REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DOLORES MACASAET NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL(Gr7-12)
Pahinga Norte, Candelaria, Quezon

DIAGNOSTIC TEST
INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON
NAME_______________________________ DATE_________
SECTION___________________________ SCORE________

Directions. Read the statement carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on the
blank provided. NO ERASURES.

_____1.It is an activity that requires a person to examine his or her thoughts, feelings and
actions and learn from experience.
A. reflection B. wondering C. questioning D. reasoning

______2.What is the science and art of correct thinking?

A. Ethics B. Metaphysics C. Aesthetics D. Logic

_____3. In our daily lives we encounter events, situations or issues that we need to ponder and
think deeply. This activity which requires a person to examine his or her thoughts, feelings and
actions and learn from experience is related to the concept of:
A. philosophical reflection C. philosophical wondering
B. philosophical questioning D. philosophical reasoning

_____4. According to the importance of studying philosophy, what can it offer us?
A. Know the different philosophers and their philosophies in life?
B. See the downs and lows in the development and history of philosophy.
C. Survey the achievements of the different philosophers in various periods of history.
D. Enhances our minds, understand what we encounter every day, and value our
judgement.

_____5. Philosophers who believed that knowledge is based on sense perception.

A. Idealists C. Rationalists
B. Empiricists D. Nominalists

_____6. Statements are true on the degree to which it "hangs together" with all the other beliefs
in a system of beliefs.
A. pragmatic C. coherence
B. deflationary D. correspondence

______7. The five senses are useful tools to verify the truthfulness of propositions.
A. coherence theory C. pragmatic theory
B. correspondence theory D. semantic theory

______8. Why do we need epistemology?

A. To overcome poverty C. To acquire and validate knowledge
B. To become geniuses D. To succeed in life

______9. What type of fallacy is present in the statement, “Before we begin the debate, everyone
here should know that my opponent is a convicted felon”?
A. mora licensing C. equivocation
B. argumentum ad baculum D. ad hominem
______10. According to Husserl, the success of natural science lead to the gradual scientific
rejection of__________.
A. spirit C. matter
B. nature D. existence

_______11. When Husserl described human experience as the immediate data of consciousness,
he meant _________________.
A. Pure subjectivity C. Pure objectivity
B. materialism D. dualism

______12. What is Husserl’s point of view with regards to consciousness?

A. The study of consciousness is the same as the study of nature
B. The study of human consciousness differs from the way scientists study nature.
C. It does not matter whether we study consciousness similarly or differently than the way
scientists study nature.
D. Husserl was not interested in the study of consciousness.

______13. Which of the following is NOT an essential component of the human person?
A. Conscience B. Mind C. Soul D. Spirit

______14. It is the term used to describe humans who are not just mere humans different from
animals but with inherent birth rights and exact origin of his/her classification.
A. Human being C. Human nature
B. Human creature D. Human person

______15.It is a general term which refers to the deepest and natural behavior of a person that
distinguish human from animals. It consists of collective traits that formed and considered the
very essence of humanity.
A. Human being B. Human nature C. Man D. Person

______16. Carlo is a tall person with brown hair and brown eyes. What aspect of the human
person is being described in the statement?
A. Cognitive Self C. Psychological Self
B. Physical Self D. Sociological Self
_____17. This view believes that humans are the most important species on the planet
and they are free to transform nature and use its resources.
A. Anthropocentrism C. Ecocentrism
B. Biocentrism D. Ecology

_____18. This view believes that humankind is a part of a greater biological system or
community and that we have a significant role as stewards or guardians of nature.
A. Anthropocentrism C. Ecocentrism
B. Biocentrism D. Ecology

_____19. This view believes that humans are not the only significant species on the
planet, and that all other organisms have inherent value and should be protected.
A. Anthropocentrism C. Ecocentrism
B. Biocentrism D. Ecology

_____20. Which of these statements does not reflect environmental ethics?

A. Man must take action to solve environmental problems.
B. Natural disasters are unrelated to human activities.
C. We should reflect on how our actions show regard for nature.
D. We must uphold the welfare of the environment and everything in it.
_____21. Which of these statements is not related to the sustainable development?
A. Human activities must not negatively impact the environment.
B. Natural resources must be used wisely and efficiently.
C. Resources must be conserved for other people.
D. Humankind must use up all natural resources

______22. Among the statements below, what best describes intersubjectivity?

A. Intersubjectivity is about how humans treat plants.
B. It is a state of sharing of subjective states by two or more individuals.
C. It is about how we judge other persons.
D. We treat others as objects in intersubjective relationships.

