Philosophy
Philosophy, which derives from the Greek word ‘Philosophia’, means the ‘Love for Wisdom’, is the study of questioning life and its meaning. Philosophy studies the general and fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind and languages. There is a critical discussion, questioning, rational argument and systematic presentation.
A question which has been coming down since ages ‘Is it possible to know anything and to prove it?’. Such questions are answered in a practical, logical and rational way and the study of Philosophy helps students discover the meaning of life and its existence. From Greek Philosopher Aristotle’s theories to Isaac Newton’s Law of Gravity, universities have aimed to research more on philosophy and other disciplines, to professionalise and specialize in a specific field.
Major sub-fields in Philosophy are as follows:
| Sub-Field |
Description |
|---|---|
| Metaphysics |
Deals with the fundamental nature of reality and being. Questions subjects related to existence and what is the cause for existence. |
| Epistemology |
Deals with Nature and Ground of Knowledge, its limits and its validity, justification, the rationality of belief and various related issues, |
| Ethics |
Involves systemizing, defending and recommending concepts of right and wrong behaviour. |
| Aesthetics |
Deals with the nature of beauty and taste, as well as the philosophy of art which comes out aesthetic. |
| Political Philosophy |
The study of topics such as liberty, justice, property, rights, laws and the enforcement of laws by the authority: what they are, why are they needed and the purpose. |
| Logic |
The study of the forms and inference i.e the relations which lead to the acceptance of one proposition and the analysis and appraisal of arguments. |
| Philosophy of Science |
Deals with the foundation, methods, implications of science. Study of what qualifies as science, the reliability of scientific theories and the ultimate purpose of science. |
People who have played an important role in the study of Philosophy
| Plato |
Aristotle |
| Aquinas |
Descartes |
| Locke |
Hume |
| Kant |
Karl Marx |
| Sartre |
Nietzsche |
Required Skills for Philosophy
Given below in the table are the list of skillset for Philosophy candidates:
| Skillset for Philosophy Candidates |
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|---|---|
| Curious |
Inquisitive |
| Interested |
Dedicated |
| Passionate |
Avid Reader |
| Analytical |
Enthusiastic |
| Devoted |
Fanatical |
| Dogmatic |
Opinionated |
Courses Offered in Philosophy
Candidates can check the below given table to know about the courses offered in Philosophy:
| 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. |
| 2-Years |
The candidate should have secured a minimum of 60% in their Master’s in any field from a recognised university. |
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| 2-Years |
The candidate should have done their MA in Philosophy or MPhil from a recognized university. |
Philosophy Admission Process
Chose University/College: The first step is to search for colleges or universities which are offering the programme and course you are interested in. 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 and course. Fill up the details as required and pay the application 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. For MPhil and PhD, entrance exams are conducted.
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.
BA Philosophy Syllabus
As prescribed by the Delhi University, here is the Syllabus for BA Philosophy
| Semester – I |
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|---|---|
| Paper I – Indian Philosophy |
Paper II – Logic |
| Semester – II |
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| Paper III – Greek Philosophy |
Paper IV – Ethics |
| Semester – III |
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| Paper V – Western Philosophy |
Paper VI – Social and Political Philosophy |
| Paper – VII – Applied Ethics |
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| Semester – IV |
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| Paper VIII – Text if Indian Philosophy |
Paper IX – Text of Western Philosophy |
| Paper X – Truth Functional Logic: Propositional and Predicate |
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| Semester – V |
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| Paper XI – Analytical Philosophy |
Paper XII – Continental Philosophy |
| Semester – VI |
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| Paper XIII – Philosophy of Religion (Indian and Western) |
Paper XIV – Philosophy of Language (Indian & Western) |
Discipline-Specific Elective (DSE)
| Philosophy of Mind |
Philosophy of Science |
| Philosophy of Logic |
Knowledge and Skepticism |
| Aesthetics |
Indian Theories of Consciousness |
| Philosophy of Law |
Indian Materialism |
Top Colleges offering Philosophy Course
Given below in the table are the list of top colleges offering Philosophy
| Top Colleges for Philosophy Course |
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|---|---|
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Most Popular Courses
Popular Courses
- B.A. (Hons.) in PhilosophyHindu College, University of Delhi
- B.A. (Hons.) in PhilosophyLady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi
- B.A. (Hons.) in PhilosophyHansraj College, University of Delhi
- B.A. (Sanskrit + Philosophy)Hansraj College, University of Delhi
- B.A. (Hons.) in PhilosophyGargi College, University of Delhi
- B.A. (Hons.) in PhilosophyMiranda House, University of Delhi
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)Ramjas College, University of Delhi
- B.A. (Hons.) in PhilosophyDaulat Ram College, University of Delhi
- B.A. (Hons.) in PhilosophyIndraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi
- B.A. (Hons.) in PhilosophyLakshmibai College, University of Delhi
Popular Philosophy UG Courses in India
UG Courses
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PG Courses
- M.A.
