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Philosophy: Human Activities and Self-Knowledge

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Philosophy: Human Activities and Self-Knowledge

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What is one of the skills involved in doing philosophy?

Critical thinking (correct)

Cooking skills

Singing skills

Mathematical skills

What does it mean to have a holistic point of view in philosophy?

To focus on only one aspect of a situation

To ignore context and background information

To rush into making conclusions

To consider all aspects of a situation (correct)

How can one distinguish between a holistic and partial point of view in philosophical inquiry?

By considering all aspects and perspectives (correct)

By avoiding reflection and contemplation

By rushing to conclusions without analyzing thoroughly

By focusing on some aspects and ignoring others

What is the primary purpose of engaging in philosophical inquiry?

To engage in matters of utility (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a human activity emanating from deliberate reflection?

Learning from previous mistakes and not repeating them (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does philosophy as an intellectual activity primarily focus on?

Analyzing individual thought processes (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is philosophical reflection considered important?

It enables deeper holistic perspective (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes actions that originate from deliberate reflection?

Deliberate (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of philosophy in life or philosophy applied to human experience?

Serving as a guiding principle for life (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of doing philosophy, what does the term 'emanate' mean?

Originate from (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does philosophical reflection contribute to understanding the self?

By facilitating deeper thinking and self-understanding (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a HOLISTIC POINT OF VIEW in philosophy?

All aspects are given importance (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a PARTIAL POINT OF VIEW in philosophy?

Looks at only a limited number of aspects (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is using a HOLISTIC PERSPECTIVE more desirable in doing philosophy?

It helps in developing critical thinking skills (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of doing philosophy according to the text?

Looking at all available perspectives (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does doing philosophy contribute to human activities?

By developing holistic thinking and reflection (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective, HOLISTIC or PARTIAL, provides a broader overview of a problem?

Holistic (D) Signup and view all the answers