INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

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Directions: Read and analyze each question carefully. From the options given, choose the
best answer and shade the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet.

1. In one of your class sessions, the philosophy teacher passionately talks about human
freedom. She insists that the human person is free. One of your classmates disagrees
and ask: “If I am really free, why can’t I go swimming right now? Which is the best
answer to your classmate’s question?
A. You are correct. There is really no freedom.
B. We really cannot understand freedom; otherwise, there will be no debates about
it.
C. You are free to go swimming right now but you are responsible for your cutting
class.
D. Freedom is different from one culture to another. In our culture, swimming right
is now is not a free act.

2. You are always excited to your philosophy class because your teacher allows each and
every one to express his opinions. As a consequence, you become aware that indeed
different people have different views even about one subject matter. Which of the
following is a good realization?
A. Everybody should attend Philosophy class. You learn by attending
B. Differences are always dangerous. Everyone should be treated the same.
C. Discussion and dialogue are important. But one should not impose his/ her
ideas on another.
D. Philosophy restricts one’s freedom to think. There are only few avenues of
thought in philosophy.

3. A government official who disseminates fake news through the social media says that
he/she has the freedom of expression. In this government official’s perspective, to
criticize the posting of fake news is to restrict freedom of expression. Which of the
following explains why this is a questionable explanation?
A. Freedom is a privilege
B. Freedom entails responsibility
C. Freedom always involve choosing
D. Freedom means you can do what you like to

4. Which of the following does NOT shows the responsible use of freedom?
A. A woman used the internet to humiliate her ex- boyfriend by spreading lewd
photos of him on social media.
B. Instead of spending her excess allowances on a new pair of shoes, Reyna decides
to open a bank account and start saving up for her future.
C. Despite the threats made on his life, the witness decided to come forward and
divulge important information regarding the crime he witnessed.
D. A businessman did not accept a high-paying position in an overseas firm and
instead decided to start his own business and spend more time with his family.
5. Which of statements do NOT show freedom on favorable use of information technology?

A. Using gadget’s free applications.

B. Managing time with google calendar.
C. Surfing websites not suitable for
D. Using technology when you need it the most.
6. Having an exercising freedom entail certain responsibilities. Human action can either
uphold or diminish freedom. A person become less free when he or she does not exercise
control over his or her actions. The statement is:
A. No basis C. Un-acceptable
B. Half-truth D. Factual and true

7. Which of the following statement best described about moral freedom?

A. A person Free from the pressures to become something.
B. A person can exchange goods, money, or services with anyone or any group as
long as the exchange is voluntary and informed
C. A person choosing to live his or her life bound by an adherence to virtues such as
honesty, loyalty, forgiveness and self-discipline.
D. When a married woman finally leaves her husband, regaining independence, after
years of a controlling/abusive marriage.
8. Romina strongly believes in honesty and tries to tell the truth in every situation;
however, he also think that it is correct to lie to avoid hurting people’s feeling. This is an
examples of:
A. Belief B. Justification C. Absurdism D. Metaphysics

9. What are the two important elements of freedom?

A. Integrity and virtue C. Voluntariness and Integrity
B. Honesty and responsibility D. Voluntariness and responsibility

Read and Analyze the situation to answer questions number 9 and 10

Mang Lito was walking down the street when he suddenly saw a boy crossing the busy road.
The boy was chasing after a basketball that had bounced off into the road. The boy had his
eyes on his ball and did not realize that there was oncoming traffic on the road. At the same
time, a taxi was passing along the road. Its driver saw the boy suddenly crossing and he
quickly applied his brake to stop the car. The taxi was about to hit the boy when Mang Lito
decided to take action, ran across the road, and grabbed the boy to safety.

10. Which of the following element of freedom described the act of Mang Lito?
A. Free will C. Vluntariness
B. Responsibility D. Consequences

11. If Mang Lito was unable to save the boy in time, who Could be responsible in this
situation?
A. Mang Lito C. The boy
B. Taxi driver D. Mang Lito and taxi driver

