Master of Arts (Philosophy) (MAPY)

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.


Eligibility Criteria: Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

Medium of Instruction: English

Programme Details:

Course CodeTitle of the CourseCredits
I Year  
Compulsory Course
MPY 1Indian Philosophy8
Elective Courses (Choose any six)
MPYE 1Logic4
MPYE 2Ethics4
MPYE 3Epistemology4
MPYE 4Philosophy of Human Person4
MPYE 5World Religions4
MPYE 6Dalit Philosophy4
MPYE 7Research Methodology in Philosophy4
MGP 5Introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution4
II Year 
Compulsory Courses 
MPY 2Western Philosophy8
Elective Courses (Choose any six) 
MPYE 8Metaphysics4
MPYE 9Philosophy of Science and Cosmology4
MPYE 10Philosophy of Religion4
MPYE 11Philosophy of Art (Aesthetics)4
MPYE 12Tribal Philosophy4
MPYE 13Philosophy of Technology4
MPYE 14Philosophy of Mind4
MPYE 15Gandhian Philosophy4
MPYE 16Philosophy of Sri Aurobindo4
MPYP 1Dissertation4
 Total Credits64
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