Calicut University 2008 M.A Philosophy ,(Old Scheme) - Question Paper

FIRST SEMESTER M.A DEGREE EXAMINATION, FEBRUARY 2008(Old Scheme)
Philosophy
Phil. 401. INDIAN EPISTEMOLOGY

Time : 3 Hours
Maximum : 80 Marks


part A
ans all the ques..
All ques. carry equal marks.

1. Indian Epistemology is called as :
(a) Darsana. (b) Tattva sastra.
(c) Tarka sastra. (d) None of the above.
2. Immediate knowledge is Jainism is known as :
(a) Paroksa. (b) Aparoksa.
(c) Kevala. (d) Avadhi.
3. Sabdabhanginaya means :
(a) Sevenfold judgement. (b) Perspective kind of knowledge.
(c) Manifold knowledge. (d) Absolute knowledge.
4. Manahparyaya means :
(a) Omniscient knowledge. (b) Telepathy.
(c) Mind studying. (d) Intellect.
5. In Nyaya valid knowledge is called :
(a) Pramana. (b) Prameya.
(c) Prama. (d) Pramata.
6. Indeterminate perception in Nyaya in known :
(a) Nirvika pratyaksa. (b) Sarikalpa pratyaksa.
(c) Yogaja. (d) Paroksa pratyaksa.
7. Vyapti is known as :
(a) Middle term. (b) Major term.
(c) Minor term. (d) Concomitant variation.
8. Minor term is Wyaye is called :
(a) Hetu. (b) Sadhya.
(c) Paksa. (d) Vyapti.
9. Upamana implies :
(a) Subject of comparison. (b) Object of comparison.
(c) Essential resemblances. (d) None of the above.
10.Tatparya means :
(a) Proximity. (b) Contextual meaning.
(c) Juxtaposition. (d) None of the above.

(10x1 = 10marks)


part B
ans any ten of the subsequent.
All ques. carry equal marks.

11.Why did Carvaka accept only 1 pramara?
12.Write a note on mediate knowledge according to Jainism.
13.Explain Kevalajñana according to Jainism.
14.What are the types of perception accepted by Nyaya system? discuss.
15.Explain upamana from the Nyaya perspective.
16.How is Sabda discussed in Nyaya?
17.Why is perception accepted as immediae knowledge according to Purva mimamsa?
18.Bring out the major distinction ranging from Nyaya inference and Mimamsa inference.
19.Elucidate the unique features of upamana according to purva Mimamsa.
20.How does Mimamsa establish the authority of the Vedas?
21.Explain the notion of pratyaksa as discussed by Sankara.
22.How does Advaita account for scriptual testimony?

(10x3 =30marks)

part C
ans any 2 of the subsequent.
All ques. carry equal marks.
No ans should exceed 1000 words.

23.Give a critical account of Syadvada.
24.Write an essay about anumana according to Nyaya system.
25.How is verbal testimony discussed in Mimamsa ? explain.
26.Compare and contrast the epistemological features according to Mimamsa and
Advaita.

(2x20 = 40marks)

Earning:   Approval pending.