12. A person who tried to scare his friend by jumping out of the corner wearing a scary
mask. The surprised friend decided to run away, but in his panic he hit into the wall
and he was seriously injured. Which of the following items below demonstrate the
freedom of choice and the consequences of their choices?
A. A person who had awareness of the effect of his action can be considered as
acting with diminished freedom.
B. A person has no obligation because he does not intent to hurt his friend
C. Some actions are not intentional that’s why we do not have obligation for
whatever consequences will happen.
D. A person has no obligation if there’s nobody hurt in his action, but if he hurt
somebody he is responsible in his action.
13. Your Family expects that you will graduate this school year. However, due to some
circumstances, you failed a subject and were informed that you will graduate next year.
What would be the best way to address this situation?
A. Ask for your friends’ advice and listen to them.
B. Tell to your family about it and accept the consequences.
C. Keep it to yourself so your family will not be disappointed
D. Ignore this problem as if nothing happened and continue with your life

14. Mang Tony’s meat shop has been profitable these days. It turns out that he has been
tampering with the weighing scale and has been selling less meat at increased price.
A. Mang Tony does not have liability because his intention is just to earn more
profit.
B. Mang tony is liable for his actions and must change and improve behavior so that
he will be better able to uphold freedom.
C. The meatshop is Mang Tonys’ Business that why he can do whatever he want.
D. Mang Tony has a family to feed that’s why he take advantage of every
opportunity.

15. In the classroom discussion, your teacher asks the whole class a certain question,
which you feel that you are the only one, knows the answer. Then, your teacher call
your classmate to answer the question. Your teacher ask your classmate to stand and
answer the question. Everybody was waiting. What will you do?
A. Coach your answer to your classmate
B. Just remain silent and wait for your teacher to answer.
C. Laugh at your classmate for he can’t answer the question.
D. Save your classmate by raising your hand to answer the question.

16. Which of the following is the best example of intersubjectivity?

A. Ben has always loved dogs. When his parents let him choose a family pet, he
picks a Labrador puppy from the shelter.
B. When Anna was twelve, her sister told her that pickles are rotten cucumbers.
Because of this, Anna now orders all her burgers without pickles.
C. When Sarah was fifteen, she went exploring in a cave and became trapped. She is
now afraid of closed spaces.
D. Tony was born with vision in only one eye. Because of this, he sometimes has
difficulty perceiving depth.
17. Which of the following pictures that shows situation that develop harmonious
relation between people.

A. B.

C. D.

18. How do we as human persons relate with others?

A. You begin talking to your classmate, telling him or her about a funny experience
you had in school.
B. Holding your pen and telling the unforgettable experiences you had in dating with
your boyfriend.
C. Talking to yourself about your problems in your family that you cannot tell to
anyone.
D. Posting your experiences, feelings and opinion in social media so that all people
can see and relate.
19. When we see other people walking down the street, we are aware that there are other
being unique from us, and that they exist outside of our own awareness and perception.
This explains that:
A. We have the simple awareness of the existing of other people.
B. We have the right to be alone and get all what we want without the approval of
others
C. We can be somebody and be powerful enough to command others to follow us.
D. We can act and become what we want to be without taking consideration of other
people.
20. How will you be able to show appreciation for the skills and talents of persons with
disabilities?
A. Putting special lane and seat for PWD in the LRT.
B. Giving cash donation for the organizations who helping persons without hearing
C. Buying the arts and crafts made by persons with disabilities like no vision and
no arms and legs.
D. Learning sign language to be able to communicate with deaf and mute persons.
21. Another group of people who experience hardship and discrimination are the
underprivileged. They are the people have less in terms of material possessions. Which
of the following actions/ situations shows respect and upholding the dignity of
underprivileged?
A. Building a school for poor students
B. Donating money for the poor people on Christmas.
C. Calling ate/ kuya or nanay/ tatay your household maid or kasambahay.
D. The rich costumer in the restaurant berating and insulting the serving staff for
committing a mistake.

22. Which of the following dialogues/ statements best describe or seems to be

established the genuine human interaction?
A. “I really do not care about what other people think of me and how they see my
behavior”.
B. “ I do not like being with other people in strange situations”.
C. “ I am comfortable being with other people in different situations”.
D. “I feel that the people I interact with do not really like me”.
23. The deeper and more genuine human interaction is called a “dialogue”, and this is
made possible when the self realizes that the other is a genuine and unique individual.
When do we say is the beginning of authentic relationship and dialogue?
A. When two individuals begin to view each other as an other- that is, truly
acknowledging each other’s presence.
B. When the person use good and appropriate words in communicating other
person.
C. When the two persons created mutual understanding after their serious and
private conversation.
D. When the conversation ends in conflict and leads to misunderstanding.

