History of Philosophy

Dating back to the 5^th Century, renowned Philosopher such as Socrates, Plato and Aristotle gave their views and knowledge on life in the golden age of Philosophy. History of Philosophy is an important subject as it showed people ways how to question various possibilities about the life we lead and the world we live in, along with the circumstances of each action. How did Philosophers come up with questions and what were they trying to communicate or say? What led to arguments, and what conversations led to disagreement? The questions are endless, however, the answers are now scripted. From the 6^th Century BCE – 529 CE, there were many focuses on areas such as Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy, and Biology. Questions were asked in such fields, which led to plenty of inventions, discoveries, and research work being done. In the History of Philosophy, students learn about Philosophers from various eras such as Ionian Philosophers (640-475 BCE), Pythagoreans (582 BCE to 5^th Century), the Golden Age, the Roman Philosophy, the Early Christian Thought, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, Humanism, Platonism, and the list goes on.

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History of Philosophy Eligibility Criteria

In order to get admission to History of Philosophy, the candidates need to fulfill the below-mentioned eligibility criteria. 

• The aspirants should have completed their class 12th from a recognised board.
• They should have scored an aggregate of 45 percent marks.
• Some colleges consider the score of entrance exams and grant admission on the basis of marks obtained in them.

Courses Offered in History of Philosophy

Students are generally taught about history in their undergraduation and postgraduation, however, to get to the bottom of the topic and specialisation,they can pursue their MPhil or PhD.

Course	Duration	Eligibility Criteria
BA in Philosophy	3-Years	The candidate should have done their class 12 from a recognised board and should have secured a minimum of 45% marks.
MA in Philosophy	2-Years	The candidate should have done their graduation in a BA Programme or BA (Hons) in any discipline and should have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)	2-Years	The candidate should have secured a minimum of 60% in their Master’s in any field from a recognised university.
PhD	2-Years	The candidate should have done their MA in Philosophy or MPhil from a recognised university.

History of Philosophy Entrance Exams

The most popular entrance exams for History of Philosophy are:

• Delhi University Entrance Test
• Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam
• Andhra Pradesh Research Common Entrance Test
• Indira Gandhi National Open University IGNOU Exam
• Central Universities Common Entrance Test
• Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test
• Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam
• Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate Entrance Test
• Aligarh Muslim University Entrance Exam

History of Philosophy Required Skillset

Given below in the table is the list of skills required to have a successful career in the field of History of Philosophy

Skillset for History of Philosophy Graduates
Avid Reader	Original
Influential	Appreciative
Dedicated	Passionate
Innovative	Creative
Curious	Inquisitive

History of Philosophy Admission Process

Chose University/College: The first step is to search for colleges or universities which are offering courses in Geography. Check the fees, the seats offered, eligibility criteria which is set for the course.

Apply for Course: Proceed to apply for admission after getting to know the university offering the programme. Fill up the details as required and Pay the fee. The application forms are available for a limited period of time so the candidate is advised to know the details way in advance.

Mode of Admission: Universities and Colleges will either conduct entrance exams for admission or offer admission through merit. For postgraduate courses, the candidate will have to appear for an entrance exam.

Results: Selected and qualified candidates make the merit list. The student has to get the desired rank and percentage, to be eligible for admission.

Counselling: The candidate will have to appear for the counselling session conducted at the university to book their seat, submit their documents and pay the fees to seal admission.

History of Philosophy Syllabus

The main topics covered in the History of Philosophy are listed below. It prepares the students by providing them deep understanding of the subject.

Main Subjects in History of Philosophy
Ancient Philosophy	Environmental Studies
Business Statistics	Human Resource Management
Critical Thinking and Reasoning	Ethics
Archeology	Sociology and Law
Globalisation	Sociology of Religion
Political History	Communication Skills

History of Philosophy Top Colleges

Given below in the table are the list of top colleges offering History of Philosophy

Top Colleges for History of Philosophy
Nizam College	University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES)
Nalanda University	Amity University
JNU	Presidency University
University of Hyderabad	>> Check More Colleges

History of Philosophy Job Profiles

Philosophy graduates can find employment in various fields and work at the below-mentioned positions. They are:

• Teacher
• Researcher
• Associate Publisher
• Curriculum Design Advisor
• Journalist
• Interviewer
• Junior Research Associate
• Archaeologist
• Historian

History of Philosophy Top Recruiters

Here are some of the popular companies that candidates holding History of Philosophy degree. Some of them are mentioned below:

• HP
• Eureka Forbes
• Dell
• Mphasis
• Subex
• AJ Solutions
• Siemens
• NIAS

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