Introduction to the Philosophy in the Human Person

S.Y.2022-2023

Part I. Identify the letter of the best answer.

1. What do you call the state of being or existence above and beyond the limits of
material experience?
a. Transition b. Transcendence c. Transformation d. Transgression
2. What does the term “scandare” mean?
a. to exist b. to impart c. to climb d. to deduce
3. According to this philosopher, the human person is an embodied spirit. Who is
he?
a. Socrates b. Aristotle c. Immanuel Kant d. St. Thomas
4. 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
5. Which of the following is not a possibility for transcendence?
a. Looking for help
b. Having a positive outlook
c. Working to reach a goal
d. Learning from experience
6. 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
7. 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 hardworking.
d. They have a goal that is too challenging for them to achieve.
8. Which of the following statement is true?
a. Transcendence is for younger ages.
b. Transcendence is similar to self- actualization.
c. Neither statement 1 nor 2
d. Statement 1
9. 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 c. Both statement 1 and 2
b. b. Statement 1 d. Neither statement 1 and 2
10. 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
11. Which sentence is an example of truth?
a. She is a beautiful girl.
b. My sister ate the last pizza.
c. Filipino movies are better than Korean’s.
d. None of the above

PART II. Identify each statement. Choose your answer from the box and write them in the
space provided.
Plato Wisdom Doubt Philosophy Holistic
Thinking
Love of Karl Jaspers Partial Reflection Love
Wisdom Thinking

_______________12. It is the study or discipline that uses human reason to investigate

the ultimate causes, reasons, and principles which govern all things.
_______________13. The Greek term, philosophia, means _______________
_______________14. The Greek word, Sophia, means __________________
_______________15. The Greek term, philosophia, means _______________
_______________16. The Greek philosopher who believes that Philosophy is brought
about by man’s sense of wonder.
_______________17. He believes that persons engage in philosophy in order to make
sense of difficult life experiences.
_______________18. It is an activity that requires a person to examine his or her
thoughts feelings, and actions and learn from experience.
_______________19. Rene Descartes consider this as a reason why people
philosophize.
_______________ 20. It is a perspective that considers the “bigger picture” when
looking at problems and situations.
_______________21. It is a perspective that focuses on specific aspects of a situation.

PART III. Differentiate the following terms. (22-27)

1. Holistic Perspective
2. Partial Point of View
PART IV. Essay (28-30)

1. Write a short essay on how social contexts surrounding a person can contribute
to his or her upbringing, beliefs and overall quality of life. Take sample from your
personal experience.