Department of Education

Division of Masbate
VIVENCIO P. CASAS SR. MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Pasiagon, Placer, Masbate
INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON
1ST QUARTER EXAMINATION
1st SEMESTER

I. DIRECTIONS: Write the letter of your answer in a separate sheet of paper.

1. He was credited with the saying, “No man ever steps in the same river twice.”
A. Plato C. Pythagoras
B. Heraclitus D. Democritus
2. He believed that Philosophy could enable a man to live a life of virtue.
A. Socrates C. Aristotle
B. Epicurus D. Plato
3. It refers to a person’s ability to apply knowledge to daily life particularly in making sound choices
and judgment.
A. Learning C. Framework
B. Knowledge D. Wisdom
4. The word _____ comes from the two Greek words: philos (love) and Sophia (wisdom).
A. Aesthetic C. Logic
B. Philosophy D. Philosopher
5. The branch of Philosophy which deals with moral questions and dilemmas.
A. Metaphysics C. Ethics
B. Epistemology D. Political Philosophy
6. The philosophy which deals with beauty and what makes things “beautiful”
A. Logic C. Metaphysics
B. Aesthetics D. Ethics
7. Discusses the nature of knowledge and knowing.
A. Metaphysics C. Ethics
B. Epistemology D. Logic
8. The branch of philosophy which deals with correct reasoning.
A. Metaphysics C. Ethics
B. Epistemology D. Logic
9. A branch of philosophy which deals with questions regarding reality and existence.
A. Metaphysics C. Ethics
B. Epistemology D. Logic
10. The process by which specific statements are analyzed to reach a conclusion or generalization.
A. Academy C. Deductive reasoning
B. Theory of Forms D. Inductive reasoning
11. Proposes that everything that exist is based on an idea or template that can only be perceived in the
mind.
A. Academy C. Deductive reasoning
B. Theory of Forms D. Inductive reasoning
12. People who engage in philosophy are called
A. Experts C. Lovers of wisdom
B. Wise D. Lovers of philosophy
13. Refers to a perspective that considers large-scale patterns in systems.
A. Reflection C. Framework
B. Partial thinking D. Holistic thinking
14. Requires a person to be willing to examine one’s thoughts, feelings, and actions.
A. Reflection C. Framework
B. Partial thinking D. Holistic thinking
15. A school of philosophy which believes that wisdom and simple living will result in a life free of fear
and pain.
A. Socratic Method C. Academy
B. Dialectic D. Epicureanism
16. The clear awareness and understanding of something.
A. Bias C. Facts
B. Claim D. Knowledge
17. Arguments which may be based on faulty reasoning.
A. Fallacies C. Conclusions
B. Bias D. Claims
18. Statements that express convictions that are not easily and clearly explained by facts.
A. Arguments C. Explanations
B. Beliefs D. Opinions
19. Statements that go beyond providing facts. They also provide conclusions or perspectives regarding
certain situations.
A. Arguments C. Facts
B. Opinions D. Bias
20. A series of statements that provide reasons to convince the reader or listener that a claim or opinion
is truthful.
A. Arguments C. Conclusion
B. Beliefs D. Opinion
21. Statements that assume the claim to be true and provide reason why the statement is true.
A. Opinion C. Beliefs
B. Arguments D. Explanations
22. The tendency to see past events as predictable, or to ascribe a pattern to historical events
A. Framing C. Hindsight
B. Confirmation bias D. Cultural bias
23. Analyzing event or issue based on one’s cultural standards.
A. Framing C. Hindsight
B. Confirmation bias D. Cultural bias
24. Tendency to judge a person’s personality by his or her actions, without regard for external factors.
A. Correspondence bias C. Cultural bias
B. Confirmation bias D. Conflict of interest
25. Attacking the person presenting the argument instead of the argument itself
A. Begging the question C. Fallacy of composition
B. Ad hominem D. Appeal to tradition
26. The idea is presented as acceptable because a lot of people accept it.
A. Appeal to force C. Appeal to the popular
B. Appeal to emotion D. Appeal to tradition
27. Assuming that what is true for the whole is true for its parts.
A. Cause-and-effect C. Fallacy of composition
B. Fallacy of division D. Ad hominem
28. Using emotion such as pity or sympathy
A. Appeal to force C. Appeal to the popular
B. Appeal to emotion D. Appeal to tradition
29. Assuming what is true of a part is true for the whole
A. Cause-and-effect C. Fallacy of composition
B. Fallacy of division D. Ad hominem
30. Assuming the thing or idea to be proven is true; also known as circular argument.
A. Begging the question C. Fallacy of composition
B. Ad hominem D. Appeal to tradition
31. Using the threat of force or an undesirable event to advance an argument.
A. Appeal to force C. Appeal to the popular
B. Appeal to emotion D. Appeal to tradition
32. Focusing on a certain aspect of a problem while ignoring other aspects.
A. Conflict of interest C. Cultural Bias
B. Framing D. Hindsight
33. A person or group is connected to or has a vested interest in the issue being discussed.
A. Conflict of interest C. Cultural Bias
B. Framing D. Hindsight
34. Tendency to look for and readily accept information which fits one’s own beliefs or views and to
reject ideas or views that go against it.
A. Correspondence bias C. Cultural bias
B. Confirmation bias D. Conflict of interest
35. The idea is acceptable because it has been true for a long time.
A. Appeal to force C. Appeal to the popular
B. Appeal to emotion D. Appeal to tradition
36. The result or effect of an action or condition.
A. Dignity C. Transcendence
B. Consequence D. Self-determination
 37. It is the general term commonly used to refer to the entire human race.
A. Man C. Person
B. Human D. Human Nature
38. The ability to change, be dynamic, and continually redefining one’s self which works with our
facticity to create change.
A. Transcendence C. Self-determination
B. Dignity D. Consequence
39. Refers to the capability of a person to reach out or interact with others and the world.
A. Dignity C. Externality
B. Consequence D. Self-determination
40. Refers to man as species – HOMO SAPIENS or MODERN HUMAN BEINGS.
A. Person C. Human Nature
B. Man D. Human Being

