pyq/2018/philosophy-optional-i/1

Write short answers to the following in about 150 words each :

(a) Are the two truths—'The Sun will rise tomorrow' and '2+2=4' of the same necessity for Hume? Give reasons in favour of your answer. (10 marks, 150 words)

(b) Is there any place for freedom in Leibniz's philosophy, when he speaks of 'pre-established harmony'? Discuss. (10 marks, 150 words)

(c) How does the notion of 'family resemblance' help Wittgenstein to uphold that 'Language is a game'? Discuss. (10 marks, 150 words)

(d) How does Sartre connect inauthenticity with bad faith? Why does Sartre show that inauthenticity and bad faith lead to alienation? Discuss. (10 marks, 150 words)

(e) How does Strawson explain the concept of person in his philosophy? Discuss. (10 marks, 150 words)