pyq/2017/philosophy-optional-i/2

(a) How is ‘all bodies are extended’ an analytic judgement but ‘all bodies are heavy’ a synthetic judgement ? Is ‘every event has a cause’ an analytic or a synthetic judgement ? Explain. (20 marks)

(b) What is Wittgenstein’s picture theory of meaning ? What are his reasons for giving up this theory and suggesting the use theory of meaning ? (15 marks)

(c) Explain Aristotle’s theory of form and matter. How does it help him resolve the problem of change and permanence ? (15 marks)