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Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person

Grade 11
st
1 Semester - Midterm Examination

Name: _______________________________________ Grade & Section: ___________

Date: ____________ Score: ___________

Test I - A. Multiple Choice

Instruction: Choose the letter of the best choice. Shade the letter of your answer on your answer sheet. Don’t
write anything on this questionnaire. STRICTLY NO ERASURES. 1 point each

1. What word originally means “love of wisdom”?

A. Philosophy B. Ethics C. Epistemology D. Aesthetics
2. What is the branch of philosophy that explores the nature of moral virtue and evaluates human action?
A. Philosophy B. Ethics C. Epistemology D. Aesthetics
3. What is the science of the beautiful in its various manifestations?
A. Philosophy B. Ethics C. Epistemology D. Aesthetics
4. Who among these philosophers proposed the method of inquiry called “dialectic”?
A. Plato B. Aristotle C. Archimedes D. Socrates
5. The study of philosophy includes the study of all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. Metaphysics B. Morality C. Recreational pharmacology D. Reason or logic
6. Which of the following is not an example of a philosophical question?
A. Do numbers exist independently of our thoughts about them?
B. How many planets are there in the Milky Way Galaxy?
C. Are minds distinct from bodies?
D. What is the nature of morality?
7. ________ are Ancient Greek teachers who trained their students to win in each and every argument they
participated in.
A. Philosophers B. Philosophos C. Sophists D. Sophos
8. What branch of Philosophy deals with correct reasoning?
A. Epistemology B. Metaphysics C. Ethics D. Logic
9. What theory of knowledge states that something is true if it corresponds to the reality or the actual state of
affair?
A. Correspondence Theory B. Constructivist Theory C. Consensus Theory D. Coherence Theory
10. One philosophical question that philosophers look into is the question of ____________or the causes of
events and phenomena – philosophers examine events in the context of cause-and-effect relationship.
A. Certainty B. Causality C. Reality D. Ethics
11. What environmental model, in its original connotation in environmental ethics, is the belief that values are
human-centered and all other beings are means to human ends?
A. Anthropocentric Model B. Ecocentric Model C. Deep Ecology D. Ecofeminism
12. FELT Framework is a set of criterions used in evaluating arguments. What does FELT stands for?
A. Fairness, Evidence, Logic, Topic
B. Fairness, Equity, Links, Tonality
C. Fairness, Equality, Logical, Tone
D. Fairness, Evidence, Logic, Tone
13. The following are implications of Ecocentric Model, EXCEPT;
A. Proper waste segregation B. Tree-planting Activities C. Use Re-Usable Bags D. Deforestation
14. What environmental theory espouses an ecological, reconstructive, ethical, and a communitarian approach to
the society?
A. Social Ecology B. Deep Ecology C. Ecofeminism D. Ecocentrism
15. What environmental theory argues that ecological crisis is a consequence of a male- dominated society?
A. Social Ecology B. Deep Ecology C. Ecofeminism D. Ecocentrism

Test I – B. Logical Fallacies

16. What argument could a manager of a company make that could be an example of a slippery slope fallacy?
A. If we approve of these changes, employees will give a better effort, which will improve profits, which
will allow us to open another location, which will lead to a monopoly in the industry.
B. If we give employees specific guidelines about using the Internet, we can have consequences for
those who violate the rules.
C. If we approve these changes, we will need to create policies to address expectations of the employees.
D. If we don't approve these changes, some employees may respond with angry feedback.
17. “How do I know the adult film industry is the third largest industry in the United States? Derek
Shlongmiester, the adult film star of over 50 years, said it was. That's how I know.” What Logical Fallacy is
used in this statement?
A. Slippery Slope B. Straw Man C. Appeal to Authority D. False Dichotomy
18. Which of the following sentences presents a false dichotomy?
A. I’ve decided I’ll either vacation in Hawaii or Thailand this year.
B. I thought you were a good person, but you weren’t at church today.
C. Should I cook the steak or the lobster tonight?
D. Is the car new or not?
19. “Animal rights activists believe that we shouldn't keep animals’ captive and make them do our will. They
would have let you abandon your pets in the wilderness” is an example of a _________ fallacy.
A. Slippery Slope B. Appeal to Authority C. False Dichotomy D. Straw Man
20. Don't believe what Kim says about global warming. Kim dropped out of college! This statement belongs to
what kind of Logical Fallacy?
A. Appeal to Authority B. Slippery Slope C. Beg the Question D. Ad hominem
21. There must be objective rights and wrongs in the universe. If not, how can you possibly say that torturing
babies for fun could ever be right? This statement could be classified as ___________ fallacy.
A. Appeal to emotion B. Ad hominem C. Beg the Question D. False Dichotomy
22. Which of the following statement is an example of an Ad Hominem logical fallacy?
A. My opponent suggests that lowering taxes will be a good idea -- this is coming from a woman who
eats a pint of Ben and Jerry’s each night!
B. Believing in the literal resurrection of Jesus is like believing in the literal existence of zombies.
C. If we don't approve these changes, some employees may respond with angry feedback.
D. None of the above

