Philosophy: Mid-term Examination

"Honesty is the best policy, If I lose mine, I lose myself" -William Shakespeare

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-Miss Ester

Test I: Identification

Directions:  Read and identify each sentence below carefully.

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This term means love of wisdom, also defined as the science that by natural light,
studies the first causes or highest principles of all. *
(1 Point)

This is the branch of philosophy which deals with nature, sources, limitations, and
validity of knowledge. *
(1 Point)

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This branch of philosophy studies reality. *

This is the science that studies beauty in its various manifestations – including the
sublime, comic, tragic, pathetic, and ugly. *
(1 Point)

This is one of the highest principles that states nothing exist without a sufficient
reason for its being and existence. *
(1 Point)

This is one of the highest principles that states whatever is, is and whatever is not, is
not. Everything is its own being and not being is not being. *
(1 Point)

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This is the branch of philosophy which is the study of reason. *

This is the branch of philosophy which is generally a study of the nature of moral
judgment. *
(1 Point)

This is one of the highest principles which state that it is impossible for a thing to be
at the same time, and at the same respect. *
(1 Point)

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This is one of the highest principles which state that a thing is either is or is not;
everything must be either be. There is no middle ground possible. *
(1 Point)

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 II: Who Am I?
Directions: Read each statement carefully. Name the philosopher described in each item.

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He is an Athenian philosopher and one of the Greek triumvirates. One of his most
notable work is "The Republic" wherein you can fin an allegory presented as a way of
understanding the purpose of Philosophy. *
(1 Point)

12

He is the philosopher who founded phenomenology. *

13

He is a French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist. One of his famous quotes is

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He is one of the Greek triumvirates still considered as one of the greatest thinkers in
politics, psychology, and ethics, he was also the of Alexander the Great. *
(1 Point)

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He is an ancient philosopher known as the "Father of Natural Philosophy". *

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 III: Analysis (Part 1)
Directions: Read and analyze each statement carefully. identify the theory of truth expressed in each
item.

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A wooden table is a solid object. *

Correspondence

Coherence

Pragmatic

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Ghost and vampires exist. *

Correspondence

Coherence

Pragmatic

18

2+2=4 *
(1 Point)

Correspondence

Coherence

Pragmatic

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Cats are animals. *

Correspondence

Coherent

Pragmatic

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The Sky is blue. *

Correspondence

Coherence

Pragmatic

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 III. Analysis (Part 2)
Directions: Read and analyze each statement below. Identify the fallacy committed.

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“Don’t be friends with him, he is a Velasco all they are a family of killers.” *
(1 Point)

22

“He’s not a great athlete; he’s a fraud, a cheat and a liar. That’s why not everybody is
‘happy for Lance’”. *
(1 Point)

23

“Your Honor, my incarceration is cruel and unusual punishment. First, my prison-

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“Since scientist cannot prove that global warming will occur, it probably won’t” *
(1 Point)

25

“Every day, I eat cereal for breakfast. One time, I had a muffin instead, and there was
a major earthquake in my city. I’ve eaten cereal ever since.” *
(1 Point)

26

"Our CEO says we don't need to worry about climate change, so I no longer need to
find out ways for our company to be more sustainable." *
(1 Point)

27

“But officer, I don’t deserve a ticket; everyone goes this speed. If I went any slower, I
wouldn’t be going with the stream of traffic.” *
(1 Point)

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“Fred, the Australian, stole my wallet. Thus, all Australians are thieves.” *
(1 Point)

29

Laura: “I think schools should focus on curbing their use of sugar instead of fat since
sugar is a greater health risk.”

William: “So you’re okay with the government deciding what we should eat? *
(1 Point)

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“The laws imply lawgivers. There are laws in nature. Therefore there must be a cosmic
lawgiver.” *
(1 Point)

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 IV Essay
Directions: Read and analyze each question carefully. Your essay should be as well organized and as
clearly as you can make it. (5pts each)

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Explain the concept of reality according to Plato’s Allegory of the cave. *

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Briefly describe the concept of Human as an Embodied Spirit by Aristotle. *

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What harsh truths do you prefer to ignore? If you cannot ignore them how do
you face them? *
(5 Points)

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Is suffering a necessary part of the human condition? Why or why not? If so

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(5 Points)

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