Phil0100: Introduction To Philosophy Question Paper
Phil0100: Introduction To Philosophy
Course:Diploma In Education Arts
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
DIPLOMA OF EDUCATION ARTS
PHIL0100: INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
STREAMS: DIP (EDUC) Y2S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 6/8/2013 11.30 AM- 1.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer Question ONE and any other TWO Questions
1. (a) Using appropriate examples, discuss the rationale for the study of philosophy. [10 Marks]
(b) Discuss the relevance of ethics in the contemporary society. [10 Marks]
(c) Critically show how philosophy is related to the following disciplines:
(i) Arts and literature. [5 Marks]
(ii) Law [5 Marks]
2. (a) Evaluate the importance of epistemology in the contemporary society.
[10 Marks]
(b) Explain five major problems of philosophy. [10 Marks]
3. (a) Using relevant examples discuss the characteristics of philosophy. [10 Marks]
(b) Assess the importance of philosophy and culture in a society. [10 Marks]
4. (a) Critically analyse the relevance of logic in the contemporary society.
[10 Marks]
(b) Explain how the value of philosophy is evidenced in the following missions.
(i) Truth mission [5 Marks]
(ii) Communicative mission [5 Marks]
5. (a) Critically analyze the philosophical assertion that “unexamined life is not worthy living”. [10 Marks]
(b) Metaphysics is one of the major branches in philosophy; discus its importance in the contemporary society. [10 Marks]
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