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    M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, 2011


    (PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION AND CULTURE) (SECOND YEAR) (PAPERVII)

    620. WESTERN PHILOSOPHY


    May) Maximum: 100 Marks SECTION A Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks 1. Make a survey of early Greek Philosophy. 2. Explain the Cartesian method of doubting. 3. Make a note on Spinozas notion of substance. 4. Examine the Subjective Idealism of Berkeley. 5. Explain the Hegelian Dialectics. 6. How did Hume refute the existence of mind? 7. Explain the Analytical philosophy of Wittgenstein. 8. Discuss William Jamess pragmatism. SECTION B Answer any THREE questions All questions carry equal marks 9. Critically examine Platos theory of Ideas. 10. Explain Aristotles theory of causation. 11. How did Locke reject the innate ideas? Explain his notion of primary and secondary qualities. (320=60) (58=40) (Time: 3 Hours

    2 12. How did Kant synthesize the Rationalism and Empiricism? 13. Discuss the core philosophy of Existentialism with reference to Kierkegaard, Heidegger and Sartre. _____________

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