IAS Previous Year Test Papers Philosophy Paper- I

PHILOSOPHY
Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 300

INSTRUCTIONS

Candidates should attempt all questions strictly in accordance with the instructions given under each

questions. The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question.

SECTION A

1. Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: 20x3=60

(a) Plato's recollection theory of knowledge.

(b) Hegel's Dialectical method.

(c) Elimination of metaphysics at the hands of Logical Positivists.

(d) Nature of synthetic a-priori judgment according to Kant.

2. State and discuss Locke's views on Substance. 60

3. State and discuss Russell's analysis of Definite Descriptions. 60

4. State and discuss Strawson's theory of Person. 60

SECTION B

5. Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: 20x3=60

(a) Nature of Pudgala in Jaina philosophy.

(b) Carvaka's views on the nature of soul.

(c) Four Arya Satya (Noble Truths) according to Buddhism.

(d) Nature of Sabda prammana.

6. State and explain the difference between Saguna and Nirguna Brahman. 60

7. Explain the Samkhya doctrine of three gunas. 60

8. Explain fully Nyaya's Asatkaryavada. 60