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Phil0100: Introduction To Philosophy Question Paper

Phil0100: Introduction To Philosophy

Course:Diploma In Education Arts

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
DIPLOMA OF EDUCATION ARTS

PHIL0100: INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY

STREAMS: DIP (EDUC) Y2S1 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 6/8/2013 11.30 AM- 1.30 PM

INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer Question ONE and any other TWO Questions

1. (a) Using appropriate examples, discuss the rationale for the study of philosophy. [10 Marks]

(b) Discuss the relevance of ethics in the contemporary society. [10 Marks]

(c) Critically show how philosophy is related to the following disciplines:

(i) Arts and literature. [5 Marks]

(ii) Law [5 Marks]

2. (a) Evaluate the importance of epistemology in the contemporary society.
[10 Marks]

(b) Explain five major problems of philosophy. [10 Marks]

3. (a) Using relevant examples discuss the characteristics of philosophy. [10 Marks]

(b) Assess the importance of philosophy and culture in a society. [10 Marks]

4. (a) Critically analyse the relevance of logic in the contemporary society.
[10 Marks]

(b) Explain how the value of philosophy is evidenced in the following missions.

(i) Truth mission [5 Marks]

(ii) Communicative mission [5 Marks]

5. (a) Critically analyze the philosophical assertion that “unexamined life is not worthy living”. [10 Marks]

(b) Metaphysics is one of the major branches in philosophy; discus its importance in the contemporary society. [10 Marks]

Phil0100: Introduction To Philosophy Question Paper

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