BA Philosphy Semester Wise Syllabus

BA Philosophy Subjects 

• Indian Philosophy: This will cover topics like Emphasis on Karma (Action), Jnana (Knowledge) and Bhakti (devotion): An Understanding of different Indian Philosophical SchoolsIt also covers general characteristics of Indian Philosophy. This will provide you exposure to various Indian Philosophical texts.
• Indian Metaphysics (Tattva Vicara): Students will learn about Indian Materialism: Carvaka, Purva Mimamsha theory of Karma (Apurva), Jaina Anekantavada(Relativistic pluralism), Four Noble Truths (catvariaryasatyani) and Doctrine of Dependent Origination (Pratityasamutpada).
• Logic: This is a very interesting topic that includes how to make an argument, Deduction and Induction, and Aristotelian Logic. This Logic course will help the students to develop an understanding of the basic concepts of logic and language as well as familiarity with precise models of deductive reasoning.
• Aristotelian Logic: It includes Categorical Propositions, Validating / Invaliditing Categorical Syllogisms through syllogistic rules & fallacies,Special rules for each figure, Venn Diagram technique for testing Syllogism.
• Ethics in the Public Domain: This will help students how to develop an ethical perspective on socio-political and economic issues. You will get ethical awareness to become a responsible member of society.
• Greek philosophy: This will enhance student knowledge of the origin of philosophy in the Western tradition in the thinkers of Ancient Greece. It includes the study of natural philosophers like Thales, Heraclitus, Socrates, and Plato’s theory of virtue and Form.
• Western Philosophy- Descartes to Kant: It starts with Descartes’ seminal views on epistemology and metaphysics. It deals with the questions that we always think about and help us by expounding theories that have broadened the base of human understanding and thinking abilities.

What is Philosophy?

Philosophy consists of three major branches which are Metaphysics, Epistemology and Ethics.

BA Philosophy Entrance Exam Syllabus

BA Hons Philosophy DU syllabus

B.A (Hons) Philosophy Programme helps students to develop the ability critical thinking, Analytical thinking and logical thinking and Students can use philosophical reasoning to expand their thinking and use them in their everyday life.

IGNOU BA Philosophy Syllabus

BA Philosophy Course structure 

The BA philosophy course is designed in a more student-centric manner. This course is structured to increase students critical thinking, analytical thinking, and writing skills. Students will be able to develop excellent verbal and written communication skills through various activities like presentations, projects, quizzes,and seminars 

The course structure consists of :

• VI Semesters
• Core Subjects
• Elective Subjects
• Research Projects

BA Philosophy Teaching Methodology and Techniques

The syllabus consists of various great philosophers and their great ideas and different perspectives which will broaden the thinking of students. It combines both traditional and modern approaches. Listed below are the teaching methodology and strategies that are used in BA Philosophy:

• Lectures
• Quizzes
• Class tests and Assignments
• Thesis
• Research Papers
• Projects
• Seminars
• Presentations
• Group Discussions

BA Philosophy Projects 

In the final semester students are expected to work on a research project. These projects aim to ensure that the students have a chance to learn about their specialization in detail about the course.

Some of the BA Philosophy projects examples of topics are listed below::

1. The Problems of Philosophy: Bertrand Russell
2. Western Logic
3. Ethics
4. Contemporary Indian Philosophy
5. Concept of Human Existence 

Philosophy in the 21st century: Stoicism 

The most popular thought system currently is Stoicism. The most important idea of stoic philosophy is to differentiate between things we can change and things we cannot, things we have control over and things we can't control. The main idea is to focus on things that you can control. It’s an unwinnable battle to focus on things that you cannot control. It is a school of philosophy founded in Athens around 300 B.C.

As Marcus Aurelius said “ You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. The important takeaways from stoicism to live a better life are:

• It's not the events that upset you but your opinions about the events.
• Nothing is good or bad, valuable or miserable in itself, it is our assumptions, beliefs and thought patterns that colour the world around us. our perception hurts us more than the things and situations themselves.
• Accept all things beyond our control and focus on what you can control
• Amor Fati - Love everything that happen

BA Philosophy Books