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Repeated Question of Philosophy

Repeated Question of Philosophy Paper 1 LOGIC

What benefits are to be achieved from the study of logic? Discuss .2000 Define Logic and explain the difference between formal and informal arguments.2001 What is Logic? Evaluate in brief Aristotelian Logic.2002 Logic deals with arguments and inferences. Discuss2003 Briefly examine Muslims contribution in logic with special reference to Abn Tamiya 2003 Define Logic. What are its two kinds with reference to Truth and Validity?2004 Logic is the Science of valid thought. How can we determine validity?2005 Define Logic with special reference to strength, Cogence and Soundness.2006 Give a brief history of Logic.2006 Write short notes on Problem Solving in Logic.2006 What is the role of connotation and denotation in logic? Define Logic and discuss its two main kinds. Deduction and Induction.2007 Define Logic and briefly discuss its various kinds.2011 Describe Ibn-e-Sina's contribution in logic.2010

Symbols
Discuss the value of Symbols in Logic? How are the Variable, Constants, Brackets and Axioms used as Symbols?2001 What is Symbolic Logic? Is it an improvement over traditional logic?2002 What is the value of use of symbols in logic? Explain.2003 2007 2008 2011 What are Variables and Non-Variables in Symbolic Logic 2004 Write a not on symbolic logic defining its symbols of conjunction, disjunction and negation with examples 2010

Analogy
What is Inductive Analogy? On what factors does the strength of Inductive Analogy depend?2000 Note:Analogy 2001 Argument by Analogy 2002 Discuss Analogy as a form of Inductive Method.2004 Discuss the Inductive use of Analogy and Hypothesis.2007

Fallacy
What is a fallacy? Discuss the different kinds of fallacies and its importance in Logic. 2001 What is a fallacy? Briefly explain various logical fallacies.2003 Critically discuss the fallacy of Relevance 2004 ,2005 Define in detail Fallacies.2006 What is a Fallacy of judgment? Differentiate between Fallacies of Relevance and Fallacies of Ambiguity.2007

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What is a logical fallacy? Discuss in detail formal fallacy.2008 Define emotive terms and discuss their role in fallacious reasoning.2009 What is fallacy? Enumerate and define its various kinds in brief. 2011 State and Explain various types of fallacies with examples from everyday life.2012

Syllogism
Rules for valid syllogism.2000 What is syllogism? Explain rules of valid syllogism.2003 Discuss syllogism and its formative and general rules.2004 Define in detail categorical syllogism.2006,2002 How can you reduce the number of terms in a Syllogistic Arguments 2006 Note:Syllogism. 2007 ,2012

AL-Farabi
Discuss Al-Farabis contributions to logic and compare his position to the Modern view of Logic 2001 Discuss al-Farabis contribution to Logic 2004 ,2007,2011 Al Farabi divides logic into how many kinds/categories?2005 Discuss Farabi's contributions to Modality.2012

Aristotel
Aristotelian Logic was refuted by Ibn-i-Taimya in his book Rad-ul-Mantaqeen. Discuss the main points of his criticism.2001 ,2010 What is Logic? Evaluate in brief Aristotelian Logic.2002 Discuss Ibn-e-Taimyas refutation of Aristotelian Metaphysics and Logic 2002 Bring out the difference between Aristotelian and Modern Logic 2006 Critically examine the role of definition in Aristotelian Logic 2008 How far is it tenable to hold that Muslim contribution to logic is an improvement on Aristotelian logic?2008 Define proposition. Explain Aristotle's view of propositions.2010 Discuss ibn-e-Taimiyah's criticism on Aristotle's logic.2010

Induction and deduction

Differentiate between Induction and deduction.(2000) How Induction differs from Deduction? Can Induction be justified?(2002) Write short notes on Inductive Leap?2005 Define Logic and discuss its two main kinds. Deduction and Induction 2007 Define and distinguish induction by simple enumeration and Mill's method of induction 2012

Hypothesis, truth and validity.

Hypothesis, truth and validity.2001 Truth and Validity2012 Define hypothesis. How are scientific hypothesis evaluated 2000 Define Logic. What are its two kinds with reference to Truth and Validity 2004 Write short notes on Hypothesis and simple enumeration.2004 Logic is the Science of valid thought. How can we determine validity 2005 Distinguish between truth and validity of the logical argument. Illustrate your

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an-swer with the help of examples 2008 2005 State and explain hypothesis and criteria to evaluate hypothesis 2009 What is scientific explanation? Discuss the role of hypothesis in scientific explanation 2010

Probability
Note :Probability 2001, 2002, 2007 .Discuss the nature and scope of Probability in logic 2011

Language
How are ambiguity and emotive use of language impediments in clear thinking? Discuss.2003 Discuss the Emotive or Declarative use of language.2004 Discuss the EMOTELY NEUTRAL LANGUAGE?2005 Discuss the three basic functions of Language. Elaborate upon the importance of Emotionally Neutral Language for reasoning.2007 How emotive language is an impediment in clear thinking? Discuss.2008 Emotive language is ambiguous. Illustrate with the help of fallacies of ambiguity .2010

