PHILOSOPHY 410/810: Introduction to Indian Philosophy
Text:
A Sourcebook in Indian Philosophy, by S. Radhakrishnan and C. Moore, Princeton University Press, 1957.
Grading:
1 Term Paper (10 pages, double spaced, 12pt font with
1 inch margins) due Oct. 16, 2008 (40%) Theme: The Upanishads
1 Term Project (10 pages, double spaced, 12pt font with 1 inch margins)
due November 13, 2008. (50%) Theme: The Bhagavadgita/Six Systems of Philosophy
Class Participation (10%)
Lecture 1:Introduction
Lecture 1 (ppt)
Reading assignment: General Introduction and Chapter 1 of Sourcebook.
Additional reading: The value of philosophy from Bertrand Russell's, The Problems of Philosophy.
Lecture 2: The Vedas
Lecture 2 (ppt)
Reading assignment: Chapter 2 of Sourcebook.
Lecture 3: The Isa Upanishad
Lecture 3 (ppt)
Lecture 4: The Kena and Katha Upanishads
Lecture 4 (ppt)
Possible topics for Essay 1
Lecture 5: The Prasna and Mundaka Upanishads
Lecture 5 (ppt)
Lecture 6: The Mandukya, Taittiriya and Chandogya Upanishads
Lecture 6 (ppt)
Reading assignment: Chapter 3 of Sourcebook.
Lecture 7: The Brhadaranyaka and other Upanishads
Lecture 7 (ppt)
Possible topics for Essay 2
Lecture 8: Introduction to the Bhagavadgita
Lecture 8 (ppt)
Lecture 9: The Bhagavadgita
Lecture 9 (ppt)
Reading assignment: Chapters 9 and 10 of Sourcebook.
Lecture 10: Buddhism, Nyaya and Vaisesika
Lecture 10 (ppt)
Reading assignment: Chapters 11, 12 and 13 of Sourcebook.
Lecture 11: Samkhya and Yoga
Lecture 11 (ppt)
Reading assignment: Chapters 14 and 15 of Sourcebook.
Lecture 12: Purva Mimamsa and Vedanta
Lecture 12 (ppt)