Academic Department Calicut, Kerala University Estd. 1968

Department of Philosophy, Calicut University, Calicut

Constituent Department of Calicut University, Calicut

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About Department of Philosophy, Calicut University, Calicut

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

Department of Philosophy

The Department was setup in 1976, to offer post graduate courses in Philosophy. Professor E.I. Warrier was the founder-head of the Department. Subsequently Professor Dr. V.C. Narayana Das, was the Head of the Department till 1999. The Department launched MA and Ph.D programmes in 1977 and M.Phil course in 1990. The Master course has been restructured by incorporating areas such as philosophy of mind, cognitive science, film and philosophy, philosophy of literature and culture studies. The Department has conducted one Summer Institute and six national/ international level seminars on areas such as contemporary Indian philosophy, philosophy of Wittgenstein, postmodernism, Maxism and Gandhism, film and philosophy, philosophy of Guru Nanak, Kabir and Narayana Guru, cultural dynamics and educational process in India. So far the Department has produced 31 Ph.Ds. The Department maintains a library over 3500 books.

Courses Offered

- Master of Arts (MA Philosophy)
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil Philosophy)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D Philosophy)

Thrust Areas

- Philosophy of language
- Philosophy of cognitive science
- Biophilosophy DST (Developmental Systems Theory)
- Gandhian Philosophy
- Indian Philosophy
- Postmodern Philosophy of media
- Film and gender
- Contemporary lower philosophy
- Regional constitution.

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department

Affiliation Calicut University, Calicut

Campus Location Calicut, Kerala

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

Master of Arts (MA Philosophy)

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil Philosophy)

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D Philosophy)

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Thrust Areas

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Philosophy of language

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Philosophy of cognitive science

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Biophilosophy DST (Developmental Systems Theory)

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Gandhian Philosophy

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Indian Philosophy

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Postmodern Philosophy of media

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Film and gender

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Contemporary lower philosophy

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Regional constitution.

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Philosophy, Calicut University, Calicut

Where is the Department of Philosophy, Calicut University, Calicut located?

The Department of Philosophy, Calicut University, Calicut is an academic teaching department of Calicut University, Calicut, located in Calicut, Kerala, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Philosophy, Calicut University, Calicut are conducted as per Calicut University, Calicut guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Philosophy, Calicut University, Calicut?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Calicut University, Calicut.