Punjab University 2009 B.A Philosophy - : B, : Part - II - Question Paper

B.A. 2nd Year

PHILOSOPHY - Paper : II
(Western Ethics)

Time Allowed : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 90

Note: (i) Attempt 5 ques. in all.
(ii) Question No. one is compulsory.
(iii) Attempt 1 ques. from every part.
(iv) All ques. carry equal marks.

1. Answer any 9 of the subsequent (not exceeding 25-30 words) :

(i) Define the concepts of 'Virtue and Goodness.'

(ii) State 2 differences ranging from Ethics and Psychology.

(iii) Write any 2 factors responsible for transition from Customary
morality to Reflective morality.

(iv) What is the object of Moral Judgement ?

(v) Define the concept of 'Mitzwah' in Jadaism.

(vi) Explain the concept of 'freedom' in Modern Christian tradition.

(vii) Why is Kant's theory known as Deontological thoery ?

(viii) What does Eudaemonia mean ?

(ix) Name different types of Hedonism.

(x) Why is Hedonism of Bentham termed as Quantitative Hedonism ?

(xi) State 2 criticism levelled against Quantitative Hedonism of J.S. Mill.

(xii) Give 2 arguments against the practice of female foeticide.

(xiii) State 2 factors which check the empowerment of women.

(xiv) State any 2 effects of sexual harassment on the Psychology of the victim.

(xv) State in brief the significance of Environmental Ethics.[Marks 9x2=18]

SECTION-A

2. Explain the relationship ranging from Ethics and Psychology.[Marks 18]

3. Discuss the moral concepts of 'Good', 'Right' and 'Duty'.[Marks 18]

SECTION-B

4. How does the Christian religion conceive of God's nature as 'agape'?Explain.[Marks 18]

5. Discuss in detail Aristotle's concept of 'Virtue.'[Marks 18]

SECTION-C

6. What do you mean by the concept of Utilitarianism ? discuss its nature and
characteristics.[Marks 18]

7. Discuss critically Qualitative Hedonism of J.S. Mill.Bring out its differences
with Hedonism of Bentham. [Marks 18]

SECTION-D

8. What do you mean by 'Gender Justice'? What can be the methods and means
which can help us in realizing it ?[Marks 18]

9. Ethically discuss the nature of such human Psychology which leads to the issues
of Pollution, Land degradation and Global warming. How far is such approach
justified ?[Marks 18]

Earning:   Approval pending.