Academic Department Kolkata, West Bengal

Department of Philosophy

Constituent Department of Presidency University, Kolkata

About Department of Philosophy

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

The department offers courses in UG and PG standards. Around 90 undergraduate and 30 postgraduate students are taught by the department. A wide range of courses in different branches of philosophy like Indian Philosophy, History of Western Philosophy, Analytic Philosophy, Logic, Ethics, Applied Ethics, Contemporary Indian Thought, Feminist Philosophy and recent trends in Western Epistemology and Metaphysics are being offered by the department. Our department’s field’s focus also includes philosophy of language, Indian Logic, Phenomenology and Existentialism.

The department is proud to be associated with excellent students and faculty members. Our graduate program produces with comprehensive knowledge in different branches of the subject. With a well balanced proportion of diverse concerns of contemporary philosophy and cultivating synchronization between tradition and modern thought we encourage our students to become dedicated, responsible and help them build career in the world of academics, bureaucracy and mass communication.

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation Presidency University, Kolkata
Campus Location Kolkata, West Bengal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Philosophy

Where is the Department of Philosophy located?

The Department of Philosophy is an academic teaching department of Presidency University, Kolkata, located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

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

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Philosophy?

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