BPYC-101 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU BPYC-101 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY : PERSPECTIVES, ISSUES AND EARLY HISTORY
Structured previous year question paper for BPYC-101, December 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 7
Verified: 24 Aug 2026
B. A. (MAJOR) PHILOSOPHY
(BAFPY)
Term-End Examination
December, 2025
BPYC-101 : INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY :
PERSPECTIVES, ISSUES AND EARLY
HISTORY
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Answer all the five questions. All
questions carry equal marks. Answer to
Question Nos. 1 and 2 should be in about
400 words each.
Q1.Write an essay on the theory of knowledge as propounded by Plato.
Q2.Explain the metaphysical views of Jainism in detail.
Q3.Write an essay on the Doctrine of Dependent Origination.
Q4.Discuss in detail the metaphysical and epistemological views of Indian Materialism.
Q5.Answer any two of the following questions in about 200 words each :
(a) Explain the central idea of Chhandogya Upanishad. 10
(b) Analyse different approaches (Margas) to attain Moksha. 10
(c) How does Nasadiya Sukta answer the question of the origin of universe ? Explain. 10
(d) Discuss the concept of ‘Being’ according to Parmenides.
Q6.Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words each :
(a) Explain briefly the central teachings of Bhagwadgita. 5
(b) Describe the epistemological position of the Sophists. 5
(c) Write a note on the ‘Socratic Method’. 5
(d) Describe the flux theory of Heraclitus. 5
(e) What is the ‘Turiya State’ of consciousness ? Explain. 5
(f) Explain the concept of ‘Dargana’ in Indian context.
Q7.Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each :
(a) Jivan Mukti and Videh Mukti 4
(b) Metaphysics 4
(c) Stoic Ethics 4
(9) Tat tvam asi 4
(e) Concept of Rta 4
(f) Phenomenology 4
(g) Monotheism 4
(h) “All things are numbers.” —Pythagoras