B.A. program in Philosophy
The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at Jai Hind College welcomes students from diverse academic backgrounds, fostering an inclusive learning environment. In the final year, students have the opportunity to specialize in areas of interest. Our program encourages deep philosophical inquiry and critical thinking, preparing students to engage with fundamental questions about existence, ethics, and society. Our graduates pursue advanced studies at prestigious global institutions, underscoring our commitment to academic excellence and career preparation. They secure placements in various sectors such as education, social services, research, and philosophical consultancies, equipped with the analytical and critical skills to navigate complex philosophical inquiries and contemporary societal challenges. The Department has made research a compulsory module which prepares students to present research papers at National, International Conferences and Seminars and also helps them to get it printed in International Journals. Our students have won several awards for their research work at various seminars and conferences.
Program Objectives
- Graduates will analyze philosophical arguments critically.
- Graduates will resolve ethical dilemmas adeptly.
- Graduates will understand diverse philosophical traditions globally.
- Graduates will communicate complex ideas effectively.
Course Curriculum framework under Autonomy
Program: BA
Department: Philosophy
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Semester I |
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| Course code | Course Title | Credits |
| APHI101 |
Moral Philosophy Introduction to Moral Philosophy Indian Ethics Virtuous Life in Greek Ethics Freedom and Determinism
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4 |
| Semester II | ||
| APHI201 |
Moral Philosophy Modern Ethical Theories Alternative Ethical Perspectives Theories of Punishment Professional Ethics
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4 |
| Semester III | ||
| APHI301 |
Social Philosophy Love, Marriage and Sexual Morality Philosophy of Discrimination Just War and Pacifism Engaging Diversity
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3 |
| APHI302 |
Philosophy of Religion Introducing Philosophy of Religion Existence of God (traditional justifications) Challenges to religion Comparative Religion and Religious Pluralism |
3 |
| Semester IV | ||
| AHPI401 |
Political Philosophy Political Ideologies Liberty Equality Justice |
3.5 |
| APHI402 |
Philosophy of Religion Religious Experience, Miracles and Mysticism Religious Language The Existence of Evil Death and Afterlife
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3.5 |
| Semester V | ||
| APHI501 | Classical Indian Philosophy | 4 |
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Vedic – Upanishadic Philosophy and an Introduction to schools of Indian Philosophy Carvaka Philosophy (Materialistic) Jaina Philosophy Buddhist philosophy
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| APHI502 |
Greek Philosophy Pre-Socratic Philosophers I Sophists and Socrates Plato Aristotle
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5 |
| APHI503 |
Applied Ethics Bioethical Issues I Ethics of Reproductive Technologies Bioethical Issues II Ethics of Sex and Gender
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4.5 |
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Semester VI |
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| APHI601 |
Classical Indian Philosophy Nyaya and Vaisesika Samkhya and Yoga Advaita Vedanta of Shankara Visistadvaita of Ramanuja
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4 |
| APHI602 |
Western Philosophy Rationalism Empiricism Critical Philosophy: Immanuel Kant Later Philosophical Disciplines
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5 |
| APHI603 |
Applied Ethics Environmental Ethics Contemporary Issues in Environmental Ethics Media Ethics Obligations towards Poor and Needy |
4.5 |
The minor electives will be offered from the following domains: – Marketing, Management, Data Science, Web Designing, Cybersecurity, Accounting, Taxation, Finance, Financial Markets, Investment Banking, Commercial Data Science, Banking, Biotechnology, Mass communication, Embedded Systems and IoT.
Department Fest – Fill-O and Drishtikon
Fill-O is a fun food cum philosophy intra college event which gives students wings of entrepreneurship while Drishtikon is an intercollegiate Philosophy event where all segments are based on one’s knowledge and application of academic philosophy.
Department Magazine
The Philosophy Department has an annual e-magazine ZEKA which gives the opportunity to students to express their own philosophical findings through research papers, articles, poems and artwork.
Field Visits and Workshops
Students participated in various field visits, such as the Aura-Chakra Camp, The Yoga Institute, and the Global Vipassana Pagoda, along with workshops on topics like self-hypnosis, art therapy, and mandala making.