Department of Education

MIMAROPA Region
Schools Division of Palawan
BATARAZA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Bataraza, Palawan

Remedial Examination
FIRST SEMESTER S.Y. 2023-2024
INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

Name:____________________________________ Grade & Section:____________________

Choose the letter that corresponds to your answer.

1. What is the study and discipline that uses human reasons to investigate the ultimate causes, reasons, and principles that govern
all things?
A. Ethics B. Philosophy C. Logic D. Metaphysics

2. Which branch of philosophy deals with nature, sources, limitations and validity of knowledge?
A. Aesthetics B. Metaphysics C. Ethics D. Epistemology

3. What describes metaphysics?

A. it is concern with what is real C. it is concern with reasoning
B. it pertains to values D. it is concern with the source of knowledge

4. It is the process and willingness of examining one’s thoughts, feelings, and actions for our own correctness.
A. Reason B. Reflection C. Opinion D. Truth

5. The truth of a belief is tested by its satisfactory results when it is put into operation.
A. Pragmatic Theory of Truth C. Correspondence Theory of Truth
B. Coherence Theory of Truth D. Dialectical Theory of Truth

6. This theory of truth deals with the consistency of the truth of statements claimed within the system that is being used.
A. Pragmatic Theory of Truth C. Correspondence Theory of Truth
B. Coherence Theory of Truth D. Dialectical Theory of Truth

7. These statements go beyond facts by providing conclusions and even advance a belief about a certain situation.
A. Reality B. Perception C. Opinions D. Conclusions

8. Thales believed that despite the different things we encounter there is one underlying stuff or substance in which everything is
composed. What is that substance?
A. Air B. Life C. Oxygen D. Water

9. It refers to a way of thinking or the initial understanding of a person and is composed of his or her views and beliefs.
A. Reality B. Framework C. Perception D. Examination of Knowledge

10. What is the ultimate purpose of transcendence? Choose the best statement.
A. To acknowledge our limitations
B. To identify our weaknesses
C. To let our body rest and recover
D. To make a better version of ourselves

11. Who is the Philosopher that believes “Existence is the state of being perceived by a perceiver and all we can really know are
sensible things.”?
A. David Hume B. George Berkeley C. Baruch Spinoza D. John Locke

12. Philosophers refer this to the union of the body and the spirit enabling us to experience both the physical and spiritual world. What
does it refers to?
A. Empowerment B. Embodiment C. Transcendence D. Transcendense

13. It refers to an individual who possess self-awareness, self-determination, rational mind, and the capacity to interact with other and
with himself/herself.
A. Person B. Personhood C. Human Person D. Human Being

14. Human person uses intellect to devise means to overcome such limitations. How do you call this ability to surpass limits?
A. Transcendense B. Transcendence C. Embodied Spirit D. Emboded Spirit

15. He employed the term “boundless” to mean that Nature is indeterminate―in the sense that no boundaries between the warm and
cold or the moist and dry regions are originally present within it.
A. Immanuel Kant B. Herbert Marcuse C. Anaximander D. Pythagoras

16. Which of the following philosophical question is not a concern of metaphysics?

A. Does life make sense? C. What is Happiness?
 B. Are our actions already determined? D. Is man only his body or man is his soul?
17. “The earth is revolving on its axis”. What kind of philosophy is this statement?
A. Epistemology B. Logic C. Aesthetics D. Metaphysics

18. According to Ayn Rand it is a science devoted to the discovery of the proper method of acquiring and validating knowledge.
A. Dialetic B. Epistemology C. Ethics D. Philosophy

19. How do you know if a statement is true according to the Correspondence theory?
A. If you believe that it is true
B. If philosophers believe that it is true
C. If a statement is based on facts of reality
D. If the statement is universally acknowledged to be true

20. This theory of truth is tantamount to the belief in the good or practical consequence that an idea would bring.
A. Correspondence Theory of Truth C. Pragmatic Theory of Truth
B. Coherence Theory of Truth D. Dialectical Theory of Truth

21. It is true if it is in exact conformity to what is observed in their actual status and relations.
A. rational B. concrete C. reasonable D. empirical

22. Which of the given statements best shows the concept of transcendence?
A. Ronald is afraid of heights so he never tried riding in a roller coaster.
B. Tina wanted to join the cheering squad but she is afraid of being injured.
C. Dina’s favorite snack is pizza and she always crave for it.
D. Lito is an athlete and trains hard every day & became a champion.