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- PG Diploma
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Popular Philosophy Specializations in India
Popular Specializations
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News & Updates
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Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University admits students to the MA course on the basis of their performance in the graduation exam. The admissions to the M.A. in Philosophy course were closed last year, and therefore there is no latest cutoff or merit list available on its official website.You can ch...Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University admits students to the MA course on the basis of their performance in the graduation exam. The admissions to the M.A. in Philosophy course were closed last year, and therefore there is no latest cutoff or merit list available on its official website.
You can check the merit list for the M.A. in Philosophy's fourth semester exam at this link: https://www.shiksha.com/university/prsu-pandit-ravishankar-shukla-university-raipur-1626/cutoff
The admission process is expected to begin in the month of March at PRSU.
The latest cutoff information for M.A. in Philosophy at PRSU University is 75 to 95 percentage and fee structure is approximately 8k to 12k per year excluding semester fees
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Which publications and writers are the best for B.A. HONOURS PHILOSOPHY academic syllabus?
The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy course is of three years duration, and generally, each academic year is divided into 2 semesters. The UG course in philosophy is designed in a way that includes both Indian and Western philosophy, which form part of the core courses. Apart from the core courses,...The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy course is of three years duration, and generally, each academic year is divided into 2 semesters. The UG course in philosophy is designed in a way that includes both Indian and Western philosophy, which form part of the core courses. Apart from the core courses, candidates also have to study a min of 2 concurrent courses, out of which at least one is a language paper. A list of the best books for a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Philosophy is mentioned below.
1- The Republic by Plato.
2- Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle.
3- The Problems of Philosophy by Bertrand Russell.
4- On Liberty by John Stuart Mill.
5- The Human Condition by Hannah Arendt. However, you can get these books online or purchase them from a local store. For more information, you may visit the Shiksha Philosophy overview page. (https://www.shiksha.com/humanities-social-sciences/philosophy-chp). I hope this will help you.
If you are a student of B.A. (Hons) philosophy, here are must-read books that help you develop a diverse perspective:
1. The Republic by Plato
2. Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle
3. The Problems of Philosophy by Bertrand Russell
4. On Liberty by John Stuart Mill
5. The Human Condition by Hannah Arendt.
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Where can I buy B.A. Honors philosophy books in Bhopal?
Most course books, as mentioned in the B.A. Honors Philosophy curriculum, can be purchased online. You can search the author's name on the internet, and then order online from top apps like Amazon or Flipkart to have all books delivered to your door. If you are looking to buy your books offline f...Most course books, as mentioned in the B.A. Honors Philosophy curriculum, can be purchased online. You can search the author's name on the internet, and then order online from top apps like Amazon or Flipkart to have all books delivered to your door. If you are looking to buy your books offline from a book store, here is a list of a few bookstores in Bhopal:
1. Book Palace in Area colony
2. New Rajeev Prakashan in Ibrahimpura
3. Vidhyarthi Book Depot in Kasturba Nagar
4. Shiksha Book Point
5. Garg Book Depot
You can simply find the nearest bookstore on Google, and you can also call owners through their online details to know if all books are available at their store.
Variety Book Store
E-5/13, Link Road No. 3, Devika Petrol Pump, Bittan Market, Board Colony, Area Colony, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462016.
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What are the "Must reads (books)" If I'm in BA Honors in philosophy?
I have to say Plato's Republic. It has everything ethics, political philosophy, metaphysics, philosophy of art, moral psychology, and philosophy of education it is a great text to use as an introduction to our discipline.
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What do I do between B.A. Honours Philosophy or M.A. Philosophy? I'm in B.Com 2nd year now and want to become a Philosophy Professor.
Great think dhruv. Philosophy is best course and in current generation philosophy is very useful to people and you became a philosophy professor so you do M.A. . philosophy beacuse in case of professor you complete Masters so you choose M.A. . philosophy.
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I want to know about the fee structure at Rabindra Bharati University for M.A. in Philosophy.
The fee structure at Rabindra Bharati University for M.A. in Philosophy is Rs.6000+ for 1st year.
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Which are the government colleges for BA Honors philosophy in Bhopal?
Hi, these are the top government colleges offering B.A. Honours philosophy in BhopalGovernment Hamidiya Arts & Commerce Degree CollegeGovernment Arts and Commerce Naveen CollegeShyama Prashad Mukharji gov. Science and Commerce Benazeer CollegeGovernment. Maharani Laxmi Bai Girls P. G. Autonom...Hi, these are the top government colleges offering B.A. Honours philosophy in Bhopal
Government Hamidiya Arts & Commerce Degree College
Government Arts and Commerce Naveen College
Shyama Prashad Mukharji gov. Science and Commerce Benazeer College
Government. Maharani Laxmi Bai Girls P. G. Autonomous College
Barkatullah Vishwavidyalaya Bhopal
Sarojini Nadu government Girls' Post Graduate College, Bhopal.
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