Philosophy of India - classical and postclassical period 3600-IN-FI-OW(L)

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Term 2023L:

Topics (in the more or less chronological order, tracing for the purposes of the lecture the most important issues persisting in the South Asian thought through the ages, structured on the model of a philosophical debate)

I. Introduction
II. 1. Brahmanical reaction to Buddhism
2. Brahmanical shastras – grammarians, language and sciences
III. 3. Development of the Buddhist thought
4. Yoga, proto-samkhya, Sanskrit epics
IV. Early non-Vedic philosophies
5. Proto-samkhya, pancaratra, pashupatas, etc.
V. Brahmanical philosophies
6. Nyaya: logic and epistemology
7. Vaisheshika: ontology
VI. Developments of Buddhist philosophy
8. Some historical context of the development of Buddhism and Buddhist literature
9. Nagarjuna, Madhyamaka, and shunyavada
10. Vasubandhu, Yogacara, and vijnaptimatravada
11. Dignaga, Dharmakirti, and pramanavada
VII. Philosophy of language
12. Bhartrhari
13. Mimamsa – from ritual exegesis to the philosophy of language and epistemology
VIII. 14. Development of Jain philosophy
IX. 15. Classical Samkhya and yoga
X. 16. Vedanta and bhakti
XI. Shaivism
17. Shaiva-siddhanta
18. Kashimir Shaivism
XII. Directions of further development

Type of course

elective 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)

- final exam (test)

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