PHIL/VI/10 Student's Copy
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6th Semester
PHILOSOPHY
TENTH PAPER
Philosophy of Religion—II
Revised
Full Marks 75
Time 3 hours
PART A—OBJECTIVE
Marks 25
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
SECTION—A
Marks 10
Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct answer given in the brackets 1×5=5
1. Cosmological argument is associated with ................................................................ .
St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Anselm, St. Augustine
/457 1 Contd.
2. Religious diversity emphasizes ................................................ among religions.
difference, commonality, unity
3. According to Hinduism, suffering is .................................................... .
beginningless, endless, infinite
4. Islam emphasizes .................................................... with God in liberated state.
union, communion, identity
5. Factual statement falls under .................................................. language.
cognitive, non-cognitive, spiritual
Tick whether the following statements are True or False 1×5=5
6. Moral law according to Kant is autonomous.
T F
7. Language game theory is associated with Wittgenstein.
T F
PHIL/VI/10 2 Contd.
8. According to Christianity, God is directly responsible for the existence of evil.
T F
9. Astangika Marga is also known as the ethical middle path.
T F
10. Evil is regarded as privation of good.
T F
SECTION—B
Marks 15
Give short answers to any five of the following questions 3×5=15
1. What do you mean by religious relativism?
2. Differentiate between "necessary' and "contingency' as stated in cosmological
argument.
3. Explain "categorical imperative'.
4. What is "Samsara'?
5. Investigate the cause of suffering in Christianity.
6. What do you mean by "Nirvana'?
7. What are the Five pillars of Islam?
8. Define moral evil.
PHIL/VI/10 3 Contd.
PART B—DESCRIPTIVE
Marks 50
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
1. Examine the arguments formulated by St. Anselm in favor of God's existence. 10
OR
2. Describe the nature of God as stated in teleological argument. Is there any limitation in
comparison to Theistic conception? Discuss. 5+5=10
3. Discuss the elements that give rise to the concept of religious pluralism. 10
OR
4. Define "religious exclusivism'. Is it detrimental to religious harmony? Discuss. 10
5. Is Buddhism pessimistic? Discuss the teaching of Buddha on suffering. 10
OR
6. Elucidate the instrumental value of suffering as taught in Islam. 10
7. Analyze the conditions or means for Salvation in Christianity. 10
OR
8. ""Moksa is the ultimate destiny of Discuss in the light of Hinduism. 10
9. Can we promote religious tolerance? Discuss the role of interreligious dialogue in this
regard. 10
OR
10. Explain the significance of symbol and analogy in religious language. 10