INTRODUCTION TO THE

PHILOSOPHY OF THE
HUMAN PERSON REVIEWER
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1.) What is the meaning of the word Philosophy?
A.The study of art
B.The study of religion and beliefs
C.The study of natural science
D.The love of wisdom
2.) What is the method of philosophical inquiry that
emphasizes the importance of direct observation &
experience?
A. Empiricism
B. Rationalism
C. Dialectic
D. Phenomenology
3.) In what way can the understanding of the embodied
spirit help individuals to live a more fulfilling life?
A. By promoting the idea of physical self-care
B. By promoting the idea of separation of the body and soul
C. By promoting a holistic approach to self-care
D. By promoting the idea of a spiritual self-care
4.) How can an understanding of the relationship between
humans and the natural world be applied to improve
environmental sustainability?
A. By implementing technological solutions
B. By ignoring the relationship
C. By understanding and addressing the impact of human
actions on the natural world
D. By focusing solely on economic growth
5.) A person argues that freedom is the ability to do whatever one wants,
regardless of the consequences. How would you evaluate this statement?
A.It is a valid perspective on freedom
B. It is not a valid perspective on freedom as it disregards the rights and
freedoms of others and the consequences of one's actions
C. It is not a valid perspective on freedom as it disregards laws and social norms
D.It is a valid perspective on freedom as long as it does not harm others
6.) You are in charge of organizing a team building activity for your company.
Which of the following options do you think would be the most effective
in promoting teamwork and creativity among team members?
A. A scavenger hunt
B. A lecture on the importance of communication
C. A cooking competition where each team has to come up with a unique
recipe using a set of ingredients provided.
D. A game of paintball
7.) A person argues that the individual should always prioritize their own
interests over those of society. How would you evaluate this statement?
A.It is a valid perspective on the relationship between the individual and
society
B.It is not a valid perspective on the relationship between the individual
and society as it disregards the importance of social cohesion and the
interdependence of individuals within society
C.It is a valid perspective as long as it does not harm others
D.It is not a valid perspective as it goes against the principles of fairness
and justice
8.) How is the awareness of death different from the fear of death?
A. Awareness of death is cognitive while fear of death is emotional
B. Fear of death is rational, and the awareness of death is irrational
C. Fear of death is a natural response to the awareness of death
D. None of the above
9.) Who said "To live is to suffer, to survive is to find some meaning
in the suffering”?
A. Immanuel Kant
B. Søren Kierkegaard
C. Friedrich Nietzsche
D. Martin Heidegger
10.) What term refers to the social organization of a group of people?

A. Society
B. Culture
C. Community
D. Institution
11.) Which of the following best describes the concept of
intersubjectivity?
A. The process by which individuals create their own subjective reality
B. The way in which individuals understand and share each other's
experiences
C. The tendency for individuals to ignore each other's perspectives
D. The objective observation of other individuals' experiences
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12.) How can an understanding of freedom as it relates to the
human person be applied to improve personal relationships and
interactions with others?
A. By disregarding the rights and freedoms of others
B. By prioritizing one's own desires and goals over those of others
C. By treating others with respect and recognizing the
importance of their autonomy and freedom
D. By placing the importance on laws and social norms over
individual's autonomy and freedom
13.) You are an environmental scientist and you are tasked to develop a
plan that addresses the impact of human actions on the environment.
Choose the most effective plan:
A. A plan that focuses on the implementation of renewable energy
sources
B. A plan that focuses on reducing consumption of natural resources
C. A plan that focuses on increasing recycling efforts
D. A comprehensive plan that includes elements from all of the above
14.) You are given the task of developing a program that focuses on the
holistic development of the human person in light of the concept of the
embodied spirit. Choose the best program that you would like to create.
A. A program that focuses on physical fitness and nutrition
B. A program that focuses on spiritual practices and meditation
C. A program that combines physical fitness, nutrition, and spiritual
practices in order to foster holistic development
D. A program that focuses on mental and emotional well-being
15.) You are a philosopher and you want to create a new method of
philosophical inquiry that combines the best aspects of
Empiricism and Rationalism. Which of the following would be
your new method?
