2006
PHILOSOPHY
Paper 1
Tunc: 8 Hours Maximum Mark" 300

INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in English and in Kannada.
AnsI-vel'S must he written in the medium specified (English or Kannada) in the Admission Tichet issued to you, which must be stated on the cover of the answer book in the space prOllided {or this purpose. No credit will be given for the answers written in a rnedium other than that specified in the Admission Ticket. In case of any doubt in the Kanrwda text, please refer to English text.
This paper has four parts:
A 20 marks
B 100 marks
C 90 marks
D 90 marks

IVlarl?s allotted to each question arc indicated in each part.
All questions in Part Part B and Part C are compulsory. Answer any three questions in Part D.


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Answer each (juc.'ition in ahoul 50 words. Each question carries 5 marks.
1. Write short notes on the following:

Realism


Rationalism



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Aww)er each question in about 100 words. Each question carries 10 marks.
2.
What is 'Objective Idealism' Explain Plato's doctrine of Forms.

3.
Give an account Aristotle's conception of causation.

4.
What is 'Descartes' method' Explain the important precepts of the method laid down by him.

5.
What is 'Empiricism' Explain Hume's treatment of external world.

6.
Bring out the salient features of Kant's transcendental philosophy.

7.
Why is Carvaka known as a heterodox (nastikaJ system Discuss Carvaka epistemology.


8. Discuss syadvada of Jainism.
9. Explain the nature of Prakrti, according to Samkhya.
10. What is mukti Explain the salient features of jivanmuhti and videhamukti.
11. Give an account of Dvaita conception of reality.
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PARTe

AnsI-vcr each questiun in about 150 words. Each question carrieii
IS marks.

12.
Why did the LOhrlL'ul positivists oppose metaphysics How did they attempt to eliminate metaphysics from the sphere of philosophy?

13.
What is 'Phenomono]ogy' Heidegger's notion uf 'dasein

14.
Bring out the salient features of William James' Pragmatic theory uf truth.


Vi. Discuss Nyaya theory of perception.
16. Explain the Advaitic distinction between and sagu/.w Brahman.
17. Give an account of Vaisesika theory of atomism.
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2006
PHILOSOPHY
Paper 2
Time, 3 Hours j Maximum Marks: :300

INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in English and in Kannada.
Ansrocrs fnW;;t be written in the medium specified (English or Kannada) in the Admission Ticket issued to you, which must be stated clearly un the cover of the answer book in the space provided for this purpose. No credit will be given (or the an:::wers written In a medium other than that specified in the Admission Ticket. In case of any doubt in the Kannada text, please refer to English text.
This paper has jour parts:
A 20 marks
B 100 marks
C 90 marks
D 90 marks

Marks aLLotted to each quc8tion are indicated in each part.
All questions in Part Part B and Part C are compulsory. Answer any three que8tions in Part D.
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Answer cach question in about SO words. Eaeh question carries marks.
1. Write short notes on the following:

Communism


Fascism


8arvodaya
(dJ Religious tolerance
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15/2 PART B
Answer each question in aboul IOO words. Each question carries 10 marks.
2.
What is the subject matter of Philosophy?

3.
Explain the salient features of Democracy as a political ideology.


4. Write a note on satyrigraha.
5.
Bring out the salient features of Socialism.

6.
How do you distinguish 'Revolution' from 'Terrorism'


7. Give a brief account of the Buddhist concept or niruciJ,w.
8.
What is 'Revelation' Explain its significance in religion.

9.
Write a note on the immortality of the soul.

10.
What is 'Religious conversion' Explain.

11.
Give a brief account of the problem of evil.


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PARTe Answer each question in about 150 words. Each question carr;ps 15 markt;. 6x15=91J
12. Explain ontological, teleological, cosmological existence of God. and causal proofs for the
13. What are the religious foundations of ,Jainism
14. Give an aceount of the Christian conception of Salvation.
15. Explain the Islamic conception of God.
16. How docs Sikhism explain evil and suffering?
17. Explain the notion of 'Universality of religions',

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15/2 (8I PARTD
Ansl-ver any three the following questions, each in about 300 words. Eavh questiun carries marks.
18. Discuss the relevance of religion to contemporary society.
19. What is Explain the three important paths leading to mokEJu, according to Hinduism.
20.
Is it possible to accommodate both tradition and modernity In social institutions? Explain.

21.
Explain the relevance 01" philosophy to human life.

22.
What kind of social change do you perceive in the role and status of women in modern Indian society?


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