The course will begin by exploring the worldview implicit in the Vedas, the Upanisads, and the orthodox systems and then move on to the rejection of this entire sytem in Buddhism and Materialism. Emphasis will be led on the diversity of systems and healthy dialogue between antagonistic schools... Read more
To engage the student with some of the central issues of metaphysics discussed both in classical and contemporary philosophy in both Anglo-American, Continental and Indian traditions. To make the student proficient in dealing with metaphysical questions and make them realize the centrality of... Read more
The course will introduce students to selected topics in Philosophy as decided by the instructor.
As closely aligned areas in philosophy– social philosophy with the role of individual in society and political philosophy with the role of government- this course bridges divides between social theory, political philosophy, and the history of social and political thought as also between... Read more
· Familiarize students with the histories of thinking and defining ‘democracy’ and its contrasts with different as well as related political forms (tyranny, monarchy, anarchy)
· Understand the related concepts and categories through which democracy is thought such as power, politics,... Read more
The aim of this course is to understand Plato's writings on a variety of topics, and see the connection between these writings and more contemporary philosophical discussions.
To introduce students to some of the major works of a single author and to discussions elicited by these works. The course will train students to gain a thorough understanding of the trajectory of the given author, the intellectual context of their writing, and to be conversant with debates and... Read more
The course will use interdisciplinary texts to give students a historical overview of agrarian India starting from the colonial period, plantation and export economies, recurring famines, community development programs and land reforms after independence, the green revolution, and the neglect of... Read more
This course will introduce students to various theoretical approaches to study science and technology policy. It will explore six identified themes central to understanding science and technology policy processes and outcomes, and study how different theoretical approaches seek to overcome the... Read more
Helping students understand and engage with the innovation process, especially the special conditions of inclusive innovation, from both a theoretical as well as practical perspective