A. Ethical rationalism
B. Rational empiricism
C. Dialectical Empiricism
D. Phenomenological Rationalism
16.) Which of the following methods of philosophizing is
considered the most effective in achieving a deep
understanding of the world and one's place in it?
A. Rationalism
B. Empiricism
C. Existentialism
D. Pragmatism
17.) A philosopher has proposed a new definition of philosophy as "the study
of the human mind and its potential." From your perspective, how
would you evaluate this new definition?
A. It is not a valid definition of philosophy as it does not align with the
traditional view of philosophy as the love of wisdom.
B. It is a valid definition of philosophy as it captures the idea that
philosophy is concerned with understanding the human mind and its
capabilities.
C. It is a valid definition of philosophy but it's too narrow in scope
D. It is not a valid definition of philosophy as it only focuses on human
mind, ignoring other important aspects of philosophy.
18.) What is the primary goal of philosophy?
A. To provide answers to questions about the natural world
B. To provide answers to questions about moral and ethical
issues
C. To understand the nature of reality and the meaning of
life
D. All of the above
19.) What is the name of the method of philosophical inquiry that
involves the use of reason and argumentation to arrive at a
conclusion?
A. Empiricism
B. Rationalism
C. Dialectic
D. Phenomenology
20.) What is the relationship between the body and the spirit
in the concept of the embodied spirit?
A. The body and the spirit are two separate entities
B. The body and the spirit are inextricably linked and
interact with each other in a dynamic way
C. The body is subordinate to the spirit
D. The spirit is subordinate to the body
21.) Which of the following perspectives on the human person as an
embodied spirit is most accurate?
A. The body and spirit are separate entities that interact with each
other
B. The body is just a physical vessel for the spirit and has no
influence on the person's identity or behavior
C. The body and spirit are intimately connected and shape each
other in a dynamic interplay
D. The body is a temporary aspect of the human person and only
the spirit is important.
22.) Which of the following perspectives on the relationship between the
human person and the environment is most ethical?
A. Human persons should have the freedom to exploit natural resources
for their own benefit without any regard for the environment or other
living beings.
B. Human persons should be stewards of the environment, using natural
resources sustainably and preserving them for future generations.
C. Human persons should have the freedom to exploit natural resources
as long as it does not harm the environment and other living beings.
D. Human persons should not have any relationship with the
environment, as it is not necessary for human survival.
23.) What term refers to the ability of individuals to
make choices and determine their own actions?
A. Autonomy
B. Sovereignty
C. Self-determination
D. Free will
24.) Who is the author of the book "The Social
Construction of Reality"?
A. Peter Berger
B. Erving Goffman
C. George Mead
D. Max Weber
25.) You are a philosopher and you have been tasked to create a new concept of
freedom that takes into account the well-being of both the individual and
society. Which of the following would be your new concept of freedom?
A. Freedom as the ability to do whatever one wants, regardless of the
consequences
B. Freedom as the ability to make choices in line with the well-being of both
the individual and society
C. Freedom as the ability to make choices in line with the well-being of the
individual only
D. Freedom as the ability to make choices without any restriction or
consideration for the well-being of either the individual or society
26.) Which of the following strategies might be effective
for promoting intersubjectivity in a group?
A. Encouraging individuals to express their opinions
freely
B. Discouraging discussion and debate
C. Focusing solely on facts and objective information
D. Ignoring the perspectives of minority group
members
27.) Which of the following strategies would be most effective for
managing death anxiety?
A. Ignoring the thoughts and feelings associated with death
B. Confronting and talking about one's fears and thoughts about
death
C. Distracting oneself with work or other activities
D. Focusing on physical fitness and health
28.) Which of the following perspectives on the human person's relationship
with death is most healthy and beneficial for personal growth and
development?
