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SULIT ‘$SS2022/A141/A FINAL EXAMINATION SEMESTER I, ACADEMIC SESSION 2014/2015 DATE : JAN 2015 DURATION : 2 HOURS $SS2022 HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE (SEJARAH DAN FALSAFAH SAINS) INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES: This paper contains only one (1) section Answer all questions using the OMR form (USIM-BA101) provided. All answers must be clearly written and readable. Rene Candidates are not allowed to take the question papers out of the examination hall 5. Please complete your particulars in Borang H. DO NOT OPEN THIS QUESTION PAPER UNTIL YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO DO SO This question paper has twelve (12) printed pages excluding this cover page stanoanos HAKCIPTA TERPELIHARA USIM SULIT SSS2022/A141/A SECTION A [100 MARKS] ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS USING THE OMR (USIM-BA-101) FORM PROVIDED. EACH QUESTION CARRIES ? 2/3 MARKS. 1 The philosophy of not caring what happens is @® _ Btoicism. B. Nepotism. ©. Hedonism, 0. Buddhism. x The study of social behavior is Ethics. B. Hedonist. C. Induction. D. Epistemology. 3. All the statements below are TRUE, about the philosophy of Physics EXCEPT A. itconcerns the nature of space. the study of interaction of matter and energy. C. cosmology and astrology are among the subfields of physics D. it is the study of the fundamental questions to support modern physics. 4. The study of existence is A. atheism B.—_ascetism © _ ontology. D. theology. 5. The sludy of knowledge is referred to Ethics Hedonist Asceticism, A B. Cc. Ou HAKCIPTA TERPELIHARA USIM 4 SULIT SSS2022/A141/A is the holistic discipline that deals with the integration of different » aspects of humanities and human biology. A. Pedagogy B. — Andragogy © Anthropology D. Demography 7. Below are some of the usage of philosophy EXCEPT in A. communication skills. B. general problem solving © __ examination of the nature of political organizations, D. development of methods for research and analysis. 8 Classical definition of science is a A. form of research. B. system based on naturalism. C. methodology to obtain results ©® state of knowing and used interchangeably with ‘arts’ g, is a field that rely on experimental, quantifiable data or the scientific method and focus on accuracy and objectivity A Sociology B. Hard science © _ Natural science D. Religious studies 10. Which of the following statements is FALSE ? A. In Europe, Copernicus pioneered the heliocentric theory, B. The Sahih, the second most authentic book on Hadith, was written by imiam Muslim C. Through the West, a civilization influenced by polytheism, spread everywhere D. _Before the advent of islam, the world was in the grip of polytheism where men’s mind were also diverted by polytheistic thoughts. HAKCIPTA TERPELIHARA USIM 2 SULIT 11 12 13, 14, 16 16. SSS2022/A141/A, The study of, is related to how a person acts and behave, ® B @ D. ethics ontology reasoning epistemology The traditional subfields of philosophy include A B, | ®@ Ethics, Metaphysics. Epistemology All of the above Democracy in organizations is an example of __ . a subfield of ethics. A. aesthetics B. epistemology c. © self expression politica! philosophy Philosophers think about, by using theories about what the world is made of, about the existence of God, and invented myths to help explain reality A c D. logic ontology metaphysics epistemology is described as an active, diligent and systematic process of inquiry aimed at discovering, interpreting and revising facts. A. c 0. Science Research Naturalism Empirical knowledge In ancient philosophy, there was no differences between formal and social sciences. A 8. © Dd. Hindu Arabic Greek Egyptian HAKCIPTA TERPELIHARA USIM 3 SULIT 17. Democracy in organizations is an example of = A aesthetics B. epistemology C. self expression © political philosophy 18. The study of knowing is referred as A. ethics. B. ontology. C. _ hedonist. ® epistemology. 19, The opposite of rationalism is A ethics. B. _ Stoicism. © ensicim D. epistemology. 20. Which of the following statements below is FALSE? SSS2022/A141/A, a subfield of ethics A. The Greeks laid the foundations of Western philosophy. Pythagoras. C. Plato was the classical Greek philosopher. Roman philosophy on mathematics was influenced by geometry and D. Aristotle created a comprehensive system of Western philosophy, including aesthetics and metaphysics. 