23. Which of the following is an example of an anthropocentric view of the environment?

A. Humans have a moral obligation to protect the environment for future generations.
B. All living beings have equal rights and should be treated with respect.
C. The environment has intrinsic value and should be preserved for its own sake.
D. The environment should be valued based on its usefulness to humans.

24. He believes that “Human have power over nature.”

A. George Herbert Mead B. Immanuel Kant C. Anaximander D. Herbert Marcuse

25. Moral approach analyzing the relationship between humans and the environment.
A. Environmental aesthetics C. Environmental justice
B. Environmental ethics D. Environmental philosophy

26. He is a Philosopher who believes that ecological problems can be traced to social problems.
A. Murray Bookchin B. Arne Naess C. Pythagoras D. Immanuel Kant

27. Why do human beings have dignity? Choose the best explanation.
A. Each person is worthy because every person is priceless, unique, unrepeatable, and irreplaceable.
B. Every person has dignity simply because he is human and not an animal.
C. Each person is his or her own being and there is no one in the world who is exactly like him.
D. Every person is worthy and cannot be expressed in quantifiable terms.

28. In a debate, how could an audience acquire knowledge?

A. through art of speech C. through articulate speech
B. through reasoning and critical thinking D. good facility of language

29. Which statement is true about philosophy?

A. Philosophy is limited to a particular subject of inquiry
B. Philosophy by natural light of reason uses highest principle of all things
C. Philosophy uses mere emotion in explaining things
D. Philosophy is not related to any branch of sciences

30. Distinguish which statement is considered truth from the given propositions.
A. Living near the school is better because I do not spend much for transportation.
B. My sister is selfish because she ate the last piece of bread and did not share.
C. The aggressive manner of the arresting officer is an example of brutality in the police force.
D. It takes 30 minutes to walk from my home to school.

31. Which statement is an opinion?

A. Democracy is the best form of government
B. Intelligence is hereditary
C. Intelligence is multi or varied
D. Some vegetables are anti-oxidant

32. Scientists are genius. Albert Einstein is a scientist; therefore, he is genius. What type of reasoning is applied in the statement?
A. deductive reasoning B. inductive reasoning C. critical thinking D. syllogism
33. On Saturday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Patron went out for date and left Sam, their son, at home. When they came back home in
the evening, they found little Sam dead. Only their Maid, Babysitter and Chef were at home. Who killed little Sam?
A. Maid: I was cleaning the corners.
B. Babysitter: I was ironing Sam’s school uniform for tomorrow.
C. Chef: I was chopping vegetables for dinner.
D. None of them.

34. According to the concept of sustainable development, what should be the goal of human activities in relation to the environment?
A. Exploiting natural resources for economic growth
B. Preserving the environment at all costs
C. Balancing economic development with environmental conservation
D. Prioritizing the needs of future generations over present needs

35. According to environmental philosophers, what is the intrinsic value of nature?

A. Nature has value only if it benefits humans
B. Nature has value in and of itself, regardless of its usefulness to humans
C. Nature has no value
D. Nature's value is determined by its economic worth

36. Trish always thinks that she is weak and cannot do something good, what is the best advice you can give to Trish?
A. Advise her to be alone so she cannot bother other people.
B. Agree with her that she cannot do something about it.
C. Show to her that things are complicated and it is easy to let go and move on.
D. Tell her that she needs to accept and identify ways on how to improve herself.

37. How can individuals transcend their own limitations?

A. By accepting their limitations and not striving for personal growth
B. By seeking opportunities for learning and self-improvement
C. By comparing themselves to others and feeling inadequate
D. By avoiding challenges and staying within their comfort zone

38. Transcendence refers to:

A. The ability to overcome physical limitations
B. The process of going beyond ordinary limits or boundaries
C. The belief in a higher power or spiritual realm
D. The ability to achieve immortality

39. Which of the following show Carlo as a person?

A. Carlo is aware and conscious of what is happening as he plays the ball in the living.
B. Carlo admits his mistake after accidentally bumping into the table causing the vase to break.
C. Carlo decided not to play in the living room so as not to break the vase.
D. The vase broke after Carlo played in the living room and bumped into the table.

