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Phil 104: Philosophy &Amp; Society Question Paper

Phil 104: Philosophy &Amp; Society

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE IN BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
PHIL 104: PHILOSOPHY & SOCIETY
STREAMS: BCOM YISI TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 24/4/2013 8.30 AM – 10.30 AM
INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer ALL questions in section ONE and any other two in section TWO

SECTION I

1. (a) According to socrates, “unexamined life is not worth living” discuss. [5 Marks]

(b) Explain the role of logic in philosophy and the two ways in which it proceeds.
[5 Marks]

2. Discuss the four causes according to Aristotle that account for the individual things. Do you think there are more than these? Explain. [10 Marks]

3. Outline the seven reasons that Crito uses to convince Socrates to escape from prison. Should Socrates escape or not. Give reasons. [10 Marks]

SECTION II

4. Discuss the myth of the cave featuring the following

(i) The cave situation
(ii) The upward movement
(iii) The downward movement
(iv) According to you what lessons can be drawn from the Myth of the Cave?
[20 Marks]
5. Discuss any one argument on divine existence. In the world of science and technology we are in, is this argument valid? Explain. [20 Marks]

6. Present on analysis of four arguments socrates uses to defend himself against the charge of corrupting the youth. In your view are these argument valid today? Give reasons.
[20 Marks]

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