(Assigned as Homework) Reviewer_First Quarter Assessment in Intro to Philosophy
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1. Which of the following statement best describe the meaning of Philosophy
It is illogical analysis of language and clarification of the meaning of works and concepts.
It comes from Latin word philia which means love and sophia which means wisdom.
It is the study of the general and fundamental questions such as those connected with evidence, knowledge, values and reason.
It is a rational attempt to formulate, know and answer fundamental questions
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2. Which of the following reason sets a distinction between Philosophy from other sciences?
It has no distinction.
It consists of rational and logical reasoning.
It is a systematic form of investigation which follows step by step procedures.
It is the study of all things and not just a particular field of investigation.
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3. Which of the following best describe a person who has a love for wisdom?
Ana memorize all the theories of mankind.
Martin seeks different advices from her parents and teachers and apply it everyday
Anton knows what his ultimate purpose of living here on earth is.
Carla continuous seeks the different answers to her problems and tries to apply it
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4. According to Thales, why a person must not go to the edge of the horizon?
He will fall in love with the great scenery
He will get lost because the Earth is round.
He will die because that’s the end of life in the Earth.
He will fall because the Earth is flat.
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5. Why Socrates claims that he is the “Wisest Philosopher”?
He knows everything.
He proposed a Western Philosophy called “Idealism”.
He knows that he knows nothing.
He wrote the “ Education by Self Examination”.
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6. Which of the following does not include in studying branches of Philosophy?
Pharmacology
Metaphysics
Value Theory
Epistemology
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7. Which of the following question does not belongs in Metaphysics?
What is the relationship of mind to matter?
Does God really exist?
What is the nature of change?
How can I distinguish good arguments from bad ones?
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8. How do we distinguish Epistemology from Value Theory?
In Value Theory, the students need to differentiate the origin of value while in Epistemology; she/he needs to analyze the validity of human relationship.
Value Theory and Epistemology have the same way of studying: determining the value and validity.
In Epistemology, the student needs to study the origin of things while in Value Theory; he/she needs to determine the value.
We cannot distinguish Epistemology from Value Theory.
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9. Why does the issue whether it is right to kill a criminal falls under Ethics?
The lawyers must hear the premises of the cases.
We need to investigate the origin and nature of the crime.
One must ask if God really exist despite of all the crimes that are happening to the Philippines.
We need to explore the nature of moral virtue and evaluate human actions.
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10. Philosophy is the study of anything. In doing Philosophy, why does a student must have a holistic point of view than just having a “partial philosophy”?
to give answers and judgement as a whole
to go beyond limitations and think not just self but think for other people, community and nation
to understand all the branches of Philosophy and share this to all the people around the globe
to have our own way of philosophical reflection and share to the next generation
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11. Aesthetics is concerned with the theory of Art and Beauty. Why we need to study this branch of Philosophy?
to have a systematic study of rules for correct use of supporting reasons and arguments about beauty
to have a competent analysis of the aesthetic experience before judging a person’s beauty
to finally discover the origin and nature of beauty
to give questions about what is beautiful and what is ugly
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12. According to Aristotle,” Man is a rational animal”. What is the importance of doing philosophy by learning arguments and strong reasoning?
It will make you to become top 1 and have a grade of 99.
It has no importance at all.
All questions are being answered through method of questioning/philosophizing.
It will not only make you a better philosopher but also to be more persuasive person.
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13. According to Plato, we have “tripartite soul” which consists of rational/logical, spirited/emotional, and appetite/physical desires. Why it is importance to understand our physical desires?
It drives us to eat, sleep, have rest and protect ourselves
It seeks the truth using facts and arguments.
It makes our soul complete.
It fuels our actions based on our emotions.
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14. Why does studying the social milieu important to understand the different Western Philosophies?
Western Philosophers adopt the different beliefs of Eastern Philosophers from Ancient to Modern period.
Ancient people are more traditional than modern people
Studying social milieu consists of understanding History, Economics and Politics which affects the beliefs of different philosophers.
There is a significant change from ancient to modern period.
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15. How to use analytic philosophy in solving our problem: “Which came first: is it the chicken or is it the egg?”
As a student, we can cite the bible and cite that chicken created first before its eggs.
Reach a general conclusion based on different data or references
Do not try to solve the question because it’s just a waste of time and effort.
Recognize that there is no disagreement between the facts but rather ask the meaning of the question.
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