Mohan Lal Sukhadia University (MLSU) 2001 PHILOSOPHY -II(a) (Philosophy of History) - Question Paper

Final Year exam of the Three-Year
Degree Course, 2001
(Faculty of Arts)
PHILOSOPHY Paper-II(a) (Philosophy of History)
Time : 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Attempt 5 ques. in all, selecting 2 ques. from every Section-A and Section-B and the remaining 1 ques. from any part
All ques. carry equal marks.

SECTION-A
1. What is Philosophy of History? discuss its nature.

2. "History is neither a science nor is there any need to make it a science". discuss the above view in situation of E.H. Carr.

3. explain the relation of Morality and History. What similarities do you obtain ranging from them?

4. How do historical facts differ from non-historical facts? discuss the role of Historians in making historical facts.

5. "History is an autobiography of Great Personalities". discuss the relation of individual and society in the light of above statement.

SECTION-B

6. What do you understand by "Historical Explanation"? discuss your ans through illustrations.

7. discuss the concept of Causation in History.

8. What is Objectivity? Is it possible in History? If yes, how?

9. discuss the different methods of achieving Historical Knowledge.

10. What is the scope of Philosophy of History? discuss its subjectmatter.

Earning:   Approval pending.