M.A-M.A 3rd Sem PH-103 : Plato(University of Pune, Pune-2013)

                      

                                  M .A. (Semester – I) Examination, 2013
                                        PHILOSOPHY (Optional Paper)
                                                      PH-103 : Plato
                                                      (2008 Pattern)

Time : 3 Hours                                                           Max. Marks : 80

Instructions :

1) Attempt all questions.

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

3) All questions carry equal marks.

 

1. Answer in 500 words. 20

a) ‘Virtue is knowledge’. Discuss in detail in the light of the dialogue, Meno.

OR

b) Critically examine the doctrine of ideas.

 

2. Answer in 500 words. 20

a) State and discuss the nature and importance of the method of dialogue.

OR

b) State and discuss Plato’s criticism of the definition of knowledge as perception.

 

3. Answer any two of the following in 250 words each. 20

a) Explain the doctrine of knowledge as recollection.

b) What is the role of Socrates’ as an intellectual midwife ? Discuss.

c) Discuss Plato’s views on Ideal state.

d) Explain the distinction between opinion and knowledge.

 

4. Write notes on any four in 100 words. 20

a) Wisdom

b) Whole and part

c) Relation between ideas and particulars

d) Role of Philosopher

e) The God

f) The problem of one and many.

 

 

Earning:  ₹ 7.05/-