Syllabus (PHILOSOPHY)
Course Type: MAJ-16
Semester: 8
Course Code: PHIMAJ16
Course Title: Analytic Philosophy & Social Philosophy
(L-P-Tu): 3-0-1
Credit: 4
Practical/Theory: Theory
Course Objective: a)It is a part of Philosophy which brings a new method not only in the study of Philosophy but also in other studies. Method of analysis is applied in the form of conceptual analysis, mental Geography and therapy. b) To demonstrate an understanding of th
Learning Outcome: a. Students can learn how the method of analysis is important in different fields of life. b. Apart from getting awareness in social and political matters students are being inspired to take project work and dissertations on this area.
- Module-1: Theories of description (Russell), Systematically Misleading Expression (Ryle)
- Module-2: Two Dogmas of Empiricism (Quine), Sense and Reference (Frege)
- Module-3: In Defense of common sense (Moore), In Defence of a Dogma (Grice & Strawson)
- Module-4: Nature and Scope of Social and Political Philosophy, Theories of the relation between individual and society: Individualistic theory, Organic Theory, Idealistic Theory
- Module-5: Concept of Welfare State, Concept of Right
- Module-6: Liberty, Justice and Equality
Suggested Readings
- Classics of Analytic Philosophy—Robert R. Ammerman
- Some Main Problems of Philosophy—G.E. Moore
- Contemporary Analytic Philosophy—M. K. Munitz
- Russell—A.C. Grayling
- Twentieth Century Analytic Philosophy—Avrum Stroll
- Problems of Philosophy—Bertrand Russell
- Philosophy of Language—Gottlob Frege
- Society—MacIver and Page
- Sociology—Morris Ginsberg
- Sociology—S.N. Shankara Rao
- Sociology—P.B. Kar
- Introduction to Modern Political Thought—C.E.M. Joad
Basic Features
Undergraduate degree programmes of either 3 or 4-year duration, with multiple entry and exit points and re-entry options, with appropriate certifications such as:
- UG certificate after completing 1 year (2 semesters with 40 Credits + 1 Summer course of 4 credits) of study,
- UG diploma after 2 years (4 semesters with 80 Credits + 1 Summer course of 4 credits) of study,
- Bachelor’s degree after a 3-year (6 semesters with 120 credits) programme of study,
- 4-year bachelor’s degree (Honours) after eight semesters (with 170 Credits) programme of study.
- 4-year bachelor’s degree (Honours with Research) if the student completes a rigorous research project (of 12 Credits) in their major area(s) of study in the 8th semester.
Note: The eligibility condition of doing the UG degree (Honours with Research) is- minimum75% marks to be obtained in the first six semesters.
- The students can make an exit after securing UG Certificate/ UG Diploma and are allowed to re-enter the degree programme within three years and complete the degree programme within the stipulated maximum period of seven years.