Definition.
Write a comprehensive note on the various kinds of definition.2000 What are the different kinds of definitions? Explain with examples.2001 What is the purpose and function of Definition? Discuss various forms of Definition.2002 Logical Definition 2007 Discuss the role of definition in reducing ambiguity and vagueness in language.2009 What is the role of definition and division in logic? Discuss with special reference to Aristotel 2011

Arguments
What do you mean by Arguments In Context?2005 Elaborate any two groups of Arguments.2006 Note:Formal Argument 2007 Define Deductive and inductive arguments. also cite examples 2009 __________________ Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. The Following 4 Users Say Thank You to fiza mehar For This Useful Post: abdulmoqeet (Wednesday, June 05, 2013), Daisy (Monday, April 08, 2013), marcminea (Thursday, September 19, 2013), student (3 Weeks Ago)
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Repeated question of Philosophy Paper II Al Ghazali

1-.How does al-Ghazali ground the Sharia on spiritual basis? 2000 2-.Critically evaluate Al-Ghazalis dispute with the philosopher in the Tahafat-ul-Falasafa and the defence of the philosophical position in Ibni-Rushs Tahafat-ul-Tahafat.2001 3-.Ibn e Rushds critique of Al Ghazali 2002 4-Ethics of Al Ghazali 2002 5-.Discuss Ghazalis three main points of dispute with the Rationalist Philosophers in the Tahafatul Falsafah 2011 ,2004 6-.Critically examine al-Ghazalis attack on the ETERNITY OF THE WORLD. 2005 ,2010 7-.Critically examine al-Ghazalis Attack on law of causality 2006 8-.Discuss Al-Ghazalis criticism of Muslim Rationalists with regards to, Eternity of Matter, Gods Knowledge of the particulars and Bodily Resurrection 2007 9.Al-Ghazalis reputation of Muslim rationalists was a turning point in the history of Muslim thought. Discuss 2008. 10-.Compare Ghazali's attack on philosophers with Ibn-e-Rushd's defense of philosophy 2012

IQBAL

1-.How does Iqbal conceive the possibility of social change through the reconstruction of Islamic law 2000 2-.Evaluate Iqbals Theory of knowledge with special reference to the Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam. 2001 ,2004, 2011 3-.Discuss the role and place of Ijtihad in Islamic culture with special reference to Iqbal 2002 4-.Elucidate and assess Iqbals position on Sufism.2003 5- Is religion possible Iqbal proved it. How? 2005 6-.What is the impact of Iqbals Ijtehad on the present society? 2006 7- Note : The three stages of Religious Consciousness in Iqbals view 2007 8-.What is original in the eclecticism of Iqbal. Assess the status of Iqbal as a philosopher. 2008 9-.Sayyid Ahmed khan and Iqbal were against fatalism and tried to promote this worldly attitude amongst muslim.Comment 2009 10-.Elaborate Iqbal's concept of Ijtihad as the principle of movement in the structure of Islam. 2010

Sir Syed

1-.Why did Sir Syeds synthesis of Westernism and Islamic Values fail to lead to a genuine Islamic Modernism? 2000 2-.Sir Syeds views of Religious Language 2001 3-.Discuss Sir Sayyeds view of the Interpretation of Prophetic Traditions. 20043-.Write a short note on Sir Sayyeds Collective Intellects.2005 5-.What are the contributions of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan towards Islamic Philosophy? 2006 6-.Sir Syed Ahmed Khan is a rationalist. Critically discuss. 2011

Sufism

1-Sufism 2001, 2011 ,2006 2-Is Sufism allowed in Islam? 2005

Ibn-I-Khaldun
1-.Ibn-i-Khaldun is the founder of the History of Philosophy and sociology Discuss 2001 ,2010 2-.Do you think that Ibn-i-Khulduns philosophy of history is compatible with Islamic Philosophy of History?2002 3-state and discuss Ibn-I-Khaldun concept of asabia keeping in view the contemporary debate on the clash of civilization 2009

Mu'tazilites And Ash'rites

1-.Asharis formulation of dogma essentially represents an attempt at a synthesis of orthodoxy and that of Mutazila. Explain 2000 2-Note: Mutazila 2000, Mu'tazilites 2012 3-Discuss the five basic elements of the Mutazilite philosophy and compare it with the views of Asharites 2001 4-What are the essential differences between Mutazilism & Asharism. Can they be reconciled 2002 ,2003,2005 5-Briefly define the five basic concepts of Mutazilaism. 2004 6-Compare the views of Mutazilites and Asheraites about Freedom of the Will and the relation of Gods Essence and Attributes 2004 7-.Why Mutazilities are called the people of Unity and Justice, explain? 2006 8-Do you consider Ashrites rationalists or orthodox? Explain 2006 9-.Ash'rites 2012 10-Compare the views of Mutazilites and Asheraites about the following (a) Existence of God and the relation of his essence and attribute (b)Origin of the Quran (c)Freedom of the will 2011

