Skill enhancement course · Philosophy · Semester 1 · FY BA · 2 credits
Module 1: Introduction to Academic Reading
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Introduction to Academic Reading in Philosophy
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Overview of the course objectives and expectations.
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Understanding the structure and components of philosophical texts.
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Engaging with philosophical texts and ideas
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Engaging with primary philosophical texts and secondary sources to comprehend, evaluate, and reflect upon complex ideas and arguments.
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Developing the skills necessary to critically analyze philosophical works, understand the historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced, and articulate one's interpretations and reflections effectively.
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Criteria for Selecting Books in Academic Reading
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When selecting books for academic reading in philosophy, it's essential to consider the depth of content, relevance to the course or research topic, and the author's credibility.
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Criteria for Selecting Books in Academic Reading
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Relevance
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Credibility
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Depth and Scope
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Accessibility and Engagement
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Diverse Perspectives
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Book Selection
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For example-
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"Sophie's World" by Jostein Gaarder
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“The Story of My Experiments with Truth Book” by Mahatma Gandhi
Module 2: Philosophical Analysis in Reading
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Reading and Analysis of the Selected Book
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Critical analysis of the selected book.
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Evaluating the author's philosophical perspective.
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Reflection and Implications
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Engaging in reflective thinking
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Interpreting the contents of the book
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Contemporary philosophical discourse.
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Reflections on contemporary Philosophical discourse
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Enhancing quality life.
Reading List
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Piercey Robert “Reading as a Philosophical Practice” (Anthem Press, April 2022)
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Baggini Julian and Stangroom Jeremy ”Philosophy: Key Texts" (Palgrave Macmillan December 2002)
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Plato “The Republic” (Fingerprint publishing August 2015)
