Hcob2503:Philosophy Question Paper
Hcob2503:Philosophy
Course:Bachelor Of Commerce
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2013
QUESTION ONE – (30 MARKS)
(a) Explain the following terms as used in philosophy: (10 Marks) (i) Justified true belief (ii) Quantifier of categorical proposition (iii) Christian philosophy (iv) Freedom (v) Compatibilism (b) Discuss the value of philosophy in life. (10 Marks) (c) hilosophers have struggled with the uestion, “Is it possible to philosophie without putting ones faith aside” Discuss St. Thomas Auinas answer to this question. (10 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – (20 MARKS)
(a) With specific examples from your area of specialization, discuss the main methods of philosophy. (10 Marks) (b) Describe any three main sources of knowledge. (10 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – (20 MARKS)
(a) Define the term ethics. (2 Marks) (b) riefly discuss Aristotles 322 BC) teaching on ethics. (8 Marks)
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(c) With specific examples distinguish between the two sets of theories in relation to moral obligation. (10 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (20 MARKS)
(a) What is the difference between vincible and invincible ignorance. (2 Marks) (b) Explain any two reasons that can lead to invincible ignorance. (4 Marks) (c) With clearly stated examples discuss any three modifiers of voluntariness. (14 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE – (20 MARKS)
(a) Define the term indeterminism. (2 Marks) (b) According to Occasionalism Theory, the link between mind and body is provided by intervention of a supernatural being. Discus this view. (9 Marks) (c) “Compatibilism is a reconciliation between determinism and indeterminism” Discuss this statement. (9 Marks)
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