KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF
PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES OFFICERS, 2022
PHILOSOPHY (PAPER-I)
Time Allowed: 03 Hours Max Marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. MI questions carry equal marks.
Q1: Briefly trace the development of logic from Aristotle to Modem Times. What salient features do you find?
Q2: What is the Nature of Scientific Explanation? How will you evaluate an explanation?
Q3: What is a hypothesis? How can we validate a hypothesis?
Q4: What is the nature of syllogism? How can you express syllogism in symbols?
Q5: Differentiate between Form and Matter of Thought. What is meant by Logical / Formal Validity?
Q6: What is symbolic logic? How does it differ from Aristotelian logic?
Q7: Write a detail note on Muslim contribution to logic.
Q8: What is the relationship between Ambiguity and Vagueness? Discuss.
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