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

That clay F 1. Examine the significance of tribal philosophy in contemporary society. 2. Critically discuss the epistemological foundations of tribal worldviews, flow do these foundations shape the ways in which knowledge, reality, and truth are understood within indigenous communities? ¡ fa bee epistemological) 3. What is Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK)? Drawing_on the work of Fikret Berkes, explain its meaning, key components, and relevance in addressing modern environmental challenges. 4R R y (Traditional Ecological Knowledge- 4. Explain the fundamental constituents of tribal epistemology with reference to the work of Ogaba. How do methods of knowledge construction—such as senșory perception, oral traditions, and myths—differ from the rationalist framework of Western modernity? 5. Discuss the relationship between indigenous communities and their natural environment. How have state policies, industrialization, and globalization transformed this relationship? 6. Analyze the issues and challenges faced by Adivasi women in a globalized India.