Q1: Doing Philosophy

Question 1

Philosophy traces its roots in ________ in the 6th Century BCE.

Answer 1

Ancient Greece

Question 2

Traditions had it that the word Philosophy was first coined by ____________,
a Greek mathematician.

Answer 2

Pythagoras

Question 3

Pythagoras classified three classes of people who attended the ancient Olympic Games as __________, __________, and __________.

Answer 3

• lovers of gain
• lovers of honor
• lovers of knowledge and wisdom

Question 4

The third class who were not driven by profit nor honor. Instead, they sought ways to arrive at the truth.

Answer 4

Lovers of knowledge or wisdom

Question 5

The people who were lovers of knowledge or wisdom were called ________.

Answer 5

philosophers

Question 6

The word philosophy is derived from philosophia which is a
combination of the Greek terms philo (________) and Sophia (______).

Answer 6

• love
• wisdom

Question 7

The etymological definition of philosophy

Answer 7

love of wisdom

Question 8

Philosophy in its technical definition is the science of the ____________.

Answer 8

first causes

Question 9

Philosophy seeks to____________the ________ of which all the chain of causes ultimately all go back to it.

Answer 9

• know and clarify
• very source

Question 10

Philosophy is a ________ that utilizes reason and logic to understand reality and answer fundamental questions concerning knowledge, life, morality, and human nature.

Answer 10

science

Question 11

4 branches of philosophy

Answer 11

• Metaphysics
• Epistemology
• Ethics
• Aesthetics

Question 12

A branch of philosophy that deals with the examination of existence

Answer 12

metaphysics

Question 13

It answers queries like:
* “What is the meaning of life?”
* “What is the purpose of life?”
* “Does God exist?”

Answer 13

metaphysics

Question 14

A branch of philosophy that studies the process of attaining knowledge.

Answer 14

epistemology

Question 15

The biggest concerns of epistemology are the ________ and the ________ of knowledge.

Answer 15

• origin
• verification (confirmation)

Question 16

A branch of philosophy that answers answers the question, “How do we know?”

Answer 16

epistemology

Question 17

It is concerned with “how the human person’s mind is associated with reality; and whether these relationships are valid or invalid.

Answer 17

epistemology

Question 18

A branch of philosophy that answers the question, “What I ought to do?”

Answer 18

ethics

Question 19

Ethics is the study of ________ in human actions.

Answer 19

right or wrong

Question 20

Ethics is concerned about human ________.

Answer 20

conduct

Question 21

Ethics deals with ________ of right and
wrong applicable to human behavior.

Answer 21

norms or standards

Question 22

A branch of philosophy that explores into art.

Answer 22

aesthetics

Question 23

It includes what art is and the purpose behind it.

Answer 23

aesthetics

Question 24

Aesthetics is concerned with the analysis of ________ and the idea of what is beautiful.

Answer 24

aesthetic experience

Question 25

It attempts to answer questions like “is art subjective?”

Answer 25

aesthetics

Question 26

It emphasizes on the idea that every part of a system has a mutual relationship.

Answer 26

all-inclusive perspective or view

In life, it is wise to adopt an all-inclusive perspective or view,

Question 27

The interrelationship among things was first conceived by ________.

Answer 27

Aristotle

Question 28

Complete the Line:
“The ________ is more than the sum of its ________.”

Answer 28

• whole
• parts

Question 29

This view of taking all things as part of a system is espoused in what philosophical doctrine.

Answer 29

Holism

Question 30

Adhering to the doctrine of Holism, holistic thinking advocates looking at the ________ when analyzing a situation or problem.

Answer 30

big picture

Question 31

It adheres focusing on one factor in
analyzing a situation or a problem to understand it. This kind of view
is very limiting in nature.

Answer 31

partial thinking

Question 32

Philosophy prefers ________ thinking to ________ thinking.

Answer 32

• holistic
• partial

Question 33

True or False:

Developing a holistic perspective is essential to man since his life is not influenced or governed by a single factor only.

Answer 33

True

Question 34

Holistic thinking allows a person to see the ____________ while putting him in a different vantage point when looking at things.

Answer 34

totality of life

Question 35

One must remember that every
action one does create a ____________ that will influence many aspects of his life.

Answer 35

ripple effect

Question 36

True or False:
Philosophy enables a person to engage in critical analysis and interpretation of concepts definitions, arguments, and problems.

Answer 36

True

Question 37

True or False:
Philosophy improves problem-solving and decision making.

Answer 37

True

Question 38

True or False:
A philosopher is a wise communicator who can clearly and adequately present his or her ideas.

Answer 38

True

Question 39

True or False:
Truth is one intended product of philosophizing.

Answer 39

False

Wisdom is one intended product of philosophizing

Question 40

This refers to a person’s ability to apply knowledge to daily life, particularly in making sound choices and judgment.

Answer 40

wisdom

Question 41

True or False:
knowledge of philosophy can contribute to self-confidence.

Answer 41

False

knowledge of philosophy can contribute to self-development.

Question 41

True or False:
knowledge of philosophy can contribute to self-confidence.

Answer 41

False

knowledge of philosophy can contribute to self-development.