_____23. Which statement is incorrect about intersubjectivity?

A. Love is an important aspect in intersubjective relationships.
B. We can put ourselves in the shoes of others.
C. I can disregard others as much as I want.
D. We cannot help but be sensitive with the existence of the other.

______24. Who among the discussed philosophers focus on the concept of human-
heartedness in his philosophy of intersubjectivity?
A. Karol Wojtyla B. Martin Buber C. Confucius D. Martin Heidegger

______25. Who is the Jewish philosopher who introduced the “I-Thou” and “I-It”
relationships?
A. Karol Wojtyla B. Martin Buber C. Confucius D. Martin Heidegger

_______26. What is the main focus of Karol Wojtyla’s philosophy of intersubjectivity?

A. Intellect B. Feelings C. Participation D. Contribution

______27. It is the idea that various systems (e.g. physical, biological, social) should be viewed as
wholes, not merely as a collection of parts.
A. holism B. existentialism C. idealism D. rationalism

______28. According to Gabriel Marcel this type of reflection enables us to look deeper into our
experiences and see the bigger picture of reality.
A. Secondary reflection B. Primary reflection C. Tertiary reflection D. all of the above

______29. The western philosophical tradition originated in______.

A. Greece B. India C. China D. Egypt

_____30. The Correspondence Theory of truth asserts that truth must

A. be agreed by upon by two people
B. corresponds with experience and fact
C. be based on myth and reality
D. be agreed by upon by three people only

_____31. This theory of truth is the agreement of things with one another.
A. Pragmatic Theory of Truth
B. Correspondence Theory of Truth
C. Coherence Theory of Truth
D. Dialectical Theory of Truth

_____32. Which fallacy literally means hitting the person below the belt instead of focusing on the
issue at hand?
A. mora licensing B. equivocation C. argumentum ad baculum D. ad hominem
_____33. This fallacy is committed when one reaches a generalization based on insufficient
evidence.
A. ad misericordiam B. false analogy C. hasty generalization D. post hoc

_____34. Which among these headlines presented information that are fair, objective, and
moderate?
A. It’s time to consider other means of cash aid distribution
B. Other countries around the world have much better means in cash aid distribution
C. Government vows to faster distribution of coronavirus aid
D. We can also learn lesson from Vietnam how they distribute their cash aid

_____35. Which among these headlines has no errors in terms of spelling, grammar, and
content?
A. Robredo Chides Government for Unclear Communication on New Quarantine Rules
B. Robredo Blames the Government as They Don’t Have Clear Rules in Quarantine
C. Robredo Charge the Government as Culprit of Confusion in Quarantine
D. Robredo blames those in Executive Branch for Communication’s Unclear

_____36. Which among the following statements contain substantiated generalizations?

A. “Drug war a massive failure”—Robredo
B. Robredo lies to world, shames the nation and herself in UN message
C. The real albatross on Leni Robredo’s neck
D. Let Leni plan on her own drug war

______37. Which among the following authors could be the most credible according to his or her
Twitter account’s background?
A. Banat By – Simpleng tao na mahilig bumanat
B. Atom Araullo- Journalist. @ UNHCPPh Goodwill Ambassador
C. AkoNgaSY Lyco- Speak now or be silent forever. Follow me I will not follow you
D. Senyora- Full time haciendera and professional husgadera

______38. Which among the following publishers pose no particular agenda or bias?
A. Bulag Ang ABS-CBN sa Katotohanan by Antonio Brigas
B. ABS-CBN Naipasara Sanhi ng Di Pagrenew ng Prangkisa by GMA News
C. Nararapat Lamang na Huwag ng Magbukas ang ABS-CBN by Balat Sibuyas
D. Bye Bye Kapamilya by the Avengers

______39. Vincent loses his arm and leg due to a car accident. He loses a part of his physical
body which makes up his physical identity. Which of the following statements is true about the
concept of embodiment?
A. Vincent can still be considered a human person despite losing a part of his identity.
B. Vincent is not fully considered a human person since he lacks one aspect of his
identity.
C. Neither a nor b
D. None of the above

______40.A criminal who have committed a heinous offense can still be considered a human
person despite of his cruelty and inhumane act. The statement is ___________.
A. True, the dignity is still retained in spite of his actions because it is his inherent right.
B. False, the dignity of humans are removed once they don’t treat other people just and
right.
C. Neither a nor b
D. None of the above

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