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a year agoContributor-Level 6
The average package costs to around INR 1.5 lakhs per annum -3 lakhs per annum for MA in Philosophy at KBVSASU, Assam.
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
The Manipal Center for Philosophy & Humanities Bangalore is reputed for placements with more than 70% of students getting jobs via campus placements. The centre’s research orientation coupled with its connections to the industry makes students gain some experience, which is a plus for employers. Some of the key recruiters are Accenture, Wipro, and Infosys who offer good packages and the highest package is approximately INR 17.5 lakhs per annum . Also, the stability of the centre’s alumni base, which has resident spread out to institutions like Oxford and Cambridge for further studies also attests to the success of its
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Candidates can refer to the table below in order to understand the difference between Philosophy and Theology:
Philosophy | Theology |
|---|---|
It includes the study of religion in its broad domain | The extensive study of a faith |
Does not assume the concerned belief system to be true | accepts the belief system |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
You can find the MA Philosophy syllabus of JNU (Jawaharlal Nehru University) in the table below:
MA Philosophy Syllabus for First Semester | |
|---|---|
Philosophical Studies: Problems and Perspectives | Epistemology and Metaphysics: Issues and Problems of Knowing and Being |
Moral and Social Philosophy | Logic and Scientific Methods |
MA Philosophy Syllabus for Second Semester | |
Philosophy of Social Sciences | Philosophy of Language |
Readings in 20th Century Indian Philosophy | Readings in Analytic Philosophy and Phenomenology |
MA Philosophy Syllabus for Third and Fourth Semester | |
Reading a Philosopher | Project on a Philosophical Theme |
Optional Courses | |
Contending Theories on Justice | Philosophical Discourses on Modernity and Postmodernity |
Diversity of Cultures and Multiculturalism: A Philosophical Study | Personal Identity |
Philosophy of Mind | Theories of Truth: Reading Quine, Davidson, Dummett and Putnam |
Facets of Existentialism | Discourses on Value |
Ethics in Practice | Debates in Contemporary Political Philosophy |
Philosophy and Feminism | Philosophy and Literature |
Nagarjuna’s Critique of Essence (Svabhava) | Philosophical Foundations of Cognitive Science |
Philosophical Explorations of Indian Modernity | |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
MA Philosophy graduates can work in many sectors. They can pursue a career in the government sector as many government jobs are open to all graduates.They can pursue a career in various job profiles such as Content Writer, Video Editor, Sales Executive etc. in corporates and consultancies. NGOs offer a wide range of career options that can be pursued by Philosophy graduates such as Social Workers, Canvassers, Fundraising Specialists etc. You can also become a writer or author after completing MA Philosophy course.
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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 |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
There are many colleges that offer MA Philosophy course 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 |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
MA Philosophy is a postgraduate level degree that you can pursue after completing graduation. If you have completed BA Philosophy then you will already be aware of the core concepts of this domain. By pursuing this course you will be able to broaden your knowledge related to Philosophy. 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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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Philosophy is significant because it promotes societal growth, intelligence, and self awareness. Here are some aspects emphasizing the importance of 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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