Repeated Questions of Philosophy

8/10/2019 Repeated Questions of Philosophy

1/7

Repeated Question of PhilosophyPaper 1

LOGIC

What benefits are to be achieved from the study of logic ? Discuss . 2000 Define Logic and explain the difference between formal and informalarguments . 2001 What is Logic? Evaluate in brief Aristotelian Logic. 2002 Logic deals with arguments and inferences. Discuss 2003 Briefly examine Muslim s contribution in logic with special reference to AbnTamiya 2003 Define Logic. What are its two kinds with reference to Truth and Validity ?2004 Logic is the Science of valid thought . How can we determine validity? 2005 Define Logic with special reference to strength, Cogence and Soundness .2006 Give a brief history of Logic. 2006 Write short notes on Problem Solving in Logic .2006 What is the role of connotation and denotation in logic?Define Logic and discuss its two main kinds . Deduction and Induction. 2007 Define Logic and briefly discuss its various k inds. 2011 Describe Ibn-e-Sina's contribution in logic. 2010

Symbols Discuss the value of Symbols in Logic ? How are the Variable, Constants,Brackets and Axioms used as Symbols? 2001

What is Symbolic Logic ? Is it an improvement over traditional logic? 2002 What is the value of use of symbols in logic? Explain. 2003 2007 2008 2011 What are Variables and Non-Variables in Symbolic Logic 2004 Write a not on symbolic logic defining its symbols of conjunction, disjunction andnegation with examples 2010

Analogy

What is Inductive Analogy ? On what factors does the strength of InductiveAnalogy depend? 2000 Note: Analogy 2001 Argument by Analogy 2002 Discuss Analogy as a form of Inductive Method . 2004 Discuss the Inductive use of Analogy and Hypothesis. 2007

Fallacy

What is a fallacy? Discuss the different kinds of fallacies and its importance inLogic. 2001What is a fallacy ? Briefly explain various logical fallacies. 2003 Critically discuss the fallacy of Relevance 2004 ,2005 Define in detail Fallacies. 2006 What is a Fallacy of judgment? Differentiate between Fallacies of Relevance and


2/7

Fallacies of Ambiguity. 2007 What is a logical fallacy ? Discuss in detail formal fallacy .2008 Define emotive terms and discuss their role in fallacious reasoning. 2009 What is fallacy? Enumerate and define its various kinds in brief. 2011 State and Explain various types of fallacies with examples from everydaylife. 2012

Syllogism Rules for valid syllogism . 2000 What is syllogism? Explain rules of valid syllogism. 2003 Discuss syllogism and its formative and general rules .2004 Define in detail categorical syllogism .2006,2002 How can you reduce the number of terms in a Syllogistic Arguments 2006 Note: Syllogism. 2007 ,2012

AL-Farabi

Discuss Al- Farabi s contributions to logic and compare his position to the Modernview of Logic 2001 Discuss al- Farabi s contribution to Logic 2004 ,2007,2011 Al Farabi divides logic into how many kinds /categories? 2005 Discuss Farabi's contributions to Modality .2012

Aristotel

Aristotelian Logic was refuted by Ibn-i-Taimya in his book Rad -ul- Mantaqeen .Discuss the main points of his criticism. 2001 ,2010 What is Logic? Evaluate in brief Aristotelian Logic .2002 Discuss Ibn-e- Taimya s refutation of Aristotelian Metaphysics and Logic 2002 Bring out the difference between Aristotelian and Modern Logic 2006 Critically examine the role of definition in Aristotelian Logic 2008 How far is it tenable to hold that Muslim contribution to logic is an improvementon Aristotelian logic? 2008 Define proposition. Explain Aristotle's view of propositions .2010 Discuss ibn-e-Taimiyah's criticism on Aristotle's logic. 2010

Induction and deduction Differentiate between Induction and deduction .( 2000 )How Induction differs from Deduction ? Can Induction be justified?( 2002 )Write short notes on Inductive Leap? 2005 Define Logic and discuss its two main kinds . Deduction and Induction 2007 Define and distinguish induction by simple enumeration and Mill's method ofinduction 2012

Hypothesis, truth and validity.

