PHILOSOPHY
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which of the following is the study that uses human reason to investigate the ultimate causes, reasons, and principles that governs all things?

  • Anthropology
  • economics
  • philosophy (correct)
  • psychology
  • which among the following pioneered the various field of knowledge such as history, astronomy, mathematics, medicine and even physics

  • americans
  • greeks (correct)
  • moslems
  • russians
  • philosophy is derived from two greek words: philos (love) and sophia (wisdom). which of the following is the common meaning of philosophy?

  • love of truth
  • love of wisdom (correct)
  • lover of truth
  • lover of wisdom
  • which of the following reasons why people philosphize according to plato?

    <p>limitations and possibilities in life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    rene descartes is another renowned philosopher in his time. he also explained that there is a particular reason that drives an individual to engage himself in philosophizing. which of the following is his reason?

    <p>the experience of death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    karl jaspers argued that philosophy provides people to understand adverse or challenging conditions. he believed that man is always confronted with experiences which challenge his ideas and frameworks. according to him, which of the following drives people to philosophize?

    <p>limitating situations/limiting experinces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    it is a way of thinking that is accompanied by peoples beliefs and views.

    <p>personal view</p> Signup and view all the answers

    greg is very good in art of correct thinking. he uses syllogisms to validate his reasoning. what philosophy is this?

    <p>logic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    lucas is in thought on how he can deepen his knowledge in philophizing, which among the choices can best help him develop philosophizing?

    <p>reflection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    which of the following statements could be a reason why philosophy is hard to define?

    <p>philosophy is specific</p> Signup and view all the answers

    which of the following statements are NOT TRUE about philosophy?

    <p>philosophy is bias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    what do we call the activity that requires a person to examine his/her thoughts?

    <p>reflection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    it is a perspective that is characterized an inclusive when trying to understand a particular problem or situation?

    <p>holistic perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    it is a way of looking things using particular and specifics of given situation

    <p>partial thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    the following statements describe philosophy, except:

    <p>philosophy does not improve problem-solving and decision making.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    what is the greek word word of love?

    <p>philos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    which branch of philosophy explores the fundamental nature of reality and existence

    <p>metaphysics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    which of the following is the science of correct thinking?

    <p>logic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    it is a perspective that considers the "bigger picture." when looking the the problems and situations?

    <p>holistic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    it is a perspective that focuses on specific aspects of a situation

    <p>partial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    who is the proponent of primary and secondary reflection.

    <p>gabriel marcel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    who is the author of the"Allegory of the Cave"?

    <p>plato</p> Signup and view all the answers

    knowledge of philosophy can contribute self development

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    wisdom is one intended product of philosophizing.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    according to plato, the experience of doubt of metaphysical uneasiness leads one philosophize.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    the experience of doubt is one of the reasons why people philosophize

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ignorance hinders philosophizing.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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