A. Ignoring or denying the reality of death
B. Constantly fixating on death and allowing it to consume one's thoughts
and actions
C. Acknowledging and accepting the reality of death as a natural part of life
and using it as a source of motivation for living a meaningful and fulfilling
life
D. Believing in an afterlife and using it as a way to avoid dealing with death
and its finality
29.) You are a sociologist and you have been tasked to create a new model of the
relationship between the individual and society that takes into account the mutual
benefit and well-being of both. Which of the following would be your new model of
the relationship between the individual and society?
A. The individual should always prioritize their own interests over those of society
B. The individual and society are mutually dependent and should work together for
the benefit of both
C. The individual should prioritize the well-being of society over their own interests
D. The society should prioritize the well-being of the individual over the well-being
of society
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30.) What are the similarities and differences between the
concepts of individual and society?
A. Individual is unique and autonomous, while society is a
group of individuals that share common values and beliefs
B. Individual is a part of society, and society is a group of
individuals that share common values and beliefs
C. They are the same thing
D. They have no similarities and differences
31.) Which of the following perspectives on intersubjectivity is most
effective in fostering understanding and connection with others?
A. Prioritizing one's own perspective and disregarding the perspectives
of others
B. Treating the perspectives and experiences of others as
fundamentally different and incomparable to one's own
C. Acknowledging the subjectivity of one's own perspective and
actively seeking to understand and empathize with the perspectives
of others
D. Believing that one's own perspective is objectively correct and
attempting to impose it on others
32.) What are the characteristics of a society and how do they affect the
individual?
A. A society is a group of people who share common values and
beliefs, and it shapes the individual's identity and behavior.
B. A society is a group of people who share common language, and it
shapes the individual's communication skills
C. A society is a group of people who share common economic status,
and it shapes the individual's financial situation
D. A society is a group of people who share common physical
characteristics, and it shapes the individual's appearance
33.) What is the concept of 'Death anxiety' refers to?
A. Fear of physical pain caused by death
B. Fear of death or the loss of life
C. Fear of dying alone or unloved
D. All of the above
34.) What are the characteristics of freedom as it relates to the human person?
A. The ability to make choices and determine one's own actions, respect for
the rights and freedoms of others, and adherence to laws and social norms
B. The ability to make choices and determine one's own actions, disregard for
the rights and freedoms of others, and disregard for laws and social norms
C. The ability to make choices and determine one's own actions, disregard for
the rights and freedoms of others, and adherence to laws and social norms
D. The ability to make choices and determine one's own actions, disregard for
the rights and freedoms of others, and disregard for laws and social norms
35.) How does the relationship between humans and the natural world
affect the well-being of both?
A. It does not affect the well-being of humans or the natural world
B. It positively affects the well-being of humans but not the natural
world
C. It positively affects the well-being of the natural world but not
humans
D. It positively and negatively affects the well-being of both humans
and the natural world
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36.) How can an understanding of the relationship between humans
and the natural world be applied to improve environmental
sustainability?
A. By implementing technological solutions
B. By ignoring the relationship
C. By understanding and addressing the impact of human actions
on the natural world
D. By focusing solely on economic growth
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37.) A philosopher has proposed a new definition of philosophy as "the
study of the human mind and its potential." From your perspective,
how would you evaluate this new definition?
A. It is not a valid definition of philosophy as it does not align with the
traditional view of philosophy as the love of wisdom.
B. It is a valid definition of philosophy as it captures the idea that
philosophy is concerned with understanding the human mind and its
capabilities.
C. It is a valid definition of philosophy but it's too narrow in scope
D. It is not a valid definition of philosophy as it only focuses on human
mind, ignoring other important aspects of philosophy.
38.) What term is used to describe the belief that the
soul or spirit is distinct from the body and continues
to exist after the body dies?
A. Dualism
B. Monism
C. Materialism
D. Idealism
39.) How can the study of philosophy benefit a person in
their daily life?
A. By providing answers to questions about the
natural world
B. By improving critical thinking and reasoning skills
C. By providing a deeper understanding of oneself and
the world around
D. By providing answers to questions about art
40.) In what way can the method of dialectic be
applied in solving real-world problems?
A. By providing logical and systematic arguments
B. By providing evidence-based solutions
C. By fostering dialogue and finding common
ground
D. By using introspection