Hypothesis, truth and validity. 2001 Truth and Validity 2012 Define hypothesis. How are scientific hypothesis evaluated 2000 Define Logic. What are its two kinds with reference to Truth and Validity 2004


3/7

Write short notes on Hypothesis and simple enumeration. 2004 Logic is the Science of valid thought. How can we determine validity 2005 Distinguish between truth and validity of the logical argument. Illustrate youran-swer with the help of examples 2008 2005 State and explain hypothesis and criteria to evaluate hypothesis 2009 What is scientific explanation? Discus s the role of hypothesis in scientificexplanation 2010

Probability

Note :Probability 2001, 2002, 2007 .Discuss the na ture and scope of Probability in logic 2011

Language

How are ambiguity and emotive use of language impediments in clear thinking?Discuss. 2003 Discuss the Emotive or Declarative use of language .2004 Discuss the EMOTELY NEUTRAL LANGUAGE ?2005 Discuss the three basic functions of Language . Elaborate upon the importance ofEmotionally Neutral Language for reasoning. 2007 How emotive language is an impediment in clear thinking? Discuss. 2008 Emotive language is ambiguous . Illustrate with the help of fallacies of ambiguity.2010

Definition.

Write a comprehensive note on the various kinds of definition . 2000 What are the different kinds of definitions ? Explain with examples. 2001 What is the purpose and function of Definition ? Discuss various forms ofDefinition. 2002 Logical Definition 2007 Discuss the role of definition in reducing ambiguity and vagueness inlanguage. 2009 What i s the role of definition and division in logic ? Discuss with special referenceto Aristotel 2011

Arguments What do you mean by Arguments In Context ? 2005 Elaborate any two groups of Arguments. 2006 Note :Formal Argument 2007 Define Deductive and inductive arguments . also cite examples 2009


4/7

Repeated question of Philosophy Paper II

Al Ghazali

1-.How does al-Ghazali ground the Sharia on spiritual basis? 2000 2-.Critically evaluate Al- Ghazali s dispute with the philosopher in the Tahafat-ul-Falasafa and the defence of the philosophical position in Ibni- Rush s Tahafat -ul-Tahafat. 2001 3-. Ibn e Rushd s critique of Al Ghazali 2002 4- Ethics of Al Ghazali 2002 5-.Discuss Ghazali s three main points of dispute with the Rationalist Philosophersin the Tahafatul Falsafah 2011 ,2004 6-.Critically examine al- Ghazali s attack on the ETERNITY OF THEWORLD. 2005 ,2010 7-.Critically examine al-Ghazalis Attack on law of causality 2006 8-.Discuss Al- Ghazali s criticism of Muslim Rationalists with regards to, Eternity ofMatter, God s Knowledge of the particulars and Bodily Resurrection 2007 9.Al- Ghazali s reputation of Muslim rationalists was a turning point in the historyof Muslim thought. Discuss 2008. 10-.Compare Ghazali's attack on philosophers with Ibn-e-Rushd's defense ofphilosophy 2012

IQBAL

1-.How does Iqbal conceive the possibility of social change through thereconstruction of Islamic law 2000 2-.Evaluate Iqbal s Theory of knowledge with special reference to theReconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam. 2001 ,2004, 2011 3-.Discuss the role and place of Ijtihad in Islamic culture with special reference toIqbal 2002 4-.Elucidate and assess Iqbal s position on Sufism. 2003 5- Is religion possible Iqbal proved it. How? 2005 6-.What is the impact of Iqbal s Ijtehad on the present society? 2006 7- Note : The three stages of Religious Consciousness in Iqbal s view 2007 8-.What is original in the eclecticism of Iqbal . Assess the status of Iqbal as aphilosopher. 2008 9-.Sayyid Ahmed khan and Iqbal were against fatalism and tried to promote thisworldly attitude amongst muslim.Comment 2009 10-.Elaborate Iqbal's concept of Ijtihad as the principle of movement in thestructure of Islam. 2010

Sir Syed 1- .Why did Sir Syed s synthesis of Westernism and Islamic Values fail to lead to agenuine Islamic Modernism? 2000 2- .Sir Syed s views of Religious Language 2001 3- .Discuss Sir Sayyed s view of the Interpretation of Prophetic Traditions . 2004 3-.Write a short note on Sir Sayyed s Collective Intellects .2005 5-.What are the contributions of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan towards IslamicPhilosophy? 2006 6-.Sir Syed Ahmed Khan is a rationalist . Critically discuss. 2011

Sufism

1- Sufism 2001, 2011 ,2006 2-Is Sufism allowed in Islam? 2005


5/7

Ibn-I-Khaldun

1-.Ibn-i-Khaldun is the founder of the History of Philosophy andsociology Discuss 2001 ,2010 2-.Do you think that Ibn-i- Khuldun s philosophy of history is compatible with

Islamic Philosophy of History? 2002 3-state and discuss Ibn-I- Khaldun concept of asabia keeping in view thecontemporary debate on the clash of civilization 2009

