Research Methodology — DU B.A. (Hons.) Philosophy Previous Year Question Papers

1. Explain the different approaches and methodologies discussed by Nirmalya N. Chakraborty of Indian Philosophy: Discuss the theory of Pramăna and Prameva, exposing rationalism in Indian classical Philosophy according to J.N. Mohanty. According to Dagtinn Follesdal, why is analytical philosophy not defined by a single doctrine, method, or school? Discuss his view that argument and justification are the central features of analytical philosophy. 3. Discuss the claims in analyzing the intuitive and spiritual nature of classical Indian Philosophy in relevance to the meaning of Darshan and Anviksiki. Explain the different hermeneutic methods of Buddhist schools of thought according to 4. What are the different steps discussed by Martinich in the composition of philosophical writing? Explain with examples. What are the different styles of citation, and how does it help in avoiding plagiarism? 5. What is publishing ethics? Explain its core principles. What is plagiarism? Explain its different types. Name any two plagiarism tools.