Shivaji University, Kolhapur is offering Bachelor of Arts (BA Philosophy). In this section, learn about the Bachelor of Arts (BA Philosophy) course at Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Outlines of Philosophy (Indian)
- Unit 1 : Nature of Indian Philosophy
- Unit 2 : Jaina Darshana
- Unit 3 : Buddhism
- Unit 4 : Advaita Vedanta
Scientific Method (Compulsory)
- Unit 1 : Nature of Science
- Unit 2 : Postulates of Science
- Unit 3 : Scientific Investigation
- Unit 4 : Techniques of Social Research
Outlines of Philosophy (Western)
- Unit 1 : Philosophy of Socrates & Plato
- Unit 2 : Philosophy of Aristotle
- Unit 3 : Philosophy of Rene Descartes
- Unit 4 : Philosophy of Locke
Scientific Method (Compulsory)
- Unit 1 : Hypothesis
- Unit 2 : Laws and Scientific Explanation
- Unit 3 : Scientific Attitude
- Unit 4 : Computer Education
Ethics – (Indian) Paper – III
- The Nature & Scope of Ethics
A) The notion of Right and Good
B) Descriptive & Normative ethics
C) Customary & Reflective morality
- Presuppositions of Indian Ethics
A) Dharma – meaning, definition and classification
B) Theory of Karma
- Some Indian Ethical Theories
A) Nishkam Karma
B) Gandhian Ethics – Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacarya & Aparigraha
C) Theory of purusharthas
- Buddhist & Jaina Ethics
A) Buddhist Ethics – The four Noble thuths and Eight fold path
B) Jaina Ethics – Anuvratas & Mahavratas, Triratna, Sallekhana
Ethics – (Indian) Paper – V
- End based Ethics
A) Hedonism – Egoistic & Universalistic
B) Utilitarianism – Bentham and Mill
- Rule – based Ethics
A) Intuitive Ethics
B) Kantian Ethics
- Virtue Ethics
A) Plato
B) Aristotle
- Theories of punishment
A) Retributive Theory
B) Preventive Theory
C) Reformative Theory
Systems of Indian Philosophy (Part-I)
- Vedic and Upanisadic Philosophy:-
A) Vedic deities-Polytheism and Monotheism
B) Upanisadic conceptions of At man and Brahman
- Bhagavadgita:-
A) Jhanayoga and Karmayoga
B) Dhyanayoga and Bhaktiyoga
C) The concept of Ideal Person
- Samkhya:-
A) The nature of Prakriti and Purusa
B) Evolution of Prakriti
C) Theory of Causation (Satkaravada)
- Yoga:-
A) Yoga Philosophy-Astaangayoga
B) Types of Samadhi
C) Nature and Place of God in Yoga Philosophy
Systems of Indian Philosophy (Part-II)
- Vaisesika:-
A) Nature of Vaisesika Philosophy
B) Classification of Padarthas (Seven Categories)
C) Theory of Atomism
- Nyaya:-
A) The Nature and Kinds of Pramanas
B) Nature and Kinds of Pratyaksa and anuman
C) Hetvabhasa
- Visistadvaita of Ramanuj
A) Cit, Acit and Isvara
B) The meaning of “Tattvamasi”
C) Criticism of Kevaladvaita
- Dvaita and Maddhava:-
A) Five kinds of Bheda
B) Reality of world
C) Nature of Moksha
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