21. The philosophy of avoiding mental pain is Deduction, Catechism. Pragmatism A B. C. © cueweansm HAKCIPTA TERPELIHARA USIM 4 SULIT $SS2022/A141/A, 22. Laissez-faire in organizations is an example of , a subfield of ethics. A. aesthetics B. epistemology C. self expression © _ political philosophy 23, is the scientific study of cognitive intelligence on machines Fuzzy logic Metaphysic Cognitive Science A 8 c. © Arificial inteligence 24. All of the following statements are TRUE on science and Islam, EXCEPT B. Modern science establish the theories or law of Nature created by Allah. C. Islamic science are nature's phenomena stated in the Holy Quran or Hadith. D. The concepts ot excellence among Muslims do not separate the means from the end. 25. Ma'rifatullah, al-tagarrub ilallah, and Insan Kamil, relate towards A. the ethics of science and Islam. B. fundamental of pure science in Islam C. creativity and methodology of Islamic Science. ©) the main purpose of acquiring knowledge in Islamic Science. 26. knowledge is propositional knowledge obtained from experience and ‘sensory information, A Logical Empirical c. Naturalistic D. Philosophical HAKCIPTA TERPELIHARA USIM 5 SULIT SSS2022/A141/A 27. is the Scientific study of the mind and intelligence. A. Algorithm B. Fuzzy logic © Cognitive Science D. Artificial intelligence 28, had measured the specific gravity of metals and non-metals. @® Acsiruni 8. c. D. Al-Khazini Al-Shiraz Musa bin Sakir 29, Kknown as AlBasti, he was nicknamed Ptolemaeus Secundus in Europe, who was well known in the fields of A botany. B. education ©. geography © ensineerng 30 stated that change, have a purpose, and when it happens, things become what they should be A ibnu Sina B. Darwin © Aristotle D. — Machiavetti 31. The world of Islam often considered as the Father of Optics. A. AlKindi B.ALBiruni C. Ibn Rusyd © ibn AtHaytham 32, The study of existence is A. atheism. B. ascetism. © _ ontology D. theology. HAKCIPTA TERPELIHARA USIM 6 SULIT 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. A. B. © D. SSS2022/A141/A refers to reality that cannot be observed and measured. Logic ‘Ontology Metaphysics Epistemology Theoretical statement that explains things can be disproved or confirmed by new evidence, is called A B. c. Q data theory postulate, hypothesis. Which of the following statements below is FALSE? A. © A B. © Dd. Plato was the classical Greek philosopher. The Greeks laid the foundations of Western philosophy The founder of Roman philosophy on geometry was Pythagoras, Aristotle created a comprehensive system of Western philosophy, including aesthetics and metaphysics. is the application of scientific knowledge. Process Inspiration Technology Commerciatization All of the following statements below are true regarding the differences of furu’ (branch) among the four Mazhabs, EXCEPT A B © differences of understanding towards the figh nas. geographical differences resulted in different needs and requirements the prophet Rasulullah’s SAW hadith were not compiled yet in the form of books at the time of the emergence of the Mazhabs. the Imams of these Mazhabs lived with Rasulullah SAW at different times, HAKCIPTA TERPELIHARA USIM 7 SULIT SSS2022/A1411A 38. __|itihad means the restriction of knowledge to protect the Magasid Syariah A to exert a view to form an independent judgement on a question. €. over reliance of the Tradition of the Prophet in the matters of Law. D. the revolt against the finality of the school of thoughts from all the Mazhabs. 39. Which of the following statements is FALSE? ‘A. Zulm in Atabics means, literally, the putting of something in the wrong place. © Progress towards the general acceptance of human equality was likewise supported by belief concerning the superiority or inferiority of a man's birth. C. The concept of polytheism gave birth to many odd beliefs and spawned a whole series of superstitions D. Shirk is the greatest wrong, for it implies a reverence for things which are in reality, not sacred or worthy of worship. 