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Sost 034:Introduction To Philosophy Question Paper

Sost 034:Introduction To Philosophy 

Course:Diploma In Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2013 (SB) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : SOST 034
UNIT TITLE : INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
TIME : 2 HOURS




INSTRUCTIONS

Answer three questions

Question One

Define formal philosophy.

(4 Marks)

Differentiate between the following terms as used in philosophy

(16 Marks)

Inductive and deductive arguments
Skepticism and intuition
Cosmology and ontology
Egoism and altruism

Question Two

What is logic?

(2 Marks)

Briefly explain any four arguments as advanced by Njoroge and Bennaars.



Briefly discuss any five importance of logic in the world of philosophy.

(10 Marks)

Question Three

Identify any three forms of knowledge.

(3 Marks)

Mention and discuss briefly the truth condition highlighting the main corresponding weaknesses in each theory

(17 marks)

Question Four

Define ethics.

(2 Marks)

Name and briefly explain any three sources of moral value

(6 Marks)

Briefly explain any four types of ethics giving relevant examples.

(12 Marks)

Question Five
Critically consider the western religion view versus the scientific view of human nature. (20 Marks)






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