II. Identify what fallacy is present in the given sentences.

1. We’ve always celebrated Christmas this way, so we can’t change it now.

2. If we don’t pass this law, crime rates will skyrocket.
3. Love is the best because no emotion is better.
4. He’s not a great athlete, he’s a fraud, a cheater, and a liar.
5. Everyone is voting for this candidate, so you should too.
6. If each player on a sports team is skilled, then the team as a whole is skilled.
7. If everyone else is doing it, it must be the right thing to do.
8. Our company has been using this method for years, so we shouldn’t switch to something new.
9. Socrates’ argument about human excellence are rubbish. What could a man as ugly as he knows about
human excellence?
10. You have to eat everything on your plate; think of all the children in Africa who are starving every day.

III. Identify what bias is present in the given situations.

1. A hiring manager overlooks qualified candidates because they do not fit the company’s culture or have
different cultural norms.
2. Interpreting ambiguous information in a way that confirms one’s beliefs.
3. A politician votes in favor of a bill that benefits a company that they have personal financial ties to, even
though it may not be the best interest of their constituents.
4. A sports fan claims they predicted the outcome of the game after is has already been played, even though
they did not make any such prediction beforehand.
5. A teacher assumes that a student from a certain ethnic background is not as intelligent as their peers, and
treats them differently in the classroom.
6. Assuming that a person who is outgoing and charismatic must be confident and successful, without
considering other factors such as insecurity or deception.
7. A journalist writes a favorable article about a company or individual they have a personal relationship
with, even if it may not be the most objective or accurate
8. A news report about a political event that emphasizes the positive aspects for one party and downplays the
negative aspects for the other party.
9. Only seeking out news sources that align with one’s political beliefs and ignoring opposing viewpoints.
10. Assuming that a person who is quiet in social situations is shy, without considering other factors such as
introversion or social anxiety.

Prepared by:

NERE JANE D. MARFIL

SHS Teacher III
 Prepared by:

NERE JANE D. MARFIL

Subject Teacher
Checked by:
QUALITY ASSURANCE TEAM

REMEDIOS J. FABRIGA GERLYN G. ARRANGUEZ

Chairman Member

ALEXANDER L. ARRANGUEZ JR. JESSA M. SUGAROL

Member Member