence (PK-MM)
I. Possibilities are the abilities of a person while limitations are the things that he is weak
at.
II. Possibilities are the inabilities of a person while limitations are the things that he is
capable of.
III. Possibilities are the things that a person can do while limitations are the things that he
cannot do.
IV. Possibilities are the things that a person cannot do while limitations are the things that
he can do.
A. I and II
B. III and IV
C. I and III
D. II and IV

31.Distinguish the limitations and possibilities for transcendence (PK-MM)

32.A form of human person’s limitation where one can’t be in two or more places at the same time.
Recognize how the human body imposes limits and possibilities for transcendence (FK-AK)

A. Body as intermediary
B. Facticity
C. Spatiality
D. Temporality

33. What is body as intermediary as a form of limitation? Recognize how the human body imposes limits
and possibilities for transcendence (FK-AK)

A. Human person will die sooner or later

B. Human person cannot choose race or nationality
C. Human person cannot be in two or more places at the same time
D. Human person needs to use his body whatever activity he wants to experience

34. According to Plato, what is in the human person that limits him? Recognize how the human body
imposes limits and possibilities for transcendence (FK-AK)

A. Body
B. Intellect
C. Soul
D. Spirit

35. Temporality as a form of limitation is when __________________. Recognize own limitations and
possibilities (FK-AK)

A. human person will die sooner or later

B. human person cannot choose race or nationality
C. human person cannot be in two or more places at the same time
D. human person needs to use his body whatever activity he wants to experience

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36. It is a form of limitation where one cannot choose race or nationality. Recognize own limitations and
possibilities (FK-AK)
A. Body as intermediary
B. Facticity
C. Spatiality
D. Temporality
37.Recognize own limitations and possibilities (FK-AK)
38.Evaluate own limitations and the possibilities for their transcendence (CK/PK-MM)
39. Bill Gates once said, “if you are born poor, it’s not your fault, but if you die poor, it’s your fault”. What
is implied by this statement? Evaluate own limitations and the possibilities for their transcendence (PK-
MM)

A. No one is born poor

B. No one should die poor
C. It’s your parents’ fault if you are poor
D. Being poor is not a hindrance to succeed

40. Which of the following shows vulnerability as an example of transcending? Evaluate own limitations
and the possibilities for their transcendence (PK-MM)
41.Identify things that are not in their proper place and organize them in an aesthetic way (FK-AK)
42.Identify things that are not in their proper place and organize them in an aesthetic way (FK-AK)
43.Identify things that are not in their proper place and organize them in an aesthetic way (FK-AK)
44.Show that care for the environment contributes to health, well-being and sustainable development.
(CK/PK-MM)
45.Show that care for the environment contributes to health, well-being and sustainable development.
(CK/PK-MM)
46.Show that care for the environment contributes to health, well-being and sustainable development.
(PK-MM)
47.Show that care for the environment contributes to health, well-being and sustainable development.
(PK-MM)
48. Show that care for the environment contributes to health, well-being and sustainable development.
(PK-MM)
49.Demonstrate the virtues of prudence and frugality towards his/her environment. (PK-MM)
50.Demonstrate the virtues of prudence and frugality towards his/her environment. (PK-MM)

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