24. Empathy is an important aspects of intersubjectivity. This emotion is driven by a

person’s awareness that the other is a person with thoughts and feelings. How would
you behave with empathy around your friend who just informed you that his parent has
died?
A. Saying condolences to him and sending flowers.
B. Share your friend’s grief and offer him comfort during difficult experience.
C. You feel the grief of your friend even if it was not your relative’s death.
D. Wearing black dress showing sympathize to the bereaved family.

for number 26
Nicholas James “Nick” Vujivic (born1982) is an Australian evangelist and motivational speaker who
was born with phocomelia, a condition in which a person is born with no arms or legs. Nick’s
condition meant that his early were full of challenges. Nick was born with two small and deformed
feet, and an operation enabled him to use his toes to grab and manipulate objects. Because of his
condition he was bullied as he grew up, but it did not stop him from pursuing his dream. At 21, he
graduated with degree in Commerce and went on to pursue a career as motivational speaker and
evangelist. In 2005, he founded Life Without Limb, a non- profit organization and ministry. He
currently lives in California with his wife and two sons.

25. Based on the reading selection above , how Nicholas James “Nick” makes his life
productive and meaningful despite his disability?
A. He study hard and pursue his dream
B. He traveled around the world to forget his situation
 C. He wrote a book about his life and struggling growing up.
D. He joined many activities intended for person with disability.

26. Which of the following activities that shows the advocacies supporting persons with
disabilities to showcase their talents and abilities.
A. Allowing the person with Down Syndrome to attend regular class with normal
students.
B. Make a fun run to collect fund for the organization which supporting PWD.
C. Conducting a symposiums and convention that discuss the importance of PWD in
the society.
D. Conducting Paralympics, an International sports contest for PWD.

27. It is an organized group of people whose members interact frequently and have a
common territory and culture.
A. Society C. Community
B. People D. Sovereignity
28. Society was brought by the human desire to relate with others. Society is
considered a product of deliberate actions by individuals who come together in
pursuit of a common goal.
A. The 1st sentence is correct, and 2nd sentence is not correct
B. The 2nd sentence is correct, and the 1st sentence is not correct
C. Both sentences are correct.
D. Both sentences are not correct.

29. Which of the following statement is NOT true about Society?

A. It makes possible to emergence of certain individualities.
B. It is a companionship or friendly association with others, an alliance, a
community or a union.
C. Is the product of deliberate actions by individuals who come together in pursuit
of a common goal.
D. Is a commonly understood as the end of bodily function which signals the end of
a person’s life.

30. The society is founded on the concept of a common good. Common good refers to the
social conditions which enable persons and groups to fulfill their goals and achieve well-
being. Which of the following is the example of common good in the society?
A. An efficient transport system C. Having a job with high salary
B. Big amount of savings in the bank D. Achieve high grades

