Affiliated to the Pontifical Urbaniana University, Rome

JEEVALAYA
INSTITUTE OF PHILOSOPHY
(Affiliated to the Pontifical Urbaniana University, Rome)
HANDBOOK AND CALENDAR
2007-2008
GOTTIGERE P.O.BANGALORE - 560 083
Phone: (080) 26636290, 26850420
jip-in@urbaniana.edu
mail@jeevalaya.com
www.jeevalaya.com
CENTRAL GOVERNING BODY
Very Rev. Fr. George Karintholil
(MCBS Superior General)
Very Rev. Fr. Zacharias Elevanal
(Provincial Superior, MCBS Zion Province)
Very Rev. Fr. Joy Vallomkunnel
(Provincial Superior, MCBS Emmaus Province)
Rev. Fr. James Meledath
(General Councillor)
Rev. Fr. George Therukattil
(General Councillor)
Rev. Fr. Jacob Manampurath

(General Councillor)
Rev. Fr. Vincent Chittilappilly
(General Councillor)
JEEVALAYA INSTITUTE OF PHILOSOPHY
HIGH ACCADEMIC AUTHORITY
Chancellor
Very Rev. Fr. George Karintholil, mcbs
(Superior General)
MCBS Generalate
Chunangamvely
Aluva 683112
Tel. 0484 2838305
Email: sgmcbs@vsnl.com
TEACHING STAFF
Name and qualifications
Akkanath Jacob mcbs M.A. (Fordham) Th.D. (Pontifical Inst., Aluva)
Chempilayil Thomas mcbs M.Ph. (JDV, Pune)
Chetany Jose svd Ph. D. (Indoor Univ.)
Choondal Gilbert sdb S .T.D. (Salesian Univ., Rome)
Kaipayil Joseph mcbs Ph.D. (Gregorian Univ., Rome)
Kalapura Antony mcbs M.A. (Univ. of Baroda) Ph.D. (Duquesne Univ.)
Kallarackal Lijo osb M.Ph. (JDV, Pune)
Kamath Durga B. A., Bed.
Karuvelil George sj Ph.D. (Delhi Univ.)
Kochupurayil Abraham mcbs L.Ph. (Gregorian Univ., Rome)
Specialization
Psychology
Philosophy of Nature
Hinduism
Youth Ministry
Philosophy of Being
Spirituality, Psychology
Western Philosophy
Kannada, Hindi
Philosophy of Religion
Western Philosophy,
Moral Philosophy

Konickal Joseph mcbs Ph.D. (Gregorian Univ., Rome)
Madanu Bal Raj ofm M.Ph. (JDV, Pune)
Maleparampil Joseph mcbs D.S.S. (Biblicum, Rome)
Western Philosophy,
Philosophy of God
Hermeneutics
Post Modernism
Scripture
Manampurath Jacob mcbs M.A. (Fordham Univ.) D.Min. (NYTS, N. York) Psychology
Maniyakkupara Sunny M.Phil. (Madras Univ.)
Sanskrit
Mariadas Jose oic Ph.D. (Greg. Univ., Rome)
Phil.of Knowledge
Martis Joseph Ph. D. ( Catholic Univ., Paris)
Meledath James mcbs L.Th. (Gregorian Univ., Rome)
Nadackavely Chacko M.Ph. (JDV, Pune)
Naduvilekunnakattu Thomas mcbs M.A. (Bangalore Univ.)
Nandhikkara Jose cmi Ph.D. (Warwick, U.K.)
Painadath Saju mcbs M.A., M.A. (Univ. of Poona)
Palamoottil Sebastian Ph.D. (Angelicum, Rome)
Pandiappallil Joseph mcbs Th.D. (Freiburg) Ph.D. (Munich)
Puliyurumbil Roy mcbs M.Ph. (JDV, Pune)
Puthenpurayil John mcbs M.S.W. (Mahatma Gandhi Univ.)
Metaphysics
Liturgy
Philosophy of Nature
Indian Philosophy
Analytic Philosophy
Indian Philosophy
Philosophy of Nature
Systematic Philosophy
Indian Philosophy, Logic
Social Analysis
Therukattil George mcbs Th.D., Ph.D. (Louvain Univ.) Philosophy of Human
Person
Thottankara Joseph mcbs M.A. (Univ. of Queensland, Australia)
Ethics, Religious Studies
Thundathil Jose mcbs Ph.D. (Angelicum, Rome) Indian Philosophy,
Philosophy of Knowledge

