MA Indian Philosophy (2 Years Part Time) – GI520
1.
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 Philosophy to Contemporary Philosophy.
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
3.
Programme Requirements
BA (Hons) Degree in Indian Philosophy or BA (Hons) Indian Philosophy with Education or
equivalent qualifications acceptable to the UOM/MGI
4.
Programme Duration
Master’s
Degree
5.
Minimum
Maximum
4 Semesters (2 years)
8 Semesters (4 years)
Credits Per Semester
Minimum 3 credits subject to Regulation 4.
6.
Minimum Credit Required For Awards Of:
Masters Degree
: 39 Credits
Postgraduate Diploma
: 24 Credits
Postgraduate Certificate : 12 Credits
Credit Breakdown As Follows:
(Minimum Dissertation
Core
Taught
Modules)
24 Credits 12 Credits
Master’s
Award
7.
Elective Module
Total
3 Credits
39
Postgraduate
Diploma
24 Credits
24
Postgraduate
Certificate
12 Credits
12
Assessment
All modules will carry 100 marks and will be assessed as follows unless otherwise specified:
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Assessment will be based on Written Examinations of 3-hour duration carrying 70% of total
marks and Continuous Assessment carrying 30% 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:
Final Copy:
8.
14 December of the final year
16 January in the final year.
As the programme is
to start in January
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
INPH 6110
INPH 6120
INPH 6130
SKT 6110
Modules
Problems of Epistemology
Problems of Metaphysics
Philosophy of Language
Sanskrit I
2
Hr/Wk
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
INPH 6210
SKT 6210
INPH 6220
INPH 6230
INPH 6000
Problems of Ethics
Sanskrit II
Logic
Aesthetics
Dissertation
3
3
3
3
-
3
3
3
3
12
Hr/Wk
Credits
Electives
Module Code
10.
Modules
INPH 6140
Social and Political Philosophy
3
3
INPH 6150
WPH 6160
Philosophy of Religion
Western Philosophy
3
3
3
3
Programme Plan
Hrs/Wk
L+P
Credits
INPH 6110
Problems of
Epistemology
3 +0
3
INPH 6120
Problems of
Metaphysics
3+0
3
Level I
Semester I
Level I
Semester II
INPH 6130
Philosophy of
Language
SKT 6110
Sanskrit I
Electives:
Any one of the
following:
INPH 6140
Social & Political
Philosophy
Or
INPH 6150
Philosophy
of Religion
Or
WPH 6160
Western
Philosophy
3
Hrs/
Wk
L+P
Credits
3+0
3
3+0
3
3+0
3
Level II
Semester II
Hrs/Wk
L+P
Credits
INPH 6220
Logic
3+0
3
3+0
INPH 6230
Aesthetics
3+0
3
-
INPH 6000
Dissertation
-
12
Level II
Semester II
Hrs/Wk
L+P
Credits
INPH 6210
Problems of
Ethics
3+0
3
3+0
-
SKT 6210
Sanskrit II
INPH 6000
Dissertation
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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 Philosophy 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 6130 - 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, class-division, 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.
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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, Sānkhya-Kārikā, 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 6230 - 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 research-based, and should be based on any one aspect of the syllabus.
The deadline to submit proposal for dissertation is in Semester II 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 inter-alia, 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.
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