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What is the logical necessity for Locke to introduce the concept of secondary qualities? Give reasons for your answer.
PhilosophyEpistemology
2
10 Marks150 Wordshard
Examine Kant's criticism on Descartes' view of Self.
PhilosophyMetaphysics
3
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Why does Wittgenstein reject the possibility of private language?
PhilosophyLanguage
4
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Explain verification theory. Does it lead to elimination of metaphysics?
PhilosophyEpistemology
5
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Discuss Quine's attack on the analytic-synthetic distinction.
PhilosophyLanguage
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20 Marksmedium
Does Aristotle treat matter as a 'Substance'? Give reasons for your answer.
PhilosophyMetaphysics
7
15 Marksmedium
Critically examine Hume's views on the relation of cause and effect.
PhilosophyEpistemology
8
15 Marksmedium
Discuss Sartre's notion of 'Nothingness'.
PhilosophyExistentialism
9
20 Marksmedium
Does Plato's 'Theory of Form' explain the 'change' and 'sensibility' of matter? Give reasons for your answer.
PhilosophyMetaphysics
10
15 Markshard
What, according to Kant, are 'pure concepts'? Examine their role in the process of knowing.
PhilosophyEpistemology
11
15 Markshard
Explain Russell's view that "the physical object is a logical construction from sense-data". Why does he call his metaphysical view 'neutral monism'?
PhilosophyMetaphysics
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20 Marksmedium
What, according to Husserl, is the task of a philosopher? Do you think his methods are relevant to philosophy? Discuss.
PhilosophyPhenomenology
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15 Markshard
What is Hegel's view on God? Do you think that his interpretation of God was contributive to the colonial and imperial expansionist designs? Explain.
PhilosophyHistory
14
15 Marksmedium
Discuss the various stances on God taken by Rationalists and Empiricists.
PhilosophyTheology
15
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Differentiate the concept of 'Kaivalya' as discussed in Jaina and Yoga philosophies.
Indian PhilosophyJainismYoga
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How does 'Kșanikavāda' strengthen the arguments for 'Nairātmyavāda'? Explain.
Indian PhilosophyBuddhism
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Critically examine the role of 'Prakrti' in the process of evolution.
Indian PhilosophySamkhya
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Examine Jaina stance of 'Naya'. How does it differ from 'Syādvāda'?
Indian PhilosophyJainism
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Evaluate Śankara's position on Iśvara.
Indian PhilosophyVedanta
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Does the 'Doctrine of Dependent Origination' reconcile the two extreme views on the law of causation, namely Satkāryavāda and Asatkāryavāda? Give reasons for your answer.
Indian PhilosophyBuddhism
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15 Marksmedium
Can the 'Tattvārtha' theory of Jainism be acceptable for scientific explanations? Explain.
Indian PhilosophyJainismScience
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15 Markshard
Is the doctrine of 'Self' acceptable in the modern age of science and reason? Examine the view in the light of Indian philosophy.
Indian PhilosophyScience
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20 Marksmedium
Discuss Aurobindo's views on 'Evolution' and 'Involution'. How do they differ from traditional Yoga philosophy?
Indian PhilosophyYoga
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What would be Cārvāka's view on Vyapti? Can this view be acceptable to the Naiyāyikas? Give reasons for your answer.
Indian PhilosophyLogic
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15 Marksmedium
What is the logical necessity for the Mīmāmsakas to treat 'Arthāpatti' as an independent Pramāņa? Discuss.
Indian PhilosophyEpistemology
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20 Marksmedium
How do the Naiyāyikas justify the introduction of 'Abhāva' as an independent category? Explain.
Indian PhilosophyLogic
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15 Marksmedium
What are Kleśas? How can these be eliminated? Explain.
Indian PhilosophyYoga
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15 Markshard
Give a critical exposition of the concept of 'Brahman' as discussed by Sankara, Rāmānuja and Madhava.
Indian PhilosophyVedanta