Indian Philosophy 3600-5-IN2-F.I
The course aims to present the most important aspects of ancient Indian philosophy. The diachronic approach reveals how the notions and concepts are created and transformed in the course of their development. Philosophy is presented as the result of reinterpretation and debate taking place inside and across particular philosophical streams and schools.
winter semester (15 x 2 hours)
1-2. Introduction. Definition of philosophy. Periodisation, cultural and historical background and the beginnings of philosophy in India.
3. Main philosophical problems common to all systems of philosophy in India.
4-5. Nyaya.
6-7. Vaisesika.
8-9. Samkhya.
10-11. Yoga.
12-13. Mimamsa.
14-15. Vedanta.
summer semester (15 x 2 hours)
1. Cultural and historical background, and the beginnings of non-brahmanical systems of philosophy.
2. The Ajivikas.
3. Jainism. Ontology.
4. Jainism. Ethics.
5. Jainism. Epistemology.
6. Early Buddhism.
7-9. Buddhist schools of hinayana.
10-13. Buddhist schools of mahayana.
14. Materialists.
15. Sceptics.
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
After the end of the course, the students will:
- know the basic notions of ancient Indian philosophy
- explain their genesis
- know selected parts of Sanskrit philosophical texts
K_W03
knows and understands basic philosophical trends and terms as well as the role of philosophical reflection in culture shaping processes
K_W07
has detailed and organized knowledge of philosophy and religion of South Asia
K_W10
can name and characterize basic cultural phenomena of South Asia
K_W18
knows and understands basic analysis and interpretation methods of various products of culture characteristic of chosen theories and schools of research within the scope of cultural and literary studies, linguistics, philosophy and religion studies and history
K_W19
knows and understands basic analysis and interpretation methods of various products of culture characteristic of local traditions in South Asia
K_U02
can indicate sources of cultural differences between the countries of South Asia
K_U03
can use the basic terminology from the domain of philosophy and religion of South Asia
K_U10
can indicate most important intellectual problems, dilemmas, aesthetic preferences taking shape inside the culture of South Asia
K_U15
can interpret key terms from the cultures of South Asia through linguistic/philological analysis
K_U17
can properly function in the linguistic and cultural environment of South Asia
K_U21
has a skill in presenting detailed aspects within the scope of cultural issues of South Asia in Polish and in a chosen Indian/South Asian language (Bengali/Hindi/Sanskrit Tamil) taking into consideration the intellectual tradition of South Asia
K_K01
understands the need to learn all one’s life
K_K04
can set appropriate goals and ways to achieve them in the context of academic, professional and social activity
K_K05
has awareness of the cultural distinctness and its religious, philosophical, traditional and historical roots and its significance for understanding modern world
K_K06
sees the need of dialogue between cultures
K_K07
is aware of significance the culture of South Asia has for the culture of the world
K_K08
acts in aid of sharing and promoting cultural and linguistic heritage of South Asia
K_K09
perceives the positive socio-cultural values of South Asia and possibility to use them in own personal development and effective intercultural communication
Assessment criteria
Exam after the summer semester
Practical placement
none
Bibliography
Erich Frauwallner: Historia filozofii indyjskiej, t. 1–2, PWN, Warszawa 1990.
Piotr Balcerowicz: Historia klasycznej filozofii indyjskiej. Część pierwsza: początki, nurty analityczne i filozofia przyrody. Wydawnictwo Akademickie Dialog, Warszawa 2003.
Piotr Balcerowicz: Część trzecia: szkoły niebramińskie - adżiwikizm i dżinizm. Wydawnictwo Akademickie Dialog, Warszawa 2016.
Piotr Balcerowicz: Early Asceticism in India. Ajivikism and Jainism. Routledge, London–New York 2016
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan: Filozofia indyjska, t. 1–2, PAX, Warszawa, 1958, 1960.
Filozofia Wschodu, red. Beata Szymańska, Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego, Kraków 2001.
„Studia Indologiczne”, rocznik (red. Piotr Balcerowicz & Marek Mejor), Instytut Orientalistyczny UW.
Stanisław Schayer: O filozofowaniu Hindusów. Artykuły wybrane. Red Marek Mejor. Polska Akademia Nauk, Komitet Nauk Orientalistycznych, PWN, Warszawa 1988.
Surendranath Dasgupta: A History of Indian Philosophy, t. 1–5, Cambridge 1922–1955.
Hiriyanna: Outlines of Indian Philosophy, London 1932.
Karl H. Potter (red.): Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies, t. 1–19, Delhi 1970–2017.
A.L. Basham: History and Doctrines of the Âjîvikas - A Vanished Indian Religion. London 1951.
Volker Zotz: Historia filozofii buddyjskiej. Myśli Filozoficzna, Wydawnictwo WAM, Kraków 2007.
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