The document explores various philosophical questions and concepts related to the human person, including metaphysics, aesthetics, ethics, and societal norms. It features diagnostic test questions that address holistic perspectives, moral considerations, and the characteristics of human beings in different societal contexts. Additionally, it touches on the relationships between individuals and the philosophical implications of their interactions.

2. Introduction to the Philosophy
of the Human Person
~ D I A G N O S T I C T E S T ~

3. 1. How does a person become Holistic in
perspective?
A. When a person has judgment based on
his/her own belief.
B. When a person doesn’t entertain any
opinions from others.
C. When a person examines and sees all the
aspects of the situation.
D. When a person has a conclusion based
on a particular aspect.

4. 2. Which among the questions is addressing
Metaphysics?
A. What is the meaning of life?
B. What is beauty?
C. What is right and what is wrong?
D. How does knowledge exist? .

5. 3. It emphasizes the idea that beauty can be
more than just pleasing to the eye; it can
also evoke emotions, convey messages,
inspire creativity, promote well-being, or
contribute to a greater cause.
A.Metaphysics C. Aesthetics
B. Epistemology D. Ethics

6. 4. Mirna is facing the mirror; she gets upset
about her face. She wants to be like one of
her k-pop actresses, and her best friend
encouraged her not to be bothered about
her own uniqueness. Which limitation is
appropriate to address Hannah’s problem?
A. Emotional Limitation
B. Physical Limitation
C. Intellectual Limitation
D. Social Limitation

7. 5. Anya gives her leftover food to stray
dogs. She always does this because she
doesn't want to see pitiful animals. What
specific moral consideration does Anya
express?
A. Biocentrism
B. Panthocentrism
C. Ecocentrism
D. Anthropocentrism

8. 6. Traditional environmentalist might focus
on protecting goby populations because
they are an important food source, a
__________ would argue that humans
must protect all fish species, and indeed
all marine species.
A. deep ecologist C. ecofeminist
B. social ecologist D. ecocentrist

9. 7. It is a form of practical reasoning, the
ability to examine the potential
consequences of your actions objectively,
and to control yourself based on that
examination.
A. Integrity C. frugality
B. Prudence D. equity

10. 8. What is the similarities of three main
spiritual philosophies?
A.all human persons have embodied spirit
B.all human persons are judged based on
their karma
C.the human body and soul are inseparable
D.the human should avoid bodily
indulgence

11. 9. Which among the following quotations
explain the Body as Intermediary?
A. Life is about creating yourself.
B. Lost time is never found again.
C. Actions speak louder than words.
D. Don't let your past ruin your present.

12. 10. Andy features information technology and
service jobs. He has higher education for
economic success. He uses technology and
the internet to communicate, to engage in
business and access different information
that can be used to deal with daily activities.
Andy is living in a society called _____.
A. Agrarian B. Industrial
C. Residential D. Virtual

13. 11. What intangible matter does Plato
compare the world and describe as a poor
copy of the really, real world?
A.shadow C. light
B.cave D. knife

14. 12. Which among the following moral
consideration is the most holistic?
A. anthropocentrism
B. Panthocentrism
C. biocentrism
D. ecocentrism

15. 13. Dr. Strange can teleport from one place to
another in an instant. This ability is one of
the limitations of a human person. Which
among the following explains this limitation?
A. Facticity
B. Transcendence
C. Body is intermediary
D. Spatial-temporal beings

16. 14. All of the following are characteristics of
human person EXCEPT
A. have human DNA
B. feel pleasure and pain
C. cares about the world's material
D. able to convey his subjective idea

17. 15. It is necessary that all means should be
exhausted to better understand the
issue. Which of the following belongs to this
explanation about moral theology?
A. Search C. Others
B. Think D. Pray

18. 16. According to Nelson Mandela, Education is
the most powerful weapon, which you can
use to change the world. This quotation is
based on truth according in__________ theory.
A. correspondence C. essential
B. coherence D. pragmatic

