Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
MAYO R AN UN C IAC IO N R . TUAZ O N N ATIO N A L S C H O O L O F F IS H E R IE S
(F ormerly Calape N ational S chool of F isheries)
Calunasan, Calape, Bohol

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FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION
INTRO. TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON
1st Quarter
ST
1 SEMESTER SY 2023 – 2024
Name:______________________________________ Date:______________________

Yr. & Sec.:___________________________________ Score:_____________________

Questionnaire
Directions: Read and analyze the given statements below. Write only the CAPITAL LETTER on a separate sheet.

1. It is an activity that requires a person to examine his or her thoughts, feelings and actions and learn from experience.
A. Reflection C. Wondering
B. Questioning D. Reasoning
2. Who among the following students may have already developed a broader philosophical perspective?
A. Julie, who regularly monitors the emotional well-being of her classmates.
B. Krizza, who consistently chats with her classmates about their interests and beliefs.
C. Matilda, who always listens to all sides of the argument before giving advice.
D. Trisha, who rarely talks with her classmates but is always observant of them.
3. Which fallacy literally means hitting the person below the belt instead of focusing on the issue at hand?
A. Moral licensing
B. Equivocation
C. Argumentum ad baculum
D. Ad hominem
4. These are arguments based on faulty reasoning.
A. Presumption B. Bias C. Generalization D. Fallacy
5. These are comprised of statements that provide views on a certain matter.
A. Proposition B. Opinion C. Argument D. Declaration
6. What is the science and art of correct thinking?
A. Ethics B. Metaphysics C. Aesthetics D. Logic
7. It is a general term which refers to the deepest and natural behavior of a person that distinguish humans from animals. It
consists of collective traits that formed and considered the very essence of humanity.
A. Human being B. Human nature C. Man D. Person
8. What is environment philosophy?
A. Discipline that studies the moral relationship of human beings with the environment and its non-human
contents.
B. Is part of the world, and we significantly affect in environment.
C. Significantly role of humankind in the world.
D. Extends intrinsic value and moral consideration to higher forms of animals
9. This philosopher thought that of all people, a philosopher should be king.
A. Aristotle B. Plato C. Pythagoras D. Socrates
10. What is the science and art of correct thinking?
A. Ethics . B. Metaphysics C. Aesthetics D. Logic
11. Identify which statement describes the difference between holism and partial thinking.
A. Holism is a perspective that looks at the “big picture” while partial thinking focuses on the specific aspect of
the situation.
B. Holism is a perspective that looks at the specific aspects of the situation while partial thinking looks at the big
picture.
C. Holism requires us to focus on a certain aspect of the problem while partial thinking requires us to have an
open mindset.
D. All of the above
12. According to the importance of studying philosophy, what can it offer us?
A. Know the different philosophers and their philosophies in life?
B. See the downs and lows in the development and history of philosophy.
C. Survey the achievements of the different philosophers in various periods of history.
D. Enhances our minds, understand what we encounter every day, and value our judgement.
13. It refers to a perspective that considers large scale patterns in systems.
A. Doubt B. Academy C. Holistic Thinking D. Partial Thinking
14. It focuses on specific aspects of a situation, as an individual focuses on certain areas or aspects of a problem in order
to understand it.
A. Doubt B. Academy C. Holistic Thinking D. Partial Thinking
15. Marie is very cheerful and friendly to her classmate. What aspect of the human person is being described in the
statement?
A. Cognitive self C. Psychological self
B. Physical self D. Sociological self
16. The Greek term for philosophy, philosophia means_______________.
A. Holistic Thinking B. Partial Thinking C. Love of wisdom D. Knowledge
17. What do you call the state of being or existence above and beyond the limits of material
experience?
A.Transition C. Transformation
B. Transcendence D. Transgression
18. Kyle is a tall person with brown hair and brown eyes. What aspect of the human person is being described in the
statement?
A. Cognitive self C. Psychological self
B. Physical self D. Sociological self
19. Which of the following is a biological limitation for transcendence for a student whose goal is to be a valedictorian?
A. Joining a dance troupe
B. Being absent for a week due to fever
C. Watching videos over the internet
D. Criticism from his teacher on his science project
20. It is an ideology that promotes environmental awareness and address the growing environmental problems.
A. Biocentrism C. Anthropocentrism
B. Environmentalism D. Ecofeminism
21. Magie is a poor 17-year old girl whose ultimate dream is to finish her studies. What can she do to make her dream
possible?
A. Join the school choir to lessen her stress in her studies
B. Start on organization that fights for human rights
C. Work during her free time to gain extra money for school
D. Read books on her own
22. Why do some people fail to experience transcendence?
A. They have a feeling that it will not occur.
B. They are not meant to experience it.
C. They are not hard working.
D. They have a goal that is too challenging for them to achieve.
23. Which of the following statement is true?
1. Transcendence is for younger ages.
2. Transcendence is similar to self- actualization
A. Statement 2 B. Both statements 1 and 2 C. Neither statement 1 nor 2 D. Statement 1
24. How does the human body play a role in transcendence?
1. The body has its limitations.
2. The body functions against transcendence.

