SN INDIAN PHILOSOPHY L T P S C CH Course Type

LAO-441 3 0 0 0 3 45 OE
Course Code(s)
PRE-REQUISITE

CO-REQUISITE

ANTI-REQUISITE

a. Course Description
This course will introduce you to the Indian philosophical tradition through the study of philosophical concepts such
as Vedas’ Upanishads, Rna, Rta, verna and ashram system, atman, Jyanmimamsa, Bhagwat Gita etc. You'll grapple
with questions that have been significant to philosophy from its beginnings: Questions about the nature of the Indian
philosophy, nature of cosmos, the existence of self, the foundations of knowledge, and the good life. You'll also
observe changes of intellectual outlook over time, and the effect of religious, and philosophical concerns on the
development of philosophical ideas.
One of the aims of this course is to introduce you to some of the cultural, ethical perspective and themes from the
history of philosophy. But another important aim of this course is to develop your skill at the kind of reading,
writing, thinking, and speaking called for when working on the history of philosophy. There is a historical
component to this latter aim: You'll learn to read historical texts closely and carefully. It will be also guided towards,
and supported in, the development of your own informed opinions and positions on contemporary issues that of
virtues: Ground the ethical use and development of morals within historical contexts; Examine the proposition of
looking at ethics and morals through Indian philosophical lenses; Examine ontological impacts of philosophy on
human existence; Examine ideas surrounding citizenship; Examine ethical issues raised in specific cases of human
life use gone awry; Debate the prospect of limits on individuals existence; and Discuss considerations surrounding
in a society

b. Course Objectives

The Course aims to:

1. The course aims to bring awareness to students regarding the various perspectives on fundamental
human issues such as human consciousness and perception.
2. Providing awareness regarding the metaphysical and epistemological aspects of Indian philosophy.
3. In this course we will explore some of the many ethical challenges posed by Vedic culture and ethical
aspect of philosophy.

c. Course Outcomes
CO1 To understand and remember the Fundamentals of Indian philosophy.

CO2 To apply the importance of philosophical concepts like Epistemology, Empiricism etc.

CO3 Students will analyze and interpret a cultured awareness by acquainting him with the intellectual traditions
of our country.
d. Syllabus
Unit-1 Nature of Indian Philosophy Contact Hours: 15
Chapter 1 Fundamentals of Indian philosophy,
Introduction to Indian Vedic concepts: Rta, Rna, Veda/Upanishad, Purusharthas.
Philosophy Theory of Karma.

Chapter 2 Ashram system: organization and stability of society

Vedic perspective of Varna System: fundamental aspects of civilizational journey the society
society and Bhagwat Ethical concept of Bhagwat Gita: It’s role in administration
Gita
Unit-2 Empirical Concept Contact Hours: 15
Chapter 1 Carvaka philosophy: Materialistic way of modern life
Jainism: Relative pluralistic philosophy of human mind
Materialism and
Idealism
Chapter 2 Buddhism: The realistic approach of world
Samkhya and Yoga Philosophy: Conscious and unconscious matter of mind body and
Realism
nature
Unit-3 Philosophical concept of knowledge and self Contact Hours: 15
Chapter 1 Theory of Epistemology: The theory of Knowledge
Debate of Causation: Asatkāryavāda and Satkāryavāda
‘knowledge’ and
‘Causation’
Chapter 2 Atman Self: Meaning, stages and sheaths of soul

e. Textbooks / Reference Books

R1 Dasgupta, S.N. (2004), A History of Indian Philosophy, Vol.1, Delhi, Motilal Banarasidass Publishers, Pvt.
Ltd.

R2 Chatterjee, S.C. (2008), Nyāya Theory of Knowledge, Delhi, Bharatiya Kala Prakashan.

R3 Hiriyanna, M. (1995), The Essentials of Indian Philosophy, Motilal Banarsidass Publ.

R4 Indian Philosophy Volume 2 Second Edition: With an Introduction By J.N.Mohanty

R5 Gupta, S.N., Ethics (Indian and Western), Bharat prakashan (regd.), Jalandhar