Philo 1st Quarter Exam

It is the study or discipline that uses human reason to investigate the ultimate causes, reasons, and principles which govern all things.

• biology
• philosophy
• mathematics
• psychology

The Greek term for philosophy, Philosophia, means________

• knowledge of truth
• study of nature
• love of wisdom
• belief in gods

The Greek philosopher Plato believes that philosophy is brought about by man's sense of _______

• fear
• doubt
• wonder
• curiosity

He believes that persons engage in philosophy in order to make sense of difficult life experiences.

• Karl Jaspers

• Tom Jones

• Aristotle

• Socrates

Rene Descartes considers this as a reason why people philosophize.

• To find the truth or seek knowledge.
• To waste time and avoid doing productive work.
• To confuse themselves and others.
• To prove that they are smarter than everyone else.

It refers to way of thinking about the world and is made up of a person's views and beliefs.

• Framework

• perspective
• mindset
• outlook

These are questions that examine personal ideas regarding correctness and values.

• There is a correct answer for this question.
• These questions do not examine personal ideas.
• These questions only examine personal ideas regarding correctness and values.
• Internal Questions

It is an activity that requires a person to examine his or her thoughts, feelings, and actions and learn from experience.

• self-reflection
• introspection
• self-analysis
• self-examination

It is a perspective that considers the "bigger picture" when looking at problems and situations.

• wide-angle thinking
• holistic thinking
• big picture thinking
• macroscopic thinking

It is a perspective that focuses on specific aspects of a situation.

• Specific perspective
• Partial thinking

• Limited perspective
• Narrow viewpoint