[BA 5th Sem Question Papers, Dibrugarh University, 2013, Philosophy, General, Logic (Indian and Western)]
1. Find out the correct answer: 1x8=8
- There are two/three kinds of inference (Anumana) on the basis of knowledge of Vyapti.
- There are two/three/five propositions in Pararthanumana.
- The distinction between traditional logic and modern logic is qualitative/quantitative.
- According to modern classification of proposition, there are three/four/five kinds of propositions.
- There are four/five/six valid moods in the third figure of Nyaya.
- Stebbing classifies hypothesis into two/three categories on the basis of their purposes.
- The method of agreement is a method of discovery/proof.
- The method of difference/the method of concomitant variation is specially applicable in permanent causes.
2. Write short notes on (any four): 4x4=16
- Hetvabhasa.
- Distinction between truth and validity.
- General proposition.
- Figures of syllogism.
- The method of residue.
3. What is Anumana according to Nyaya Philosophy? Explain different kinds of Anumana (inference). 4+8=12
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What is Vyapti? Explain with examples the different kinds of Vyapti. 4+8=12
4. Explain the distinction between traditional logic and modern logic. 12
Or
Explain the characteristics of symbolic logic.
5. Determine the truth-value of the following expressions by constructing truth tables: 4x3=12
Or
Define proposition from the perspective of modern logic. Explain simple proposition and its various kinds. 2+10=12
6. What is categorical syllogism? Explain illicit process involved in the violation of syllogistic rules. 3+7=10
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Explain Venn diagram technique of testing the validity of syllogistic arguments. 10
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7. What is hypothesis? Explain the conditions of valid hypothesis. 3+7=10
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What is the problem of induction? How does J. S. Mill try to solve it? 3+7=10
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