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Current Syllabus Of Madras University

B.A. Degree Course In Philosophy

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UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS
B.A. DEGREE COURSE IN PHILOSOPHY
REVISED SYLLABUS
( CBCS )
NON-MAJOR ELECTIVE – 1
(w.e.f.2013-14)
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
Unit-I Introduction to Philosophy
Meaning, Nature and Scope
Logic, Metaphysics and Ethics – basics
Science, Philosophy and Religion
Unit-II An Introduction to Indian Philosophy
Religion and Philosophy -Vedic and non-Vedic
Social concern of a Philosopher – Swami Vivekananda
Gandhian Ethics
Unit-III Problems in Western Philosophy
Freedom and determinism,
God -Critical Evaluation of the Cosmological and Teleological proofs for the existence of
God
Unit-IV Applied Philosophy – its nature and content
Ethical Issues – euthanasia, capital punishment
Judgement and Inference
Human Rights
Unit-V Social Philosophy – Aim, Scope and Method
Scope and subject matter
Political obligation and obedience to the State of the individual
Books for Study (relevant chapters):
1. G.T.W.Patrick, Introduction to Philosophy (Chapter 1
2. B.K.Lal, Contemporary Indian Philosophy (chapter 2)
3. Margaret Chatterjee, Philosophical Enquiries (chapter 3)
4. Raghwendra Pratap Singh, Applied Philosophy (chapter 4)
5. Peter Singer, Practical Ethics (chapter 4.1)
6. D.L.Das, The Fundamentals of Philosophy (chapter 4.2)
7. J.S.Mackenzie, Outlines of Social Philosophy (chapter 5)

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