pyq/2020/philosophy-optional-i/1

Write short answers to the following in about 150 words each : (10 marks, 150 words)

(a) How does Aristotle argue for the priority of Form over Matter and Actuality over Potentiality? Critically discuss.

(b) How does Leibniz's conception of monads bear upon his views on determinism and freedom? Discuss with your own comments.

(c) What, according to Husserl, is wrong with psychologism? How does Husserl address the problems with psychologism in his phenomenological method?

(d) Examine the reality of the phenomenal world in the light of Hegel's Absolute Idealism.

(e) “The Soul of Superman is Good.” Critically examine the above statement in the light of logical positivism.