INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN
PERSON
LONG EXAM
1. Which of the given statements is TRUE about frugality?
A. It is ony limited to tangible or solid
materials.
B. It is being thrifty with the use of
resources.
C. It is excessive use of resources.
D. It considers good judgment.
2. What may be a sign of an environmental disorder?
A. Lack of resources
B. Things are not in place
C. both A and B
D. abundance of resources
3. Which of the given statements is TRUE?
A. Prudence and frugality can only be
applied in one environment.
B. Looking at aesthetics is a way of
determining disorder.
C. Human activities does not affect the
environment.
D. Disorder is common anywhere.
4. What is the role of the environment in achieving sustainable development?
A. It can reproduce resources.
B. It is the venue for producer-
consumer relationships.
C. It changes for the consumers
D. None of these
5. What is the ability to have good judgment that allows avoidance of danger and risk?
A. Frugality C. Transcendence
B. Prudence D. Doing Philosophy
6. How does the environment contribute to health and well-being?
A. Some plants’ medicinal properties
help remove pathogens in the
body.
B. Fruits and vegetables are good
sources of vitamins and minerals.
C. Its aesthetic properties make an
excellent venue for exercises &
activities.
D. All of the above
7. Which of these statements is NOT related to sustainable development?
A. Human activities must not
negatively impact the
environment.
B. Natural resources must be used
wisely and efficiently.
C. Resources must be conserved
for the people.
D. Humankind must use up all
natural resources.
8. What branch of philosophy is concerned with the natural environment and humanity’s place in
it?
A. Environmentalism
B. Environmental philosophy
C. Environmental aesthetics
D. Environmental justice
9. Which of these statements about humankind and nature is NOT TRUE?
A. Humankind can use natural
resources without regard for the
consequences.
B. Humans are able to transform
and change the environment.
C. Humankind has a unique
relationship with nature.
D. Humans are stewards of nature.
10. What philosophical view believes that maintaining order in the environment contributes to
natural beauty of the surroundings and well-being of the people?
A. Environmentalism
B. Environmental philosophy
C. Environmental aesthetics
D. Environmental justice
11. What is originally meant “love of
wisdom”?
A. Aesthetics C. Ethics
B. Epistemology D. Philosophy
12. What is the branch of philosophy that explores the nature of moral virtue and evaluates
human action?
A. Aesthetics C. Ethics
B. Epistemology D. Philosophy
13. Which deals with nature, sources, limitations and validity of knowledge?
A. Aesthetics C. Ethics
B. Epistemology D. Metaphysics
14. Which of the following refers to the philosophy which deals with beauty and what makes
things “beautiful”?
A. Aesthetics C. Ethics
B. Epistemology D. Philosophy
15. What is only an extension of a fundamental and necessary drive in every human being to
know what is real?
A. Aesthetics C. Ethics
B. Epistemology D. Metaphysics
16. The Filipino attitude as part of life which literally means to leave everything to God which is
Bathala?
A. Bahala na C. Kalooban
B. Bayanihan D. Pakikisama
17. Which is the philiosophy of “living in harmony with nature”?
A. Bahala na C. Kalooban
B. Bayanihan D. Pakikisama
18. Which Filipino value is helping others in times of need?
A. Bahala na C. Kalooban
B. Bayanihan D. Pakikisama
19. Which is reciprocating debts of gratitude between coordinates and subordinates holds the
whole group together?
A. Bahala na C. Kalooban
B. Bayanihan D. Utang na loob
20. A term that show sharing of one’s self to others?
A. Bahala na C. Kalooban
B. Bayanihan D. Pakikisama
21. Which of the following refers to a kind of error in reasoning? This is also known as faulty
reasoning.
A. Arguments C. Fallacies
B. Biases D. Doubt
22. The following are the characteristics of philosophy except..
A. An analysis of frameworks
B. An examination of knowledge
C. A Discipline
D. A Theory
23. Which of the following activity requires a person to examine his or her thoughts, feelings,
and actions and learn from experience?
A. Doubt C. Problem Solving
B. Reflection D. Wonder
24. Which of the following statements is more factual?
A. My sister ate the last piece of pizza
pie.
B. My sister is a selfish person
because she ate the piece of pizza
pie and did not share it with me.
C. Living near the school is better
because we don’t have to spend
much for transportation.
D. The aggressive manner by which
the policeman arrested the suspect
is an example of the brutality that
characterizes our police force.
25. Which of the following statement is true?
A. Opinions are statements that are
observed to be real or truthful.
B. Opinions help us examine various
views on relevant issues in our
lives.
C. Opinions are series of statements
that provide reasons to convince
the reader or listener that a claim
or opinion is truthful.
D. Opinions are comprised of
statements which not only give
facts but also provide conclusions
or perspective regarding certain
situations.
26. According to Plato, Philosophy begins in ____________ - the sense of puzzlement and
perplexity.
A. Doubt C. Wisdom
B. Knowledge D. Wonder
27. Which of the following refers to the clear awareness and understanding of something?
A. Claim C. Knowledge
B. Facts D. Statements
28. ______________ is knowing that tomato is a fruit.
A. Knowledge C. Wisdom
B. Philosophy D. Wonder
29. _____________ is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad.
A. Knowledge C. Wisdom
B. Philosophy D. Wonder
30. ______________ is asking if ketchup is a fruit shake.
A. Knowledge C. Wisdom
B. Philosophy D. Wonder
31. What do you call the state of being or existence above and beyond the
limits of material experience?
A. Euphoria C. Success
B. Transcendence D. Ecstasy
32. What does the term “scandare” mean?
A. to climb C. to observe
B. to go beyond D. to inquire
33. Who is the philosopher that believe in the human person as an embodied spirit?
A. Plato C. St. Thomas
B. Ptolemy D. St Theresa
34. Which statements about transcendence is TRUE?
A. It only starts during old age.
B. It sets limitations to one’s goal.
C. It is an ability to go beyond limits.
D. None of these
35. How does the human body play a role in transcendence?
A. The body has its limitations.
B. The body controls what we do.
C. The body functions against
transcendence.
D. None of these
36. Why do some people fail to experience transcendence? Because it _________.
A. may coincide with physical
limitations of the body.
B. does not come at a specified period.
C. may not occur to everyone.
D. all of these
37. The following are factors that limits transcendence EXCEPT
A. Demography C. Environment
B. Financial source D. Human body
38. Which of the following are possibilities for transcendence?
A. Develop a positive outlook in life
B. Work towards reaching the goal
C. Learn from experience
D. All of these
39. How should one aim for transcendence? One considers ___________.
A. the challenges to encounter.
B. the feasibility of one’s goal.
C. the work you put to it.
D. all of these
40. When you are able to recognize your own limitations and possibilities, which of
these things should you remember?
A. Challenges are learning
opportunities
B. Recognize that your goal is more
important than your fears.
C. both A and B
D. None of these
