Gauhati University 2007 B.A Philosophy V:Logic - Question Paper

2007
PHILOSOPHY
FIFTH PAPER
(Logic)
Full Marks: 80
Time: three hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the ques..
Write the answers to (he 2 Halves in separate books

ans any 2 ques.
1. What is logic? discuss the fundamental ideas of logic. 5+ 15=20
2. What is a truth function? discuss conjunctive, disjunctive and implicative truth
functions giving their respective truth tables. 5+15=20
3. (a) Symbolize the subsequent statements (Use letters A, B, C, D) : 4+4=8
(i) It A does not win the game then if B wins the game then either C will not
win the game or D will not win the game.
(ii) Either A will win the, game or if A does not win the 'game then 'both B
and C will win the game.


ans any 2 ques.
5. elaborate singular and general propositions? discuss them mentioning the method
of their symbolization. 20
6. elaborate the 4 kinds of traditional propositions? discuss how they are related
to every other. 20
7. describe a set. discuss the following: 20
(a) Set inclusion
(b) Set identity
(c) Set membership
(d) Set intersection
(e) Set union
8. Symbolize the subsequent by means of set notation: 4x 5=20
(a) Socrates is a philosopher.
(b) All flowers are beautiful.
(c) a few Americans are philosophers.
(d) No tigers are lions.
(e) All fruits and vegetables are nutritious.

Earning:   Approval pending.