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PHILOSOPHY
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Time Allowed : Three Hours

Maximum Marks : 300

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SECTIONA
Write short notes on the following in about
150 words each :
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(a)
togicial positivism broadly claims that
Metaphysics and Theology are meaningless
because they are neither matters of logic nor
verifiable empirically.' Critically examine.
(b)
John Locke said that 'No man's knowledge can
go beyond his experience'. Discuss critically the
implication of this statement.
(c)
According to Wittgenstein 'Philosophy is abattle
against the bewitchment of our intelligence by
means of language'. Explain the function of
philosophy in the context of above statement.
(d)
How does Descartes' Cogito Ergo Sum' affect
Hume and Kant's transcendental philosophy ?
Explain.
(e)
Soren Kierkegaard clarified that "The function of
prayer is not to influence God but rather to change
the nature of the one who prays". Comment on
this statement.
2. Answer the following in about 200 words each :
4x15=60
(a) If 'every determination is negation' then how can
substance have attributes ? Explain.
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(b) Why is Kant's philosophy known as aCopernican
revolution in metaphysics ? What was
revolutionary about Kantian philosophy ? Give
reasons for your answer.
(c) Does Leibnitz succeed in combining the mechanical
with the teleological view of the world ? Explain
his theory of Pre- established Harmony.
(d) Was Hume aSceptic ? If not then what is his
contribution to Philosophy ?
3. Answer the following in about 200 words each :
4x15=60
(a) Elucidate Existentialism and indicate its strong and
weak points in your own words.
(b) Discuss Aristotle's metaphysical theory as a
polemic against Plato's theory of Ideas.
(c) If `To be is to be perceived' then how does Berkeley
explain the permanence of things ? Explain.
(d) Explain the theory of definite descriptions
according to Russell.
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of substance ? Are monads independent of each
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(Contd.)
(b)
Critically examine John Locke's categorisation of
primary and secondary qualities and explain the
problem it posed to Later Empiricists.
(c)
Explain Hegelian dialectical method and show how
it is useful in explaning the historical development
process ?
(d)
Explain critically Quine's rejection of the analytic
synthetic distinction and his subsequent
philosophical arguments.
SECTIONB
5. Write short notes on the following in about 150 words
each :
5x12=60
(a) Why do Carvakas not believe in the validity of
inference ? What logic do they give for their
belief ?
(b) Critically evaluate Jaina
doctrine of relative
pluralism or
Anekantvada.
(c) How Satnkhya
theory of causation is different from
that of Nyaya theory of causation ? Explain.
(d) Why does Minianisa
give utmost importance to
SHABDA- PRAMANA the verbal testimony ? Is
it anything to do with Vedas ? Give your comments.
(e)
Do you agree with the view that in early Buddhism
more importance was given to Four Noble Truths
than to systematic metaphysics ? Give reasons for
your agreement or disagreement.
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6. Write short notes on the following in about
200 words
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(a)
Discuss the views of
Mimthind
and Nydya on the
theory of
Pramanyavada.
Which of them do you
find adequate ? Give reasons for your answer.
(b)
Examine critically the statement that 'the doctrine
of
paticcasamuppetda
was given only to explain
the problem of sorrow and not to solve the
problems of metaphysics'.
(c)
Explain the theory of illusion accepted by
Buddhists. Is it consistent with their philosophy ?
Give reasons for your answer.
(d)
Do you agree with Raminuj's view that the nature
of Brahman is qualified ? Give reasons for your
answer.
7. Write short notes on the following in about
200 words
each :
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(a)
Write anote on
Shanlwra's
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its implications.
(b)
Explain why miyi and avidyi are considered as
anirvaeaniya
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(c)
On what basis does CirvAareject the cause- effect
relationship ? Give reasons for your answer.
(d)
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each :
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(a)
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the school of Yoga
broadly accepts
Sionkhyla
ontology.
(b)
'Involution is the presupposition of Evolution.'
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process.
(c)
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ahankara and its role
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Vedanta.
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Madhyamica
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