Dibrugarh University Arts Question Papers:PHILOSOPHY (Major) (Philosophy of Religion)' November-2015

2015

(November)

PHILOSOPHY

(Major)

Course: 504

(Philosophy of Religion)

Full Marks: 80

Pass Marks: 32

Time: 3 hours

The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions

1. Find out the correct answer: 1x8=8

According to Hegel, the foundation of religious belief is reason/revelation.
The term ‘mysticism’ is derived from the Greek/Latin word ‘MUO’.
According to Plato/Socrates soul is a spiritual substance.
“The idea of God is the keystone of a perverted civilization.” It is said by Auguste Comte/Karl Marx.
‘Religion is nothing but wish fulfillment’ is the view of Lenin/Freud.
There are two/three sects of Hinduism.
Islam believes/does not believe in fatalism.
According to Christianity, God has created the world out of matter/nothing.

2. Write briefly on (any four): 4x4=16

3. Explain the nature of philosophy of religion. How does it relate to morality? 4+7=11

What do you mean by the foundation of religious belief? Explain the role of reason as a foundation of religious belief. 4+7=11

4. Critically explain anthropological theory of regarding the origin of religion. 11

Is soul immortal? Give reasons in support of the immortality of the soul with special emphasis on religious argument. 2+9=11

5. Critically explain positivism as antitheistic trend. Can there be religion without God? 9+2=11

“Man creates religion, religion does not create man.” Who said this? Critically explain his antitheistic view. 2+9

6. Mention the principal sects of Christianity. Explain the basic features of Christianity as a religion. 2+10=12

Explain new-Vaishnavism of Madhabadeva. 12

7. What is the necessity of the study of comparative religion? Is it possible? Give your opinion. 6+5=11

“The source of conflict is not the diversity of religions but the lack of tolerance.” Do you agree? Is universal religion possible? 6+5=11

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