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0353-2545622Â |Â 99334 02478
0353-2545622Â |Â 99334 02478
0353-2545622Â |Â 99334 02478
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy is a four-year degree programme with the possibility of completing the fourth year with research if a particular student secures 75% CGPA in the previous exams.
After completion of the programme, a student will be able to: Â | |
Knowledge | PO01: Understand what Philosophy is and the art of philosophizing. |
PO02: Familiarize him/herself with the history of the Western and Indian Philosophical systems. | |
PO03: Understand how the thinkers of the West and the East grappled with the problems of the Human, the World and Divine. | |
PO04: Gain knowledge of the philosophical roots of the contemporary issues in society. | |
Skills | PO05: Understand the need of Philosophy for a meaningful life. |
PO06: Give presentations and inputs based on their textual research and field work. | |
PO07: Integrate Philosophy with life especially through personal reading and research in the Western and Indian Thought. | |
PO08: Play constructive role in solving the problems that human beings face in the modern society with the knowledge of how these and similar issues have been dealt with in the history of thought. | |
Competence | PO09: Make use of the understanding acquired about Reality and arrive at a liberative vision for our times. |
PO10: Apply the philosophical insights in the practical realm and utilise Philosophy for an adequate vision of the human person and his/her environment. | |
A student will be able to: | |
Knowledge | PSO1: Equip himself/herself with an adequate knowledge of peoples, cultures and religions. |
PSO2: Delve into India’s search for values and a meaningful life leading to the attainment of Moksa. | |
PSO3: Developa deep knowledge about the Indian Philosophical systems. | |
PSO3: Develop adequate knowledge about the Western Philosophical system. | |
PSO4:Identify the rules of right thinking and valid arguments with a special stress on the types of inferences and fallacies. | |
PSO5: Reflect on the scientists’ view of the cosmos in the light of modern theories (Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, ‘big bang’) etc. | |
PSO6: Draw the salient features of the human being and attempts to arrive at an adequate vision about the human person. | |
PSO7: Express an adequate vision about the human person.Through the Philosophy of Knowledge a student familiarises him/herself with the phenomena of knowledge, theories of truth, certainty and Hermeneutics. | |
Skills | PSO8: Develop intellectual competence, knowledge of general culture and integral understanding of human life and activity. |
PS09: Equip himself/herself to evolve a vision that would promote personal, social as well as ecological wellbeing. | |
PSO10: Investigate critically some of the fundamental questions affecting human life. | |
PSO11: Attain an excellence of life by learning to make choices according to sound moral values,purpose of life and personal reflection. | |
PSO12: Analyse, his/her experience critically and systematically. | |
PSO13: Courses on Western and Eastern thought enablethe students to appreciate the complementarity of Western and Indian thought patterns. | |
PSO14: Sufficient exposure to the life-situations of the rural masses and the urban poor helps a student to give a cogent and coherent articulation of one’s philosophical convictions. | |
Competence | PSO15: In the religious context of India, a student can critically examine the religious phenomena, justify one’s own religious convictions on rational and spiritual basis. |
PSO16: A student will attain the knowledge and maturity to understand how we ought to live and what constitutes right conduct. | |
PSO17: A student will apprehend a new hermeneutic of human existence that considers a human person in his or her entirety. | |
Will enable the student to commit more fully to liberation and ward off dehumanisation in its various forms. | |
PSO18: A student will be able to distinguish between scepticism and easy acceptance of opinions and be empowered to distinguish between appearance and reality. | |
PSO19: A student equipped with the cosmological reflections on Nature will be able to combat the ecological crisis and envision a society where people from all walks of life can find some tangible solution that will benefit all of the future generations. | |
Instructions
* Scanned copies of the class 10, 11/12 marks card should be uploaded while filling up the application.
* If class 12 marks are not available at the time of applying, then marks of any test conducted during class 11 or Pre-board, can be uploaded.
* The office of admissions will verify the scorecards.
* Applications with no scorecards or vague scanned copies will be rejected and termed as Not Eligible.
Kindly make sure your Contact Number & Email is correct and regularly used.
|
From session 2025-26 to 2028-29
|
1st Installment (Jul)
|
2nd Installment (Oct)
|
3rd Installment (Jan)
|
4th Installment (Apr)
|
Total Each Year
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st Year
|
18,520
|
18,520
|
18,520
|
18,520
|
74,080
|
|
2nd Year
|
16,300
|
16,300
|
16,300
|
16,300
|
65,200
|
|
3rd Year
|
17,200
|
17,200
|
17,200
|
17,200
|
68,800
|
|
3rd Year Double Major
|
18,950
|
18,950
|
18,950
|
18,950
|
75,800
|
|
4th Year Hons / Hons with Research
|
18400
|
18400
|
18400
|
18400
|
73,600
|
It is to be noted that though the fee is fixed for four years, there may be a periodic nominal increase to meet the rise in costs.
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy is a four-year degree programme with the possibility of completing the fourth year with research if a particular student secures 75% CGPA in the previous exams.
