pyq/2016/philosophy-optional-ii/1

Answer all of the following questions in about 150 words each: (10x5=50)

(a) “Sovereignty is the supreme power over citizens and subjects, unrestrained by law.” Discuss. (10 marks, 150 words)

(b) A well-ordered society, according to Rawls, is effectively regulated by a public conception of justice. Do you agree? Give reasons. (10 marks, 150 words)

(c) “Socialism itself is the fulfilment of democracy.” Analyse. (10 marks, 150 words)

(d) Evaluate the statement that all human beings have certain unalienable rights. (10 marks, 150 words)

(e) “The goal in punishing should be to reform the individual.” Comment. (10 marks, 150 words)