BA Second year philosophy syllabus (Western philosophy+ethics) Lucknow University

Waseem Shaikh October 05, 2022

BA Second year philosophy syllabus (Western philosophy+ethics) Lucknow University


Semester III
Paper - 5
WESTERN PHILOSOPHY - I



Unit - I
  • Nature, Scope & Definition of Philosophy: Origin, traits & some prominent debates, Distinction between Western & Indian Philosophy: Some Prominent Positions, Historical Background of Western Philosophy, Greek Philosophy: Plato and Aristotle: Ideas, Substance, Form and Matter, Causation, Actuality and Potentiality. Glimpse of Medieval Age Philosophy.

Unit – II
  • Basic traits of Rationalism
  • Descartes: Cartesian Method of Doubt, Cogito Ergo Sum, Criterion of Truth, Types of Ideas, Proofs for the Existence of God, Mind-Body Relation: Interactionism.

Unit - III
  • Spinoza: Doctrine of substance, attributes and modes, existence of God, Pantheism,parallelism.

Unit - IV
  • Leibnitz: Monads, truth of reason, truth of facts, innateness of ideas, Doctrine of Pre-established harmony.

SUGGESTED READINGS:
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Connor, D.J.O., “A Critical History of Western Philosophy”, Free Press, Parent Company
Simon and Schuster, New York, 1985.
2. Ewing, A.C., “The Fundamental Question of Philosophy”, Routledge and Kegan Paul Ltd.,
New York, 2012.
3. Russell, Bertrand, “History of Philosophy”, Routledge, New York, 2004.


REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Falckenberg, R., “History of Modern Philosophy”, Create Space Independent Publishing Platform, Scotts Valley, Carolina, 2015.
2. Wright, W.K., “A History of Modern Philosophy”, Macmillan Company, Mumbai, 1952.
3. Kenny, Anthony, “A New History of Western Philosophy”, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1985.
4. Masih, Y., “A Critical History of Western Philosophy (Greek, Medieval, Modern)”, Motilal Banarasidass Publication Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2017.
5. Scruton, R, “A Short History of Modern Philosophy from Descartes to Wittgenstein”, Routledge Publishers, Pustak Mahal, New Delhi, 2001.
6. Srivastava, J.S., “Adhunik Darshan ka Vaijñānik Itihas”, Kitab Mahal, Allahabad, 2012.
7. Sharma, Chandradhar, “Pashchatya Darshan”, Motilal Banarasidass, Delhi, 1998.
9. Upadhyaya, Harishankar, “Pashchatya Darshan ka Udbhav aur Vikas”, Anusheelan
Prakashan, Allahabad, 2004.


WEB REFERENCES:
1. Department of Philosophy, University of Lucknow.
2. Philosophy Department, Lucknow University You tube channel:
4. Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Digital library.
5. Department of Philosophy, Stanford University.
6. Department of Philosophy, James Madison University.
7. Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
Get access at: https://iep.utm.edu/
8. PhilPapers Online Research in Philosophy



Semester – III
Paper - 6
ETHICS - I (INDIAN)



Unit – I
  • Ethics of Bhagavadgītā: Niṣkāma Karma-yoga, Sthitiprajña, Lokasaṃgraha, Puruṣārthās and their inter-relations.

Unit – II:
  • Meaning of Dharma, Classification of Dharma: Sāmānya dharma, Viśeṣa dharma, Sādhāraṇa dharma, Concept of Ṛṇa and Ṛta.

Unit – III:
  • The general features of Jaina and Bauddha Ethics: Triratna and Kaivalya, Four Noble truth, Arhat and Bodhisattva- Ideals in Buddhism

Unit – IV:
  • Ethics of Gandhi: Eleven vows, Sarvodaya, Concept of seven sins, Doctrine of Trusteeship

Suggested Readings:

TextBook References:
1. Dasgupta, Surama, “Development of Moral Philosophy in India”, Munshiram Manoharlal
Publication, New Delhi, 1994.
2. Frankena, W., “Ethics”, Pearson, New Delhi, 1998.
3. Maitra, S.K., “The Ethics of the Hindus”, Calcutta University Press, Calcutta, 1963.
4. Pandey, S.L., “Neetishastra ka Sarvekshana”, Central Publishing House, Allahabad, 1992.
5. Satyanarayana, Y.V., “Ethics: Theory and Practice”, Pearson, New Delhi, 2009.
6. Shaida, S.A., “Problems of Ethics”, Spectrum Publications, Delhi, 2003.
7. Sharma, I.C., “Ethical Philosophies of India”, Johnsen Publishing, U.S.A., 1965.
8. Tewari, K.N., “Classical Indian Ethical Thought”, Motilal Banarasidass, New Delhi, 1998.
9. Verma, Ved Prakash, “Neetishastra ke Mool Siddhanta”, Hindi Madhyam Karyanvayan
Nideshalaya, New Delhi, 1991.

Web References:
1. Suggestive digital platforms web links- http://www.heecontent.upsdc.gov.in/Home.aspx




Semester –IV 

Paper - 7 

WESTERN PHILOSOPHY - II

Unit - I 
  • Basic Traits of Empiricism
  • Locke: Refutation of Innate Ideas, Origin and formation of Ideas, Simple and Complex Ideas, Substances, Modes and Relations, Nature of Knowledge and its degrees, Limits of Knowledge, Primary and Secondary qualities.

