Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person

What is the meaning of the word Philosophy?

• The study of religion and beliefs

• The study of natural science

• The love of wisdom

• The study of art

What is the method of philosophical inquiry that emphasizes the importance of direct observation and experience?

• Empiricism

• Rationalism

• Dialectic

• Phenomenology

In what way can the understanding of the embodied spirit help individuals to live a more fulfilling life?

• By promoting the idea of physical self-care

• By promoting the idea of separation of the body and soul

• By promoting a holistic approach to self-care

• By promoting the idea of a spiritual self-care

How can an understanding of the relationship between humans and the natural world be applied to improve environmental sustainability?

• By implementing technological solutions

• By ignoring the relationship

• By understanding and addressing the impact of human actions on the natural world

• By focusing solely on economic growth

A person argues that freedom is the ability to do whatever one wants, regardless of the consequences. How would you evaluate this statement?

• It is a valid perspective on freedom

• It is not a valid perspective on freedom as it disregards the rights and freedoms of others and the consequences of one's actions

• It is not a valid perspective on freedom as it disregards laws and social norms

• It is a valid perspective on freedom as long as it does not harm others

You are in charge of organizing a team building activity for your company. Which of the following options do you think would be the most effective in promoting teamwork and creativity among team members?

• A scavenger hunt

• A lecture on the importance of communication

• A cooking competition where each team has to come up with a unique recipe using a set of ingredients provided.

• A game of paintball

A person argues that the individual should always prioritize their own interests over those of society. How would you evaluate this statement?

• It is a valid perspective on the relationship between the individual and society

• It is not a valid perspective on the relationship between the individual and society as it disregards the importance of social cohesion and the interdependence of individuals within society

• It is a valid perspective as long as it does not harm others

• It is not a valid perspective as it goes against the principles of fairness and justice

How is the awareness of death different from the fear of death?

• Awareness of death is cognitive while fear of death is emotional

• Fear of death is rational and the awareness of death is irrational

• Fear of death is a natural response to the awareness of death

• None of the above

Who said "Man is the only animal who causes pain to others with no other object than wanting to do so"?

• Immanuel Kant

• Søren Kierkegaard

• Friedrich Nietzsche

• Martin Heidegger

What term refers to the social organization of a group of people?

• Society

• Culture

• Community

• Institution