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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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