BPYC-132 · December 2022 · English
IGNOU BPYC-132 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
ETHICS
Structured previous year question paper for BPYC-132, December 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 7
Verified: 24 Aug 2026
B. A. (GENERAL) PHILOSOPHY (BAG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2022
BPYC -132 :ETHES
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.Do you agree that moral action involves freedom/autonomy ? Discuss the role of free will in moral behaviour.
Q2.Write an essay on moral relativism.
Q3.Discuss the relation between religion and ethics. What are the views of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam and Christianity on moral action ?
Q4.What is the categorical imperative ? Critically appraise Kant’s deontological ethics. [2] BPYC -132
Q5.Answer any two of the following questions in about 200 words each : 10 each
(a) Write an essay on the concept of virtue as discussed by Socrates and Aristotle.
(b) Discuss the role of reason and emotion in morality.
(c) Elaborate J. S. Mills utilitarianism.
(d) What is naturalistic fallacy ? Explain in detail.
Q6.Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words each : 5 each
(a) Why should we be moral ?
(b) Describe the ethical principles of Buddhist moral philosophy.
(c) What do you mean by the Socratic dictum of ‘Virtue is Knowledge’ ?
(d) Distinguish between determinism and indeterminism.
(e) What is the role of human dignity in morality ?
(f) Write a note on the idea of Christian vices.
Q7.Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each : 4 each
(a) Cardinal Virtues [3] BPYC -132
(b) Metaethical Relativism
(c) Voluntary action
(d) Nishkama Karma
(e) Practical Reason
(f) Ashtangik Marga (Eight-fold Path)
(g) Hypothetical Imperative
(h) Ethical Egoism [4] BPYC -132 alfa! alfa! [6] BPYC -132
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