Sost 034:Introduction To Philosophy Question Paper
Sost 034:Introduction To Philosophy
Course:Diploma In Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : SOST 034
UNIT TITLE : INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instruction:
Question One
Explain the term philosophy and four values/importance of philosophy in everyday life.
(10mks)
Explain five characteristics of philosophy.
(10mks)
Question Two
What is logic?
(2mks)
Discuss the following three methods of philosophy
Phenomenological method
Analytical method
Critical method
(18mks)
Question Three
Distinguish between deductive and inductive argument.
(6mks)
Examine any two branches of philosophy.
(14mks)
Question Four
Define the term knowledge.
(2mks)
Explain the following sources of knowledge
Authoritaman
Revelation
Intuitionism
Scientific
Empiricism
Rationalism
(18mks)
Question Five
Define ethics and using any ethical theory, discuss the justification of punishment. (20mks)
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