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Epistemology Question Paper

Epistemology 

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Philosophy

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS
APH 202:
EPISTEMOLOGY
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DATE: WEDNESDAY 1ST DECEMBER 2010 TIME: 8.00 A.M. - 10.00 A.M.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer Any Three questions but at least one in each section.

SECTION I
1.
What is epistemology and what are its key concerns?

2.
a)
Clearly explain the Naive realists conception of the nature of knowledge of


the external world.

b)
What are the weaknesses of Naive realism.

3.
Briefly explain the following concepts:

a)
Empiricism

b)
Rationalism

c)
Phenomenalism

d)
Epistemological idealism

SECTION II
4.
Compare and contrast the Internalist and the externalist theories of justification.

5.
Describe and evaluate sceptical epistemology.

6.
Assess Karl Popper?s view of ?an epistemology without a knowing subject?.
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