BPYC-132 · June 2022 · English
IGNOU BPYC-132 June 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
ETHICS
Structured previous year question paper for BPYC-132, June 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 6
Verified: 24 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL) -
PHILOSOPHY (BAG)
Term-End Examination
June, 2022
BPYC-132 : ETHICS
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Answer all five questions. All questions carry
equal marks. Answers to Questions no. 1 and 2
should be in about 400 words each.
Q1.What are the basic assumptions of Utilitarianism ? Critically analyse.
Q2.What is the role of reason in morality ? Explain in detail.
Q3.“Moral statements cannot be true or false.” Do you agree with this thesis ? Give reasons to support your answer. 20 Comparatively discuss the Greek philosophers’ views on virtues.
Q4.Answer any two of the following questions in about 200 words each :
(a) What are the basic features of Kant’s Deontology ? Explain. 10
(b) What is Naturalistic Fallacy ? Explain. 10
(c) Discuss the idea of moral action as presented in Islam. 10
(d) Write a note on the relation between religion and ethics.
Q5.Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words each :
(a) Write a brief note on the relation between ethics and science. 5
(b) Why should we be moral ? 5
(c) Mention Dante’s seven deadly vices. 5
(d) Describe Laird’s classification of the Virtues. 5
(e) What is the ‘open question argument’ ? 5
(f) Is free will necessary for moral action ?
Q6.Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each :
(a) Eudaimonia 4
(b) Teleology 4
(c) Nishkama Karma 4
(d) Idea of Free Will 4
(e) Ethical Altruism 4
(f) Goodwill 4
(g) Vice 4
(h) Normative Relativism