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History Of Political Thought To 1600 Ad Question Paper

History Of Political Thought To 1600 Ad

Course:Bachelor Of Education History

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
AHT 312: HISTORY OF POLITICAL THOUGHT TO 1600 AD

DATE: MONDAY, 21ST DECEMBER 2009

TIME: 4.30 P.M. - 6.30 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer any THREE questions.

1.
To what extent do you consider the study of political thought relevant to contemporary African history and politics.
2.
Compare and contrast the political thought of Plato and Aristotle.
3.
Critically examine the ideas of St. Augustine in regard to the nature of man and discuss their relevance to the African context.
4.
With specific reference to the ideas of Ibn Khaldun discuss the view that nationalism and group cohesion are central to the evolution and transformation of society.
5.
Discuss the political philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas with regard to the nature of man and society.
6.
Examine the central arguments by the social contract theorists and discuss its relevance to contemporary African politics.
7.
With reference to either Buddhist or Confucius thought discuss the view that political thought does not distinguish between politics and religion.
8.
Examine the political thought of Nicollo Machiavelli in relation to the centrality of power within states.