
PHILOSOPHY MIDTERM REVIEWER
Quiz by Shawn Rayver Abola
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What is the science of correct thinking?
The western philosophical tradition originated in
Philosophy studies the nature and means of human knowledge?
Branch of philosophy that explores the nature of moral values and evaluates human action.
branch of philosophy is primarily concerned with questions about the nature and existence of reality?
philosopher famously stated that "philosophy is a vision"?
The Milesian philosophers, Thales, Anaximander, and Anaximenes, were known for their contributions to:
Who is considered the first philosopher to draw a map?
The phrase "Cogito, ergo sum" ("I think, therefore I am") is famously attributed to which philosopher?
Zeno of Elea, an ancient Greek philosopher, is best known for his paradoxes, which were thought experiments that challenged:
It is the term commonly used to represent the entire human race.
Which of the following is NOT an essential component of the human person?
It is a general term which refers to the deepest and natural behavior of a person that distinguish human from animals. It consists of collective traits that formed and considered the very essence of humanity.
is a philosopher and mathematician who first coined the word “Philosophia”
is the father of western philosophy and also the person who believed that the earth is floating in the water.
“No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.”
In the philosophy of Anaximander, "apeiron" refers to:
In Plato's metaphysical system, what is the highest and most real realm, often referred to as the "Realm of Forms"?
A theory of truth deals with the consistency of the truth of statements being claimed within the system that is being used or employed.
It is a method that consist of embracing and taking the hypothesis or view your opponent as if you agree with it.
Philosophy is reflective whiles science is investigative.
The unexamined life is worth living.
You are able to transcend your limit through your physical and mental abilities is the definition of Human Transcendence.
Opinion is based on facts of Reality
Since man is a social being, there is an innate desire to be alone and to live in isolation.
Endowed with intellect, the human person is capable of thinking rationally.
Critical thinking helps us uncover bias and prejudice and become open to new ideas not necessarily in agreement without previous thoughts
Argument can stand even without evidence or reason supporting its conclusion.
Embodied spirit’ means that the body is separate from the soul.
Prudent stewardship and care for the environment contribute to health, well-being, and sustainable development.
Etymologically, __________ has two-fold meaning from the Greek words Philo meaning “to love” and Sophia meaning “wisdom”
This starts with the act of asking questions and challenging our views and beliefs in order to achieve the truth
By definition, it is generally and commonly defined to represent the entire human race.
A knowledge that refers to information that is gained through direct observation, sensory experience, or experimentation. It is based on real-world, tangible evidence that can be observed, measured, and analyzed
It is a kind of judgement. It is based on someone’s point of view and as such may or may not be true.
It is based on facts. It corresponds with reality. It can be proven with evidence and tested with observation.
The knowledge claim being made is not dependent on definitions or tautologous statements whose truth are contained within itself, but the truth or falsity being claimed rest on its correspondence with facts ____________
We can acquire knowledge by thinking with the use of our minds
It is the human being’s ability to overcome and surpass perceived personal weakness, boundaries and limitations through the utmost use of intellectual and spiritual capacities
It is the sum total of all surroundings of a living organism, including natural forces and other living things which provide conditions for development and growth as well as of danger and damage.
It is one’s awareness that is one is thinking, that one is happy or sad, that one is having a certain sensation.
A knowledge refers to information, understanding, or expertise that is structured, systematic, and often based on explicit rules, principles, or established procedures.
This is the first stage which involves an activity that does not make us different from Animals.
An ancient Greek philosopher, believed that the fundamental substance of the universe was air.
. It is a type of logical statement that is true by necessity, regardless of the circumstances or the specific details involved. In other words, it is a statement that is always true and cannot be false under any conditions. This is because it essentially repeats the same information in slightly different terms, adding no new information or insight.