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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)