IAS Mains Philosophy 2002
Paper I
Section A

Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: 20 × 3 60

Hornes Phenomenal ism

Hegels Dialectical Method

Quinces attack on Analytic-Synthetic Distinction

Moores Defense of Common-Sense

While Platos metaphysics is a visionary one, Aristotles metaphysics is a descriptive one. Explain fully giving the essential differences between the views of the two thinkers regarding the nature of reality. 60

State and critically examine Spinozas doctrine of the identity of substance, God and Nature. 60

Kants Critical Philosophy is reconciliation between Rationalism and Empiricism. Elucidate the remark fully and bring out the consequence of such reconciliation for the possibility of traditional metaphysics. 60

Section B

Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: 20 × 3 60

Nyaya view of Self

Buddhistic doctrine of Pratitya-samulpada

Ramanujas Refutation of Mayavada

Samkhya theory of Evolution of Prakrti

State and evaluate critically Carvaka view that perception is the only valid source of knowledge. 60

What is Svatahprrngnyvda according to Mimmsakas? Is their explanation of error consistent with it? Discuss fully. 60

While the Nastika Darshanas reject outrightly the existence of God, the Astika Darashanas do not seem to accord central position to his existence. Explain and evaluate critically the remark.