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Write a note on Paul Ricoeur’s idea of hermeneutics.

Introduction Paul Ricoeur was a well-known French philosopher who made important contributions to the field of hermeneutics — the art and science of interpretation. Originally, hermeneutics was used to interpret religious texts like the Bible, but Ricoeur expanded its use to include literature, history, and even everyday communication. His ideas helped many people understand how […]

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Write an essay on knowledge as justified true belief. Do you think that this definition of knowledge is justified? Give arguments to support your answer.

Introduction In philosophy, understanding what knowledge is has been a central concern for centuries. One well-known definition is “Justified True Belief” (JTB). According to this view, a person knows something if three conditions are met: the belief must be true, the person must believe it, and there must be justification for the belief. This essay

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What are the conditions required to be a meaningful sentence in Nyaya Philosophy? Explain with examples.

Introduction Nyaya Philosophy, one of the classical schools of Indian philosophy, is well-known for its detailed focus on logic and epistemology. In this system, language plays a very important role in the process of gaining knowledge. According to Nyaya, for any sentence to be meaningful and convey knowledge, it must meet specific conditions. These conditions

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MPYE-001 Logic – Assignment Question Answers with Links (TEE Dec 2024 / June 2025)

MPYE-001 Logic – Assignment Answer Index This page provides a complete list of answers for the IGNOU MAPY First Year Assignment: MPYE-001 Logic (TEE December 2024 / June 2025). Section 1: Long Answers (500+ words) Boolean Algebra and Logical Gates Multi-Valued Logic and Symbolic Logic Section 2: Quantification and Conditional Proof Rule of Quantification with

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What is Multi valued logic? What is the role of symbolic logic in multi valued logic? Discuss.

Introduction to Multi-Valued Logic Multi-valued logic (MVL) is an extension of classical two-valued logic. In traditional logic, a statement is either true (1) or false (0). However, in real life, many situations are not strictly black or white. There can be uncertainty, partial truth, or incomplete information. Multi-valued logic solves this by introducing more than

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What is Boolean algebra? Write an essay on Logical gates, showing their graphical symbols and representation in Truth table.

Introduction to Boolean Algebra Boolean algebra is a part of symbolic logic and mathematics that deals with truth values — usually represented as 1 (true) and 0 (false). It was developed by George Boole in the 19th century and has become a foundational tool in computer science, electrical engineering, and logic. Boolean algebra uses special

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MPY-001 Indian Philosophy – Assignment Question Answers with Links (TEE Dec 2024 / June 2025)

MPY-001 Indian Philosophy – Assignment Answer Index This post provides a complete list of questions and their answer links for the IGNOU MAPY First Year assignment – MPY-001 Indian Philosophy (for TEE December 2024 and June 2025). Section 1: Long Answers (500+ words) Concept of Abhava in Vaishesika Pratityasamutpada and the Four Noble Truths Anekantavada

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Samavaya

Introduction to Samavaya Samavaya is a key concept in the Vaisheshika school of Indian philosophy. It refers to a type of relation called “inherence.” In simple words, Samavaya means the permanent connection between two things that cannot exist separately. It is a special bond that is necessary and natural. Definition of Samavaya Samavaya is defined

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Rasa-Anumiti-vada

Introduction to Rasa-Anumiti-vada Rasa-Anumiti-vada is a concept from Indian aesthetics, especially discussed in Sanskrit poetics. It explains how the feeling of Rasa (aesthetic emotion or flavor) is understood or inferred by the audience while experiencing art, literature, or drama. The term is made up of three words: “Rasa” (emotion or sentiment), “Anumiti” (inference), and “Vada”

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Chitta-Bhumi

Introduction to Chitta-Bhumi Chitta-Bhumi is a concept from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, a key text in Indian philosophy. “Chitta” means mind or consciousness, and “Bhumi” means ground or level. Together, Chitta-Bhumi refers to the different states or levels of the human mind. These states explain how the mind behaves and how it can be

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