MAPY : MASTER OF ARTS (PHILOSOPHY)
About This Programme:
The Master’s programme in philosophy in distance learning mode is intended not only to enhance career prospects for students but also to train the mind for better logical thinking, mental discipline, ability for analysis and synthesis, critical reflection on social and political realities. Philosophy broadens people’s vision towards national integration, genuine appreciation of others’ ‘worldviews’, better understanding of various thought patterns and peaceful co-existence. It also becomes a means to social transformation to build a better nation and to ensure social equality, human dignity and human rights for the citizens
Eligibility:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Total Fees:
Rs. 13,200/- for full programme
Duration:
Minimum 2 years and Maximum 5 years; offered in both January and July cycle of admission.
Medium of Instruction:
English
Programme Co-ordinator(s):
Prof. Nandini Sinha Kapur, nandini@ignou.ac.in, Ph. 011-29573376
Syllabus
1st Year:
- MPY 1 – Indian Philosophy
- MPYE 1 – Logic
- MPYE 2 – Ethics
- MPYE 3 – Epistemology
- MPYE 4 – Philosophy of Human Person
- MPYE 5 – World Religions
- MPYE 6 – Dalit Philosophy
- MPYE 7 – Research Methodology in Philosophy
- MGP 5 – Introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution
2nd Year:
- MPY 2 – Western Philosophy
- MPYE 8 – Metaphysics
- MPYE 9 – Philosophy of Science and Cosmology
- MPYE 10 – Philosophy of Religion
- MPYE 11 – Philosophy of Art (Aesthetics)
- MPYE 12 – Tribal Philosophy
- MPYE 13 – Philosophy of Technology
- MPYE 14 – Philosophy of Mind
- MPYE 15 – Gandhian Philosophy
- MPYE 16 – Philosophy of Sri Aurobindo
- MPYP 1 – Dissertation
