Prelim Exam in Philosophy

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COLEGIO DE SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA

Supervised by the Lassallian School Supervision Office


Ramon M. Durano Foundation Compound
Guinsay, Danao City
(032)-344-4709 Score

Senior High School Department


Introduction to the Philosophy of Human Person
First Semester-Prelim
School Year 2020-2021

Name: _____________________________________Grade & Section: ________________Date: __________


I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Analyze and evaluate the given statements/questions below. Encircle the letter of your choice.
(two point for each item)
1. It is a meaning of philosophy that states “nothing exists without a sufficient reason for its being and existence”.
A. Principle of Identity C. Principle of Sufficient Reason
B. Principle of Non-Contradiction D. Science
2. It is a meaning of philosophy that states “whatever it is, it is and whatever is not, is not, everything is what it is.
A. Principle of Identity C. Principle of Sufficient Reason
B. Principle of Non-Contradiction D. Science
3. This thing is either is or is not, everything must be either be or not be, between being and not being, there is no
middle ground possible.
A. Principle of Excluded Middle C. Principle of Sufficient Reason
B. Principle of Non-Contradiction D. Science
4. This proves that Filipino believes in gulong ng palad (wheel of fortune) and hence, looks at life as series of ups and
downs (Timbreza 1992).
A. Bahala na C. Filipino Philosophy of Time
B. Eastern Version D. Western Version
5. It is impossible for a thing to be and not to be at the same time, and at the same respect.
A. Principle of Identity C. Principle of Sufficient Reason
B. Principle of Non-Contradiction D. Science
6. He is the first existentialist.
A. Edmund Husserl C. Socrates
B. Plato D. Soren Kierkegaard
7. The study that define as the science that by natural light of reason studies of the first causes or highest principles of
all things.
A. Humanities C. Religion
B. Philosophy D. Science
8. It says “Puts one in touch with his fellow beings”.
A. Bahala na C. Loob
B. Eastern Version D. Western Version
9. Which of the following is NOT an example of a philosophical question?
A. Are minds distinct from bodies?
B. Does every event have a cause?
C. How many planets are there in the Milky Way Galaxy?
D. Do numbers exist independently of our thought about them?
10. For the philosophers, what is the meaning of an “argument”?
A. It is an irrational contest, leading to a victor.
B. It is a group of statements, leading to conclusion.
C. It is a polite dispute, leading to tea and crumpets.
D. It is a contentious debate, leading to physical violence.

II. IDENTIFICATION
Directions: Inside the box are branches of philosophy. Read the statements below and identify the branch of philosophy
it refers to. Write your answer on the space provided after the statement. (one point for each item)

Aesthetics Ethics Metaphysics

Epistemology Logic

1. Science of the beautiful in its various manifestations- including the sublime, 1. ___________________________
comic, tragic, pathetic and ugly.
2. A branch of philosophy evaluates human actions. 2. ___________________________
3. A branch of philosophy that deals about human critical thinking 3. ___________________________
and problem solving.
4. Addresses varied problems; the reliability, extent, and kinds of knowledge; 4. ___________________________
truth; language; science; and scientific knowledge.
5. A branch of philosophy that deals with the first principles of things, 5. ___________________________
including abstract concepts such as being, knowing, substance, cause, identity, time, and space.

IV. ESSAY
Directions: Answer the question below. You will be graded according to the criteria being presented below.
1. How do you define “happiness”? Do you support the view of Socrates?

“To become happy, one person must live a virtuous life”

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Criteria 5 4 3 2 1
Content (x3) The content is The content is The content is clear The content is The content is
very clear and clear and and somewhat clear not clear and
discussed/ discussed/ discussed/explaine and discussed/ not
explained very explained d satisfactorily. explained discussed/exp
comprehensively comprehensively unsatisfactorily. lained.
. .

Organizatio Ideas are very Ideas are very Ideas are Ideas are Ideas are
n and well organized well organized organized but somewhat confusing
Grammar and no error in but with 1-3 with 4-10 errors organized but with more
(x1) grammar. errors in in grammar. with 11-20 than 20
grammar. errors in errors in
grammar. grammar.
20 16 12 8 4

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