Aph 402: Political Philosophy Question Paper

Aph 402: Political Philosophy 

Course:Bachelor Of Arts

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF ARTS

APH 402:
POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY

DATE: Wednesday, 8th April, 2009

TIME: 8.00 a.m. ? 10.00 a.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions.
1.
?If all mankind minus one were of one opinion, mankind would be no more
justified in silencing that one person than he, if he had the power, would be
justified in silencing mankind?. Discuss this statement in the context of freedom
to hold opinion and of expression.

2.
With reference to John Rawls theory of Justice, examine the view that peace is a
precursor to justice.

3.
To what extent would you consider John Locke to be the father of capitalism?

4.
?Any nation that condones corruption contains within itself seeds of self
destruction?. Discuss with examples.

5.
?Democracy empowers the people to choose but it does not produce the best
leadership?. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons.

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