B.A-B.A Philosophy 3rd Sem S-IV : Thinkers and Textual Studies (Western(University of Pune, Pune-2013)

                                         T.Y. B.A. EXAMINATION, 2013
                                                    PHILOSOPHY
                            [S-IV : Thinkers and Textual Studies (Western)]
                                                    (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 questions in 50 words each : [10]

(1) What is Intentionality ?

(2) How does Nietzsche describe truth ?

(3) What is the importance of questioning according to Heidegger ?

(4) What is Sartre definition of despair ?

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

(1) Category mistake

(2) Family resemblance

P.T.O.[4301]-379 2

(3) Philosophy as a rigorous science

(4) ‘‘Existence Precedes Essence’’

(5) ‘‘Alethia’’

(6) Peirce’s notion of inquiry.

3. Answer any three of the following questions in 200-250 words each : [30]

(1) State the official doctrine and discuss Ryle’s criticism of the official doctrine.

(2) Explain Heidegger’s views regarding the essence of technology.

(3) What according to Nietzsche is the difference between herd morality and master morality ?

(4) Sartre’s concept of freedom.

(5) State and discuss Peirce’s views on Pragmatism.

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

(1) Write a critical essay on Wittgenstein’s picture theory of meaning.

(2) What are the different types of Euthanasia ? Critically examine Sullivan’s arguments against Euthanasia.

 

Earning:  ₹ 7.05/-