Solapur University, Solapur
Semester Pattern Syllabus
B.A. Part-II (Philosophy)
Ethics (Indian & Western) Paper – II
(w.e.f. June 2011)
Semester-ш
1)
Nature and scope of ethics. The notions of Right and Good. Descriptive and
Normative ethics. Customary and Reflective morality.
2)
Psychological basis of moral life. Instincts, Desire, will and Reason.
3)
Major concepts concerns in Indian normative ethics-Dharma, Rta, Rna, Preyas,
Shreyas, Krupa(Grace),Theory of Karma ,Niskama Karma, Four Purusarthas.
4)
a) Buddhist ethics: The four noble truths and The Eight fold path.
b) Carvak’s ethical views.
Semester-IV
5)
Major trends in Western normative ethics:
a)Teleology:Hedonism, Egoism and Utilitarianism ( Mill and Bentham)
b)Deontology: Good will,Duty, Categorical Imperative, Intutive ethics.
6)
Virtue ethics : Plato and Aristotle.
7)
Theories of Punishment.
8)
Ethical issues concerning right to Life:
Female feticide, Euthanasia, Ecology, Homosexuality .
Reading Books For Semester-III and - IV
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Ethics : Frankena William (Prentic Hall)
An Introduction of Ethics : William Lillie (Allied Bombay)
Ethics for today – Harold Titus.
Practical ethics – Peter Singer.(Cambridge University Press)
Applied ethics - Peter Singer.(Oxford University Press)
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A manual of ethics – J.S. Mackenzie
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Ethics for Today – Titus Herold H.
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C.D. Broad – Five Types of Ethical Theory
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Sandel Michael J.,1995, “Moral Argument and Liberal
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Solapur University, Solapur
Semester Pattern Syllabus
B.A. Part-II (Philosophy)
SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY PAPER – III
(w.e.f. June 2011)
Semester-
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1)
Nature and scope of Social and Political Philosophy. Its relation to Sociology, Social
Psychology, Political Science and Ethics.
2)
The notions of and relation between : Individual, Society, State and Nation,
Internationalism and world Government.
3)
Political ideologies - Socialism, Communism, Democracy, Sarvodaya
4)
Political actions – Constitutionalism, terrorism, revolutionism
Semester- IV
5)
Political ideals with special reference to Indian Constitution – Liberty, equality and
Justice, Directive Principles of State Policy, rights of minorities, reservation as
compensatory discrimination.
6)
Major social institutions - family, education and work.
7)
Social change and progress - Criteria of social progress. Role of co-operation,
competition and conflict in society, social attitudes.
8)
Cause and forms of social decay. Social evils-Casterism, Untouchability, dowry and
Alcoholism. Methods of Social reconstruction.
Reading Books For Semester-III and - IV
1.
Baker B
: Principles of Social and Political Theory (Oxford)
2.
Sinha A.K.
: Outlines of Social Philosophy (Calcutta)
3.
Joshi N.V.
: Social and Political Philosophy
4.
Raphael D.D.
: Problems of Political Philosophy
5.
Roy K. and Gupta C. (eds.)
: Essays in Social and Political Philosophy
6.
Beck Robert N.
: Handbook in Social Philosophy
7.
Gandhi M.K.
: Hind Swaraj
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Solapur University, Solapur
Semester Pattern Syllabus
B.A. Part-II
Alternative Course ‘A’ Modern Logic (IDS)
(w.e.f. June 2011)
Semester-III
Propositional Logic
I)
Nature of Logic.
1. Nature of Inference. Distinction between sentense and proposition.
2.Modern classification of Propositions. Importance of Symbolisation.
3.Propositional variable and logical constants. - Negation, conjunction, Disjunction,
Implication and equivalence. It’s basic truth tables . Testing validity by truth table
method.
II)
Propositional Logic
1. Rules of inference and rules of replacement. Direct Proof method.Proof of
tautologies by Conditional and Indirect proof.
2. Dot system.
3. Polish notations.
Semester-IV
Predicate Logic, Set theory and Venn’s Diagramms
III) Introduction toPredicate Logic.
1. Individual variables and constants.
2. Singular and general propositions and their symbolization.
3. Propositional function.
4.Quantifiers –Universal and Existential.
5. Preliminary version of Quantificational rules.
6.Formal proof involving quantifiers .
7.Quantifier
negation.
IV). 1. Set Theory (primary version) :Element of set, Sub-set, Universal Set,
null set, Intersection Set.
2. Venn Diagramm: Testing Syllogism by Venn Diagramms.
Reading Books For Semester-I and - II
1)
Symbolic Logic (4th ed.) by I.M. Copi.
