Overview

Philosophy is the systematic study of fundamental questions related to existence, knowledge, morality, reason, and reality. It bridges the gap between critical analysis, rational argument, and systematic thinking on the nature of the world, purpose of life, structure of human experience, and ethical principles.

The Master of Philosophy is a two year blended course, divided into four semesters, designed to equip  students with in-depth knowledge in philosophical theories, critical thinking, ethics and logics.  
 

Course Objectives

Indian philosophy spans a long history, dating back to the seventh and sixth centuries BCE with the Vedic texts, which are some centuries older than the very first European philosophical traditions. It is a practical enterprise, a way of life, and an inquiry into the mystery of existence. It encompasses about the same scope and range as Western philosophy, but Indian philosophers worked on unique problems.

The M.A. in Philosophy will provide students with knowledge of classical and modern philosophical traditions at an advanced level. This program will offer practical experience in critical thinking, logical analysis, and ethical reasoning, thus equipping students to deal with complex philosophical problems and debates.

The curriculum specializes in the application of philosophical theory in metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and political philosophy. The program prepares students for careers in academia, research, public service, and consultancy. At the same time, students will develop independent research skills, culminating in a thesis project that covers issues necessitating technical and conceptual insight. Graduates from this holistic approach will be able to contribute to modern discourses of philosophy and offer solutions to ethical and philosophical problems in society.
 

Course Curriculum

Students will engage with the central areas of philosophy alongside specialist subjects that promote broad and deep engagement with philosophical ideas. The key subjects include:

Semester I

1. Classical Indian Philosophy
2. Greek Philosophy
3. Meaning of Life
4. Formal Logic
    

Semester II

1. History of Western Philosophy
2. Aristotle’s Metaphysics
3. The Feminist Thougt
4. Philosophy of Mind
    

Semester III

1. Analytical Philosophy
2. Continental Philosophy
3. Religious Ethics
4. Indian Aesthetics
    

Semester IV

1. Knowledge and Scepticism
2. Theories of Truth
3. Theories of Self
4. Theories of Consciousness
    

Career Opportunities

The program will provide training for students in intellectual pursuits that require depth of thought, sharp analytical reasoning, and judgment according to ethical principles. It will open further opportunities for study and research in the field of philosophy. Students can choose the following career pathways:

1. Academic Researcher
2. Philosophy Teacher/Professor
3. Ethics Consultant
4. Public Policy Analyst
5. Writer/Journalist
6. Corporate Trainer in Ethics
7. Cultural or Political Analyst
8. Human Rights Advocate
9. Religious Studies Instructor
10. Critical Thinking Consultant