UPSC Mains PHILOSOPHY-PAPER-II 2014

28 Questions • 400 Marks • With Detailed Model Answers

1
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
If caste discrimination has continuity and hierarchy, which principle of justice can dissolve this problem?
PolitySocial Justice
2
10 Marks150 Wordshard
How does multiculturalism redefine liberal notions like identity, freedom and equality and reformulate its assumptions?
Political PhilosophySocial Issues
3
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
How do we distinguish Liberal humanism and Marxist humanism?
Political PhilosophySocialism
4
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Explain the significance of John Austin's theory of sovereignty. How does it differ from that of Hobbes?
Political TheoryJurisprudence
5
10 Marks150 Wordshard
Can we say that racial supremacy is the main reason for genocide? Give reasons for your answer.
International RelationsSocial Issues
6
20 Marksmedium
Which theory of punishment, retributive or restorative, do you recommend and why?
PolityLaw
7
15 Markshard
One is not born a woman, but she becomes a woman. Critically comment on it.
Social IssuesGender Studies
8
15 Markshard
By eliminating alienation can we bring social progress? Critically analyse.
Political PhilosophySociology
9
20 Marksmedium
Analyse the statement with reasons that "Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely".
Political ScienceGovernance
10
15 Marksmedium
What are the basic differences between Gandhi and Ambedkar regarding caste system in India?
Indian HistorySocial Issues
11
15 Markshard
Discuss Amartya Sen's principle of Niti as a critique of Nyaya.
Political PhilosophyEthics
12
20 Marksmedium
All human rights are centred on individual rights. Discuss.
International RelationsLaw
13
15 Marksmedium
Explain descriptive and normative perspectives on multiculturalism.
Political PhilosophySocial Issues
14
15 Marksmedium
In what sense is democracy a better form of Government than theocracy?
Political ScienceGovernance
15
10 Marks150 Wordshard
If God is regarded as 'One', will it give rise to religious conflicts?
Religious StudiesInternational Relations
16
10 Marks150 Wordshard
On what grounds, the dichotomy between 'is' and 'ought' can either be justified or rejected?
PhilosophyEthics
17
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
What are the arguments given in favour of the immortality of the Soul?
PhilosophyReligious Studies
18
10 Marks150 Wordshard
Can pluralist perspective vindicate Absolute Truth?
PhilosophyReligious Studies
19
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
How do you justify 'rebirth' with or without the Soul?
PhilosophyReligious Studies
20
20 Marksmedium
How far can religious morality incorporate individual freedom?
Religious StudiesPolitical Philosophy
21
15 Markshard
How do you formulate religious language as non-cognitive?
PhilosophyReligious Studies
22
15 Markshard
Can it be self-contradictory to accept the idea' of God but deny the 'existence' of God?
PhilosophyReligious Studies
23
20 Markshard
Is evil reconcilable with the benevolent God?
PhilosophyReligious Studies
24
15 Marksmedium
Discuss cosmological argument for the existence of God, and show its merits and demerits.
PhilosophyReligious Studies
25
15 Markshard
Compare and contrast the concept of liberation according to 'Advaita' and 'Viśiştādvaita'.
Religious StudiesIndian Philosophy
26
20 Markshard
Elucidate the status of man in the realm between 'immanence' and 'transcendence'.
PhilosophyReligious Studies
27
15 Marksmedium
Can reason be used to justify faith?
PhilosophyReligious Studies
28
15 Marksmedium
Discuss the conflicting nature of religious experiences with special reference to Buddhism and Jainism.
Religious StudiesIndian Religions