40. Which of the following best describes the concept of "biocentrism"?

A. The belief that all living beings have inherent value and deserve moral consideration
B. The belief that humans have a moral obligation to protect the environment for future generations
C. The belief that the well-being of humans is the most important consideration in environmental decision-making
D. The belief that economic growth should be prioritized over environmental concerns

41. Mr. Yo grabbed and bought a vast land from the farmers and decided to convert it into a Mall. During the construction, farmers left
without jobs and hundreds of trees were uprooted and streams were covered in cement. What principle of sustainability was
violated?
A. Social ecology B. Equity C. Economic efficiency D. Environmental Integrity

42. In December 1993, the UNESCO declared the Tubbataha Reefs National Park as a World Heritage Site because of its rich marine
biodiversity and prohibited fishing to protect it. This shows what principle of sustainability?
A. Social ecology B. Equity C. Economic efficiency D. Environmental Integrity

43. Which of the given statements demonstrates frugality in terms of Economic efficiency?
A. Washing of dishes directly from the faucet for better cleaning.
B. Using low energy consumption light bulbs such as LED in the living room overnight.
C. Using water hose to water the plants.
D. Taking a bath using pale or basin.

44. Who killed Mr. Thomas?

The news was out! Mr. Thomas had been killed on Sunday afternoon. You are hired as a Detective for the case and questioned 4
suspect.
A. Bart, his wife, has reading part 4 of the “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” trilogy.
B. Gordon, the butler, was taking a shower.
C. Todd, the chef, was prepping breakfast
D. Amanda, the maid, was filling the mail.
45. On Tuesday morning a man came to see Detective Caraig.

Man: Someone stole my car yesterday evening!

Detective Caraig: Show me where it happened.
Man: Here! My wife and I left the car and went to watch the show.
When we came back, it was gone!
Detective Caraig: Was your car insured?
Man: Of course, I hope they will pay me off!
Detective Caraig: I hope they won’t believe your lie.
What theory of truth did detective Caraig use to know that the man is
lying?
A. Correspondence Theory of Truth C. Pragmatic Theory of Truth
B. Coherence Theory of Truth D. Dialectical Theory of Truth

46. How will you implement the program that promotes the care for nature?
A. Do your best to take care of nature even in a small way.
B. Enforce the law about taking good care of our environment by increasing the fines/punishment for every violation.
C. Just let the authorities to carry out the environmental project because they have the funds for it.
D. Collaborate with other organizations and make a comprehensive study in order to carry out an environmental work.

47. Who is the liar?

One day, a violent storm blew up the Bataraza and caused a widespread blackout. After the storm passed, a maid was found
dead in a mansion. 3 suspects were questioned.
A. Husband: I was reading books in my bedroom.
B. Wife: At that time of incident, I was watching TV.
C. Butler: I was calculating my family expenses in my room.
D. None of them.

48. Which of the following is an example of a physical limitation in the human body?
A. The inability to fly without the aid of technology
B. The inability to understand complex mathematical equations
C. The inability to achieve inner peace and happiness
D. The inability to communicate effectively with others

49. Which of the following is an example of evaluating one's own limitations?

A. Recognizing that one is not naturally gifted in a particular skill
B. Believing that one is incapable of achieving success in any area of life
C. Ignoring feedback and advice from others about areas of improvement
D. Setting goals that are easily attainable and not challenging oneself

50. Which of these statements best describes sustainability?

A. Continuous cutting of trees for paper milling without reforestation.
B. Rigorous mining of gold and copper to increase production of new gadgets and technologies to ease the life of people.
A. Conversion of agricultural lands for housing development to be given to homeless people.
B. Fishing in seasonal manner to let the fish multiply.

When I awoke this morning I asked myself, "What is life about?" I found the answer in my room.
The fan said, "Be cool." The roof said, "Aim high." The window said, "See the world." The clock said, "Every minute is precious."
The mirror said, "Reflect before you act." The calendar said, " Be up to date." The door said, "Push hard for your goals."
The floor said, "Kneel down and pray." God whispered I will take you to it all.