MA Indian Philosophy (2 Years Part Time) GI520

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1 MA Indian (2 Years Part Time) GI Objectives This Programme will provide opportunities to students of philosophy to deepen their knowledge and understanding of philosophical principles and theories with special emphasis on Epistemology, Metaphysics, Ethics, Logic, Aesthetics etc. It will enhance and reinforce their ability to critically analyse philosophical issues relating to different Schools of thought. It will prepare students for further research in the wide range of philosophical areas right from Classical to Contemporary. 2. General Entry Requirements Successful completion of an undergraduate degree with: At least a second class or 50% whichever is applicable or A GPA not less than 2.5 out of 4 or equivalent, from a recognized higher education institution or Alternative qualifications acceptable to the University of Mauritius/ Mahatma Gandhi Institute. Programme Requirements BA (Hons) Degree in Indian or BA (Hons) Indian with Education or equivalent qualifications acceptable to the UOM/MGI 4. Programme Duration Minimum Maximum Master s Degree 4 Semesters (2 years) 8 Semesters (4 years) 5. Per Semester Minimum credits subject to Regulation Minimum Credit Required For Awards Of: Masters Degree : 9 Postgraduate Diploma : 24 Postgraduate Certificate : 12

2 Credit Breakdown As Follows: Master s Award Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certificate (Minimum Core Taught Modules) Dissertation Elective Module Total Assessment All modules will carry 100 marks and will be assessed as follows unless otherwise specified: Assessment will be based on Written Examinations of hour duration carrying 70% of total marks and Continuous Assessment carrying 0% of total marks. Continuous assessment will be based on seminars/presentations/assignments/class tests. There is no level attached to modules, i.e. each module carries its credit value. For a student to pass a module, an overall total of 40% for combined Continuous Assessment (CA) and Written Examination (WE) components would be required, without minimum thresholds within the individual Continuous Assessment and Written Examination components. The same criteria will apply for modules being assessed jointly. Note that all overall marks for the two modules will be considered and not the individual marks for each of the two modules Assessment for dissertation will include a Viva Voce conducted by a panel including the Supervisor. Note: Submission deadlines for dissertation: First draft: 14 December of the final year As the programme is Final Copy: 16 January in the final year. to start in January 8. Choice of Electives Students will be required to submit their choice of electives in order of priority by the middle of Semester I of year 1. The University/MGI reserves the right not to offer a given elective module if the critical number of students is not attained and/or for reasons of resource constraints. 9. List of Modules Module Code Modules Hr/Wk INPH 6110 Epistemology INPH 6120 Metaphysics INPH 610 of Language SKT 6110 Sanskrit I 2

3 INPH 6210 Ethics SKT 6210 Sanskrit II INPH 6220 Logic INPH 620 Aesthetics INPH 6000 Dissertation 12 Electives Module Code Modules Hr/Wk INPH 6140 Social and Political INPH 6150 of Religion WPH 6160 Western 10. Programme Plan Level I Semester I INPH 6110 Epistemology +0 Level I INPH 610 of Language Hrs/ Wk +0 INPH 6120 Metaphysics +0 SKT 6110 Sanskrit I Electives: Any one of the following: INPH 6140 Social & Political Or INPH 6150 of Religion Or WPH 6160 Western +0 +0

4 Level II Level II INPH 6210 Ethics +0 INPH 6220 Logic +0 SKT 6210 Sanskrit II INPH 620 Aesthetics +0 INPH 6000 Dissertation INPH 6000 Dissertation Outline Syllabus INPH 6110 PROBLEMS OF EPISTEMOLOGY This module aims at examining the sources, nature and kinds of knowledge cutting across different Schools of Indian through the study of original texts. It offers a critical analysis of the place of Perception and Inference in generating knowledge while establishing the relationship between knowledge and certainty. It also deals with the phenomenon of Error and its status. INPH 6120 PROBLEMS OF METAPHYSICS This module consists of metaphysical problems from the point of view of different Schools of thought, both Indian and Western. It examines in depth the concepts of Realism, Idealism and Theism, with particular attention to the relationship between mind/self and matter, using the traditional and the scientific methods. INPH 610 PHILOSOPHY OF LANGUAGE This module enables the student to recognize and establish the significance of language as the fundamental basis of philosophical discussions. It analyses the components of a working language and aims at understanding and appreciating the relationship the speaker has with the world through its medium. It also deals with the problems of language from the Grammarian s point of view, with special reference to the concept of sound and its status in philosophy. SKT 6110 SANSKRIT I This module aims at equipping the students with a knowledge of Sanskrit language with a view to enabling them to better understand and appreciate the technical terms and expressions they are bound to come across while studying Indian Philosophical texts. It constitutes practice in grammar, comprehension and translation based on specific texts. INPH 6140 SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY This module aims at a critical analysis of human society and its institutions, with special reference to the social and political institutions. It examines in details issues such as State, limbs of the State, the evolution of kingship, democracy, equality, power, right, law, classdivision, individualism, liberalism, capitalism, etc. Emphasis will be laid on the philosophy of Manu, Yājňavalkya, Aristotle, Kautilya, Karl Marx and Gandhi. INPH 6150 PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION This module deals with the concept of faith and belief in Indian and Western Religions, with focus on topics such as existence, God, creation, sin, redemption, justice, suffering, penance, worship, grace, etc. It aims at establishing the relationship between man, society and God through Religion, while discussing the place of Religion in the modern society. 4

5 WPH 6160 WESTERN PHILOSOPHY This module provides an analytical study of the Western Philosophical problems with special reference to Epistemology and Metaphysics. It offers a critical analysis of the Western Theory of Knowledge. It examines in depth the concepts of Realism and Idealism. INPH 6210 PROBLEMS OF ETHICS This module analyses the nature of Ethics; the concepts involved in practical reasoning: good, right, duty, obligation, virtue, freedom, rationality, choice; problem of euthanasia; theories of punishment (Deterrent, Reformative, Retributive Theories); the treatment of animals; environmental, legal, political and social problems; relative, subjective and naturalistic theories of the Moral Standard. SKT 6210 SANSKRIT II This module will enable the student to study and analyse philosophical texts in Sanskrit prescribed in this Programme. These include selections from the Brahma Sūtra, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Artha Sangraha, Vedānta Paribhāshā, Tarka Sangraha, SānkhyaKārikā, etc. INPH 6220 LOGIC This module aims at developing a spirit of rationality in the students by an exposure to different Schools of Logic. They will be able to recognize Logic as a general science of inference based on deduction and induction. The course covers Traditional Logic and Symbolic Logic. Aristotle and the Nyāya system will be the main focus. INPH 620 AESTHETICS This module aims at developing in the students a sense of human approach to creation in all its forms and aspects. They will be able to interprete, evaluate, and appreciate creative works, be it literary, musical, artistic or spiritual. The course consists of a study of the feelings, concepts and judgements in relation to arts and to the class of objects considered to be sublime or beautiful. The Indian concept of Rasa and the Western concept of Beauty will be the main focus. INPH 6000 (1) DISSERTATION Students will be required to submit a dissertation of 10,000 to 14,000 words. The dissertation should be original and researchbased, and should be based on any one aspect of the syllabus. The deadline to submit proposal for dissertation is in of Level I. Students will be briefed on Research Methodology prior to undertaking the research project. A series of lectures will be conducted to this effect during the first semester of Level II covering interalia, the following topics: choice of topic; survey; collection of material; classification of material; use of indexcards; working out the synopsis chapterisation; references; bibliography; abbreviations and acknowledgements. 5