pyq/2014/philosophy-optional-i/5

Write short answers to the following in about 150 words each : (10x5=50)

(a) “Limits of knowledge and world are determined by my sense perception.” Discuss this claim of Carvakas. (10 marks, 150 words)

(b) Explain the epistemological differences between Sautrāntika and Vaibhāṣika schools of Buddhism. (10 marks, 150 words)

(c) Bring out the significance of the concept of adhyāsa in Sankara’s philosophy to develop his metaphysics. (10 marks, 150 words)

(d) Are the arguments given in favour of existence of prakṛti adequate in Sāṃkhya philosophy? Discuss. (10 marks, 150 words)

(e) Can arthāpatti (postulation) be reduced to anumāna (inference)? Discuss it from the Mīmāṃsā point of view. (10 marks, 150 words)