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Philosophy - Post Mains 2019 review & discussion

How did you do in philosophy paper guys?

GreenArrow,Kurosawa
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I hope they evaluate leniently..otherwise paper 2 is difficult to score marks.

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@ajiteshmishra579160Better answer because it tells the necessity of God as per a religious person. Looks like it was a question made by mixing the two concepts of religion without God and proofs of God.

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@nikhilrai0827880thanks brother..but its beyond doubt that paper 2 has become highly subjective..more and more writing and covering all the aspects..become utmost important..

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@ajiteshmishra579160That's true. And this trend is in general as well. GS2 paper of this year is an example. Looks like they want to test the candidate's analytical skills instead of rote learning capabilities which is a kind of good thing.

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Last year, understanding demand of questions were very difficult. This time, at least questions are direct. However, not sure if I wrote relevant materials. 10 marks questions in both socio political and PoR I found tough. Could not write anything specific.
Did 2 questions from philosophy of religion (last 2) on following lines:
7a- central problem is the problem of absolute truth and said how pluralist and exclusivissts deal with it.
7b- comparatively easier. Religious morality, Grounds of secular morality and concluded with kant on morality.
7c.- wrote that it is subjective, transcendental etc. Views of LP., RE as ineffable, nirvisesa etc. Using language of symbols can help in making it a topic of discourses. But said meaningful in religious language game only.

8 a. Karma- 3 types. No krtpranasa in karma, rebirth, moral laws etc. View of nyaya etc. Rebirth basics and reincarnation I said reincarnation of God to restore Dharma eg Gita, avatar of Ramanjua (panchaprakasana). But I think i addressed only partially on reincarnation.
8b. Thankfully, one direst question. Nyaya, Descartes vs Spinoza sankara
8c. Wrote vaishnava system of ramanuja. Cit as part of God etc.
10 marks questions mein nothing specific.

Average mil Jaye, khusi khusi reh lenge.

Did anyone attempt chitta level of scientist question in paper 1??

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@Dipscientist citta left, thought a lot and wasted time. I think it has to related to ekagra citta bhumi, and concentrated on abstract forms and/subtle aspects of real objects as savicara/ nirvicara

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@corrigible_87seems true. But I wrote scientist as vikshipta where sattva is dominant and concentration is there but no undisturbed concentration. Theories are constantly modified.
God realized devotee as ekagrah- since object of devotion is God still present before devotee.
Self realized as Niruddha as there is discriminative knowledge and no more object. Etc etc.
Just hope wrong question nahi choose kar liya...kyuki baaki. 2 direct questions the so chose this one.

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@Dipyour interpretation also seems right, i also felt choosing questions very difficult in indian part. there will be test discussion in few days in vvr by ambuj sir. it will give more clarity.

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I found a analysis of Philosophy 2019 paper at essenceias.
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@Dipyeah i also wrote the same thing about chitta levels. Hope its right.

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@ASTthis is spam. Kya analysis Hai ye? Aisa analysis toh koi bhi kar lega. Instead of promoting, you're degrading reputation of that coaching by showing their analysis level.
Bahut daar laga hua Hai. Please don't do all this.

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@corrigible_87nice. Looking forward to it.

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@utkarsh_mishrahope so bro.
Baaki kaisa hua? And which question did you do from Western?

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@DipQuestion 2 kiya hai bhai western se..wo logical positivist, spinoza, aristotle wala..baki 2 indian se..Question 6 and 7.

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@DipPaper 1 me indian philosophy k 10 marker compulsory section me thodi problem hui, baaki to theek hi hua hai..Paper 2 ka kuch idea nhi..likha hai bs kuch bhi.

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@DipI shared ,what I found.......

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@utkarsh_mishraI had to rush in western 10 marker ones due to lack of time..did it towards end.
Same with paper 2. Baas likha Hai.

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@Dip2017 ya 18 ka main diya tha?

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@utkarsh_mishraboth. 2017 first Tha.
Last two years k comparison mein toh paper theek Hai.

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@Diphaan 2018 se to theek hai..almost 2017 level i'd say.

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