19. 17. “Bakit wala kang suot na ID?”
“Eh, nakita ko nga ang mga unang pumasok,
wala ring ID, pwede rin akong wala akong ID”
Which fallacy committed in this dialogue?
A. Appeal to Emotion C. Bandwagon
B. False Cause D. Hasty Generalization

20. 18. You will never be young forever. Our goal is to
find ourselves in this field called Life. The
human consciousness is our instrument in this
journey to find our identity. Based on Satre,
this problem of consciousness belongs to
__________.
A. Being-for-others C. Being-in-itself
B. Being-for-itself D. Being-in-others

21. 19. All philosophers are wise.
Confucius is a philosopher.
Conclusion: Therefore,____________
A. every philosopher is like Confucius.
B. the ideal philosopher is Confucius.
C. being wise is one the attributes of
philosopher.
D. Confucius is wise.

22. 20. The following are some questions to be
answered by epistemology EXCEPT
A. How we know what we claim to know?
B. How we can find out what we wish to
know?
C. How we can differentiate truth from
falsehood
B. How we know the good and evil?

23. 21. What should we do to understand the
difference between truth and opinion that
may lead us to wisdom?
A. do a reflection
B. be skeptic
C. go beyond the limitation
D. avoid fallacies

24. 22. “Maghuhugas kayo plato o kakain kayo sa
bato!?” This false argument is an example of
___________.
A. circular reasoning C. ad hominem
B. false dichotomy D. ad populum

25. 23. People+location+common traits and norms
= _________
A. society C. territory
B. sovereign D. government

26. 24. What society does mass production of
goods involving humans and machines
happen?
A. feudal society
B. industrial society
C. post-industrial society
D. tribal society

27. 25. He believed that man is born evil and
selfish and needs to be controlled. Life
without a strong authority would be
complicated, and humans will look only for
their desire.
A. Rawls C. Locke
B. Hobbes D. Rousseau

28. 26. How does the “self” treat the “other’ in an I-
IT relationship?
A. object C. subject
B. person D. animal

29. 27. This is about the human person as a
subject, a being different from things or
from objects.
A. I-It C. I-I
B. I-We D. I-Thou

30. 28. According to him, the human person is the
moral agent of spirituality and love because
he believes human person have the unique
power to change themselves and the things
around them for the better.
A. Aristotle C. John Locke
B. Jean Paul Satre D. St. Thomas Aquinas

31. 29. “Who cares if others don't like you? I like
you and everybody else does. What matters
is somebody still likes you. If some people
don't like you, then it's fine. What's
important is someone still likes you. You
shouldn't be worrying about if you'll be the
best in the world. You have to be the best
version of yourself.”
- Annika Co (It’s Showtime’s Mini Miss U
contestant.)

32. 29. Which among the following phrases
describes the paragraph that is italicized?
A. existence precedes essence
B. freedom is spirituality and love
C. every one is part of the moral community
D. if there were no intellect, there would be
no will

33. 30. You encounter a situation where you need
to make a decision that aligns with both
personal values and societal expectations.
Which Confucian philosophy would
emphasize finding the middle ground?
A. Ren C. Zhong-yong
B. Li D. None of the above

34. 31. According to the 2020 census, Siniloan has
a population of 39,460 people. As the
population increase, different fast food
chains have appeared in our town. It
became a dominant indicator of changes
within our society. This phenomenon is
known as a/an _________.
A. Jollibezation C. McDonaldization
B. Dunkinazation D. Inalsalization

35. 32. W hich form of society relies on the
domestication and herding of animals for
subsistence?
A. Industrial society
B. Virtual society
C. Pastoral society
D. Horticultural society

36. 33. According to Albert Einstein: Weak people
revenge. Strong people forgive. Intelligent
people ignore. But you didn't take revenge,
forgive, or ignore them, and what you did
was help them to make their lives better.
This form of justice is known as __________.
A. distributive justive C. restorative justice
B.retributive justice D. compensatory justice

