MPYE-014 IGNOU English Medium Solved Assignments 2026-27

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MPYE-014 IGNOU English Medium Solved Assignments 2026-27 Available

1. Answer any one of the following:

a) Explain Descartes’ Mind-Body Dualism (Cartesian Dualism). Do you think Descartes successfully resolved the Mind-Body Problem? Give reasons to support your answer.

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b) Discuss the relationship between Mind and Language. How does language contribute to understanding the nature of mind?

2. Answer any one of the following:

a) Do you agree that animals possess consciousness? Give reasons to support your answer. What are the ethical implications of denying mind to animals?

b) Explain the following:

i) Machine Functionalism

ii) Strong Al and Weak Al

Or

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

a) Write an essay on Wittgenstein’s account of Understanding.

b) Compare Sphotavada and Väkyarthavada

c) How does the concept of Linga (union of Purusa and Prakriti) address the Mind-Body Problem?

d) Do you agree that there is an innate structure of language? Give reasons to support your answer.

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

a) Write a note on John Locke’s idea of Complex Ideas.

b) “Mind and Language are interconnected.” Discuss.

c) Explain the concept of Will to Love.

d) What are the metaphysical assumptions behind the idea of Volition?

e) “Understanding is a process.” Analyze.

f) How does Kant define Perception? Discuss.

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

a) Emotional Mind

b) Apohavada

c) Substance Dualism

d) Imagery of Two Horses

e) Epiphenomenalism

f) Intentionality

g) Brain

h) Physicalism