MPYE-004 IGNOU English Medium Solved Assignments 2026-27

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MPYE-004 IGNOU English Medium Solved Assignments 2026-27 Available

1. Figure out the differences between the concept of Human Person in Indian and Western philosophical perspectives. Critically evaluate their respective approaches.

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Discuss and evaluate Heidegger’s concepts of Dasein and Authentic Life.

2. Write a critical note on Locke’s theory of Personal Identity. Examine its strengths and limitations.

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What is Animal Symbolicum? Discuss Ernst Cassirer’s view that human beings are “symbol-using animals.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer.

3. Answer any two questions in about 250 words each.

a) Compare the Bhagavad Gita’s and Buddhism’s concepts of Rebirth.

b) Explain the basic principles of Maslow’s Humanistic Psychology.

c) How does Existentialism define the human being? Critically evaluate the existentialist understanding of human existence.

d) Compare Plato’s and Aristotle’s theories of the Soul.

4. Answer any four questions in about 150 words each.

a) Distinguish between General Anthropology and Philosophical Anthropology.

b) Explain the concept of Human Dignity.

c) What is Psychological Determinism?

d) Differentiate between “Freedom From” and “Freedom For.”

e) Explain Martin Buber’s distinction between “I – Thou” and “I – It” relationships.

f) Explain Heidegger’s concept of “Being-towards-Death.”

5. Write short notes on any five in about 100 words each.

a) Marcel’s Idea of Availability

b) Volitional Dynamism

c) Cartesian Dualism

d) Animal Symbolicum

e) Facticity

f) Absurdity

g) The Butterfly Effect

h) Dasein