Philosophy

B.A Philosophy

The B.A. (Honours) in Philosophy is a comprehensive three-year undergraduate programme designed to provide students with a rigorous foundation in classical and contemporary philosophical thought. The curriculum bridges theoretical knowledge with practical ethical applications, empowering students to critically analyze complex concepts in metaphysics, epistemology, and socio-political philosophy.

Programme Structure & Evaluation

• Duration: 3 Years (6 Semesters).

• Credit System: All core subjects are 4-credit courses (80 theory hours), while the Multidisciplinary Course (MDC) carries 2 credits.

• Assessment Pattern: Each core course is evaluated for a maximum of 100 marks, distributed equally between mid-semester evaluations (50 marks) and end-semester examinations (50 marks).

Semester-wise Course Breakdown

First Year

• Semester I:

  • Ancient Indian Philosophy

  • Western Philosophy

• Semester II:

  • Contemporary Indian Philosophy

  • Human Values and Professional Ethics

Second Year

• Semester III:

  • Contemporary Western Philosophy

  • Philosophy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

  • Philosophy of Buddhism

• Semester IV:

  • Logic - Indian and Western

  • Philosophical Approach to Gandhi

  • Philosophy of Peace

  • MDC: Indian Philosophy

Third Year

• Semester VI:

  • Applied Ethics

  • Gandhian Philosophy

  • Philosophy of Language

  • Shankara Advaita Philosophy

Core Focus Areas

• Indian Philosophical Traditions: In-depth exploration of Vedic foundations, orthodox (Nyaya, Sankhya, Advaita) and heterodox (Jainism, Buddhism, Charvaka) systems.

• Western & Analytical Philosophy: Comprehensive study tracing from Ancient Greek thought (Plato, Aristotle) and Rationalism to Contemporary Existentialism, Phenomenology, and the Philosophy of Language.

• Applied Ethics & Values: Practical ethical frameworks covering professional conduct, corporate social responsibility, environmental ethics, and human rights.

• Contemporary Social Thinkers: Dedicated exploration of the socio-political impacts, peace studies, and humanistic philosophies of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, and Swami Vivekananda.