DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS OF VALENZUELA

Pio Valenzuela St., Marulas, Valenzuela City

INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

Name: ______________________________________ Date: __________________

School: _____________________________________

Multiple Choice. Choose and encircle the letter of your answer.

1. Which among the choices best describes the statements below?

“The human person by nature is a free being and that it is his or her nature to seek freedom.”
“An important indication of human freedom is the ability to make choices and perform actions.”
A. The first and second statements are correct
B. The first statement is correct and the second statement is incorrect
C. The first statement is incorrect and the second statement is correct
D. The first and the second statements are incorrect

2. “Our inherent freedom makes us very dynamic creatures and our actions do not necessarily
follow a set of patterns or a pre-determined course.” What essence of freedom is being
described?
A. Freedom is an intrinsic and essential property of the person.
B. Freedom is rooted in the person’s self-determination and will.
C. Freedom is the ability to be what you want and to create yourself.
D. Freedom requires a degree of control from the person exercising it.

3. “A person’s every action is freely determined and these actions define him or her as a human
person.” What essence of freedom is being described?
A. Freedom is an intrinsic and essential property of the person.
B. Freedom is rooted in the person’s self-determination and will.
C. Freedom is the ability to be what you want and to create yourself.
D. Freedom requires a degree of control from the person exercising it.

4. Which of the following is an example of a person who exercises freedom?

A. person suffering from deadly disease
B. person suffering from drug addiction
C. person suffering from online games addiction
D. person who acts solely based on extreme emotions

5. Which of the following is the correct essence of self-determination?

A. It is the ability to create one-self.
B. It is the ability to become a good person.
C. It is the ability to experience freedom from bondage.
C. It is the ability to make choices and act upon these choices.

6. Which of the following is NOT a correct definition of voluntariness?

A. a person may act even if he or she is not required or called to take action
B. refers to the person being accountable for his or her actions and their consequences
C. refers to the ability of a person to act out of his or her own free will and self
determination
D. a person may decide to act or not to act and these decisions are made out of his or
her own free will

7. “To lose control of oneself diminishes human freedom and dehumanizes the person.” What
essence of freedom is being described?
A. Freedom is an intrinsic and essential property of the person.
B. Freedom is rooted in the person’s self-determination and will.
C. Freedom is the ability to be what you want and to create yourself.
 D. Freedom requires a degree of control from the person exercising it.

8. Bernard was asked by his teacher to photocopy hand-outs and reading materials in their
Philosophy class. His teacher unknowingly inserted a copy of the final exam in the papers she
gave to Bernard. When he saw the copy of the final exam, he quickly took it and placed it in his
bag. Which is missing in the teacher’s exercise of freedom?
A. accountability C. responsibility
B. freedom D. voluntariness

9. When can freedom be experienced?

A. Freedom can be experienced through the act of making choices.
B. Freedom can be experienced through reflecting on the choices to make.
C. Freedom can be experienced through acting on the choices made by others.
D. Freedom can be experienced through thinking of the possible choices to make.

10. How can one exercise freedom in a responsible and beneficial manner?
A. Freedom must be exercised with control and recognition of reasonable limits.
B. Freedom must be exercised in recognition of the freedom of another person.
C. Freedom must be exercised with regard for knowledge and truth.
D. All of the above-mentioned statements are correct.

11. Hard determinism accepts determinism, and believes that freedom and determinism are
incompatible. Which of the following is the valid conclusion of this philosophy?
A. Determinism and freedom are incompatible.
B. Since there is no free will, one has no moral responsibility.
C. Event is caused by previous events following some natural laws.
D. Actions done freely or choices made freely could have been otherwise.

12. Which among these philosophical positions on the possibility of freedom accepts the
premise of hard determinism that determinism and freedom are incompatible, but rejects its
premise that determinism is correct?
A. Compatibilism C. Hard Determinism
B. Determinism D. Libertarianism

13. Which of the following is TRUE about accountability?

A. It enables us to choose the kind of action that we would like to perform, or to
intentionally perform an action.
B. It enables people to distinguish between right and wrong actions, or between actions
that we ought and ought not to do.
C. It can be of various types, based on the kind of principles or standards that we use in
judging an action to be right or wrong.
D. It is the deservingness of blame or praise (punishment or reward) for the actions that
we perform is a necessary consequence of our intelligence and freedom.

