Introduction to Philosophy offers students a foundational engagement with philosophical inquiry through key areas such as logic, epistemology, ontology, metaphysics, and ethics. The course introduces both Western and Indian philosophical traditions, encouraging comparative perspectives on enduring questions concerning knowledge, reality, self, freedom, and morality. Through the study of logical reasoning, theories of knowledge, conceptions of being, and ethical frameworks, students develop critical and reflective thinking skills. Emphasis is placed on applying philosophical methods and ideas to everyday life and contemporary issues. Through interactive discussions and multimedia-supported learning, the course equips students with analytical tools to thoughtfully examine ideas, arguments, and values across disciplines.
Multicultural Worldviews is an interdisciplinary course that explores the origins, meanings, and contemporary expressions of diversity and multiculturalism in a globalized world. Drawing from psychology, sociology, history, political theory, and cultural studies, the course examines how difference is socially constructed and shaped by power, privilege, and identity. Students engage with themes such as group behavior, gender, culture, media, workspaces, and ecology, while critically analyzing global discourses like Orientalism and the future of multiculturalism. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and applied projects, the course equips students with conceptual frameworks to understand and respond thoughtfully to diverse lived experiences at local and global levels.
Humanity and Big History: Our Challenge for Survival offers an interdisciplinary exploration of human existence from the origins of the universe to possible future scenarios. Integrating insights from natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities, the course traces key milestones such as the Big Bang, the evolution of life and humans, the rise of agriculture, civilizations, industrialization, and global conflicts. It also examines imperialism, ecological change, climate crisis, and resource challenges shaping the contemporary world. Through discussions, fieldwork, creative projects, and scenario-building, students develop a comparative and realistic understanding of humanity’s place in the cosmos and the critical choices that will shape our collective future.
