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Freshman Logic and critical Thinking Exam˃
Questions From Chapter 1
• Matching (20) Questions

• Fill in the blank Space (50) Questions

• Short Answer (50) Questions

Answers are provided at the end of Each Part

Ē Matching Questions (20)
Column A Column B
1. Logic A. Philosophical study of value
2.Philosophy B. Study of principles of right reasoning
3. Axiology C. Rational attempt to look at the world
4. Metaphysics as a whole
5. Aestehtics D. Deals with the nature of existence
6. Social/political philosophy and reality
7. Epistemology E. Study of knowledge,understanding,
8. Ethics and truth
9. Revelation F. Philosophical study of moral principles
10. Rationalism G. The Theory of beauty and artistic value
11. Intuition H. Study of value judgments in civil
society
12. Empiricism I. Knowledge obtained through the
senses
13. Actualizing need J. Reasoning, thought, or logic as the
14. Authority central factor in knowledge
15. Maintenance Needs K. Direct apprehension of knowledge
16. Intellectual Independence without conscious reasoning
17. Reflective Self-Awareness L. Knowledge from a
18. Creative Thinking transcendent supernatural reality
19. Flexibility M. Knowledge accepted from experts
20. Critical Thinking or tradition
 N. Associated with self-fulfillment and
creativity
O. Physical and psychological needs for
survival
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T. Evaluating and analyzing philosophical
issues
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2. C 7. E 12. I 17. Q
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Ē Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (50 Questions)
1. ____________ is a branch of philosophy that deals with the study of
arguments and the principles of right reasoning.

2. Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems

concerning matters such as existence, knowledge, and ___________.

3. The word "philosophy" comes from two Greek words: _________ (love)
and __________(wisdom).

4. _____________ was the first ancient Greek thinker to use the word
"philosopher".
5. According to __________, wisdom consists of a critical habit and eternal
vigilance about all things.
6. The literal definition of philosophy is "__________of wisdom".

7. Philosophy involves reason, rational criticism, examination,

and ____________.

8. The best way to learn and understand philosophy is to __________.

9. ____________ once stated: “Wonder is the feeling of a philosopher,

and philosophy begins in wonder”.

10. Philosophy deals primarily with issues that are _________in nature.
11. The _________ side of philosophy attempts to formulate rationally
defensible answers.

12. The ___________ side of philosophy deals with giving rational

critique and analysis.

13. Vincent Barry described the philosophical enterprise as an active

___________ process.

14. Philosophy, as a pursuit of wisdom, involves the development

of__________ habits.

15. Philosophy is a continuous search for _____________.

16. The study of the origin, nature, and development of the
universe as an orderly system falls under the ___________ aspect of
metaphysics.
17. The ___________ aspect of metaphysics deals with the study of
human beings and the mind-body problem.
18. __________ is a view that reasoning, thought, or logic is the central
factor in knowledge.
19. ____________ refers to knowledge obtained through the senses.

20. ___________ is the philosophical study of value, including the

nature of value and types of value.
21. Questions concerning the nature and existence of God are
addressed by the ___________ aspect of metaphysics.
22. ____________ is a branch of axiology that deals with the
philosophical study of moral principles.
23. The study of value judgments in a civil society is known as
____________.
24. The ___________ aspect of metaphysics deals with the study of
human beings and the mind-body problem.
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 ʇAnswers for Blank spaces
1. Logic 6. love 11.constructive 16. cosmological

2. truth 7. analysis 12. critical 17.anthropological

3. philo, sophia 8. philosophize 13. imaginative 18. Rationalism

4. Pythagoras 9. Socrates 14. critical 19. Empiricism

5. Socrates 10. universal 15. truth 20. Axiology

21. Axiology 22. Ethics 23.Social/political philosophy

24. anthropological
Ē Short Answer Questions (15 Questions)

1. What is the meaning of "philosophy" based on its Greek roots?

2. Explain the difference between 'having' a philosophy and 'doing'

philosophy.

3. How did Pythagoras contribute to the conceptualization of philosophy?

4. Describe Socrates' view on wisdom and its importance.

5. What distinguishes philosophy from other academic disciplines?

6. List and define the primary concerns of metaphysics.

7. List and define the main aspects of metaphysical questions.

8. List and define the primary areas of study in axiology.

9. Define epistemology and its primary concerns.

10. List and define the main sources of human knowledge

according to epistemology.

11. What is skepticism in the context of epistemology?

12. List and define the different types of ethical studies within
axiology.
13. Explain how aesthetics contribute to the philosophical study of value.

14. What is the significance of social/political philosophy?

15. Why is the development of critical habits important in philosophy?

ʇAnswers
1. Philosophy: Derived from the Greek words "philo" (love) and
"sophia" (wisdom), meaning "love of wisdom."

2. Having vs. Doing Philosophy : 'Having' a philosophy refers to

holding a set of beliefs or views about life, while 'doing' philosophy
involves critically reflecting on and analyzing those beliefs.
3. Pythagoras : He was the first to use the term "philosopher" to
describe someone with a marked curiosity about life and
experiences.

4. Socrates' View on Wisdom : Socrates believed that wisdom

consists of a critical habit and eternal vigilance about all things
and a reverence for truth.

5. Distinguishing Philosophy : Philosophy is distinguished by its

critical, reflective approach to addressing fundamental and
universal issues, rather than focusing on specific subject matter like
other academic disciplines.
6. Primary Concerns of Metaphysics :
Reality : The nature of what exists.
God : The existence and attributes of a divine being
Freedom : The nature of free will and determinism.
Soul/Immortality : The existence and nature of the soul.
7. Main Aspects of Metaphysical Questions :

Cosmological : Theories about the origin, nature, and development of the

universe.

Theological : Conceptions of and about God.

Anthropological : The study of human beings and the mind-body problem.

Ontological : The nature of existence and what it means to exist.

8. Primary Areas of Study in Axiology :

Ethics : The study of moral principles and values.

Aesthetics : The study of beauty and artistic value.

Social/Political Philosophy : The study of value judgments in civil society.

9. Epistemology : The philosophical study of knowledge, including

its nature, scope, meaning, and possibility. It deals with issues like
truth, opinion, reason, and experience.
10. Main Sources of Human Knowledge :

Empiricism : Knowledge obtained through the senses.

Rationalism : Knowledge derived from reasoning and thought.

Intuition : Direct apprehension of knowledge without conscious

reasoning.

Revelation : Knowledge from a transcendent, supernatural reality.

Authority : Knowledge accepted from experts or tradition.

11. Skepticism : The position that people cannot acquire reliable
knowledge and that any search for truth is in vain.

12. Types of Ethical Studies within Axiology :

Normative Ethics : Study of moral rules and principles to evaluate

human conduct.

Meta-ethics : Investigation of the meaning of ethical terms and

statements.

Applied Ethics : Application of moral principles to specific moral

problems like capital punishment and euthanasia.
13. Aesthetics and Value : Aesthetics studies the particular value
of our artistic and aesthetic experiences, including beauty, art,
enjoyment, and sensory values.

14. Significance of Social/Political Philosophy : This field studies

the value judgments operating in civil society, addressing questions
about government, justice, and social obligations.

15. Importance of Critical Habits in Philosophy : Developing

critical habits allows individuals to question, analyze, and reflect
deeply on fundamental issues, leading to a better understanding of
themselves and the world.
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