14. “A child mistaken a real gun from a toy gun and shoots a person.” What condition of
accountability is missing in the situation?
A. Ignorance C. Knowledge Condition
B. Intentionality D. Lack of Intention

15. What refers to using freedom in a manner that upholds human dignity and goodness?
A. Diminished Freedom C. Physical Freedom
B. Psychological Freedom D. Moral Freedom

16. Elize can freely exercise her freedom of choice. She is free to perform actions that she
considers right or wise. What kind of freedom is being shown by Elize?
A. Diminished Freedom C. Physical Freedom
B. Psychological Freedom D. Moral Freedom
17. Which of the following statement is true about human person?
 A. Human has the natural tendency to relate, to establish attachments, and seek closer
relationships with other people.
B. Human nature is limited only to being a rational and embodied being.
C. Human can only relate to people of the same interest and gender.
D. Human beings are incapable of building genuine relationships.

18. Which of the following is TRUE about intersubjectivity?

A. Our human nature drives us to reach out to other people and interact with them in
meaningful ways.
B. The interaction of the self and other that carries the meaning of “a unique relationship
between distinct subjects”.
C. Humans have the natural and universal tendency to relate, to establish attachments,
and see close relationships with other people.
D. Our ability to engage in meaningful interactions with other people, our surroundings,
and everything around us is rooted in our capacity for self-awareness and
transcendence.

19. What is known as the notion of recognizing the self in other?

A. Interpersonal Relations C. Impersonal Relations
B. Intentionality D. Friendship

20. Which among the choices best describes the statements below?
“Our ability to engage in meaningful interactions with other people, our surroundings, and everything
around us is rooted in our capacity for self-awareness and transcendence.”
“Self-awareness means that human beings are capable of going beyond their limitations.”
A. The first and second statements are correct
B. The first statement is correct and the second statement is incorrect
C. The first statement is incorrect and the second statement is correct
D. The first and the second statements are incorrect

21. There are times that human tends to present himself or herself in a certain way when
dealing with other people. This may be like taking roles or act out characters in dealing with
others. What do we call this kind of action?
A. Genuine interactions C. Social interactions
B. Seeming actions D. Social conflicts

22. Which of the following is NOT true about dialogue?

A. A dialogue is an interaction between persons.
B. Dialogue can only be confined through using words or speech.
C. Dialogue can happen through speech, expressions, and body language.
D. Dialogue is a kind of communication that usually occurs through a conversation.

23. Which among the choices best describes the statements below?
“The deeper and more genuine interaction is called communication and this is made possible when
the self realizes that the other is a genuine and unique individual.”
“When two individuals begin to view each other as another – that is truly acknowledging each other’s
presence- then that is the beginning of an authentic relationship and dialogue.”
A. The first and second statements are correct
B. The first statement is correct and the second statement is incorrect
C. The first statement is incorrect and the second statement is correct
D. The first and the second statements are incorrect

24. What enables us to experience another person’s emotions such as happiness, anger, and
sadness?
A. Availability C. Ethics of care
B. Empathy D. Sympathy
25. Elizha, knowing that one of her friends is in deep sorrow shows compassion by saying
encouraging words to her friend. Which of the following best describes the action of Elizha?
A. Availability C. Ethics of care
B. Empathy D. Sympathy

26. Eleah helps an elderly woman who has difficulty crossing the busy street. Which of the
following best describes the action of Eleah?
A. Availability C. Ethics of care
B. Empathy D. Sympathy

27. What is the ethical theory that emphasizes the moral dimension of relationships and
interactions?
A. Availability C. Ethics of care
B. Empathy D. Sympathy

28. Which of the following is the MOST basic among the definition of society?
A. an organized group of people whose members interact frequently and have a
common territory and culture
B. refers to a companionship or friendly association with others, an alliance, a
community, a union
C. it is the product of deliberate actions by individuals who come together in pursuit of a
common goal
D. it is a group formed for mutual protection and survival of individuals

29. According to Thomas Hobbes, persons on their natural states are governed by their desires
and these often lead to conflict with their fellowmen. Because of this, society was formed to __.
A. control people’s natural tendency and to impose order
B. provide the needs of the people for survival and belongingness
C. achieves common good and upholds the interest of the people
D. structure and organize a certain group of people in the government

30. “According to John Locke, persons in their natural states as more cooperative and
reasonable and that society is formed through the consent of the individuals that organized it.”
What concept is being described in the passage?
A. Consent of the governed C. Social contract
B. General will D. Social structure

31. It is important to note that society is founded on the concept of the common good. What is
the definition of the “common good”?
A. It refers to the social conditions which enable persons and groups to fulfil their goals
and achieve well-being.
B. It is the society’s means by which people seek to control their natural tendencies and
impose order.
C. Individual members put aside their self-interest in order to create a community were
they may live in harmony with others.
D. The examples of common good are peace within the community, clean and safe
public spaces, an efficient transport system, and efficient public services.

