Quiz on the Philosophy of the Human Person in Society

What is the definition of society?

• A group of people living in isolation

• An organized group of people interacting frequently

• A collection of random individuals

• A temporary gathering of friends

According to philosophers, what is society a product of?

• Divine intervention

• Natural evolution

• Deliberate actions by individuals

• Random chance

What role does the Human Person play in society?

• To promote individualism

• To avoid community involvement

• To remain passive

• To fulfill roles and responsibilities

Who among the following is NOT an Enlightenment philosopher mentioned?

• Jean Jacques Rousseau

• Karl Marx

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

What does the Social Contract Theory suggest about individuals in their natural states?

• They are completely rational

• They are governed by their desires

• They are always peaceful

• They have no desires

According to John Locke, what can people do if a government fails?

• Support it

• Overthrow it

• Join a different society

• Ignore it

What concept did John Rawls introduce?

• Veil of ignorance

• Social contract

• Natural rights

• General will

What is a characteristic of a Hunting and Gathering Society?

• Permanent settlements

• Nomadic lifestyle

• Specialized labor

• Large-scale agriculture

What defines an Industrial Society?

• Focus on agriculture

• Use of specialized machinery

• Nomadic lifestyle

• Small-scale farming

What is the primary focus of a Post-Industrial Society?

• Knowledge and information

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing goods

• Animal domestication