BPYC-102 · December 2024 · English
IGNOU BPYC-102 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
ETHICS
Structured previous year question paper for BPYC-102, December 2024 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 7
Verified: 24 Aug 2026
B. A. (MAJOR PHILOSOPHY)
(BAFPY)
Term-End Examination
December, 2024
BPYC-102 : ETHICS
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note :
(i) Answer all the five questions.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Answer to question nos. 1 and 2 should
be in about 400 words each.
Q1.Discuss in detail Mill’s Utilitarianism. Present a critical appraisal of utilitarianism.
Q2.What is moral action according to Immanuel Kant ? Explain the philosophical views on moral action.
Q3.What is Ethical Subjectivism ? Discuss David Hume’s views of Ethical Subjectivism.
Q4.Critically evaluate Aristotle’s views on virtue ethics.
Q5.Answer any two of the following questions in about 200 words each :
(a) What is Emotivism ? Discuss briefly the significance of Emotivism in moral philosophy. 10
(b) Explain the role of reason in Morality. 10
(c) What are the main features of Kant’s Deontology ? Explain. 10
(d) Evaluate the arguments given by philosophers on Moral Relativism.
Q6.Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words each :
(a) Write a brief note on naturalistic fallacy. 5
(b) What are the different approaches studying ethics ? 5
(c) What is natural moral law ? Explain. 5
(d) Write a note on the ethical teachings of Jainism. 5
(e) Write a note on Metaethics. 5
(f) Differentiate between Ethical cognitivism and Ethical non-cognitivism.
Q7.Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each :
(a) Plato’s cardinal virtues 4
(b) Christian vices 4
(c) Prescriptivism 4
(d) Hinduism on moral action 4
(e) Hypothetical imperative 4
(f) Intuitionism 4
(g) Importance and relevance of Ethics 4
(h) Error theory