Question of Social Thought

Second Year, First Term Examination 2014

Sociology Discipline

Khulna University

Session: 2012-2013

Course No.: Soc 2101

Title of the Course: Social Thought

Full Marks: 60                                          Time: 03 Hours

• The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. The questions are of equal value.
• Use separate answer script for each section.

Section A

There are four questions in this section. Answer any three questions.

1. Briefly discuss the socio-political thoughts of Pre-Platonic early Greek philosopher.  10

2. A. Define Plato’s communism. 03

        B. Critically examine the relevance of Plato’s communism to modern time. 07

3. Critically discuss Aristotle’s theory of slavery.  10

4. Write short note on any two of the following:-  5 x 2=10

     A. The City of God.

     B. Plato’s Justice.

     C. Law of Thomas Aquinas.

Section-B

There are four questions in this section. Answer any three questions

1. Discuss the major contribution of Ibn-Khaldun to Social Science. 10

2. Identify the main features of Hobbes’ State of Nature. 10

3. Describe human nature as propounded by Machiavelli. 10

4. A. What is dialectic? 03
        B. Enumerate the processes of formation of social contract from different viewpoints. 07