Under Graduate Courses

Core Course

• Introduction to Logic

Option Elective Courses

• Riddles of Existence
• Meaning of Life
• Foundations of Cognitive Science
• Introduction to Human Rights

Post Graduate Courses

MA Programme in Philosophy

The School has been offering an MA programme in philosophy  from the academic session 2007- 08. Presently, SMVD University is the first and  only University in the State of Jammu and Kashmir which runs a Master's  programme in philosophy. The programme incorporates major thought currents of  Indian, Western and Continental traditions in its syllabus. It consists of  twenty courses spread over 4 semesters; of these twenty courses, fourteen  courses including an Essay course are compulsory. Remaining six courses are to  be chosen from the list of elective courses. Among six elective courses at  least four should be from the courses offered by the College of Philosophy,  Culture, and Languages. Each course carries four credits. A student must earn  at least 80 credits to obtain Master's degree in Philosophy. An important  aspect of the program is that in all areas of philosophy like Metaphysics,  Epistemology, Ethics and Logic etc., the contribution of Indian thinkers is  viewed as having the same level of importance as that of the Western thinkers.  The curriculum has been designed as per the UGC norms. The requirements of NET  and other National and State level competitive examinations have been taken  care of. An applicant to the programme should have an undergraduate degree from  a recognized University with at least 55% marks or B. A. (honours) in  Philosophy with at least 50% marks. Candidates appearing in the qualifying  examination may also apply. They will be required to furnish evidence of having  passed the qualifying examination with the required percentage of marks by a  date to be announced by the University. Admissions will be made on the basis of  marks obtained in the qualifying examination and interview.

Details of Programme of Study & Syllabus of Courses Offered by School of Philosophy & Culture

Semester-wise Distribution of Courses for MA Philosophy  Programme

Course Structure

Optional Courses

A wide variety of optional courses is being recommended here. However, which of these will be made available to students and in which semester will be decided by the school of Philosophy and Culture.

List of Elective Courses for 1st Year