A. Statement 2
B. Statement 1
C. Both statement 1 and 2
D. Neither statement 1 nor 2
25. Which statement about transcendence is true?
1. It only starts during old age
2. All personal limitations are clearly defined.

A. Both statement 1 and 2

B. Neither statements 1 nor 2
C. Statement 1
D. Statement 2
26. Which of the following is the BEST describes the concept of embodiment?
A. Human person is essentially his/ her body and nothing more.
B. Human person is essentially his/ her spirit and nothing more.
C. Human person is essentially unity of his/her body and spirit.
D. A. Human person is essentially separate entity of the body and spirit.
27. Vincent loses his arm and leg due to car accident. He loses a part of his physical body which makes up his physical
identity. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the concept of embodiment.
A. Vincent can be considered a human person despite the losing part of his identity.
B. Vincent is not fully considered a human person since he lacks one aspect of his identity.
C. Neither A nor B
D. Both A and B

28. Which among the following options is a disorder in the environment?

A. A basket of unwashed dirty clothes
B. A house with no single plant
C. A garden with dying plants
D. A library with a small number of books
29. In what way can the environment contribute to health and well-being?
A. It can be available anywhere
B. It can make life easy.
C. It can produce products that provide medicinal value.
D. It is made up of consumers and producers
30. In which of the following scenarios is prudence demonstrated?
A. Ordering food that you can consume
B. Searching assignment answers over the internet
C. Keeping the lights on all day
D. Being friendly to neighbors
31. Lila wants to buy an expensive phone using the money she has been saving since last year. She asked for her friends’
opinions in making her decision. Which among her friends is frugal?
A.. Jen suggested that she should spend the money for travel abroad.
B. Marco advised her to spend the money on the expensive phone.
C. Aiza said that the she should go on a shopping spree using the money.
D. Jack suggested that she should keep the money for future, more important uses.
32.In this view, Man is considered the most important specie of the planet
A. Biocentrism B. Anthropocentrism C. Ecocentrism D. Ecofeminism
33. What branch of philosophy studies reality, existence, the nature of being, the physical world and the universe?
A. Axiology B. Logic C. Epistemology D. Metaphysics
34. It is the quality of being thrifty. It is the careful supervision of one’s resources
A. Frugality B. Prudence C. Ecofeminism D. Equity
35. Truth can be only when one knows the practical consequences which would result from the truth of expression and
these consequences are testable.
A. Coherence Theory C. Pragmatic Theory
B. Correspondence theory D. Correlation Theory
36. You received a news that your friend betrayed you and told your parents about a crime you committed at school.
Using a Holistic Perspective, how will you deal with the situation?
A. Get angry and never talk to that friend anymore.
B. Realize that what your friend did is the best thing to do and that he is just being a true friend who just wanted to help.
C. Talk to your parents and find a way out of that situation by denying the allegations of that friend.
D. Just let things be and do nothing.
37. This view drives the activities of human organization that advocate the ethical treatment of animals.
A. Anthropocentrism B. Biocentrism C. Ecocentrism D. None of the choices
38. The statement “I think he is a bad person” is an example of?
A. Fact B. Truth C. Opinion D. Fallacy
39. An attempt to win support for an argument or idea by exploiting his or her opponent’s feelings of pity or guilt.
A. Ad misericordiam B. Ad Ignorantiam C. Ad Hominem D. Ad Tradition
40. It is the concept that advocates the wise and efficient use of natural resources
A. Environmental Philosophy
B. Sustainable Development
C. Biocentrism
D. Ecocentrism

Prepared by:
Angeli Y. Dullo
Subject Teacher
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
BOHOL DIVISION

S.Y 2022-2023

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