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[#71] Match the following: List-I List-II a. Wittgenstein 1. Tractatus b. GE Moore 2. Refutation of idealism c. AJ Ayer 3. Critique of metaphysics d. Husserl 4. Logical Investigation

(A) a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3

(B) a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4

(C) a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1

(D) a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4

Correct Answer

(B) a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4

[#72] Consider the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and select the correct option: Assertion (A) According to Russell, "Denoting phrases never have any meaning in themselves". Reason (R) I. In, 'the brother of Charles II was deposed', 'Charles II was deposed is a denoting phrase', and thus, has no meaning. II. In, the brother of Charles II was deposed, the brother of Charles II is a denoting phrase and thus, has no meaning.

(A) A is true and R I, II correctly explain A

(B) A is true and R I is correct explanation of A and R II is false

(C) A is true and R II is a correct explanation of A and R I is false

(D) A is true, but neither R I nor R II correctly explains A

Correct Answer

(C) A is true and R II is a correct explanation of A and R I is false

[#73] Ryle says that 1. Mind means philosophical illusion. 2. Mind should be regarded as an independent entity. 3. Mind should not be regarded as an independent entity. 4. Mind does not means philosophical illusion. Select the correct answer:

(A) 1 and 2

(B) 1 and 3

(C) 2 and 3

(D) 3 and 4

Correct Answer

(A) 1 and 2

[#74] Which among these are written by Russell?

(A) Logical atomism

(B) Rational atomism

(C) Idealism

(D) None of these

Correct Answer

(A) Logical atomism

[#75] It is correct to say that the word 'positivism' and 'positive philosophy' are used simultaneously?

(A) Yes

(B) No

Correct Answer

(B) No