Vettiyolil Abraham mcbs M.Ph. (JDV, Pune)
Western Philosophy
Vadakkeputhenpura Mathew mcbs Ph.D. (Angelicum, Rome) Western Philosophy,
Philosophy of Religion
Vettukattil Thomas mcbs M.A. (DVK, Bangalore)
Religion and Spirituality
Vincent Jessie LLM. (Bangalore Univ.)
Philosophy of Law
STUDENTS
FIRST YEAR PHILOSOPHY
1. George Cherupushpa Bhavan mcbs
2. Joseph Chirattavayal mcbs
3. Haritha csn
4. Smitha Jose rfts
5. Jaison Joseph osst
6. Thomas Kaithakalam mcbs
7. Mani Kalapurackal mcbs
8. Mathew Kalladayil mcbs
9. Thomas Kalloor mcbs
10. Augustine Kaniyarakathu mcbs
11. Raphel Karappilly mcbs
12. Joseph Kizhakkekunnel mcbs
13. Paulose Kolencherry mcbs
14. Siby Joseph Kottavila cfic
15. Augustine Kulathumkal mcbs
16. Emmanuel Marottickal mcbs
17. Joseph Mathamkunnel mcbs
18. Mathew Mundanattu mcbs
19. Neha csn
20. Philip Pallipurathusseril mcbs
21. Augustine Perikalamkattil mcbs
22. Thomas Pezhathinkal mcbs
23. Antony Puthuva mcbs
24. Sophia rfts
25. Tessy sabs
26. Joseph Thanickal mcbs
27. Jacob Thazhathel mcbs
28. Vincent Thekkel mcbs
29. Sebastian Theruvamkunnel mcbs
30. Augustine Vazhayil mcbs

31. Thomas Velliamkandathil mcbs
32. Sebastian Vettickal mcbs
33. Thomas Vettikuzhiyil mcbs
SECOND YEAR PHILOSOPHY
1. Biju Nedumparambil osst
2. Meby Varghese Kallungal osst
3. Mariadas Yadav Salivindala osst
4. Ananda sic
5. Thomas Chackalackal mcbs
6. Mathew Cherukunnel mcbs
7. Paulose Chettaniyil mcbs
8. Alphonse Maria De Grace osst
9. Merlin Jose csn
10. Sebastian Kalloor mcbs
11. Ram Babu Kannamparthy cfic
12. Augustine Kannappilly mcbs
13. Thomas Kaniyamkunnel mcbs
14. Kurian Karikkattu mcbs
15. Joseph Karintholil mcbs
16. Varghese Kattampallil mcbs
17. Anish K. Antony Kizhakkemundakam cfic
18. Chacko Kochuparambil cfic
19. Varghese Kodiyan mcbs
20. Varghese Kollerettumattam mcbs
21. Abhilash Kunnumpurath O. Praem
22. Paul Kuzhikanniyil mcbs
23. Sijo M.M.
24. Chacko Mukkadackal mcbs
25. Sebastian Nedumparayil mcbs
26. Neelam ssh
27. Varghese Njavaroor mcbs
28. Thomas Palackal mcbs
29. Lesslie David Plamkuttathil cfic
30. Prakasha sic
31. George Pulingappallil mcbs
32. Jerin Kuriakose Punnakuzhiyil cfic
33. Mathew Puthiyidathu mcbs
34. Swati ssh
35. Jobin Jose Thekkemuriyil O. Praem
36. John Paul Thekkumcherikunnel mcbs
37. Amal George Thengumpallil O. Praem
38. Antony Tholanickal mcbs
39. Kuriakose Thoompunkal mcbs
40. Thomas Thrikoyickal mcbs

41. Bibin Mathew Vallavasseril O. Praem
42. Antony Varavumkal mcbs
THIRD YEAR PHILOSOPHY
1. Cherian Cheeramvelil mcbs
2. Xavier Chellamtharayil mcbs
3. Sebastian Chundelikkattil mcbs
4. Jobin Eenthunkal O. Praem
1. Mathew Kadamthodu mcbs
2. Joseph Kalampukattu mcbs
3. Joseph Kochuparambil mcbs
4. Joshy Kochupurackal O. Praem
5. Varghese Kottarathil mcbs
10. George Kudiyirippil mcbs
11. Joseph Kureekombil mcbs
12. John Kuzhivelithadathil mcbs
13. Joseph Madavana mcbs
14. Sebastian Mundackamattathil O. Praem
15. Mathew Narikuzhiyil mcbs
16. Thomas Palolil mcbs
17. John Parathanath mcbs
18. Thomas Puthumanakunnath mcbs
19. Thomas Thaiparambil mcbs
20. Joshy Thomas Manivelil msj
21. Shibu Thuruthipally O. Praem
22. Joseph Valiplackal mcbs
23. Joseph Vathalloor mcbs
24. Joseph Vellarackal mcbs
1. Jeevalaya Seminary
Gottigere P.O.
Bangalore - 560 083
Tel. 26636290, 26850420
Rector: Fr. Joseph Konickal, mcbs
2. Holy Trinity Ashram
S.O.S. Village P.O.
Bangalore - 560 076
Tel. 26585596, 26586288
Rector: Fr. Binoy Akkalayil, osst
3. Nirmalaram
S.O.S. Village P.O.
STUDY HOUSES

