Philosophy KPK 2010
 

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KHYBER PUKHTOON KHWA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION,PESHAWAR[/B]
[B] SUBJECT:- COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE (BPS-17)[/B]-2010


[B] Philosophy (Paper-I)[/B]
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Time allowed: 3 hours
Max marks:100


[B]Note :[/B] Attempt any FIVE Questions . Each questions carry equal marks.

[B]Question 1[/B]. What is logic . Discuss the importance of logic .

[B]Question 2[/B]. What is a purpose of definition? Differentiate between Stipulative and Lexical definition?

[B]Question 3. [/B]What do you understand by the term Categorical Syllogism? Discuss its important characteristics?

[B]Question 4.[/B] What are Opposite Propositions? Explain the types of opposite proposition with the help of traditional square of opposition?

[B]Question 5[/B]. Explain the difference between scientific and unscientific explanation?

[B]Question 6.[/B] State principles of induction and its limits and significance ?

[B]Question 7.[/B] Define term “Informal fallacy with at least two examples with details ?

[B]Question 8[/B]. Write short notes on two of the followings:
a). A sound argument
b). Immediate Inference
c). Hypothesis
d). Verbal disputes

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KHYBER PUKHTOON KHWA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION,PESHAWAR[/B]
[B] SUBJECT:- COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE (BPS-17)[/B]-2010


[B] Philosophy (Paper-II)[/B]

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[LEFT][B]Question 1.[/B] Discuss the debate between Idealism and Empiricism.

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[LEFT][B]Question 2.[/B] Elaborate Pierce’s contribution to Pragmatism?

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[LEFT][B]Question 3.[/B]Critically discuss Berg son’s Vitalism?

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[LEFT][B]Question 4.[/B]Is Sartre anexistentialist?

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[LEFT][B]Question 5[/B].Discuss Mark’s position on historical Materialism?
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Question 6. [/B]Compare and Contrast Mustazilite’s and Asharite’s thoughts regarding free-will?

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[LEFT][B]Question 7.[/B] Discuss Al-Farabi’s conception of state.

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[LEFT][B]Question 8.[/B] Workout the limitation of Sir Syed’s Naturlasim?[/LEFT]
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