40, Bayt al-Hikmah was founded during the era of Bani Abbasiah Bani Umayyah Cc. — Rasulullah SAW. D. — A-Khulafa al Rashidin my is described as an active, diligent and systematic process of inquiry aimed at discovering, interpreting and revising facts A. Science C. Methodology D. Empirical knowledge 42 stated that change, have a purpose, and when it happens, things become what they should be. A Polya B. Darwin © Aristotte D. Machiavelli HAKCIPTA TERPELIHARA USIM 8 SULIT SSS2022/A141/A 43, is a method for distinguishing good from bad reasoning ® Logic B. Ethics C. Metaphysics D. Epistemology 44. Which of the following statements is FALSE ? Logic helps us to A. find arguments. B. formulate the claims. C. discover assumption. © _ iormulate principles of justice 45, ____is the philosophy of doubting your own thoughts and the statements of authorities to protect yourself from false expectations. A Ascetism Skepticism © _Reductionism 0. Perfectionism 48. The Islamic axiology, based from the most important hierarchy, are A. Wajib, Mubah, Mustahhab, Makruh, Haram, 8 Wajib,Makruh, Mustahab, Mubah, Haram ©) Fardhu, Mustanhab, Mubah, Makruh, Haram, Fardhu, Wajib, Mustahhab, Mubah, Haram. 47. The core system of values in accordance to Islam is, ® Axiology. B. Sociology. C. Physiology. D. Epistemology, 48. The values below are considered unacceptable in isiam EXCEPT A. Tughyan. B. Dhalal ¢. Fasad © — muran HAKCIPTA TERPELIHARA USIM 9 SULIT 49. 50. 51 52. 53. SSS2022/A141/A ‘Which of the following statements is FALSE 7 A B. 0 Ibn Sina invented steam distillation, Al-Biruni measured specific gravity of metals. ALKindi was the first to refute the theory of the transmutation of metal. Jabir ibn Hayyan was the best known botanist and pharmacist of Spain, in fact, of the Muslim world is the belief that we can only be sure of something once we have experienced it A 8 ic} © Ethics Stoicism Rationalism Empiricism was a philosopher, physicist, physician, pharmacist, ophthalmologist, mathematician, geographer, astronomer, theological science and a chemist who wrote a book on perfumes called Book of the Chemistry of Perfume and Distilations A. Rhazes BO arkinci C. AbFarabi D. Ibn Sina produced the modem science of history and was the founder of modern economics. A. B c D. A (mn) disproved or confirmed by new evidence. A Rhazes Ibn Sina Ptolemy on Khaldun is a theoretical statement that explain things, but may be theory hypothesis logical inclusion experimental design HAKCIPTA TERPELIHARA USIM 10 SULIT 34. 56. 56. 87. SSS2022/A141/A, Identify the FALSE statement on Heuristics, which © B ic D cannot be applied in mathematics. may cause cognitive biases when used in complex problems. as a rule of thumb, in psychology it is used to solve simple problems. is a way of looking at problems and casting solutions that can give results quickly, All the scientists below contributed significantly to the field of social science EXCEPT A. Al-Biruni. B. Jbnu Khaidun. © _ Nizam al-Muik D. lonu al Haytham. From the Islamic point of view, the source of reference to overcome social problems is based from S 999 Shariah, Silasah Munakahat Jinaayat Which of the following statements is FALSE ? A The concept of holiness is not an imaginary thing, it is deeply ingrained in the nature of man. Polytheism, a world-wide phenomenon in ancient times, is now non existent in an era of science and technology. The dawn of European science has traditionally been located among the Philosophers of the Greek city states on the coast and islands of the eastern Mediterranean, All things other than God are mere creatures; these are generally known as natural phenomena. To study these phenomena, conquer and to control them is what is meant by scientific procedure HAKCIPTA TERPELIHARA USIM WW SULIT SSS2022/A141/A, 58. _ Which of the following statements is FALSE 7 A. Among the greatest writer on medicine was Ibn Sina Galileo introduced the telescope in the field of astronomy ©. — AbZahrawi, a physician and surgeon from Cordoba, Spain, wrote on cleanliness, cosmetic and medicine. D. _AL-Ghazali, supported Avicenna in his book Tahafut al-Falasifa. 58. According to , change occurs randomly and may be passed along through natural selection A Polya Darwin Socrates D. Aristotie 60. Renaissance means rebirth, B. revolution. C. modernization. D. the medieval era END OF QUESTIONS HAKCIPTA TERPELIHARA USIM 12 SULIT Dicetak ofeh Unit Peperiksaan dan Pengijazahan [Bahagian Pengurusan Akaderik Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia HAKCIPTA TERPELIHARA USIM SSS2022/A141/A,

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