[BA 3rd Sem Question Papers, Dibrugarh University, 2015, Philosophy, Major, Western Philosophy - II]
1. Find out the correct answer: 1x8=8
- All the qualities of an object are real and objective according to scientific realism/naïve realism.
- Phenomenalistic idealism is propounded by Kant/Hume.
- Absolute creation is the creation out of nothing/out of pre-existing matter.
- According to teleological argument, God is the moral governor/intelligent designer of the world.
- Pantheism/Deism conceives God as wholly transcending the world.
- Values are entirely subjective/both subjective and objective.
- Neo-critical realism is associated with the concept of character-complex/neutral entities.
- Bergson’s concept of elan vital can be grasped by intellect/intuition.
2. Write short notes on any four of the following: 4x4=16
- Distinction between primary and secondary qualities.
- Esse est percipi.
- Creative evolution.
- Attributes of God.
- Concrete monism of Hegel.
3. What are the characteristics of realism? Critically explain naïve realism or common sense realism. 4+8=12
Or
Give a critical account of new-realism. 12
4. Explain and examine phenomenalistic idealism. 11
Or
Give a comparative study on subjective idealism of Berkeley and objective idealism of Hegel.
5. Explain the principles of Darwin’s theory of biological evolution. Do you support it? 9+2=11
Or
Who are the exponents of the theory of emergent evolution? Write a critical note on the theory. 2+9=11
6. Critically explain Deism as one of the theories of the relation between God and the World. 11
Or
Write a brief account of the ontological and the moral argument regarding the existence of God. 5 ½ +5 ½=11
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7. What is meant by value? Distinguish between relative and absolute values. 4+7=11
Or
Critically explain the theory of pluralism. 11
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