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MA Philosophy or Master of Arts in Philosophy is a 2-year postgraduate course that offers studies related to Schools of Classical as well as Modern philosophy. This program is the study of reality, existence, and the fundamental nature of knowledge.

The Department of Philosophy, University of Mumbai offers the following tracks for the M.A. Program:

• M.A in Philosophy (Papers)
• M.A. in Philosophy with specialization in Jainism (Papers)
• M.A. in Philosophy with specialization in Buddhism (Papers)
• M.A. in Philosophy with specialization in Yoga. (Papers)

ELIGIBILTY:

• Graduates of the University of Mumbai or of any recognized University, equivalent to this University are eligible for direct admission to the M.A. Course in Philosophy as long as candidates have graduated with at least two papers in Philosophy.
• Graduates in the faculties other than the faculty of arts and graduates in the subject other than philosophy seeking admission to the M.A. degree course by papers/research are required to appear for the entrance test conducted by the department.
• Graduates of other universities seeking admission to the department will have to obtain an eligibility certificate from the University of Mumbai following due procedure.

SYLLABUS:

SEMESTER I

Paper I (Core): Metaphysics (Indian and Western)

Paper II (Core): Epistemology (Indian and Western)

Paper III (Core): Contemporary Philosophy (Indian and Western) A

Paper IV (Core): Contemporary Philosophy (Indian and Western)B

SEMESTER II

Paper V (Core): Ethics (Indian and Western)

Paper VI (Core): Philosophy of Consciousness (Indian and Western)

Paper VII (Core): Contemporary Philosophy (Indian and Western) C

Paper VIII (Core): Contemporary Philosophy (Indian and Western) D

SEMESTER III

Paper IX Basket I (Elective): Classical Thought

Paper X Basket II (Elective): Philosophers

Paper XI Basket III (Elective): Thinkers and Texts

Paper XII Basket IV (Elective): Philosophical Disciplines

Paper XIII Basket V (Elective): Contemporary Themes

SEMESTER IV

Paper XIV: Ability Enhancement Course

Paper XV : Interdisciplinary/Cross disciplinary Courses

Paper XVI: Dissertation

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