Department of Philosophy
Faculty of Liberal Arts
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Two-Week Summer School
Overview
In this program, we attempt to bring together scholars and aspirants to cross-examine the
varied Indian philosophical formulations of self, activity and agency, and their interconnectedness. This program will look at diverse literary sources for philosophical
theory – linguistic and philological literature, the epics, poetics and literary criticism, treatises on knowledge, truth and ontology. The discussions involves pivotal thoughts of Indian and western thinkers attempting at understanding the society through literary analyses. It will provide an understanding of the issues and problems of Indian and European philosophers and how their ideas are reflected in today’s society. The program would enable the participants to analyse the classical literature and philosophical concepts through comparative perspectives. It will discursively engage with cross-disciplinary theories and practices on historical and contemporary backgrounds, and critically evaluate the ethical concerns through epistemological and ontological frameworks.
Learning Outcomes
On completion, students will be able to
- Explain the theories and concepts of metaphysics, ethics and social philosophies
- Critically analyse philosophical standpoints on human life and its worldly affairs
- Debate over socio-political concerns and offer philosophical resolutions
- Appreciate diverse social values and internalise humane sensitivities
Course Contents
- Unit 1: Culture and society – literary thoughts and narratives, social landscapes, religion and spiritualism
- Unit 2: Ethics and Morality – commentaries on Dharma and Niti, normative and metaethical concerns – virtue of being good, teleology, deontology, feminist ethics
- Unit 3: Metaphysics and Ontology – self and identity, mind-body debate, Jnana, Karma and Purusharthas – thought, action and pursuit
Highlights
- Interactive and intensive discussions with subject experts
- Exposure to different schools of philosophical thought in India
- Opportunity to learn Sanskrit (conversational and textual) and Yoga
- Participation in traditional and cultural events
- Visits to places of importance
Fee Details
The Program fee would be EUR 550 per student.
Included in the Fee:
- Accommodation at University Guest House (on a twin sharing basis) for the duration
- Breakfast and Lunch on all working days
- Internal Transport
- Access to Sports and Emergency Medical Facilities
Not Included in the Fee:
- Flight Tickets
- Travel other than that specified in Program
Contact
Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Liberal Arts, MAHE
6th floor, Advanced Research Centre (ARC), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Madhav Nagar, Manipal 576104 INDIA
office.philosophy@manipal.edu | +91-820-2923053 | http://manipal.edu/philosophy
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