Diagnostic Exam in Philo
Diagnostic Exam in Philo
Diagnostic Exam in Philo
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region I
Schools Division of Ilocos Sur
CAOAYAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Pandan, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur
DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATION in
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON
S.Y. 2022-2023, First Semester
Directions: Carefully read the questions and shade the letter of the best answer on the bubble sheet
provided.
Do not write anything on the questionnaire.
STRICTLY NO ERASURES!!!
1. It is the study or discipline that uses human reason to investigate the ultimate causes, reasons, and
principles which govern all things.
a. Anthropology b. Philosophy c. Epistemology d. Political Science
2. Rene Descartes is another renowned philosopher in his time. He also explained that there is
a particular reason that drives an individual to engage himself in philosophizing. Which of the
following is his reason?
a. The experience of death
b. The experience of doubt
c. Particular human experiences
d. Limitations and possibilities in life
3. It is a branch of Philosophy that studies the nature of knowledge and the rationality of belief; the
means of production of knowledge.
a. Aesthetics b. Ethics c. Epistemology d. Logic
4. Greg is very good in the art of correct thinking. He uses syllogisms to validate his reasoning. What
philosophy is this?
a. Epistemology b. Logic c. Aesthetics d. Ethics
5. Which of the following is an activity that requires a person to examine his/her thoughts, feelings
and actions and learn from experience?
a. Analysis
b. Reflection
c. Meditation
d. Perspective
8. True or false: Aristotle stressed that “man must take good care of its soul”.
a. True b. False
9. The statement, “Tangi kong dalangin, Ikaw lang ang mamahalin, Sana’y ito ay dinggin, Para
tayo’y magkapiling” means a person thinks of ____.
a. Oneself only
b. others only
c. special one
d. all persons
10. A Swiss-German philosopher saw the need to philosophize because of experience.
a. Plato b. Socrates c. Rene Descartes d. Karl Jaspers
12. It requires a person to be willing to examine one’s thoughts, feelings, and actions to learn more
about one’s life and experience.
a. reflection c. sense of doubt b. sense of wonder d. sense of experience
13. The type of philosophical reflection which trains the mind to think logically. It is also the ability
of the mind to construct and evaluate arguments
a. Secondary reflection c. Primary reflection
b. Tertiary reflection d. all of the above
14. Imagine that you are in Boracay walking with Thales. He is convincing you that the only reality
is water. Would you believe in him?
a. No, because I had my own belief.
b. Yes, because Thales belongs to the school of monists which believes that only one kind of
stuff exists.
c. Either yes or no, I will have my own investigation that is based on the data and reason
presented.
d. Neither, I don’t care at all.
15. Identify which statement describes the difference between holism and partial thinking.
a. Holism is a perspective that looks at the “big picture” while partial thinking focuses on the
specific aspect of the situation.
b. Holism is a perspective that looks at the specific aspects of the situation while partial
thinking looks at the big picture.
c. Holism requires us to focus on a certain aspect of the problem while partial thinking
requires us to have an open mindset.
d. All of the above
19. Which of the following is NOT an essential component of the human person?
a. Conscience b. Mind c. Soul d. Spirit
20. These are statements that expresses convictions that are not easily explained by facts.
a. Arguments b. Conclusionsc. Beliefs d. Explanation
21. It is the discipline that studies the moral relationships of human beings with the environment and
its non-human contents.
a. Ethics b. Environmental philosophy c. Epistemology d. logic
23. Which philosophical discipline referred to the shared awareness and understanding among
persons which is made possible by the awareness of the self and other?
a. Empathy b. Human Freedom c. Self-awareness d. Intersubectvity
24. What is the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason?
a. Transcendence b. Frugality c. Aesthetics d. Prudence
26. Carlo is a tall person with brown hair and brown eyes. What aspect of the human person is being
described in the statement?
a. Cognitive Self c. Psychological Self
b. Physical Self d. Sociological Self
27. Vincent loses his arm and leg due to a car accident. He loses a part of his physical body which
makes up his physical identity. Which of the following statements is true about the concept of
embodiment?
a. Vincent can still be considered a human person despite losing a part of his identity.
b. Vincent is not fully considered a human person since he lacks one aspect of his
identity.
c. Neither a nor b
d. None of the above
35. Andrew's mother and father unloaded the van after the family returned from the soccer
tournament. Andrew was exhausted from playing in all eight games over the weekend. Andrew
wasn't helping, because he ran inside the house to call his grandparents to tell them about the games.
He had won a trophy for being the most valuable player, and his team had won all of their games. He
scored at least two goals in each of the games. He was extremely excited.
Which of these sentences is NOT a fact stated in the paragraph?
a. Something that can be proven c. A person's thoughts or feelings about something
b. Making a good choice d. A person who can prove something
36. In what way can the environment contribute to health and well-being?
a. It can be available anywhere.
b. It is the source of life.
c. It an produce products that provide medicinal value.
d. It is made up of consumers and producers
37. What is the act of using or other resources wisely and practically?
a. Aesthetics b. Prudence c. Frugality d. Economics
38. A science that deals with the relationships between groups of living things and their
environments.
a. Anthropocentrism b. Ecology c. Ecofeminism d. Ecocentrism
41. Opinions can be beliefs or judgments that rest on grounds insufficient to produce complete
certainty. It is a personal view, attitude, or appraisal of personal feelings.
a. True b. False
43. 1st Statement: Arguments are statements that express convictions that are not easily explained by
facts.
2nd Statement: Beliefs are statements that assumed a claim is true and provide reasons to support
them.
44. 1st Statement: After 2 typhoons Rolly and Ulysses struck Luzon, many families were in need
of material help that Jolly and her sister initiated to donate their savings for the victims.
This is an example of genuine dialogue.
2 Statement: When someone treats the other person as object, this can be manifested like
nd
when a houseowner maltreated his house helper for failing to wash his favorite jacket
when he needed it the other day.
45. 1st Statement: According to Aquinas, The truth is the conformity of the intellect and things
2nd Statement: According to Schopenhauer, Truth is the reference of a judgement to something
different from itself which is its sufficient reason.
46. 1st Statement: Freedom is an intrinsic and essential property of a person and set as apart from
other being.
2nd Statement: It is exercised caution and prudence and reflect on possible effects on doing actions.
47. 1st Statement: Man has the natural tendency to establish relationships with other
people.
2nd Statement: We are primarily aware of people as objects and not as persons.
48. 1st Statement: Intersubjectivity refers to shared awareness and understanding among
people.
2nd Statement: The views and ideas of other people, as well as social context, do not
influence our behavior as individuals.
49. 1st Statement: There is only one type of social relationship existing in every community.
2nd Statement: An Urban community is congested compared to a rural Community, and yet people
living in an urban community are not so close to each other.
50. 1st Statement: Society is an organized group of people whose members interact frequently and
have a common territory and culture.
2nd Statement: It also refers to a companionship or friendly association with others, an alliance, a
community, or a union.
53. According to __________, Acts of man are actions which are deliberately done.
a. Sartre b. Aristotle c. Aquinas d. None of these
Fore items 54-60: shade A if the statement is TRUE and shade B if the statement is FALSE
54. A choice is made from freedom if the person totally knows the kind of choice he makes even
though unsure with the consequences.
55. Intellectual choice usually refers to answers for hypothetical moral issues.
56. Practical choice usually pertains to choices for an actual moral dilemma.
59. A person is totally responsible for an action even if he acted with an impaired conscience.
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