Freedom and Responsibility
Which of the following does NOT describe freedom correctly?
A. Freedom lets us choose our own actions
B. Freedom means acting on another’s command
C. Freedom is a basic human right
D. Freedom shows self-determination
B. Freedom means acting on another’s command
“Man is by nature a social animal.” Who said this?
A. Plato B. Aristotle C. Descartes D. Socrates
B. Aristotle
According to Hobbes, why do people form a social contract?
A. To escape the dangers of the natural state B. To gain eternal salvation
C. To become rich
D. To get equality
A. To escape the dangers of the natural state
A man exercises daily for health and energy. What kind of good is this?
A. Pleasurable good B. Useful good
C. Noble good D. Common good
B. Useful good
What is the best way to face death positively?
A. Recognize life’s uniqueness and fleetingness
B. Pursue pleasure alone
C. Believe we’ll live again
D. Avoid thinking about it
A. Recognize life’s uniqueness and fleetingness
What’s the best way to exercise freedom responsibly?
A. With respect to others’ rights and welfare
B. Without control or limits
C. Based only on emotion
D. Without regard for others
A. With respect to others’ rights and welfare
What does it mean when we say a human person is “by nature social”?
A. We form meaningful relationships with others
B. We don’t relate to other people
C. We only focus on self-growth
D. We avoid contact with others
A. We form meaningful relationships with others
The agreement between the people and the government to define duties and rights is called?
A. Social Order B. Social Contract
C. Social Status D. Social Classes
B. Social Contract
Which is NOT a source of human happiness?
A. Common good B. Useful good
C. Pleasurable good D. Noble good
C. Pleasurable good
What term means “full stop” in the context of death?
A. Delay B. Suspend C. Terminus D. Pause
C. Terminus
Ana goes anywhere she wishes. What kind of freedom does she practice?
A. Social freedom
B. Moral freedom
C. Physical freedom
D. Psychological freedom
C. Physical freedom
Which situation best shows intersubjectivity?
A. Remi and his friend share tears over heartbreak
B. A student prays quietly
C. A teacher lectures about morality
D. A parent sets strict rules
A. Remi and his friend share tears over heartbreak
Which philosopher did NOT discuss the origin of human society?
A. Thomas Aquinas B. John Locke
C. Thomas Hobbes D. Jean Jacques Rousseau
A. Thomas Aquinas
What is an example of a pleasurable good?
A. Cell phone B. Beauty
C. Kindness D. Compassion
A. Cell phone
Ana Wong opened up about her pain after losing her brother. What suffering is this?
A. Mental B. Physical C. Emotional D. Social
C. Emotional
Which situation shows voluntariness in freedom?
A. Ben shops using a list made by his wife
B. Lina practices a dance for Teacher’s Day
C. Mia creates a poster following criteria
D. Mang Juan assists students though not a tanod
D. Mang Juan assists students though not a tanod
What connotes that a person is aware of others’ thoughts and feelings?
A. Empathy
B. Sympathy
C. Ethics of care
D. Availability
A. Empathy
People in this type of society are nomadic and family-based.
A. Agrarian B. Hunting and Gathering
C. Pastoral D. Horticultural
B. Hunting and Gathering
How can a person show happiness in life?
A. Value meaningful and lasting things
B. Value only material gifts
C. Focus on high-status people
D. Befriend only influential people
A. Value meaningful and lasting things
What connotes that “we are temporal beings”?
A. Our experiences are just temporary
B. We are beings oriented towards death
C. We have minimal time to live
D. Our body is mortal
B. We are beings oriented towards death
Why is it important to make choices when exercising freedom?
A. It allows reflection on moral actions
B. It gives more possible actions
C. It develops decision-making
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What characterizes a genuine human interaction?
A. Empathy B. Dialogue
C. Sympathy D. Availability
B. Dialogue
What society is characterized by technology and information sharing online?
A. Feudal
B. Industrial
C. Virtual
D. Post-Industrial
C. Virtual
What best describes happiness according to philosophers?
A. Emotional excitement
B. Pleasure and comfort
C. Achievement of luxury
D. Whole-life satisfaction from moral living
D. Whole-life satisfaction from moral living
What is the best way to deal with suffering?
A. Let hardships limit your goals
B. Be pessimistic
C. See it as a normal part of life’s growth
D. Avoid all pain
C. See it as a normal part of life’s growth