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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Master of Philosophy and Master of Arts in Philosophy are two different courses. As you may already know Master of Philosophy is known as M Phil. You can pursue MPhil course after completing a post graduate course. Now this course has been discontinued.
Master of Arts in Philosophy which is also known as MA Philosophy is a course that you can pursue after graduation.
Master of Philosophy is a degree in Philosophy that can be pursued with any specialisation whereas Master of Arts in Philosophy in a degree in Arts with Philosophy as a specialisation.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
There are several colleges that offer MA Philosphy course in distance or cotrrespondence mode. You can find some of these in the table below:
MA Philosophy Distance College | MA Philosophy Distance College Fees (in INR) |
|---|---|
Indira Gandhi National Open University | 9 K |
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam | 10.4 K |
Guwahati University - GU | 14 K |
UPRTOU - U P Rajarshi Tandon Open University | 17 K |
Sabarmati University | 40 K |
Directorate of Distance Education, Kurukshetra University | 6.6 K |
The Global Open University | 28.15 K |
Directorate of Distance Education, The University of Burdwan | 11.4 K |
Note - The information is taken from the official sites.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
There are many colleges that offer an MA Philosophy course in India with low fees. You can find some of these in the table below
MA Philosophy Colleges | Average Fees (in INR) |
|---|---|
Vidyasagar University | 2.67 K |
UNIPUNE - Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) | 4.2 K |
Samastipur College | 300 |
Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi | 360 |
Gangadhar Meher University | 360 |
Jawaharlal Nehru University | 432 |
Zakir Husain Delhi College (Evening) | 432 |
Lakshmibai College, University of Delhi | 432 |
Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi | 432 |
Delhi University (DU) | 480 |
Janki Devi Memorial College, University of Delhi | 500 |
Note - The information is taken from official sites.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
MA Philosophy is a PG degree. You can pursue it after completing graduation. If you have completed BA Philosophy then you will already be aware of the core concepts of this domain. Since most colleges give admission to MA Philosophy course on the basis of entrance exam you will have to prepare for exams like CUET PG to get admission in good colleges.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
Philosophy is a an important part of humanities stream. It promotes societal growth, intelligence & also self-awareness.
Candidates can see table showing why candidates should go for BA Philosophy -
Significance of Philosophy | Description |
|---|---|
Critical Thinking | Philosophy promotes logical reasoning and critical thinking, which helps students analyze difficult problems logically and reach well-informed conclusions. |
Ethics | Philosophy explores ethical concepts, helping people develop a strong sense of morality. This will impact a person in their studies and their personal life. |
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
Philosophy is a broad discipline that can be classified into various areas based on the areas of focus and applications. The major areas of Philosophy are mentioned below:
Major Areas of Philosophy | Description |
|---|---|
Ethics | It is concerned with promoting morally right values, thoughts and actions. It is further divided into three branches: Applied Ethics, Normative Ethics and Metaethics. |
Aesthetics | It emphasises the concept of beauty, pleasing view or appearance. |
Metaphysics | It is concerned with examining the reality and the existence of a supernatural power. It is further divided into Physical Metaphysics, General Metaphysics and Religious Metaphysics. |
Logic | It is concerned with justifying facts with the help of reason and valid proof or arguments. |
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
The best philosophy books are subjective and vary depending on the reader's interests and the particular subfield of philosophy they choose to study. Nonetheless, the following well-known and respected philosophical works have made a big difference in the field
Philosophy Books | Description |
|---|---|
Marcus Aurelius' Meditations | A collection of the Roman Emperor's private letters that provide insights into practical wisdom and Stoic philosophy. |
Plato's Republic | A seminal treatise examining justice, the soul's nature, and the perfect condition. |
Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics | Aristotle's investigation of morality, virtue, and living a decent life. |
Immanuel Kant's Critique of Pure Reason | A foundational work in contemporary philosophy that explores epistemology and metaphysics. |
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
A great number of philosophers have had a significant impact. Although it would be impossible to list every notable person, the people who have had a significant influence on philosophy are named below
Name of Famous Philosophers | |
|---|---|
Plato | Aristotle |
Aquinas | Descartes |
Locke | Hume |
Kant | Karl Marx |
Sartre | Nietzsche |
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
Philosophy courses include subjects relevant to knowledge, ethics and other relevant topics. These deal with investigation of human cognition & perception. These range from philosophical investigation of existence & causation to epistemological investigation of nature of knowledge acquisition. While logic examines principles of sound reasoning & critical thinking, ethics debates focus on moral theories & concepts. You can pursue Philosophy courses as an Arts degree in India.
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
You can check the detailed MBOSE HSSLC Philosophy syllabus 2026 below:
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