Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region I
Schools Division of DAGUPAN CITY
BONUAN BUQUIG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Philosophy: Miss Anne

Determining Truth
Let’s Ponder!

Put a check () in the box of the statement that is TRUE.

The sun is the center of the solar system.
Asia is the largest continent in the world.
God made the world in seven days.
Man has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
China’s continued presence in the Spratly is a violation of international law.
A person must always consider the interests of his family before his own happiness.
Citizens have the right to take up arms and overthrow an oppressive government.
The President has done very little to uphold democracy and look after the interests of the Filipino people.

Answer the following questions:

1. Were you able to easily judge the truthfulness of the statements?
2. Which of the statements are obviously true? Which ones required more thought to
determine their truthfulness?
3. Which of these statements may be true for others but not true in your judgment?
4. Which of these statements do you personally believe to be true but may be disputed by
other people?

Analyze the following headlines using your own opinion.

Manananggal Terrorizes Manila Man Gives Birth to Twins
1. Are these headlines believable? Why do you think so?
2. Have you come across statements or claims which you considered unreliable? What
made you think so?

*Place answer on notebook.

*Leaders shall collect notebooks; sign to confirm.

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