Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) 2005 M.A Political Thought from Plato to o - Question Paper

TAMILNADU OPEN UNIVERSITY
M.A. DEGREE exam. (MPS-2)
POLITICAL THOUGHT FROM PLATO TO MAO
January, 2005.
Time: three hours Maximum marks: 75.

PART A – (3X5=15)
ans any 3 ques. in about 500 words every.
All ques. carry equal marks.

1. Write on the life of Aristotle.
2. provide a note on the times of Machiavelli.
3. What were chief currents for Rousseau’s thought?
4. define the works of John Stuart Mill.
5. Why was Lenin considered as the greatest revolutionist?

PART B – (4X15=60)
ans any 4 ques. in about 1, 500 words every.
All ques. carry equal marks.

6. define the basic ideas of Plato’s political thought.
7. elaborate the elements of the ideal state of Aristotle?
8. discuss the nexus brought by Hobbes ranging from social contract and monarchy
9. Compare the state of nature of Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau.
10. Why Mill consider that individualism will be successful?
11. “Marxism is a mixture of many thoughts” Elucidate.
12. Why practice is more prevalent in Mao’s teachings?

Earning:   Approval pending.