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Chuka University: PHIL 110

This document contains instructions for a university examination on Greek and Roman philosophy. Students are asked to answer one primary question about the views of early Greek philosophers known as the Milesians on their fundamental question. They must also answer two other questions among options discussing Heraclitus and Parmenides' differing views on reality, the concept of logos in early Greek thought and its relationship to human rationality, differences between Plato and Aristotle's views on the existence of things in the world, and the possibility of the human being existing as both body and soul. The exam is for a Bachelor of Philosophy degree and will last 2 hours.

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Chuka University: PHIL 110

This document contains instructions for a university examination on Greek and Roman philosophy. Students are asked to answer one primary question about the views of early Greek philosophers known as the Milesians on their fundamental question. They must also answer two other questions among options discussing Heraclitus and Parmenides' differing views on reality, the concept of logos in early Greek thought and its relationship to human rationality, differences between Plato and Aristotle's views on the existence of things in the world, and the possibility of the human being existing as both body and soul. The exam is for a Bachelor of Philosophy degree and will last 2 hours.

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PHIL 110

CHUKA UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF PHILOSOPHY

PHIL 110: GREEK AND ROMAN PHILOSOPHY

STREAMS: BA (PHIL) TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE:TUESDAY 10/12/2019 11.30 AM – 1.30 PM


INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer Question ONE and any other Two

1. Identify the question that the Milesians (Thales, Anaximander and Anaximenes) sought
to answer and make brief notes on their responses. [30 marks]

2. Heraclitus and Parmenides disagreed on their views about reality. Discuss how each
supported their positions. [20 marks]

3. Briefly highlight and discuss the characteristics of the logos and show how they relate to
human rationality. [20 marks]

4. Explain how the views of Plato and Aristotle differ regarding the existence of things in
the world. [20 marks]

5. Discuss the possibility of the human being existing as body and sol. [20 marks]
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