OBS 121 Systems of Indian Philosophy (Orthodox)
Program : Baccalaureate in Philosophy Semester : S3 Credits : 3 Teacher : Dr Thadathil Joseph Aim This topic is designed to give information and insights on epistemological, metaphysical, cosmological, ethical and historical issues of the Indian systems of thought. The Orthodox Systems such as Nyaya, Vaisesika, Sankhya, Yoga, Mimamsa, and Vedanta are analysed. Sufficient time is allotted to the three schools of Vedanta, namely, Daita of Madhava, Visistadvaita of Ramanuja and Advaita of Sankara. Modern and contemporary Indian thinkers such as Swami Dayanandasaraswathi, Vivekananda, Sri Aurobindo, S. Radhakrishnan, Chattampi Swamikal and Sri Narayana Guru are well introduced and their thoughts are critically evaluated in this course. References Mahadevan, T.M.P., Invitation to Indian Philosophy, New Delhi, 1974. Thachil, J., An…