Q & A Part 1

Question 1

1. Truth remains true no matter how much pain it may bring to a person who became part of it, without consideration for relationship, compromises and conditions. As human beings, we are bound to live with the truth because the truth will set us free. This is a reflection of what ancient philosophical view?
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   a) Idealism
   b) Realism
   c) Existentialism
   d) Perennialism

Answer 1

d) Perennialism

Question 2

Philosophically, aesthetics, is viewed as the nature and value of the arts and those responses to natural objects that find expression in the language of the beautiful and the ugly. What does this imply?

I. Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder.
II. Positivity and negativity are just a state of mind; you are what you think of yourself and what you would want to become.
III. The way we perceive others is influenced by our self-behavior and attitude toward them.
IV. We are who we are and no one can conquer nor take control of our beliefs neither change our ways and systems thinking
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a. I and II only
b. I, II and III
c. I, II and IV
d. I, II, III and IV

Answer 2

b. I, II and III

Question 3

3. In order to give the request of a candidate for valedictorian who is terminally ill, the teacher accorded the valedictorianship to him even if the other student is more deserving of the recognition. Ethically, how would you describe the teacher’s decision and action? a) L
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   a) Lesser evil, for having good intent but on the account of wrong action.
   b)Greater evil, for being biased to the deserving child that he will bring in his entire life.
   c) Lesser good, for doing good in favor of the dying person.
   d) Greater good, for being kind and considerate to others.

Answer 3

b)Greater evil, for being biased to the deserving child that he will bring in his entire life.

Question 4

4. The following are values that can be described as bipolar EXCEPT one. Which is the exception?
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   a. Pakikisama
   b. Utang na loob
   c. Pagtulong sa Kapwa
   d. Hiya

Answer 4

c. Pagtulong sa Kapwa

Question 5

5. Newly-wed couple may choose with whose side would they want to reside. This freedom can be considered as what classification of family according to place of residence?
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   a. Matrilocal
   b. Patrilocal
   c. Bilocal
   d. Neolocal

Answer 5

c. Bilocal

Question 6

How do you describe a morally upright person?
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a. He knows what is right.
b. He believes in what is right.
c. He rejoices for what is right.
d. He lives according to what is right

Answer 6

d. He lives according to what is right

Question 7

When can an act be considered good and righteous?
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a. If it comes from a good intent
b. If it is approved by the society
c. If it benefits the majority
d. If it is according to the moral law

Answer 7

d. If it is according to the moral law

Question 8

8. Ignorance of the law excuses no one. What does this mean and imply?

c. Everyone is bound by law, regardless of educational attainment, Therefore, he/she must obey the law.

d. Inability to know the rule cannot be a reason for being exempted from the consequences of the violations committed. Thus, everyone must learn and understand the law.

Answer 8

d. Inability to know the rule cannot be a reason for being exempted from the consequences of the violations committed. Thus, everyone must learn and understand the law.

Question 9

9.Which of the following are considered human rights based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

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a. Peace, liberty and justice
b. Right to life, dignity and self-development

Answer 9

b. Right to life, dignity and self-development

Question 10

10. The case of a policeman, who vehemently shot the mother and her son even without being in the influence of liquor, can be considered what form of voluntariness?
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    A. Perfect voluntariness

B. Imperfect voluntariness

Answer 10

A. Perfect voluntariness