B.A-B.A Philosophy 5th Sem Introduction to Philosophy(University of Pune, Pune-2012)

F. Y. B. A. Examination, October – 2012
1424 – PHILOSOPHY
(General Paper - I)
Introduction to Philosophy
(2008 Pattern)

Time : Three Hours                                                                                               Total Marks : 80

Note : (i) All questions are compulsory.

(ii) Figures to the right indicate full marks

Q. 1. Answer any two of the following questions in about 50 words each : [10]
(i) State and explain etymological definition of philosophy.
(ii) Discuss the nature of the method of ‘doubt’.
(iii) Explain the nature of professional ethics.
(iv) Bring out the nature of the concept of ‘Rta’.
Q. 2.Write short notes on any four of the following in about 100 words [20]
each :
(i) Charvak Darshan
(ii) Idealism
(iii) Method of Vada
(iv) Hedonistic calculus
(v) Negative freedom
(vi) Concept of ‘Rõa’

Q. 3. Answer any three of the following questions in 200-250 words [30]
each :
(i) Elaborately explain the value of philosophy.
(ii) State and explain the nature of method of dialogue.
(iii) Explain Aristotle's Four Fold Scheme of Causation.
(iv) Critically examine the retributive theory of punishment.
(v) Discuss in details the theory of Purushartha.
Q. 4. Answer any one of the following in about 500 words each : [20]
(i) Discuss in details the nature of Four Noble Truths.
(ii) State and examine utilitarianism.