PHL/II/EC/02 Student's Copy
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CBCS
2nd Semester
PHILOSOPHY
SECOND PAPER
Ethics
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 with the correct answers given in the brackets 1×5=5
1. Ethics is derived from the Greek word ................................... which means
character, custom or habit.
ethos gut mores
2. is derived from the Latin word 'rectus' which means
.................................................... .
straight crooked curve
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3. ....................................... treats virtue as the habit of choosing the mean
or middle path.
Aristotle Socrates Plato
4. ..................................... is rightly placed last in the Purusharthas.
Artha Kama Moksha
5. ............................................. is a medical procedure used in prenatal
diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities and fetal infections and also used
for fetal sex determination.
Amniocentesis Speciesism Anthropocentrism
Tick whether the following statements are True or False 1×5=5
6. The subject of moral judgement is voluntary action.
T F
7. Perfectionism means self-realization.
T F
8. Retribution is the practice of 'getting even' with a wrongdoer.
T F
9. According to Buddhism, the Eight-fold Path is required for the cessation
of happiness.
T F
10. Environmental wisdom is an expression of how a decentred self relates
itself to the universe.
T F
PHL/II/EC/02/303 2 Contd.
SECTION—B
Marks 15
Give short answers to the following questions 3×5=15
1. Distinguish between moral and immoral actions.
OR
Briefly explain nonmoral actions with examples.
2. Give a brief account on the continent kind of people according
to Aristotle.
OR
Define virtue.
3. Examine hedonism as an ethical standard.
OR
What is the difference between deontology and teleology?
4. Explain briefly Dharma of the four Purusharthas.
OR
What are the Four Noble Truths according to Buddhism?
5. Do you think nonhuman animals need moral consideration?
Give reason.
OR
What do you mean by ecocentrism?
PHL/II/EC/02/303 3 Contd.
PART B—DESCRIPTIVE
Marks 50
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
1. Ethics is a normative science. Explain in detail its nature and scope. 10
OR
2. Discuss in detail the meaning of motive and intention by bringing out
the number of different ways in which our intentions may be complicated. 10
3. Define the concept of good. Elaborate the different types of good. 2+8=10
OR
4. What is metaethics? Elucidate the different metaethical theories. 2+8=10
5. Utilitarianism is described by the phrase 'The greatest good for the greatest
number of people'. Elucidate. 10
OR
6. Immanuel Kant said that to act morally is to perform one's duty, and
one's duty is to obey the innate moral laws. Discuss Kant's categorical
imperative. 10
7. The central tenet of Bhagavad Gita is Niskama Karma Yoga. Discuss. 10
OR
8. Critically analyze the vows in Jainism. 10
9. Discuss the different types of euthanasia. 10
OR
10. What is 'abortion' Is it acceptable according to you? 10