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 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2013 (SB) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : SOST 034
UNIT TITLE : INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer three questions
Question One
Define formal philosophy.
(4 Marks)
Differentiate between the following terms as used in philosophy
(16 Marks)
Inductive and deductive arguments
Skepticism and intuition
Cosmology and ontology
Egoism and altruism
Question Two
What is logic?
(2 Marks)
Briefly explain any four arguments as advanced by Njoroge and Bennaars.
Briefly discuss any five importance of logic in the world of philosophy.
(10 Marks)
Question Three
Identify any three forms of knowledge.
(3 Marks)
Mention and discuss briefly the truth condition highlighting the main corresponding weaknesses in each theory
(17 marks)
Question Four
Define ethics.
(2 Marks)
Name and briefly explain any three sources of moral value
(6 Marks)
Briefly explain any four types of ethics giving relevant examples.
(12 Marks)
Question Five
Critically consider the western religion view versus the scientific view of human nature. (20 Marks)
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