B.A-B.A 3rd Sem LOGIC G-3 : Methodology of Science(University of Pune, Pune-2013)

                                              T.Y. B.A. EXAMINATION, 2013
                                                               LOGIC
                                           G-3 : Methodology of Science
                                                       (2008 PATTERN)

Time : Three Hours                                               Maximum Marks : 80

N.B. :— (i) All questions are compulsory.

(ii) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

 

1. Answer any two of the following in 100 words each : [10]

(1) What is the teleological approach to universe ?

(2) What is the problem of Induction ?

(3) State the three stages of evolution of human thought according to Auguste Comte.

(4) Explain the basic features of a scientific law.

2. Write short notes on any four of the following in 100 words each : [20]

(1) Methodological Individualism

(2) D-N Model of Explanation

(3) Aristotle’s notion of cause

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(4) Durkheim’s understanding of social reality

(5) Mechanical approach to universe

(6) Instrumentalism.

3. Answer any three of the following in 250 words each : [30]

(1) What are the objectives of social sciences ? Discuss.

(2) Discuss Hume’s views about causation.

(3) Bring out the difference between a scientific and non-scientific (popular) explanation.

(4) What is Scientific Hypothesis ? Explain the conditions of acceptability of hypothesis.

(5) Can social sciences be value neutral according to you ? Give reasons for your views.

4. Answer any one of the following in 500 words each : [20]

(1) Discuss fully the difference between science and common sense.

(2) Explain fully the “Unity of Method” thesis.

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