Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ORIENTAL MINDORO

FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION

Name: _______________________________ Date: _____________

MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. What is the branch of Philosophy that studies the nature and means of human knowledge?
a. Metaphysics b. Ethics c. Politics d. Epistemology
2. The western philosophical tradition originated in______.
a. Greece b. China c. India d. Egypt
3. Who is the triumvirate Greek philosophers who pioneered a method of argument called dialectic?
a. Plato b. Socrates c. Pythagoras d. Aristotle
4. What is the science and art of correct thinking?
a. Ethics b. Aesthetics c. Metaphysics d. Logic
5. Which of the following is considered as the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to
form a conclusion or judgement?
a. reasoning b. Proposition c. argument d. Reflection
6. Which of the following is an activity that requires a person to examine his or her thoughts, feelings and
actions and learn from experience?
a. reflection b. questioning c. wondering d. reasoning
7. According to the importance of studying philosophy, what can it offer us?
a. Know the different philosophers and their philosophies in life?
b. See the downs and lows in the development and history of philosophy.
c. Survey the achievements of the different philosophers in various periods of history.
d. Enhances our minds, understand what we encounter every day, and value our judgement
8. What do you call to the term used to describe a method of philosophical argument that involves some sort of
contradictory process between opposing sides?
a. deductive b. dialectic c. Inductive d. reflective
9. It is the idea that various systems (e.g. physical, biological, social) should be viewed as wholes, not merely as a
collection of parts.
a. holism b. idealism c. existentialism d. rationalism
10. What is the beliefs that lead to the best "payoff", that are the best justification of our actions that promote
success, are truths?
a. pragmatic theory b. semantic theory c. correspondence theory d. coherence theory
11. This statements are true on the degree to which it "hangs together" with all the other beliefs in a system of
beliefs.
a. pragmatic b. coherence c. deflationary d. correspondence
12. Which of the following theory does the five senses are useful tools to verify the truthfulness of propositions?
a. coherence theory b. pragmatic theory c. correspondence theory d. semantic theory
13. According to Gabriel Marcel, this type of reflection enables us to look deeper into our experiences and see
the bigger picture of reality.
a. Secondary reflection b. Tertiary reflection c. Primary reflection d. all of the above
14. What type of philosophical reflection trains the mind to think logically. It also has the ability of the mind to
construct and evaluate arguments?
a. Secondary reflection b. Tertiary reflection c. Primary reflection d. all of the above
15. In our daily lives we encounter events, situations or issues that we need to ponder and think deeply. This
activity which requires a person to examine his or her thoughts, feelings and actions and learn from experience is
related to the concept of:
a. philosophical reflection b. philosophical questioning c. philosophical wondering d. philosophical reasoning
16. 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 yes nor no until it is proven true.
17. 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
18. Identify which of the following statements is factual?
I. My brother arrived at 11 pm.
II. My brother always come home late because he is a good for nothing individual.
III. Man is a living organism.
IV. Free trade simply promotes the selfish greed of businessmen.
a. I and IV b. II and III c. I and III d. II and IV
19. Identify which statements above are mere opinions.
a. I and III b. II and IV c. II and III d. I and IV
20. Which among the following statements is mere opinion?
a. A wooden table is a solid object . c. Divorce is both illegal and immoral.
b. The sky is blue. d. The sun is the center of solar system.
21. Which among the following statements is truth?
a. Federalism is what the Philippines needs. c. The snow is white.
b. Masculinity is the superior sex. d. Love is all we need in life.
22. The phrase “Education is the key to success” is an example of ______________.
a. Truth b. Opinion c. Inductive d. Reflexive
23. The statement “The apple is red and crunchy.” is a/an ______________.
a. Truth b. Opinion c. Inductive d. Reflexive
24. Jose Rizal is the greatest man who ever lived. This statement is an example of ____________.
a. Truth b. Opinion c. Inductive d. Reflexive
25. I’m sure you want to have an IPhone 14 Pro Max because majority of your schoolmates are using it.
a. Ad Misercordiam b. Ad Populum c. Ad Baculum d. Ad Hominem
26. Your family is intelligent therefore you are intelligent.
a. Hasty Generalization b. Fallacy of Composition c. Fallacy of Division d. Fallacy of Equivocation
27. Do not include him in your club, he has a bad stink.
a. Ad Misercordiam b. Ad Populum c. Ad Baculum d. Ad Hominem
28. Teresa’s mother favorite fruit is apple. I know that she is the apple of the eye of her mother, she, then, will have
a hard time eating her.
a. Hasty Generalization b. Fallacy of Composition c. Fallacy of Division d. Fallacy of Equivocation
29. What type of fallacy is present in the statement, “Before we begin the debate, everyone here should know
that my opponent is a convicted felon”?
a. mora licensing b. equivocation c. argumentum ad baculum d. ad hominem
30. According to Husserl, the success of natural science lead to the gradual scientific rejection of__________.
a. spirit b. matter c. nature d. existence
