Sost 034:Introduction To Philosophy Question Paper
Sost 034:Introduction To Philosophy
Course:Diploma In Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1ST TRIMESTER 2013 (EVENING) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : SOST 034
UNIT TITLE : INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any three questions
Question One
Explain the term philosophy and five values/ importance of philosophy in every-day life.
(12 Marks)
Explain four characteristics of philosophical attitude.
(8 Marks)
Question Two
Define logic.
(2 Marks)
Distinguish the following types of arguments and give;
(10 Marks)
Deductive argument
Inductive argument
Describe four steps one can use in analyzing and evaluating argument.
(8 Marks)
Question Three
Critically analyze the four methods of technical philosophy. (20 Marks)
Question Four
Construct three arguments that demonstrate valid deductive reasoning.
(15 Marks)
Differentiate between a prior knowledge and a posterior knowledge.
(5 Marks)
Question Five
Discuss the characteristics that distinguish human beings from the rest of nature. (20 Marks)
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