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Question 1

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Explain Quine՚s arguments against synthetic analytic distinction.

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Quine՚s Arguments Against Synthetic Analytic Distinction

  • The tradition of synthetic analytic distinction is a famous and also a controversial tradition in western philosophy.
  • This distinction refers to the two broad divisions of propositions. The first category is the ‘analytic propositions’ and the second is “synthetic propositions” .

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Question 2

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What is the role of dialectics in realizing the truth in Hegel՚s Philosophy?

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Role of Dialectics in Realising the Truth in Hegel՚s Philosophy

  • Conception of truth in Hegel՚s Philosophy: in the philosophy of Hegel the absolute truth is not a static concept. It is an absolute idea which is the result of an all-encompassing evolution of the universe. On every level, whether it is matter, life or mind, the universe goes through th…

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Question 3

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What are the descriptive and normative perspectives on ideas of multiculturalism?

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Ideas of Multiculturalism

Multiculturalism: A Normative Perspective

  • The term ‘multiculturalism’ can also be used to refer to a kind of policy. This kind of policy has two main characteristics. First, it aims at addressing the different demands of cultural groups. That is, it is a kind of policy that refers to the different normative challenges (ethni…

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Question 4

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How far do you think John Rawls is continuing with Plato՚s concept of justice?

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John Rawls and Plato՚s Concept of Justice

Plato՚s Concept of Justice
  • Plato՚s conception of justice is informed by his conviction that everything in nature is part of a hierarchy, and that nature is ideally a vast harmony, a cosmic symphony, every species and every individual serving a purpose. In this vision, anarchy is the supreme vice, the most unn…

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Question 5

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Examine whether there is any difference between the views of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar on the philosophical foundations of secular democracy.

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Views of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar on Secular Democracy

  • When the amendment motion of the constitution was moved by Prof Shah for the inclusion of the word “secular” in the constitution then the Baba Saheb replied that the amendment is purely superfluous. That Prof. Shah, does not seem to have taken into account the fact that apart f…

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Question 6

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Does capital punishment weaken the doctrine of social justice? Discuss.

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Capital Punishment and the Doctrine of Social Justice

The Doctrine of Social Justice
  • Abolitionists believe capital punishment is the worst violation of human rights, because the right to life is the most important, and capital punishment violates it without necessity and inflicts to the condemned a psychological torture.
  • Human rights activists oppose …

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Question 7

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Is corruption not a form of mass violence? Discuss.

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Corruption and Mass Violence

Is Corruption Not a Form of Mass Violence

A mass violence event can take many forms but can generally be defined as an intentional violent criminal act that results in physical, emotional, or psychological injury to a large number of people.

What Does Mass Violence Look Like?

  • Mass violence can look a variety of ways. Althou…

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