Indian Philosophy

Chennai, IN, Chennai, India

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PhilosophyMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

1. Familiarize with the fundamental, advanced and emerging concepts in Philosophy.

2. Understand the role of philosophy and its interactions with other social sciences

3. Develop an overall-view of philosophy by learning Indian and Western philosophical traditions and identifying the commonalities and differences in their approach

4. Relate to original philosophical texts by eminent philosophers to diverse ages, traditions and systems and would acquire necessary hermeneutic competence to interpret them. 5.

Evaluate the arguments for or against different philosophical points of view critically and to critique knowledge systems, value-systems, traditions, and social norms.

6. Demonstrate analytical, critical and reflective thinking to broaden their views on life and the world by liberating themselves from various prejudices.

7. Communicate the results of the studies carried out in different fields of Indian and Western philosophy in a lucid, precise, well-structured and coherent manner.

8. Demonstrate independent thinking, combine self-learning and lifelong learning of graduate Attributes, adopt positions of their own and create new ideas.

9. Undertake research projects in philosophy at nationally or internationally reputed institute of higher learning.

10. Develop the ability to excel in any field requiring analytical and critical thinking such as journalism, law, business, public policy, education and other such areas.