31. Which of the following statement is NOT true about Industrial Revolution?
A. The means of production were mechanized as a result of new technology.
B. Began in Britain and spread to other countries through diffusion.
C. Most people continued to live in rural areas.
D. New modes of transformation brought about greater mobility.
32. Which type of society has the greatest productive specialization?
A. Horticultural and pastoral C. Industrial
B. Hunting and Gathering D. Agrarian
33. The development of culture through time, called as cultural evolution, led to the
transformation of different societies and political system, a process called sociopolitical
evolution. Arrange the different type of societies depends on their level of development.
(Pastoral, Hunting/ gathering, Horticultural, Industrial, Post industrial,
Agricultural)
A. Horticultural, Pastoral, Industrial, Hunting/Gathering, Agricultural, Post
Industrial
 B. Pastoral, Horticultural, Post Industrial, Industrial, Agricultural, Hunting/
Gathering
C. Hunting/ Gathering, Horticultural, Pastoral, Agricultural, Industrial, Post
Industrial
D. Agricultural, Horticultural, Pastoral, Hunting/Gathering, Post Industrial,
Industrial
34. It is an organized or patterned set of relationships among individual and groups
that compose a society.
A. Social Role C. Social System
B. Social group D. Social Stratification
35. These are the set of actions and behavior that we are expected to act or behave as a
member of a society, It is because we do not live for ourselves alone. This obligation is
called ________
A. Social Role C. Social Phenomenon
B. Social Classes D. Social Transformation
36. Which of the following is the reason why over the course of our life, a person will
undertake various social roles as he or she continually interacts with other member of
society?
A. We increase our interpersonal skills.
B. Individual learn more as we interact with others.
C. We can value many things when we mingle with others
D. Individual is not just a member of the family, he is also a neighbor, citizens, a
worker and a member of an organization, group or religion.
37. Which of the following statement does NOT support of becoming a better person
being a member of society?
A. We have a freedom to choose not to be fully defined by our background or society.
B. We have the freedom to rise above our circumstances and make ourselves into
something different or better.
C. By exerting effort, a child will eventually become successful and achieve a better
life
D. We are born by fate and we cannot do anything to change it.
38. An individual can be productive and useful in the society when he or she:
A. take advantage of the weakness of other people.
B. focused only to his or her needs without thinking of others.
C. contribute social change by enacting his or her social responsibility.
D. think himself or herself as the most skillful most and talented human being
39. Which of the following situation that shows that a person lives a truly meaningful
life?
A. When he knows everything about the world.
B. When he/ she have everything in this world.
C. When he/ she lives in unity and harmony with others.
D. When he has a power and authority that everybody knows.
40. It can be said that you cannot think of a person outside of society and you cannot
think of a society without a person. This statement is true because
A. human can live without the help of his society
B. no one can replace human beings in the working force.
C. the person is the most important creature in his environment.
D. the person and society have a very dynamic relationship in which on cannot exist
without each other.
41. Ancient Greek philosophy considered happiness as an achievement and it must be
gained by living a productive and moral life while religious philosophers believes that…
A. happiness is a product of hard work
B. happiness can be found on material things
C. happiness is undefined influence to make to others
D. happiness can only be found through the union with God.
42. It is true that a person’s spiritual nature allows him to transcend his temporality
and physical limits. However, we also cannot deny the material nature of the person,
that he is still bound by the same laws of nature and reality that apply to all objects in
existence. Which of the following items shows the truthfulness of this statement?
A. We cannot shelter ourselves from suffering, but we can be prepared to deal with
it so does not break.
B. We are born into life, we grow and age, and eventually die.
C. We are made truly happy by things that are true and good
D. We have the capacity to choose and act for oneself.
43. As an embodied spirit, we must consider the goods or sources of happiness which are
proper to a person. A noble good is one of a kind sources of our happiness. Which of
the following examples is a noble good?
A. Sex C. Real Property
B. Money D. Love and friendship
44. The pursuit of happiness requires that we go through the effort to achieve it. Our
effort are often marked by difficulties and discouragement. Which of the following
situations that described this statement?
A. A person who wishes to pass his exams must spend time to go out with her
friends.
B. A man wants to have a happy family must be faith full in his wife
C. A girl wishes to become rich need to find rich and old man.
D. Athletes who wish to become the best in their sport often experience hardship in
training and injuries.
45. How philosophy helps us to understand suffering?
A. Philosophy teach us to be reasonable.
B. Philosophy shows us that life is unfair.
C. Philosophy help us to understand that difficulties happen for no reason.
D. Philosophy teach us that dealing with suffering can improve our attitude towards
life and other.
46. Which of the following that contemporary philosophy considered as happiness?
A. A union with God C. Living a productive
B. Living with moral D. A whole life satisfaction
47. A person who has good self- concept knows how to love him/ herself. It means:
A. he/ she has the ability to relate with the opposite sex
B. he/ she has the ability to understand other people
C. he/ she has the ability to understand other people.
D. he/ she has the ability to fight for others
48. In general happy people do NOT:
A. express gratitude, forgiveness, and kindness
B. get regular exercise, sexual activity and good sleep
C. have higher income or higher intellect than the most
D. savor joy and practice optimism and self- actualization.

49. Which of the following is considered to be important in achieving happiness in life?

A. Being fair, kind helpful and trusting others.
B. Appreciating the joys of day-to-day living
C. Developing a sense of self esteem
D. Being liked by customer.

50. Which of the following is considered to be a key in achieving happiness in life?

A. Energizing yourself through eating lots of fatty foods.
B. Satisfying yourself with vices.
C. Leading a meaningless life.
D. Satisfying your most important values

Key to correction

1. C 6. C 11. A 16. D 21. C 26. A 31. C 36. D 41. A 46. B

2. C 7. B 12. B 17. A 22. C 27. C 32. C 37. C 42. D 47. A

3. B 8. C 13. B 18. A 23. C 28. D 33. C 38. C 43. D 48. A

4. A 9. C 14. D 19. C 24. A 29. A 34. A 39. D 44. D 49. D

5. D 10. D 15. A 20. C 25. D 30. C 35. D 40. D 45. D 50. C