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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
October/November 2020
PLS 1501
Introduction to Western Philosophy
100 Marks
Duration: 24 Hours
This paper consists of 2 pages including this cover page.
Instructions:
Your exam consists of 3 QUESTIONS.
SECTION A which consists of ONE QUESTION is COMPULSORY and counts 50 marks
You can choose to answer ANY TWO of the FOUR QUESTIONS under SECTION B
All 3 answers must be submitted as part of A SINGLE word file/ text
DOCUMENT.
Please remember to download the plagiarism declaration available on MyUNISA and include
a completed version in your final submission.
Please consult your 203 tutorial letter on MyUNISA for submission instructions.
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SECTION A [50 marks]
The question in this section is compulsory.
1. Write an essay {maximum 1000 words} in which in light of your studies this semester,
provide a detailed answer to the following interrelated questions (which must form the
main sections of your essay). (i) What is Western philosophy? (ii) What value, if any,
can it in your opinion contribute to South African society? [in answering this question,
you are encouraged to make recourse to etymology, branches, history and historical
figures in philosophy]
SECTION B [50 marks]
Choose any 2 questions in this section.
2. Please discuss Aristotle’s doctrine of the four causes applying it to the an illustrated
visualisation of the microscopic coronavirus as seen in fig 1 . hereunder. [In your
answer you must first set out Aristotle’s doctrine of the four causes and use Fig 1 as
your example/ illustration].{maximum 500 words} [25 marks]
Figure 1 1
1. Discuss in detail Plato’s allegory of the cave and its philosophical (epistemological
and political) significance {maximum 500 words}
[25 marks]
2. Critically discuss Aquinas’ 5 proofs for the existence of God {maximum 500 words}
[25marks]
3. Discuss St Augustine’s Epistemology with a special reference to the role of God
within it. {maximum 500 words} [25 marks]
TOTAL [100 MARKS]
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SECTION A [50 marks]
The question in this section is compulsory.
1. Write an essay {maximum 1000 words} in which in light of your studies this semester,
provide a detailed answer to the following interrelated questions (which must form the
main sections of your essay). (i) What is Western philosophy? (ii) What value, if any,
can it in your opinion contribute to South African society? [in answering this question,
you are encouraged to discuss etymology(of ‘philosophy’), branches, history and
historical figures in philosophy]
Introduction
Philosophy is defined as the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, its etymology
comes from the Greek word ‘philosophia’. Philo meaning ‘love of’ and Sophia meaning
‘knowledge’. Western philosophy refers specifically to the philosophic pursuits of the western
m
er as
world that emerged out Greece. The earliest philosophical movement being the Presocratics
in 624 BC.
co
eH w
What distinguishes philosophy from other fields of study is its subject matter and
o.
methodology. Western philosophy can be broken down into three main branches
rs e
Metaphysics, epistemology and ethics.
ou urc
The study of existence is often referred to as "metaphysics" we examine what nature of
‘stuff’ is.
o
While the study of knowledge is called "epistemology". Epistemology examines belief,
aC s
opinion and objective knowledge. What do we know and how do we know it.
vi y re
The study of values can be divided into two main branches: morality ("ethics") and beauty
("aesthetics").
The Aims Of Philosophy
ed d
ar stu
1. What is knowledge?
This refers to the following kinds of issues and questions: How can we know anything, Is
there absolutes, universal truths. it can help people understand whether their closely-held
s h is
derive from objective or subjective information. In a counry with such a history of division,
Th
“unlearning” or atleast questioning what we think we is essential.
2. How should we conduct ourselves?
What exactly is nature of the human condition. What is morality and what constitutes "the
good." When we examine the history of South Africa we must What is a valued life and
valued way of being?
3. How should we govern ourselves?
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2024
QUESTIONS AND
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EMAIL:
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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
October/November 2020
PLS 1501
Introduction to Western Philosophy
100 Marks
Duration: 24 Hours
This paper consists of 2 pages including this cover page.
Instructions:
Your exam consists of 3 QUESTIONS.
SECTION A which consists of ONE QUESTION is COMPULSORY and counts 50 marks
You can choose to answer ANY TWO of the FOUR QUESTIONS under SECTION B
All 3 answers must be submitted as part of A SINGLE word file/ text
DOCUMENT.
Please remember to download the plagiarism declaration available on MyUNISA and include
a completed version in your final submission.
Please consult your 203 tutorial letter on MyUNISA for submission instructions.
Good luck and all of the best.
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SECTION A [50 marks]
The question in this section is compulsory.
1. Write an essay {maximum 1000 words} in which in light of your studies this semester,
provide a detailed answer to the following interrelated questions (which must form the
main sections of your essay). (i) What is Western philosophy? (ii) What value, if any,
can it in your opinion contribute to South African society? [in answering this question,
you are encouraged to make recourse to etymology, branches, history and historical
figures in philosophy]
SECTION B [50 marks]
Choose any 2 questions in this section.
2. Please discuss Aristotle’s doctrine of the four causes applying it to the an illustrated
visualisation of the microscopic coronavirus as seen in fig 1 . hereunder. [In your
answer you must first set out Aristotle’s doctrine of the four causes and use Fig 1 as
your example/ illustration].{maximum 500 words} [25 marks]
Figure 1 1
1. Discuss in detail Plato’s allegory of the cave and its philosophical (epistemological
and political) significance {maximum 500 words}
[25 marks]
2. Critically discuss Aquinas’ 5 proofs for the existence of God {maximum 500 words}
[25marks]
3. Discuss St Augustine’s Epistemology with a special reference to the role of God
within it. {maximum 500 words} [25 marks]
TOTAL [100 MARKS]
1
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SECTION A [50 marks]
The question in this section is compulsory.
1. Write an essay {maximum 1000 words} in which in light of your studies this semester,
provide a detailed answer to the following interrelated questions (which must form the
main sections of your essay). (i) What is Western philosophy? (ii) What value, if any,
can it in your opinion contribute to South African society? [in answering this question,
you are encouraged to discuss etymology(of ‘philosophy’), branches, history and
historical figures in philosophy]
Introduction
Philosophy is defined as the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, its etymology
comes from the Greek word ‘philosophia’. Philo meaning ‘love of’ and Sophia meaning
‘knowledge’. Western philosophy refers specifically to the philosophic pursuits of the western
m
er as
world that emerged out Greece. The earliest philosophical movement being the Presocratics
in 624 BC.
co
eH w
What distinguishes philosophy from other fields of study is its subject matter and
o.
methodology. Western philosophy can be broken down into three main branches
rs e
Metaphysics, epistemology and ethics.
ou urc
The study of existence is often referred to as "metaphysics" we examine what nature of
‘stuff’ is.
o
While the study of knowledge is called "epistemology". Epistemology examines belief,
aC s
opinion and objective knowledge. What do we know and how do we know it.
vi y re
The study of values can be divided into two main branches: morality ("ethics") and beauty
("aesthetics").
The Aims Of Philosophy
ed d
ar stu
1. What is knowledge?
This refers to the following kinds of issues and questions: How can we know anything, Is
there absolutes, universal truths. it can help people understand whether their closely-held
s h is
derive from objective or subjective information. In a counry with such a history of division,
Th
“unlearning” or atleast questioning what we think we is essential.
2. How should we conduct ourselves?
What exactly is nature of the human condition. What is morality and what constitutes "the
good." When we examine the history of South Africa we must What is a valued life and
valued way of being?
3. How should we govern ourselves?
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