37. 34. The I-Thou relationship is characterized by:
A. Authentic dialogue and genuine encounter
B. Exclusive focus on individual self-interest
C. Manipulation and dominance over others
D. Utilitarian relationships based on personal

38. 35. Which among the following is an example
of useful good?
A. franchising the family business
B. joining clean-up drive of the Barangay
C. showing empathy to your friend
D. playing Mobile Legends

39. 36. An iron fist policy or approach is one which
deals with people and situations in a very
strict and cruel way. They usually
implemented the “eye for an eye, a tooth for
a tooth" policy. This form of justice is known
as __________.
A.distributive justive C. restorative justice
B. retributive justice D.compensatory justice

40. 37. How does the reality of death define our
lives?
A. It breeds indifference towards the value
of human life.
B. It causes existential dread and a constant
search for life's meaning.
C. It reminds us to cherish our loved ones
and seize every opportunity.
D. It fosters a belief in the afterlife and
encourages religious devotion.

41. 38. Which form of society is marked by a
decline in manufacturing and a rise in the
importance of services and knowledge-
based industries?
A. Virtual society
B. Post-industrial society
C. Pastoral society
D. Agricultural society

42. 39. The brand new car, life insurance, house,
and lot are considered good as long as they
serve as a means to an end. These sources
of happiness are known as ___________.
A. moral goods C. pleasurable goods
B. noble goods D. useful goods

43. 40. This is the freedom from the philosophers
point of view which allows a person to
perform actions which he or she considers
right and wise.
A. moral goodness
B. power of volition
C. psychological freedom
D. existence precedes essences

44. 41. Who among the prominent philosophers
explained this idea "The world is not
comprehensible, but it is embraceable: through
the embracing of one of its beings.”?
A. Martin Buber
B. John Rawls
C. John Lock
D. Thomas Hobbes

45. 42. After passing the board exam for nursing
and teaching, Jvke has decided to take
another professional degree. Being studious
permits him to have all the professional
degrees he wants. He has the physical and
mental ability to get something done. This
scenario express his ______.
A.psychological freedom C.physical freedom
B.moral freedom D.absolute freedom

46. 43. 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.

47. 44. Who is the Jewish philosopher who
introduced the “I-Thou” and “I-
It”relationships?
A. John Locke C. Martin Buber
B. Confucius D. Aristotle

48. 45. Wich of the following thought that the
power of the people, that is, the general will,
was the ultimate voice of authority and
liberty?
A. Rawls C. Locke
B. Hobbes D. Rousseau

49. 46. It assumes that male-centered view of
nature is the root cause of ecological
problems.
A. Deep Ecology
B. Ecofeminism
C. Social Ecology
D. Ecocentrism

50. 46. It assumes that male-centered view of
nature is the root cause of ecological
problems.
A. Deep Ecology
B. Ecofeminism
C. Social Ecology
D. Ecocentrism

51. 47. Being hurt by someone you truly care
about leaves a hole in your heart that only
love can fill. This description is based on
___________.
A. legal criterion
B. sentient criterion
C. genetic criterion
D. cognitive criterion

52. 48. Intrinsic Value + Instrumental Value = ?
A. Rational Value
B. Desirable Value
C. Development Value
D. Relational Value

53. 49. Who among the following students may
have already developed a broader
philosophical perspective?
A. Mario, who regularly monitors the
emotional well-being of her classmates
B. Julio, who always listens to all sides of the
argument before giving any advice

54. C. Krist, who consistently chats with her
classmates about their interests and beliefs
D. Tristan, who rarely talks with her
classmates, but is always observant of them

55. 50. Etymologically, the word “philosophy”
comes from two Greek words...
A.philo meaning “to learn,” and sophia,
meaning “wisdom.”
B.philo meaning “to love,” and sophia,
meaning “beautiful.”
C.philo meaning “to love,” and sophia,
meaning “wisdom.”
D.philo meaning “to learn,” and sophia,
meaning “beautiful.”