BPYE-141 · June 2025 · English
IGNOU BPYE-141 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
METAPHYSICS
Structured previous year question paper for BPYE-141, June 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 7
Verified: 24 Aug 2026
B. A. (GENERAL) PHILOSOPHY
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
June, 2025
BPYE-141 : METAPHYSICS
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.
Particular ? Discuss in detail the problem of
Universal and Particular with reference to
Nyaya Philosophy. 20
Q1.How is the concept of Being understood in Ancient and Medieval Philosophy ? Explain.
Q2.What is Metaphysics ? What kind of questions does metaphysics ask ? Discuss.
Q3.What is the nature and limits of freedom ?
Q4.How is the existence of freedom proved by philosophers ?
Q5.Answer any two of the following questions in about 200 words each :
(a) Differentiate between Satkaryavada and Asatkaryavada. 10
(b) Write a note on the _ ontological dimensions of human-person. 10
(c) Explain Plato's views on the problem of appearance and reality. 10
(d) What is the role and importance of quantity in Individuation ? Explain.
Q6.Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words each :
(a) Write a note on the ‘Method of Deduction’. 5
(b) Give a_ historical sketch of the conceptions of matter and form. 5
(c) Briefly discuss ‘Prakrti Parinamavada’ of Sarnkhya Philosophy. 5
(d) Define Reality. Explain the kinds of Reality. 5
(e) Discuss the nature of ‘Brahman’ in Advaita-Vedanta Philosophy. 5
(f) Briefly explain Gabriel Marcel’s concept of person.
Q7.Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each :
(a) Inherence (Samvaya) 4
(b) Determinism 4
(c) Entity as finite 4
(d) Misconceptions about substance 4
(e) Svabhavavada 4
(f) Method of Intuition 4
(g) Libertarianism 4
(h) Chaos theory 4
(4) aH fagia (Chaos theory)