Test II. Matching Type

Instruction: Match the names in the column A to the statements in Column B. Write only the letter of the
correct answer on the answer sheet. 1 point each.

________1. Herbert Marcuse A. Sees peoples’ relationship to the

environment involving Biophilia and
________2. George Herbert Mead Cosmophilia - 7
B. Stated, “Change can only be attained if
________3. Immanuel Kant we’ll change our attitude towards our
perception to the environment”. – 1
________4. Aristotle
C. Sees peoples’ relationship to the
________5. Plato environment involving Biophilia and
Cosmophilia - 7
________6. Socrates D. Stated, “Change can only be attained if we’ll
change our attitude towards our perception to
________7. Pythagoras
the environment”. – 1
________8. Arne Naes E. Believes that the orderliness of nature and
harmony of nature guides us towards a deeper
religious perspective. – 3
F. Developed the ecological philosophy/theory
“Deep ecology” - 8
G. Founded the “Academy” – 5
H. Deductive Reasoning - 4
I. “As human beings, we don’t just have rights but
duties” – 2
J. Formulated the Socratic Method – 6
Test III. Philosophical Questions

Instruction: Identify to which Philosophical Question the following statements belong. Write your answer on
the answer sheet. 2 points each.

______ 1. When the politician said that he ran for office because he wanted to serve, was he being sincere or
deceitful?

______ 2. The passage of time is an illusion.

______ 3. Let’s find out what happens when we mix potassium chloride and sodium nitrate.

______ 4. The forensic evidence gathered from the crime scene proves that the suspect was in the room when the
crime was committed.

______ 5. Is it right for one life to be sacrificed, so that hundreds will be saved?

Test IV – Essay

Instruction: Provide your own explanation or answer to the questions/statement provided – minimum of 30
words. Write your answers on your answer sheet. 5 points each.

1. Explain the importance of logic and critical thinking.

2. Compare and contrasts the Anthropocentric and Ecocentric Model. Write your answer in the answer
sheet.
ESSAY RUBRIC

Category 3 2 1 0
A. Response to Written response Written response Response to writing Response lacks any
Essay Question addresses all addresses at least 2 prompts is unclear comprehension of the
Writing Prompts essay question of 3 essay writing or vague and/or essay question or
(content) writing prompts prompts clearly and addresses only one appears to address a
clearly and directly. writing prompt in a different essay
directly. clear, direct question.
manner. No essay response
provided.
B. Quality and Response Response indicates Response lacks Response is
Clarity of Thought indicates depth simplistic or focus or unfocused, illogical
(content) and complexity repetitive thoughts in demonstrates or incoherent.
of thought in answering the essay confused or No essay response
answering the question. conflicting provided.
essay question. thinking.
C. Organization & Response is well Response is Response is fairly Response is
Development of organized and organized and organized and disorganized and
Ideas (writing) developed with developed with developed, underdeveloped,
appropriate general supporting presenting providing little or no
support to make ideas provided generalizations relevant support.
meaning clear (reasons/general without adequate No essay response
(well-chosen examples). support. provided.
examples).
D. Grammar, Response is free Response has 3 or Response has 4-5 Response has 6 or
Usage, and from any errors less errors in errors in grammar, more errors in
Mechanics in grammar, grammar, usage, and usage, and grammar, usage, and
(writing) usage, and mechanics. mechanics. mechanics.
mechanics. No essay response
provided.

Prepared by:

JIMUEL B. PABUA

Subject Teacher

Honesty is the fastest way to prevent a mistake from turning into a failure.
- James Altucher
GOD BLESS!