Introduction to Epistemology Questions

BA, Philosophy - PHI

Semester: First Semester

Level: 300

Year: 2019

UNIVERSITY OF BAMENDA

FACULTY OF ARTS

FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS 2018/2019

Department: PHILOSOPHY Course LECTURER:Dr.Mbih/Dr. Ngalim

Date: 2019 Course code: PHIA 3013 Credit value: 6 YEAR: 2018/2019

Time allowed: 2 hrs COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO EPISTEMOLOGY Venue:

Instructions:

Answer ONE QUESTION IN SECTION A AND ALL OF SECTION B

SECTION A

You are reminded of the necessity for good English and orderly presentation in your answers.

1. Trace the historical development of Epistemology, paying particular attention to the significance of the major

problems discussed. (35 marks)

2. a) Truth is adequate rei etintellectus. Do you agree? (10 marks)

b) State and explain the various states of the mind in relation to truth. (25 marks)

3. “Skepticism is a critical philosophical attitude which questions the reliability of human knowledge and the

claims made by philosophers”. Comment. (35 marks)

SECTION B

1. Define Epistemology stating clearly what its object is (6mks)

2. State and clearly explain the various sources of knowledge. (4 mks)

3. Human beings acquire knowledge both through the senses and the intellect. Discuss the role played by the

senses in the acquisition of knowledge. (14mks)

4. Distinguish between logical and ontological truth. State and explain five characteristics of truth. (11mks)

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