Gauhati University Western Classical Philosophers 2007Question Paper

University :  Gauhati University
Degree : B.A Philosophy
Question Paper Subject: Western Classical Philosophers
Question Paper Year : 2007
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                                                  B.A Philosophy SECOND PAPER 

(Western Classical Philosophers)

The questions are of equal value

Write the answers to the two Halves in separate books

FIRST HALF

Answer any two questions

1. How does Plato examine the view that knowledge is perception in his dialogue

Theaetetus? Discuss.

2. How does Descartes establish the criterion of truth? How does he apply the

criterion in relation to the existence of the external world? Discuss.

3. "The scepticism of Hume is the logical outcome of the empiricism of Locke.”

Elucidate.

4. Show how Hume's analysis of experience leaves no ground for belief in any

permanent reality, whether physical or psychical.

SECOND HALF

Answer any two questions

5. How does the critical philosophy of Kant reconcile the rival claims of empiricism

and rationalism?

6. "Space and Time are empirically real but transcendentally ideal." Comment on

Kant's view.

7. Give a critical account of Kant's Transcendental Deduction of Categories.

8. Write an essay on Kant's Doctrine of Method. 

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