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Hist 405:History Of Political Thought Question Paper

Hist 405:History Of Political Thought

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : HIST 405
UNIT TITLE : HISTORY OF POLITICAL THOUGHT
TIME : 2 HOURS

Instruction:

Answer three questions only.

Question One
Describe the education system advocated by Plato which would identify and distinguish rulers, soldiers and the populace. What is the function of these classes in a state? (20mks)

Question Two
Plato propounded a theory of a new social order under which the governing class should live and which Aristotle disagreed with. Analyse their views and explain whether you agree or disagree with them. (20mks)

Question Three

Explain the main political thought of Karl Max.

(10mks)

Discuss the ways in which Karl Max ideas apply in the Kenyan society.

(10mks)

Question Four
Analyse the main ideas of philosopher Adam Smith. (20mks)

Question Five

Explain clearly the philosophy of Justice according to John Locke. (10mks)

Discuss Machiavellian main political theories during the medieval times in much.

(10mks)

Question Six

Explain the post independent Kenya political and economic philosophy.

(10mks)

Explain the ideas brought by Nyerere’s philosophy of socialism. (10mks)

Hist 405:History Of Political Thought Question Paper

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