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This document contains a summative test on Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person consisting of 3 sections. Section I contains 10 multiple choice questions testing concepts like holistic vs. partial perspectives, characteristics of critical thinkers, and domains of truth. Section II contains 5 statements to classify as logical fallacies. Section III contains 10 questions to categorize as either personal or philosophical. The test evaluates students' understanding of philosophical concepts and ability to analyze arguments.

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Summative Philo

This document contains a summative test on Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person consisting of 3 sections. Section I contains 10 multiple choice questions testing concepts like holistic vs. partial perspectives, characteristics of critical thinkers, and domains of truth. Section II contains 5 statements to classify as logical fallacies. Section III contains 10 questions to categorize as either personal or philosophical. The test evaluates students' understanding of philosophical concepts and ability to analyze arguments.

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POTOTAN NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL

Pototan, Iloilo

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL


Summative Test
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

I. Directions: Read each statement carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which of the following idea reflects a partial point of view?


A. School is the partner of the government for nation building.
B. School is an avenue for the holistic development of the students.
C. School hones the academic and co-curricular capabilities of students.
D. School imposes policies for students to follow for their development.

2. Being able to see with the holistic point of view means all the following EXCEPT:
A. Seeing the big picture C. Having a broader understanding
B. Focusing on a small part D. Seeing the connectedness of parts

3. From the situations below, which possess a holistic perspective?


A. The child obeys his/her parents because he/she can have all his/her wants.
B. A reward is at stake does the child always try his/her very best to be at the top of the class.
C. The child welcomes suggestions, guidance and discipline of the parents in view of a better
future.
D. The child ran away from home because he/she was scolded by his/her parent thinking that
he/she is not loved.

4. The following are the reasons why philosophical questions are difficult to answer EXCEPT:
A. Finding the answer is uncertain C. It takes courage and commitment
B. The answer might be unexpected D. The answer is beyond comprehension

5. What characteristic does a person must possess as a critical thinker?


A. Believe in judgment C. Defines proof
B. Accepts incorrect information D. Examines problem

6.“I am telling the truth.” The statement is an example of __________.


A. Social domain C. Justification
B. Personal domain D. Scientific domain

7. In a chapel for prayer and meditation, we say that maintaining silence is good but in a basketball
game, we say that we should cheer for our team as loud as we can to keep them motivated. What
domain of truth is being presented in the situation?
A. Social C. Objective
B. Personal D. Justification

8. Philosophy as a discipline will not claim to be the sole bearer of truth. It is not so much “the truth”
that concerns philosophy but rather the __________.
A. Authenticity and trustworthiness.
B. Change through a critical examination.
C. Deliberation among the members of a community.
D. Way or process by which we can distinguish claims that are true from those that is
false.

9. Which of the following describes the theory of Richard Rorty about truth?
I. Truths are tested against empirical evidence.
II. Truths are tested against their acceptability to a particular group.
III. Truth can be understood as what has passed “procedures of justification.”
IV. Truths are tested against the consistency and authenticity of the person who
claims it.

A. I and II B. II, III, and IV C. I, III, and IV D. I, II, III, and IV


10. Robbery took place in a remote area. Lot of goods were stolen. The robbers left in a truck. It is
known that nobody could have been involved other than A, B, and C. C never committed a crime
without A’s participation. B didn’t know how to drive. So, was A is _________.
A. Guilty C. Deprived
B. Innocent D. Uncertain

II. Directions: Read and analyse each statement carefully. Choose your answer from the box
by writing the CORRECT LETTER ON YOUR PAPER.
a. Ad Hominem d. Appeal to popular g. Cause-and-effect
b. Appeal to force e. Appeal to tradition h. Fallacy of composition
c. Appeal to pity f. Begging the question i. Fallacy of division

1. A student raises a critical question against his history teacher who must have taught them an
erroneous reading of historical events. The teacher gets upset with the question, and insists
that there is nothing wrong with what he taught, and subtly insinuates that if the student
would question him further then the whole class will be getting a harder final exam.
2. A student goes to the guidance office to report that she has been sexually harassed. She argues
of course that this is a violation of her basic right to respect and dignity. Unfortunately, many
people respond to this argument by first asking, “What were you wearing when the incident
happened, anyway?” “If you were wearing something revealing too much skin, then the person
who violated you should not be blamed. You have no right to argue against the violation of your
dignity if you were carrying yourself like a slut.”
3. Candidate A who has been reported to be involved in massive corruption of public funds,
would pay high rates of advertisement in the media portraying him as a poor and suffering
man.
4. “The whole world is peaceful except us.”
5. “Kung binoto lang sana natin ang mga matitinong politiko, wala sana itong COVID-19.”

III. Directions: Read the following questions below. Classify whether the questions belong to
PERSONAL or PHILOSOPHICAL. Write your answers in a 1 whole sheet of pad paper.
A. What are numbers?
B. Is there a life after death?
C. What is the best moral system?
D. Why is there something rather than nothing?
E. Does God exist?
F. What was the best phase in your life?
G. What is the first thing you think of when you wake up?
H. What are you most thankful for?
I. What is the biggest decision you’ve had to make?
J. Why are you passionate about what you do?

Prepared by:

CORDERO, ROLLETE A.
FEDOCHINO, JENEVEVE P.
LASAFIN, ELIZABETH P.
RUTE, DEJENA B.

Note: Practice Personal Hygiene Protocols at all times.

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