Note: Before 2016 Philosophy had Two Papers.
Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC)
Competitive Examination for Recruitment to BPS-17 Posts under the Federal Government
Time Allowed: 3 Hours
PART-II (Subjective) : 80 Marks
Paper-I: Philosophy
PART-II
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II. (20×4)
Q.2 Distinguish between ‘truth’ and ‘validity’ of the logical argument. Illustrate your answer with examples.
Q.3 Critically examine the role of definition in Aristotelian Logic.
Q.4 How is emotive language an impediment to clear thinking? Discuss.
Q.5 What is a logical fallacy? Discuss formal fallacy in detail.
Q.6 Discuss in detail the significance of the use of symbols in logic.
Q.7 Discuss various theory models vis-a-vis scientific theory. What is scientific explanation?
Q.8 How far is it tenable to hold that Muslim contributions to logic are an improvement on Aristotelian logic?
Paper-II: Philosophy
PART-II (Subjective) 80 Marks
PART-II
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II. (20×4)
Q.2 Pragmatism characterizes American philosophy in a unique way. Critically examine its impact on life and morals of the contemporary world.
Q.3 “Hell is other people.” How does Sartre’s remark reflect on the existentialist quest for freedom of the individual?
Q.4 The main concern of the Vienna Circle was to establish the philosophical foundations of a scientific world view. Discuss.
Q.5 The fall of Marxism is the failure of dialectical materialism. Critically examine.
Q.6 Al-Ghazali’s refutation of Muslim rationalists was a turning point in the history of Muslim thought. Discuss.
Q.7 Discuss in detail Al-Farabi’s social philosophy. What is its significance for the contemporary world?
Q.8 What is original in the eclecticism of Iqbal? Assess the status of Iqbal as a philosopher.
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