Sost 034:Introduction To Philosophy Question Paper
Sost 034:Introduction To Philosophy
Course:Dploma In Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2011
FACULTY : EDUCATION & SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION AND PRE-UNIVERSITY
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS Answer any FOUR Questions
Question 1
a) Give brief definition of the following concepts. (6marks)
i) Philosophy
ii) Axiology
iii) Aegimetics.
b) Distinguish between deductive and inductive reason reasoning. (9marks)
Question 2
Describe the basic differences between philosophy as understood today and the understanding of it in the ancient Greece. (15marks)
Question 3
a) List four methods of philosophies used to solve philosophical problem. (4marks)
b) With specific examples discuss how each of the methods mentioned above are used to solve philosophical problems. (11marks)
Question 4
Discuss the three sources of morality. (15marks)
Question 5
With specific illustrations describe the factors which facilitated the development of technical philosophy. (15marks)
Question 6
a) Describe what is meant by Metaphysical determination. (4marks)
b) Is the study of philosophy important? Justify (6marks)
c) Distinguish between theories of moral values and theories of moral obligation. (15marks)
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