2016
(November)
PHILOSOPHY
(General)
Course: 101
(Indian Philosophy -
I)
Full Marks: 80
Pass Marks: 32
(Backlog)/24 (2014 onwards)
Time: 3 hours
The
figures in the margin indicate full marks for the question
a)
Indian philosophy is a
materialistic/spiritualistic philosophy.
b)
Indian philosophy is dogmatic/not dogmatic.
c)
The founder of Vaisesika philosophy is
Kapil/Kanada.
d)
Gandhi/Radhakrishnan is the supporter of
‘Intuition’.
e)
According to Carvaka, pleasure/liberation is the
ultimate goal of life.
f)
Buddha/Jaina philosophy supports ‘Syadvada’.
g)
According to Nyay philosophy, Alaukika Pratyaksa
is of two/three types.
h)
The Vaisesikas recognize six/seven categories.
2. Write short notes on (any
four): 4x4=16
a)
Saddarsana.
b)
Pessimism in Indian philosophy.
c)
Concept of perception in Buddhism.
d)
Atman according to Carvaka philosophy.
e)
Anityavada in Buddhism.
3. Discuss in brief the main
characteristics of contemporary Indian philosophy. 12
Or
What is
Dogmatism? Is Indian philosophy dogmatic? Discuss.
4. Give a critical exposition of
Carvaka theory of knowledge. 11
Or
Describe in
detail the ‘seven forms of judgement’ advocated by the Jainas.
5. Discuss the nature of
perception according to Nyaya philosophy. What are the different stages of
perception according to this philosophy? 2+9=11
Or
What is
‘Arthapatti’? Is it an independent source of knowledge? Describe rully with
reference to the Mimamsa philosophy.
6. Why is ‘Abhava’ recognized as
a Padartha in the Vaisesika system? How is it known? Explain its different
forms. 2+2+7=11
Or
Explain
critically the Carvaka ‘hedonism’. 11
7. Explain and examine Jaina
theory of Anekantavada. 11
Or
Explain
Buddhist’s ‘no-soul theory’.
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