After completion of the programme, a student will be able to: Â | |
Knowledge | PO01: Understand what Philosophy is and the art of philosophizing. |
PO02: Familiarize him/herself with the history of the Western and Indian Philosophical systems. | |
PO03: Understand how the thinkers of the West and the East grappled with the problems of the Human, the World and Divine. | |
PO04: Gain knowledge of the philosophical roots of the contemporary issues in society. | |
Skills | PO05: Understand the need of Philosophy for a meaningful life. |
PO06: Give presentations and inputs based on their textual research and field work. | |
PO07: Integrate Philosophy with life especially through personal reading and research in the Western and Indian Thought. | |
PO08: Play constructive role in solving the problems that human beings face in the modern society with the knowledge of how these and similar issues have been dealt with in the history of thought. | |
Competence | PO09: Make use of the understanding acquired about Reality and arrive at a liberative vision for our times. |
PO10: Apply the philosophical insights in the practical realm and utilise Philosophy for an adequate vision of the human person and his/her environment. | |
A student will be able to: | |
Knowledge | PSO1: Equip himself/herself with an adequate knowledge of peoples, cultures and religions. |
PSO2: Delve into India’s search for values and a meaningful life leading to the attainment of Moksa. | |
PSO3: Developa deep knowledge about the Indian Philosophical systems. | |
PSO3: Develop adequate knowledge about the Western Philosophical system. | |
PSO4:Identify the rules of right thinking and valid arguments with a special stress on the types of inferences and fallacies. | |
PSO5: Reflect on the scientists’ view of the cosmos in the light of modern theories (Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, ‘big bang’) etc. | |
PSO6: Draw the salient features of the human being and attempts to arrive at an adequate vision about the human person. | |
PSO7: Express an adequate vision about the human person.Through the Philosophy of Knowledge a student familiarises him/herself with the phenomena of knowledge, theories of truth, certainty and Hermeneutics. | |
Skills | PSO8: Develop intellectual competence, knowledge of general culture and integral understanding of human life and activity. |
PS09: Equip himself/herself to evolve a vision that would promote personal, social as well as ecological wellbeing. | |
PSO10: Investigate critically some of the fundamental questions affecting human life. | |
PSO11: Attain an excellence of life by learning to make choices according to sound moral values,purpose of life and personal reflection. | |
PSO12: Analyse, his/her experience critically and systematically. | |
PSO13: Courses on Western and Eastern thought enablethe students to appreciate the complementarity of Western and Indian thought patterns. | |
PSO14: Sufficient exposure to the life-situations of the rural masses and the urban poor helps a student to give a cogent and coherent articulation of one’s philosophical convictions. | |
Competence | PSO15: In the religious context of India, a student can critically examine the religious phenomena, justify one’s own religious convictions on rational and spiritual basis. |
PSO16: A student will attain the knowledge and maturity to understand how we ought to live and what constitutes right conduct. | |
PSO17: A student will apprehend a new hermeneutic of human existence that considers a human person in his or her entirety. | |
Will enable the student to commit more fully to liberation and ward off dehumanisation in its various forms. | |
PSO18: A student will be able to distinguish between scepticism and easy acceptance of opinions and be empowered to distinguish between appearance and reality. | |
PSO19: A student equipped with the cosmological reflections on Nature will be able to combat the ecological crisis and envision a society where people from all walks of life can find some tangible solution that will benefit all of the future generations. | |
Instructions
* Scanned copies of the class 10, 11/12 marks card should be uploaded while filling up the application.
* If class 12 marks are not available at the time of applying, then marks of any test conducted during class 11 or Pre-board, can be uploaded.
* The office of admissions will verify the scorecards.
* Applications with no scorecards or vague scanned copies will be rejected and termed as Not Eligible.
Kindly make sure your Contact Number & Email is correct and regularly used.
From session 2025-26 to 2028-29 | 1st Installment (Jul) | 2nd Installment (Oct) | 3rd Installment (Jan) | 4th Installment (Apr) | Total Each Year |
1st Year | 18,520 | 18,520 | 18,520 | 18,520 | 74,080 |
2nd Year | 16,300 | 16,300 | 16,300 | 16,300 | 65,200 |
3rd Year | 17,200 | 17,200 | 17,200 | 17,200 | 68,800 |
3rd Year Double Major | 18,950 | 18,950 | 18,950 | 18,950 | 75,800 |
4th Year Hons / Hons with Research | 18400 | 18400 | 18400 | 18400 | 73,600 |
Welcome to the Department of Philosophy: The Cradle of Wisdom
Established in 1938, the Department of Philosophy is the oldest and most distinguished academic unit within our institution, proudly marking the birth of our esteemed college. Over nine decades of intellectual exploration, academic excellence, and innovative scholarship have solidified the department’s reputation as a beacon of thought-provoking ideas and critical inquiry.
With a rich history steeped in philosophical traditions, our department has nurtured some of the most visionary thinkers, inspiring minds, and influential scholars in various fields. Our faculty and alumni have made significant contributions to the world of philosophy, ethics, and related disciplines, shaping our understanding of reality, human experience, and the complexities of the human condition.
As a hub for interdisciplinary dialogue and intellectual curiosity, the Department of Philosophy at our college invites students, faculty, and scholars to engage in rigorous debates, critically evaluate knowledge, and explore the most pressing questions of our time. By embracing the pursuit of wisdom, we strive to inspire critical thinking, creativity, and intellectual growth, empowering our community to make a meaningful impact in the world.
Join us on this journey of philosophical discovery, as we continue to uphold the highest standards of academic excellence and foster a spirit of intellectual inquiry that has defined our institution for generations.
The Department of Philosophy (SCS) envisages to be a centre for better learning experience with an interdisciplinary orientation having a strong grounding in rigorous philosophical conceptual analysis contributing to the knowledge economy addressing global challenges.
To create an ambience in which new ideas, research and scholarship flourish that could contribute in shaping individuals with creative and critical reasoning while advancing in knowledge with realistic academic zeal.
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Siliguri: principal@salesiancollege.net
Associate Professor
Dean – Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences / IQAC Co-ordinator
Campus: SONADA