Mu'tazilites And Ash'rites

1- .Ashari s formulation of dogma essentially represents an attempt at a synthesisof orthodoxy and that of Mutazila . Explain 2000 2-Note: Mutazila 2000 , Mu'tazilites 2012 3-Discuss the five basic elements of the Mutazilite philosophy and compare it withthe views of Asharites 2001 4-What are the essential differences between Mutazilism & Asharism. Can they bereconciled 2002 ,2003,2005 5-Briefly define the five basic concepts of Mutazilaism. 2004 6-Compare the views of Mutazilites and Asheraites about Freedom of the Will andthe relation of God s Essence and Attributes 2004 7-.Why Mutazilities are called the people of Unity and Justice , explain? 2006 8-Do you consider Ashrites rationalists or orthodox ? Explain 2006 9-.Ash'rites 2012 10-Compare the views of Mutazilites and Asheraites about the following(a) Existence of God and the relation of his essence and attribute(b)Origin of the Quran (c)Freedom of the will 2011

Hegel

1-Define Idealism as a school of Thought , and the form it took in the Philosophyof Hegel 2001 2-The Idealism of Hegel 2007 3-Critically examine Rationalist Idealism of Hegel 2011 4-Critically discuss German idealism with special reference to Kant andHegel. 2012

Ibn-I -Sina

1- Pshychology of Ibn Sina 2002 2-Briefly explain the salient features of Ibn Sina s philosophy 2003 3-Discuss Ibn-i- Sina s views of Cosmology ontology and Psychology 2004 4-Discuss Ibn- Sina s Theory of Knowledge . 2005 5-How Ibn Sina explain Body-Mind relationship 2006 6-Discuss Ibn-i- Sina s theory of being and his views of Psychology 2011

Al Farabi

1- Political philosophy of Al Farabi 2002 2-Explain and assess Al- Farabi s doctrine of form. 2003


6/7

3-Critically evaluate al- Farabi s Theory of intellect . 2005 4-Write short notes on al- Farabi s Theory of Emanation 2005 5-Discuss All- Farabi s Theory of Emanation 2006 6-Discuss in detail Al- Farabi s social philosophy . What is its significance for thecontemporary world. 2008

Pragmatism

1-Pragmatism 2000 , 2011 2-Pragmatism characterizes American philosophy in a unique way. Criticallyexamine its impact on life and morals of the contemporary world 2008 3-Pragmatism is in essence idealism .Critically evaluate 2012 4-Discuss pragmatic theory of truth , Pragmatism is Philosophy of capitalism .comment 2009

Shah Wali Ullah

1-Briefly discuss the Irtifaqat of Shah Wali Ullah 2004 2- Discuss Shah Wali s Metaphysics 200 5 3- Discuss Shah Wali Allah s Social Justice. 2006 4-D iscuss Shah Waliullah s Irtifaqat as an important part of his Philosophy ofSociety 2007

Karl Marx ,Marxism

1- Give an account of Marx s notion of alienation 2000 2-Critically discuss the Dialectical Materialism of Karl Marx. 2007

3-The fall of Marxism is the failure of dialectical materialism. Criticallyexamine 2008 4-Discuss in detail the sources and component part of parts of Marxism 2009 5-State and explain main features of dialectical materialism as enunciated by KarlMarx. 2012 6- Note : Karl Marx 2011

Positivism

1-Local Positivism. 2001 2-Critically examine verifiability criterion of meaning as expounded by logicalpositivism. 2003

Materialism

1-State and explain dialectical materialism as a philosophy theory 2003 2-Critically discuss Dialectic Materialism and its concept of History, Social Changeand class struggle 2004 3-Define materialism. Critically examine dialectical materialism 2010

Abul al Maudadi


7/7

1- Maududi s view of Khilafat 2001 2- Briefly discuss Abul al Maudadi s views of Islamic State. 2004

J. P. Sartre

1- Existence precedes essence, claimed J. P. Sartre. Discuss in the context of20th century existentialist thought 2003 ,2010 2- "Hell is other people. How does SARTRE S remark reflect on existentialistquest for freedom of the individual. 2008

Berkeley

1- To be is to be perceived. Critically evaluate Berkeley s theory ofIdealism. 2002 2-Explain various types of idealism. Discuss Berkeley's idealism 2010

Ibn-I- Rushd

1-Write short notes on Ibn-e- Rushd s views on Bodily Resu rrection, Immortalityof the soul and life after death. 2004 2-Give a critical exposition of tahafatul thafat by Rushd. 2006 3-Ibn- i- Rushd s view of Immortality 2007

A.J AYER

1-Discuss A.j.Ayer's principle of verifiability,criterion of meaning and its impact onmetaphysics and ethics 2012 , 2009

__________________

Repeated Questions of Philosophy

Documents

Transcript of Repeated Questions of Philosophy