2)
Introduction to Logic – by Patric Suppes (Chapter-9 to 11)
3)
An Introduction to Mathematical Logic – Dr. Surendra Gaidhane
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Solapur University, Solapur
Semester Pattern Syllabus
B.A. Part-II
Alternative Course ‘B’ Traditional Logic (IDS)
(w.e.f. June 2011)
Semester-III
Deductive Logic
1.
Nature and Scope of Logic:
Definition. Logic as a formal science. Deductive and Inductive Inference. Uses of Logic.
2.
Proposition and Terms:
Proposition and Sentence. Analysis of propositional terms. Contrary and Contradictory
Terms. Traditional Classification of propositions into Categorical and Conditional.
The four fold scheme of propositions. Distribution of terms.
3.
Immediate Inferences :
Opposition of proposition. Eduction ( conversion and obversion only.)
4.
Mediate Inferences :
a) Categorical syllogism. Nature and Rules of validity.
b) Mixed Hypothetical syllogism – Constructive and Destructive.
Semester-IV
Inductive Logic
5.
Nature and kinds of Inductive Inference: Simple Enumeration, Analogy,
Scientific Induction, Stages of Scientific Induction.
6.
Formal grounds of Induction: The Principle of Uniformity of Nature. The Scientific
Notion of Cause. Distinction between Popular and Scientific cause.
7.
Material grounds of Induction :
Observation and Experiment, It’s characteristics. Fallacies of Observation.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Observation and Experiment.
8.
a) Hypothesis : Nature and Importance of Hypothesis.
Hypothesis. Verification and Proof of Hypothesis.
Conditions of valid
b) Fallacies : Equivocation, Amphiboly, Division, Composition,Accident, Converse
Accident, Many Questions, False Cause, Petitio Principii, Ad populum
Reading Books For Semester-I and - II
1.
2.
Text Book of Logic by Wolf, George (Unwin, London)
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An Introduction to Logic and Scientific method – by Cohen & Nagel.
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Solapur University, Solapur
Nature of Question Paper For Semester Pattern
• Faculty of Social Science
(UG/PG Courses)
(w.e.f. June 2011)
Time - 2 Hours
Total Marks– 50 Marks
Instruction – (1) All questions are Compulsory.
(2) Figures to the Rights indicate full marks.
Q. 1)
Multiple choice questions (Ten)
10 Marks
(With four alternatives)
Q. 2)
Write short Answer of the following
08 Marks
(Any four out of six)
Q. 3)
Write short notes
12 Marks
(Any four out of six)
Q. 4)
Answer any one long type question of the following
A
OR
10 Marks
B
Q. 5)
Long answer type question
10 Marks
1. Structure of the courses :A) Each paper of every subject for Arts, Social Sciences & Commerce Faculty shall be of 50
marks as resolved by the respective faculties and Academic Council.
B) For Science Faculty subjects each paper shall be of 50 marks and practical for every
subject shall be of 50 Marks as resolved in the faculty and Academic Council.
C) For B. Pharmacy also the paper shall be of 50 marks for University examination. Internal
marks will be given in the form of grades.
D) For courses which were in semester pattern will have their original distribution already of
marks for each paper.
E) For the faculties of Education, Law, Engineering the course structure shall be as per the
resolutions of the respective faculties and Academic Council.
2. Nature of question paper:
A) Nature of questions.
B)
C)
D)
3.
4.
“20% Marks - objectives question” (One mark each and
multiple choice questions)
“40% Marks - Short notes / Short answer type questions / Short
Mathematical type questions / Problems. (2 to 5 Marks each)
“40% Marks - Descriptive type questions / Long Mathematical
type questions / Problems. (6 to 10 Marks each)
Objective type question will be of multiple choice (MCQ) with four alternatives. This
answer book will be collected in first 15 minutes for 10 marks and in first 30 minutes for
20 marks.
Each objective question will carry one mark each.
Questions on any topic may be set in any type of question. All questions should be set in
such a way that there should be permutation and combination of questions on all topics
from the syllabus. As far as possible it should cover entire syllabus.
There will be only five questions in the question paper. All questions will be compulsory.
There will be internal option (40%) and not overall option. for questions 2 to 5.
Practical Examination for B. Sc. I. will be conducted at the end of second semester.
Examination fees for semester Examination will be decided in the Board of Examinations.
The structures of all courses in all Faculties were approved and placed before the
Academic Council. After considered deliberations and discussion it was decided not to convene a
meeting of the Academic Council for the same matter as there is no deviation from any decision
taken by Faculties and Academic Council. Nature of Question Paper approved by Hon. Vice
Chancellor on behalf of the Academic Council.