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Phil 104: Philosophy And Society Question Paper

Phil 104: Philosophy And Society

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
DEGREE IN BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS

PHIL 104: PHILOSOPHY AND SOCIETY

STREAMS: BED P (ARTS) TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 14/8/2013 2.30 PM- 4.30 PM

INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer ALL Questions in Section A and any other TWO in Section B

Section A

1. Giving appropriate examples elaborate on the following ideas:

(a) “Unexamined life is not worth living”
(b) Quality Vs Quantity life
(c) Philosophy and self – knowledge
(d) Role of logic in philosophy [8 Marks]

2. Giving relevant examples discuss the following

(a) Four differences between knowledge and opinion
(b) The analogy Plato uses to demonstrate the above difference.
(c) In your view is it important to distinguish knowledge and opinion in life? Give reasons. [10 Marks]

3. Describe the three phases of the Allegory of the Cave. [12 Marks]

Section B

4. (a) Discuss four causes that account for existence of individual things according to Aristotle.

(b) In your view are they more than four? Explain
5. According to Socrates in Crito, the state laws are binding and obligatory. Discuss

(a) Discuss the reasons justifying this view

(b) Do you agree with Socrates that exile is not a good option for a serious citizen? Explain. [20 Marks]

6. (a) Discuss how Thomas Aquinas arrives at Divine existence using arguments from creation.

(b) In your view can this argument convince a non-believer? Give reasons for your answer. [20 Marks]

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