Approaches to Indian Philosophy — DU B.A. (Hons.) Philosophy Previous Year Question Papers

1. What is the difference between the Indian and Western approaches to the history of philosophy? 2. Explain the relationship between philosophy and religion in Indian thought as interpreted by Radhakrishnan. Compare with Western views. 3. Examine Matilal's contribution to reshaping indian philosophy in the modern giobai academic context. 4. What are the main differences between the Indian debate tradition and Western logic? Explain with reference to Raghuramaraju. 5. Critically analyze M. N. Roy's approach to evaluate Indian traditional philosophy. 6. Why does Ambedkar argue that social reform must precede political reform? 7. Compare the treatment of materialism in the works of M. N. Roy and Debi Prasad 8. Write short notes in any two: (A) Dasgupta on the 'Dogmas' of Indian philosophy. (B) Daya Krishna on the continuing influence of philosophical Myths. (C) M. N. Roy's rational reconstructions of Lokayata. (D) Nyāya, Anvikşiki and the foundations of Indian Rationalism VARSITY OF DID