Hegel
1-Define Idealism as a school of Thought, and the form it took in the Philosophy of Hegel 20012The Idealism of Hegel 2007 3-Critically examine Rationalist Idealism of Hegel 2011 4-Critically discuss German idealism with special reference to Kant and Hegel.2012

Ibn-I -Sina
1-Pshychology of Ibn Sina 2002 2-Briefly explain the salient features of Ibn Sinas philosophy 2003 3-Discuss Ibn-i-Sinas views of Cosmology ontology and Psychology 2004 4-Discuss Ibn-Sinas Theory of Knowledge. 2005 5-How Ibn Sina explain Body-Mind relationship 2006 6-Discuss Ibn-i-Sinas theory of being and his views of Psychology 2011

Al Farabi
1-Political philosophy of Al Farabi 2002 2-Explain and assess Al-Farabis doctrine of form. 2003 3-Critically evaluate al-Farabis Theory of intellect. 2005 4-Write short notes on al-Farabis Theory of Emanation 2005 5-Discuss All-Farabis Theory of Emanation 2006 6-Discuss in detail Al-Farabis social philosophy. What is its significance for the contemporary world. 2008

Pragmatism
1-Pragmatism 2000 , 2011 2-Pragmatism characterizes American philosophy in a unique way. Critically examine its impact on life and morals of the contemporary world2008 3-Pragmatism is in essence idealism .Critically evaluate 2012 4-Discuss pragmatic theory of truth, Pragmatism is Philosophy of capitalism. comment 2009

Shah Wali Ullah

1-Briefly discuss the Irtifaqat of Shah Wali Ullah 2004 2-Discuss Shah Walis Metaphysics 2005 3-Discuss Shah Wali Allahs Social Justice. 2006

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4-Discuss Shah Waliullahs Irtifaqat as an important part of his Philosophy of Society 2007

Karl Marx ,Marxism

1-Give an account of Marxs notion of alienation 2000 2-Critically discuss the Dialectical Materialism of Karl Marx. 2007 3-The fall of Marxism is the failure of dialectical materialism. Critically examine 2008 4-Discuss in detail the sources and component part of parts of Marxism 2009 5-State and explain main features of dialectical materialism as enunciated by Karl Marx. 2012 6-Note: Karl Marx 2011

Positivism
1-Local Positivism. 2001 2-Critically examine verifiability criterion of meaning as expounded by logical positivism.2003

Materialism
1-State and explain dialectical materialism as a philosophy theory 2003 2-Critically discuss Dialectic Materialism and its concept of History, Social Change and class struggle 2004 3-Define materialism. Critically examine dialectical materialism 2010

Abul al Maudadi
1-Maududis view of Khilafat 2001 2-Briefly discuss Abul al Maudadis views of Islamic State. 2004

J. P. Sartre
1- Existence precedes essence, claimed J. P. Sartre. Discuss in the context of 20th century existentialist thought 2003 ,2010 2- "Hell is other people. How does SARTRES remark reflect on existentialist quest for freedom of the individual. 2008

Berkeley
1- To be is to be perceived. Critically evaluate Berkeleys theory of Idealism. 2002 2-Explain various types of idealism. Discuss Berkeley's idealism 2010

Ibn-I- Rushd
1-Write short notes on Ibn-e-Rushds views on Bodily Resurrection, Immortality of the soul and life after death. 2004 2-Give a critical exposition of tahafatul thafat by Rushd.2006 3-Ibn- i-Rushds view of Immortality 2007

A.J AYER
1-Discuss A.j.Ayer's principle of verifiability,criterion of meaning and its impact on metaphysics and ethics 2012 , 2009 __________________

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PAPER - I (Marks - 100)

LOGIC

Formal and informal arguments: Elements of deductive reasoning; validity and truth: Proposition and syllogism. Definition with special reference to Aristotle, Ibn-e-Taimya's Criticism of Aristotle; Relativity of definition: Ambiguity; vagueness and emotive use of language as impediments in clear thinking: Fallacies - formal, material and linguistic Symbolic Logic: value of special symbols, symbols for conjunction, Negation, Disjunction and Implication, Method of Deduction: Formal proofs of validity, Rules of Replacement. The nature of scientific theory: Scientific method; Inquiry at common sense level and scientific level; Scientific explanation; The grounds of belief: induction, probability and functional analysis. Muslim contribution to Logic - inductive and deductive
PAPER - II (Marks -100)

PHILOSOPHY - WESTERN AND ISLAMIC

Idealism, Pragmatism, Vitalism Logical Positivism, Existentialism and Dialectical Materialism: The main arguments of these Philosophical theories and their impact on life and morals. Muslim Rationalists and Social Thinkers-Al-Farabi, Ibn-i-Sina, Ibn-i-Rushd, and Ibn-i-Khaldun: their main doctrines. Schools of Muslim Theology - Mutazilism, Ash' arism, Sufism Al-Ghazali (his Ethics and Criticism of Muslim Rationalists) Muslim thought in South Asia with special reference to Shah Wali Ullah. Sayyid hmad Khan and Iqbal and Post-Iqbalian Thought.