31. What type of fallacy is present in the statement, “My father smoked four packs of cigarettes a day since age
fourteen and lived until age sixty-nine? Therefore, smoking really can’t be that bad for you”?
a. ad misericordiam b. false analogy c. hasty generalization d. post hoc
32. Which among these headlines presented information that are fair, objective, and moderate?
a. Government vows to faster distribution of coronavirus aid
b. Other countries around the world have much better means in cash aid distribution
c. We can also learn lesson from Vietnam how they distribute their cash aid
d. It’s time to consider other means of cash aid distribution
33. Which among these headlines has no errors in terms of spelling, grammar, and content?
a. Robredo blames those in Executive Branch for Communication’s Unclear
b. Robredo Blames the Government as They Don’t Have Clear Rules in Quarantine
c. Robredo Chides Gov’t for Unclear Communication on New Quarantine Rules
d. Robredo Charge the Govrnment as Culprit of Confusion in Quarantine
34. Which among the statements contain substantiated generalizations?
a. Robredo lies to world, shames the nation and herself in UN message
b. The real albatross on Leni Robredo’s neck
c. “Drug war a massive failure”—Robredo
d. Let Leni plan on her own drug war
35. Which among the following authors could be the most credible according to his or her Twitter account’s
background?
a. AkoNgaSY Lyco- Speak now or be silent forever. Follow me I will not follow you
b. Banat By – Simpleng tao na mahilig bumanat
c. Atom Araullo- Journalist. @ UNHCPPh Goodwill Ambassador
d. Senyora- Full time haciendera and professional husgadera
36. It is the term commonly used to represent the entire human race.
a. Human being b. Human nature c. Man d. Person
37.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.
a. Human being b. Human nature c. Man d. Person
38. Marie is very cheerful and friendly to her classmates. What aspect of the human person is being described
in the statement?
a. Cognitive Self b. Physical Self c. Psychological Self d. Sociological Self
39. A criminal who have committed a very heinous offense can still be considered a human person despite of
his cruelty and inhumane act. The statement is ___________.
a. True, the dignity is still retained in spite of his actions because it is his inherent right.
b. False, the dignity of humans are removed once they don’t treat other people just and right.
c. Neither a nor b
d. None of the above
40. 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 b. Physical Self c. Psychological Self d. Sociological Self
41. Which of the following BEST describes the concept of embodiment?
a. Human person is essentially his/her body and nothing more.
b. Human person is essentially his/her spirit and nothing more.
c. Human person is essentially the unity of his/her body and spirit.
d. Human person is essentially a separate entity of the body and the spirit.
42. Which of the following experiences describe the concept of embodiment?
a. Joy attaches a sentimental value to a pair of rubber shoes which was given by her mother.
b. Kim associates love with hypothalamus, a part of the brain that is responsible for feelings.
c. Ivy recalls a happy moment in her life and still feel the same happiness he felt at that moment.
d. Trina received a pat in her shoulder from her best friend and felt completely relieved at that moment.
43. 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
44. This theory highlights the shifting away of approaches to environment from anthropocentrism to eco-
centrism.
a. Deep Ecology b. Social Ecology c. Eco-feminism d. Equity
45. Which of the following statement is correct?
a. Anthropocentrism focuses on the part of humankind as a stewards or guardians of nature in our greater
biological system or community.
b. Biocentrism advocates ethical treatment of animals.
c. Deep ecology is a philosophical idea that combines feminism and ecology concerns, emphasizing that both
suffer from their treatment by a male dominated society.
d. Environmental Aesthetics is a philosophical view all life forms have an equal right to exist, and human
needs and desires have no priority over those of other organisms.
46. Both ancient and modern thinkers believe that man will bring out the natural beauty of environment if they
are capable to govern the nature.
a. The whole statement is correct. b. Partly correct c. I don’t know d. Not at all
47. Bringing your own cup whenever you refill your coffee in 7-eleven shows what principle of sustainability?
a. Economic Efficiency b. Environmental Integrity c. Economic Feminism d. Equity
48. A businessman grabbed and bought a vast land from the farmers and decided to convert it into a
subdivision. During the construction, farmers left without jobs and hundreds of trees were uprooted and streams
were covered in cement. What principle of sustainability was violated?
a. Economic Efficiency b. Environmental Integrity c. Economic Feminism d. Equity
49.Franciso Moreno, Mayor of Manila, declared Arroceros as a “permanent forest park” as part of his vision of
building a Green City in Manila’s Lawton area. What principle of sustainability did he use?
a. Economic Efficiency b. Environmental Integrity c. Economic Feminism d. Equity
50. A factory in a province irresponsibly withdraw their wastes in the river and hire mostly women because of
cheap labor. What theory in radical ecological philosophy explains this ecological problem?
a. Economic Efficiency b. Environmental Integrity c. Economic Feminism d. Equity

To the person who pleases Him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness.
Ecclesiastes 2:26

Prepared by:

ROSETTE E. MUJE
Teacher II

Noted:

MELBETH P. MENDOZA
Assistant Principal II