GLPC-12/19-Paper-l

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PHILOSOPHY (Paper -1)
[3Tan 3 200
Time Allowed: Three Hours] [Maximum Marks : 200

Specific Instructions: (i) There are total eight questions in two Sections,
printed in both Hindi and English.
(i) Answer five questions, selecting atleast two from
each Section.
ii) Marks are given against each of the question.
iv) All questions carry equal marks

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Is Plato's theory of ideas the fundamental basis of his metaphysical
of
epistemological theories ? Provide arguments in favour your
answer.

Write a note on the 'theory of causation' of Aristotle.

Does the philosophical method of Descartes provide appropriate

solution for philosophical problems?
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Explain the mind-body dualism of Descartes. Does
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satistactory answer to this problem ? Spin07a presernt a

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Evaluate Spinoza's Pantheism.

Explain the basic features of Leibnitz's monadology.

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Explain and examine Locke's theory of kmowledge.
Hume has awakened me
from my dogmatic slumber. Write a critical
note on this statement of
Kant.

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Explain Kant's view that space and time are a priori intuitions.
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Throw light on the picture theory of meaning as described in the
philosophy of Wittgenstein.

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Compare the concepts of "Freedom and Choice' in the philosophies of
Kierkegaard and Sartre.

10
Explain Husserl's phenomenological method.
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"Perception is the only authentic source of knowledge". Explain and
evaluate this view of the Charvaka.

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Are the
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Jaina theories of "Syadvada and
of the same coin ? Provide Saptabhanginaya' the two sides
(c)
arguments in
favour your of answer,
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Explain the theory of 'Nairatmyavada' of the
Buddhist philosophy.
Explain the arguments for 15
by the Samkhya proving the existence of' Purush' as provided
philosophy.
Throw lightupon the spiritual and practical importance
as described in the yoga of 'Ashtang-yoga
philosophy.
Explain the 10
concept of 'Kaivalya' according to the
Samkhya philosophy.
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Define inference 15
according to the Nyaya
philosophy. State the types of
inference with examples.

15
Is the'Atomism' of Vaisesika philosophy the foundation of modern
materialism ? Provide arguments in favour of your answer.
10
Explain the nature and function of God, according to the Nyaya
philosophy.
15
Write
a note on "Prama' and 'Pramana' in the mimansa philosophy.
15
Elaborate upon the nature and relation between 'Brahman'and 'Aatman'
according to Shankaracharya.
10

Compare the views of Shankaracharya and Ramanuja regarding 'Moksha'.

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