Unit - II 
  • Berkeley: Refutation of Abstract Ideas, Criticism of Locke's distinction between Primary and Secondary qualities, Immaterialism, Esse-est-Percipi, Role of God. 
Unit - III
  • Hume: Impression and Ideas, Distinction between judgments concerning relations of ideas and judgments concerning matters of fact, Theory of Causality, Theory of Self and Personal Identity, Scepticism
 
Unit - IV
  • Kant: Conception of Critical Philosophy, Distinction between Apriori and Aposteriori Judgments, Distinction between Analytic and Synthetic judgments, Possibility of Synthetic Apriori judgments.  
  • Post-Kantian Philosophy: Principle Characteristics of Pragmatism, Positivism, Phenomenology, Existentialism, and Analytical Philosophy  

EXPECTED OUTCOMES: 
  • Understanding the key characters and historical context of empiricism in Europe.
  • Understanding key criticisms of rationalism and its limits.
  • Understanding Locke, Berkley, and Hume's concepts of ideas, impressions, qualities, and related distinctions. 
  • Understanding Kant's critical philosophy.
  • Understanding key features of post-Kantian philosophy including pragmatism, positivism, phenomenology, existentialism and analytic philosophy.
  • After one year of study, the student would fully understand the Western stream of Philosophy.
  • The study of this course will provide a smooth entry into the field of analysis, argumentation, theory-formation, and criticism. 
  • It may also be useful for various competitive examinations, academics, government, and even private sector jobs (Human Resources, Ethics-Observer, and Philosophical Counsellor).



SUGGESTED READINGS: 
TEXTBOOKS: 
1. Connor, D.J.O., “A Critical History of Western Philosophy”, Free Press, Parent Company Simon and Schuster, New York, 1985. 
2. Ewing, A.C., “The Fundamental Question of Philosophy”, Routledge and Kegan Paul Ltd., New York, 2012. 
3. Russell, Bertrand, “History of Philosophy”, Routledge, New York, 2004.

 REFERENCE BOOKS: 
1. Falckenberg, R., “History of Modern Philosophy”, Create Space Independent Publishing Platform, Scotts Valley, Carolina, 2015. 
2. Wright, W.K., “A History of Modern Philosophy”, Macmillan Company, Mumbai, 1952. 
3. Kenny, Anthony, “A New History of Western Philosophy”, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1985. 
4. Masih, Y., “A Critical History of Western Philosophy (Greek, Medieval, Modern)”, Motilal Banarasidass Publication Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2017. 
5. Scruton, R, “A Short History of Modern Philosophy from Descartes to Wittgenstein”, Routledge Publishers, Pustak Mahal, New Delhi, 2001. 
6. Srivastava, J.S., “Adhunik Darshan ka Vaijñānik Itihas”, Kitab Mahal, Allahabad, 2012. 
7. Sharma, Chandradhar, “Pashchatya Darshan”, Motilal Banarasidass, Delhi, 1998.
8. Thilly, F., “A History of Philosophy”, SBW Publishers, New Delhi, 2018. 
9. Upadhyaya, Harishankar, “Pashchatya Darshan ka Udbhav aur Vikas”, Anusheelan Prakashan, Allahabad, 2004. 



WEB REFERENCES: 
1. Department of Philosophy, University of Lucknow. 
2. Philosophy Department, Lucknow University Youtube Channel:                 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQtzJ9OeU3U      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rT_LGVGVc3k
3. Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Digital library. 
4. Department of Philosophy, Stanford University. 
5. Department of Philosophy, James Madison University. 
6. Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. 
Get access at: https://iep.utm.edu/
7. PhilPapers Online Research in Philosophy 



Semester- IV 

Paper - 8 

ETHICS - II (WESTERN)




Unit - I
  • Nature and scope of Ethics, Classification of Ethics: Normative Ethics, Meta-Ethics and Applied Ethics, Moral and non-moral actions, Object of Moral Judgement-Motive and Intention, Ends, and Means. ‘Value’ as Standard of Morality. 
Unit - II 
  • Theories of Ethics: Teleological and Deontological. Postulates of Morality, Problem of Free Will and Determinism, Plato’s Republic, and Aristotle’s Nichomachean Ethics 
Unit – III
  • Standards of Morality: Hedonism: Ethical and Psychological, Utilitarianism: Bentham and Mill, Intuitionism: Butler’s Theory of Conscience as the ultimate standard of Moral Judgement 
Unit – IV
  • Kant’s Ethical Theory: Holy Will & Goodwill, Duty for Duty’s sake, Categorical Imperative 
  • Crime and Theories of Punishment, Issue of Capital Punishment. 

Expected Outcomes:
  • Understanding distinctions between morality, ethics, normative ethics, meta-ethics and applied ethics.
  • Understanding problems related to free will and determinism.
  • Understanding distinction between deontological and teleological theories.
  • Understanding some ethical principles like hedonism, utilitarianism and intutionism.
  • Understanding some theories of crime and punishment. 

Suggested Readings: 
Textbook References: 
1. Sinha, J.N., “A Manuel of Ethics”, Central Publishing House, New Delhi. 
2. Lillie, William, “An Introduction to Ethics”, Surjeet Publications, New Delhi. 
3. Frankena, W., “Ethics”, Pearson, New Delhi, 1998. 
4. Satyanarayana, Y.V., “Ethics: Theory and Practice”, Pearson, New Delhi, 2009. 
5. Shaida, S.A., “Problems of Ethics”, Spectrum Publications, Delhi, 2003. 
6. Verma, Ved Prakash, “Neetishastra ke Mool Siddhanta”, Hindi Madhyam Karyanvayan Nideshalaya, New Delhi, 1991. 

Web References: 
1. Suggestive digital platforms web links- http://www.heecontent.upsdc.gov.in/Home.aspx
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