Major · Philosophy · Semester 3 · SY BA · 4 credits · 100 marks · 60 hours
Module 1: Introduction to Indian Philosophy
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Vedic Cosmology, Upanishadic philosophy (Brahman, atman and world)
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classifications of schools of Indian Philosophy
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3
Common characteristics of Indian Philosophical Schools
Module 2: Carvaka Philosophy
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Metaphysics: Four elements, self, liberation, and God
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2
Epistemology: Perception as the only valid source of knowledge, Rejection of inference and testimony
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3
Ethics: Hedonism
Module 3
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Jaina philosophy
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Metaphysics: classification of reality, Anekantavada
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Epistemology: Syadvada
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3
Ethics: Triratnas; Anuvrata and Mahavrata
Module 4: Buddhist philosophy
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1
Four noble truths and Pratityasamutpada
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2
Theory of No-Self: Anatmavada and Kshanikavada (Momentariness)
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3
Ethics: Panchashila, Brahmaviharas
Reading List
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Bishop, Donald (ed.) Indian Thought: An Introduction (New Delhi: Wiley Eastern Private Ltd., 1975)
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Chattopadhyay D.P., Lokayata: A Study in Ancient Indian Materialism (people’s
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Publishing House; Third edition (2006)
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Datta & Chaterjee, An Introduction to Indian Philosophy, University of Calcutta (1984)
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Deussen, Paul. Outlines of Indian Philosophy (New Delhi: Crest Publishing House, 1996)
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Gethin, Rupert .The Foundations of Buddhism (Oxford University Press, 1998)
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Glasenapp, Helmuth Von. Jainism: An Indian Religion of Salvation (Delhi: Motilal Banarasidas Publishers, 1998)
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Gokhale, Pradeep P Lokayata/Carvaka OUP, New Delhi, 2015
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Nagin shah. Jaina philosophy and religion, Motilal Banarsidass, (2001)
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Hiriyanna, M. Outlines of Indian Philosophy (Delhi: Motilal Banarasidas, 1993)
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Humphreys, Christmas. The Buddhist Way of Life (New Delhi: Indus Publishers, 1993)
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Raju, T. The Philosophical Traditions of India (London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd., 1971)
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Sangharakshita .The Essential Teachings of the Buddha (New Delhi: New Age Books, 2000)
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Shah Nathubhai. Jainism: The World of Conquerors (Delhi: Motilal Banarasidas Publishers, 1999)
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Srinivasachari, P.N. Ethical Philosophy of the Gita (Madras: SriRamakrishna Matt, 2001)