32. Which of the following is NOT a positive characteristic of an Industrial society?

A. characterized by greater inequalities in wealth, power, and influence
B. culturally diverse and the presence of bureaucratic forms of organizations
C. characterized by advances in technology that lead to Industrial Revolution
D. a significant departure from agrarian society, as many of the relations is not family or
community-based

33. What is recognized as the simplest and earliest form of society?

A. Agrarian society C. Hunting and gathering society
B. Horticultural society D. Pastoral society
34. The common good refers to social conditions which enable persons and groups to fulfill their
goals and achieved well-being. Which of the following is an example of “common good”?
A. Peace and order within a community
B. Clean and safe public spaces for everyone
C. Efficient transport system and public services
D. All of the above-mentioned statements are correct

35. Which among the choices best describes the statements below?
“It is important to note that society is founded on the concept of the common good.”
“Common good only applies to the good member of the society.”
A. The first and second statements are correct
B. The first statement is correct and the second statement is incorrect
C. The first statement is incorrect and the second statement is correct
D. The first and the second statements are incorrect
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36. The post-industrial society is marked by the establishment of societies based on knowledge,
information, and the sale of services. Which among the following is considered as a very
important commodity during the post-industrial society?
A. Cash B. Information C. Land D. Technology

37. Which is a product of post-industrial society?

A. Common good C. Land ownership
B. Capitalism D. Virtual society

38. The growth and development of the various forms of societies highlight the growing
complexity of human interactions over time. What is considered as the heart and center of
society?
A. Information B. Human person C. Land D. Technology

39. Laws are more formal and stringent norms that establish and define acceptable behavior of
citizen. What is an example of law?
A. “pagmamano” to show respect to elders
B. use of “po” and “opo” when talking to older people
C. wearing of prescribed uniforms in public schools
D. crossing the street through pedestrian lanes and obeying traffic rules

40. Norms, laws, and other rules that regulate human interactions give rise to a social system.
What is a social system?
A. Social system is an organized or patterned set of relationships among individuals and
groups that compose a society.
B. Social system is a group of people interacting with each other in a given specific
community.
C. Social system is a set of behavior expected to be manifested by certain individual in a
certain community.
D. Social system is a set of standards that guides the behavior of the people in a certain
society.

41. Which of the following is considered as the smallest and most basic social institution?
A. family B. government C. school D. religion

42. Cooperation, obedience to the law, concern for others, and respect for others are
considered vital to maintaining an orderly society. What do you call these?
A. social interactions C. social order
B. social norms D. social values
43. Filipino society before the colonization of the Spaniards is an example of what form of
society?
A. Horticultural society C. Industrial society
B. Feudal society D. Post-industrial society

44. During the colonization of the Spaniards, encomienda system was introduced to Filipinos
wherein the king of Spain granted parcels of land to chosen people. What form of society is
being described?
A. Horticultural society C. Industrial society
B. Feudal society D. Post-industrial society

45. Which of the following is the essence of happiness according to religious philosophers?
A. Happiness is a union with God.
B. Happiness is a whole life satisfaction.
C. Happiness is a state of being and not merely an emotional experience.
D. Happiness is an achievement and it must be gained by living a productive and moral
life.

46. Which of the following is the philosophical definition of death?

A. Death is the end of all bodily functions.
B. Death signals the end of a person’s life.
C. Death is the human person’s separation from God.
D. Death is the separation of the human person’s body and the spirit.

47. Which of the following reflects a good understanding of the reality of death?
A. Embracing the fact that death is an integral part of our life.
B. Focusing not just on the quantifiable aspects of life (e.g. years lived, material things
owned) but also on its quality.
C. Reflecting on what we need to do and identify the goals we need to achieve so we
can say that we have lived a meaningful existence.
D. All of the statements are correct.

48. Which of the following corresponds to seeing death as “telos”?

A. it is the full stop and ends of the line
B. life ends and nothing follows
C. life is a goal, search for meaning, and fulfilment
D. all the statements are wrong

49. Why is money an example of “useful good”?

A. Money provides pleasure for human person.
B. Human person uses money to buy something.
C. Money is pursued by a human person for its own sake.
D. Money is good for a human person.

50. One can never escape the cycle of being born, growing up, getting sick, and dying. What is
the implication of the statement?
A. Human beings are temporal being. C. Human beings are rational being.
B. Human beings are social being. D. Human beings are embodied spirit.