MPSE-003 · June 2015 · English
IGNOU MPSE-003 June 2015 Previous Year Question Paper
Western Political Thought
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-003, June 2015 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 1
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS
(POLITICAL SCIENCE)
Term-End Examination
14298 June, 2015
MPSE-003 : WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT
(FROM PLATO TO MARX)
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note: Attempt five questions in all, selecting at least two
questions from each section. Each question is to be
answered in about 400 words. All questions carry
equal marks.
SECTION I
Q1.Critically analyse the significance of Western political thought.
Q2.Discuss Plato’s contribution to the Theory of Ideas.
Q3.. Discuss Aristotle’s theory of State.
Q4.Explain St. Augustine’s concept of the two cities.
Q5.Discuss Machiavelli’s contribution to the history of political thought. 10 . SECTION II
Q6.Evaluate Rousseau as a critic of civil society.
Q7.Discuss Tocqueville’s views on democracy and the modern state.
Q8.What do you think of Mill’s concept of individual liberty ? Discuss.
Q9.Critically analyse Hegel’s Theory of State.
Q10.Discuss Marx’s theory of surplus value. 10 MPSE-003 2 (Tocqueville) & farant At sat Aire | 10 MPSE-003 4 15,000