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M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, 2011

(PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION AND CULTURE)

(SECOND YEAR)
(PAPER–VII)
620. WESTERN PHILOSOPHY
May) (Time: 3 Hours
Maximum: 100 Marks

SECTION –A (5×8=40)
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks

1. Make a survey of early Greek Philosophy.

2. Explain the Cartesian method of doubting.

3. Make a note on Spinoza’s notion of substance.

4. Examine the Subjective Idealism of Berkeley.

5. Explain the Hegelian Dialectics.

6. How did Hume refute the existence of mind?

7. Explain the Analytical philosophy of Wittgenstein.

8. Discuss William James’s pragmatism.

SECTION –B (3×20=60)
Answer any THREE questions
All questions carry equal marks
9. Critically examine Plato’s theory of Ideas.

10. Explain Aristotle’s theory of causation.

11. How did Locke reject the innate ideas? Explain his notion of primary and
secondary qualities.

12. How did Kant synthesize the Rationalism and Empiricism?

13. Discuss the core philosophy of Existentialism with reference to Kierkegaard,

Heidegger and Sartre.
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