Aph 309: Philosophy Of History Question Paper

Aph 309: Philosophy Of History 

Course:Bachelor Of Arts

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS
APH 309: PHILOSOPHY OF HISTORY
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DATE: THURSDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 2010 TIME: 4.30 P.M. - 6.30 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer Question 1 and any other Two.

1.
With reference to Toynbee?s theory of the laws of Causality discuss the factors

contributive to the rise and fall of major world civilizations.

2.
Critically discuss the Marxist Philosophy of history as theory of human emancipation.

3.
a)
What is Philosophy of History?

b)
Distinguish between critical and speculative philosophy of history.

4.
Discuss the relevance of Hegel?s philosophy of history to evolutionary phases of
the conscience and / or the spirit.

5.
Examine any two of the following theories of causal judgment in history.

a)
Conspiracy theory
b)
Conflict theory
c)
Revisionist theory
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