Philosophy of India 3600-IN-FI-OG(Z)

The course presents a basic historical outline of Indian philosophical thought and systematically portrays most important philosophical schools of Indian philosophy. Philosophical problems are discussed from a historical and comparative perspective, including some analogies with Western philosophy.

Term 2023Z:

The winter semester covers the beginnings and early philosophy of India.

The topics discussed (in some chronological order, more or less, while following, for the purposes of a somehow clearer presentation, the most important questions reappearing and discussed in the Indian thought through centuries, and assuming to that end the model of a philosophical debate)

1. Introduction, terminological difficulties, the problem of an “Indian philosophy”, the idea of a comparative philosophy, etc.

2. A general overview of some main currents and issues of the Indian philosophy; Indian doxography

3. The Vedas, cosmogonies, morality and the cosmic order

4. Early Upanishads

5. Ajivikas, Jains, Lokayata

6. Early Buddhism

7. The response of the brahmins to Buddhism

8. The brahmanical shastras – grammarians, language and sciences

9. The development of the Buddhist thought

10. Yoga, proto-samkhya, Indian epics

Type of course

general courses

Mode

Classroom

Course coordinators

Monika Nowakowska

Learning outcomes

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 culture and religion studies, literary studies, linguistics, philosophy 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

- attendance control (2 unexcused absences allowed)
- term assessment

Notes

Term 2023Z:

Grading – a written assignment on a topic selected out of the range of topics suggested by the lecturer or on a topic agreed upon by the lecturer (10-18 000 characters, including spaces and footnotes, with at least two positions in the bibliography).

Additional information

Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:

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