Previous Year Questions

Cārvāka, also known as Lokāyata, is one of the lesser-explored yet profoundly intriguing schools of Indian philosophy.

Willard Van Orman Quine and Peter F. Strawson are two eminent figures in contemporary philosophy, renowned for their groundbreaking contributions to the fields of epistemology, metaphysics, and language.

Existentialism, with its roots in the works of thinkers like Søren Kierkegaard, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Martin Heidegger, is a philosophical movement that grapples with the essence of human existence, individual freedom, and the quest for meaning in an often indifferent and absurd world

Phenomenology, with its emphasis on the subjective experience of consciousness and the analysis of phenomena as they appear to us, has been a captivating subject of study for philosophers and aspirants alike.

we delve into the treasure trove of wisdom from past years, exploring the Later Wittgenstein section (2013-2023) of the UPSC Mains philosophy optional questions.

Within the realm of philosophy, the sub-topic of “Moore, Russell, and Early Wittgenstein” has gained prominence over the past decade as a notable optional subject.

One name that often resonates in the minds of philosophy enthusiasts is that of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, a German philosopher whose ideas have left an indelible mark on the field of philosophy.

we will dissect and analyze these questions, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of Kant’s philosophy and how it’s been tested in the UPSC Mains.

One of the most intriguing optional topics for this exam is Empiricism, a philosophical school of thought that has left an indelible mark on the way we understand the world.

Rationalism, one of the core themes in philosophy, explores the power of human reason and intellect in unraveling the mysteries of the universe.