12HUMSS_Philosophy

Which of the following is the study that uses human reason to investigate the ultimate causes, reasons, and principles that govern all things?

• Philosophy

• History

• Politics

• Inference

How important is Pythagoras to philosophy?

• He coined the word philosophy first.

• He founded logic.

• He wrote the book Politics.

• He was the first philosopher.

Philosophy is derived from two Greek words - philos and sophia. Which among the following is the common meaning of philosophy?

• Love for Wonder

• Love of Reality

• Love of Truth

• Love of Wisdom

Ryan believes that his mother did not love him because he received a scolding towards his misbehavior. What kind of perspective are present into this situation?

• Partial thinking

• Holistic thinking

• Truth

• Knowledge

Joseph realized that his mother showed care and affection by preparing food for him. What kind of perspective are present into this situation?

• Partial thinking

• Holistic thinking

• Truth

• Knowledge

All of the following are characteristics and perspectives of a sophist EXCEPT:

• The ultimate truth is based on human desires.

• The truth is relative with own perspective.

• People should agree and believe in an objective truth.

• People have different truths.

It is a perspective that is characterized by seeking for the main idea when trying to understand a situation.

• Bias

• Holistic thinking

• Partial thinking

• Logic

The Analogy of Water by Thales lies under the branch of philosophy called _____.

• Metaphysics

• Aesthetics

• Ethics

• Logic

Which branch of philosophy is defined as the study of correct reasoning, aiming to identify correct and incorrect forms of reasoning?

• Epistemology

• Metaphysics

• Ethics

• Logic

A viral post about the class suspension was sent into the group chat of 12-San Miguel. Which of the following questions do the students need to ponder?

• Does the person exhibit partiality and preference?

• Are proofs offered a mere preconceived idea?

• How relevant is the claim?

• Who is the source of the information?