MPPSC MAINS 2022 Paper-IV

Points to Remember: Charvaka’s materialistic and hedonistic approach. Its emphasis on empirical evidence and rejection of metaphysics. Its influence on Indian philosophical discourse, despite its limited surviving texts. Its contrasting perspective to other dominant schools of thought. The limitations of its approach and its eventual decline. Introduction: Charvaka, also known as Lokayata, is one of … Read more

Points to Remember: Tagore’s philosophy of nature Man’s place in nature according to Tagore The interconnectedness of man and nature in Tagore’s works Tagore’s critique of exploitative human-nature relationships Introduction: Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel laureate and polymath, held a profound and nuanced view of the relationship between humanity and nature. His perspective wasn’t simply one … Read more

Points to Remember: Triratna are the three jewels of Jainism. They represent the core principles for liberation (moksha). Right Faith, Right Knowledge, and Right Conduct are interconnected and mutually reinforcing. Introduction: Jainism, one of the oldest living religions of the world, emphasizes the path to liberation from the cycle of birth and death (samsara). Central … Read more

The question, “Section A – Very Short Answer Type Questions (20×2=40),” is not a question that can be answered directly. It describes a section of an exam or assessment, specifying that it contains 20 very short answer questions, each worth 2 marks, totaling 40 marks. Therefore, the required approach is factual in that it describes … Read more

Points to Remember: Plato’s Theory of Forms The limitations of sensory experience The role of reason and intellect in acquiring true knowledge The distinction between appearance and reality Introduction: Plato, a prominent figure in ancient Greek philosophy, profoundly impacted Western thought. His epistemology, or theory of knowledge, sharply distinguishes between “opinion” (doxa) and “knowledge” (episteme). … Read more