Bangalore - 560 076
Tel. 26582023
Rector: Fr. Francis Kurishummoottil, cfic
4. St. Gaspar Bhavan
P.B. No. 2905
Dharmaram College P.O.
Bangalore - 560 029
Tel. 26684721
Rector: Fr. John Bosco, cpps
5. St. Norbert Bhavan
Doddagubbi P.O.
Bagalur via
Bangalore – 563 149
Tel. 28465332
Rector: Fr. George Pavamkott, O. Praem
6. St. Agustine Study House
Kasavanallil, Belandur P.O.
Bangalore 560034
Tel. 28439385
Rector: Fr. Francis Allumpurath, O. Praem
7. Josephine Convent
Gottigere P.O.
Bangalore 560083
Tel. 26546044
Superior: Sr. Mercy, js
CONGREGATIONS AND DIOCESES OF STUDENTS
Congregation of the Holy Family (CHF)
Congregation of the Sisters of Nazareth (CSN)
Missionary Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament (MCBS)
Missionaries of St. John the Baptist (MSJ)
Norbertien Fathers (O. Praem)
Order of the Most Holy Trinity (O.SS.T)
Precious Blood Missionaries (C.PP.S)
Regular Franciscan Tertiary Sisters (RFTS)
Sons of Immaculate Conception (CFIC)

Sisters of the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (SABS)
Sisters of the Imitation of Christ (SIC)
Sisters of St. Joseph (SJC)
Sisters of Kingdom of God (SKG)
Sisters of Maria Auxilium (SMA)
Sisters of St. Martha (CSM)
Sisters of the Sacred Heart (SSH)
JEEVALAYA ANTHEM
Jivalaya guru-mandira dehi sisyaya guru-darsanam sudarsanam /
Jivalaya prasada-sadana pahi janan avidya-bandhat mukti-harat //
“Darsanat jivah” ity etat tava bhasuram jiva-darsanam /
asman naya sadhakan jivaya paramaya param parisuddhaya //
Atma-paramatma-vicintanam visva-visaya-vicaranam /
tattva-praghosanam ca subhamkaro tava dharma-mantrah //
Jnana-prabhavas-tvam vacana-vasatis-tvam guru-nilayas-tvam
snehalayas-tvam /
Jivalaya jaya tvam sarvada sarvatra jvala tvam dese'smakam //
(O Jeevalaya, temple of the Supreme Teacher, bestow upon your disciples the splendid vision of this
Teacher. O Jeevalaya, home of the Eucharist, protect your people from the bondage of ignorance that
blocks the way to liberation.
Your vision of life is: “from knowledge to life.” Kindly lead us, your spiritual aspirants, to Life
supreme and most holy.
The auspicious advice you give is: Study meditatively on the self and the Supreme Self, deliberate
discerningly on the objects of this universe, and proclaim the philosophical wisdom.
You are the source of wisdom, you are the abode of the Word, you are the home of the Supreme
Teacher, and you are the temple of love. O Jeevalaya, be triumphant always and everywhere! May you
shine forth brilliantly in this country of ours!)
GENERAL INFORMATION

1. STUDY PROGRAMME
1. The Institute offers the following courses: Bachelor of Philosophy and one-year Certificate in
Philosophy.
2. Students shall actively participate in the academic programmes of the Institute and thus effectively
contribute to its goals. They shall always bear in mind that a proper study of philosophy makes them
dispassionate seekers of truth who can critically evaluate ideas and events and be responsible for their
own thought and action.
2. ADMISSIONS
1. The Institute accepts clerical, religious and lay students.
2. Clerical and religious students are admitted only on their formal presentation by their rector/superior.
Letter of presentation must reach the office of the Dean of Studies by April 30.
3. Besides regular students, the Institute admits guest students who register for one or more particular
subjects.
3. CLASSES AND ATTENDANCE
1. As a rule there shall be 90 class days in a semester, including examination days. First Semester is
from June 15 to October 15, and Second Semester, from November 1 to March 15.
2. The number of classes in a subject is determined by the credits it carries. One credit equals 15 class
hours or their equivalent.
3. Attendance at lectures and seminars is compulsory, and students must not absent themselves without
due permission. The application for leave of absence is to be forwarded to the Dean of Studies with the
signature of the guardian.
4.1. A student who is absent for more than one third of a semester has to repeat that semester.
4.2. A student who is absent for more than one third of a subject has to repeat that subject.
5. On production of documentary evidence, the Dean of Studies may give a student exemption from
attending one or more subjects he/she has successfully completed elsewhere.
6. Institute office shall remain closed from April 1 to May 1.
4. EXAMINATIONS AND GRADES

1. Students must pass examination in all required courses. Examinations in lecture courses are
conducted at the end of each semester or, in special cases, at the conclusion of particular courses.
Students who fail to secure at least a pass grade in an examination are required to re-appear for it at a
time scheduled for re-examinations.
2. A student is allowed to postpone an examination for legitimate reasons with the permission of the
Dean of Studies. Failure to appear for an examination without due permission will be considered as fail
in that examination.
3. If a student deems it necessary to verify his/her marks, he/she shall approach the professor concerned
directly or through the Dean of Studies within the first five working days after the publication of results.
4.1. A student with two fails in three or more subjects in an academic year shall repeat the year to
attend these subjects afresh or discontinue the studies, as the Syndicate decides.
4.2. A student with two fails in less than three subjects in an academic year may be given a third chance
or asked to repeat the subjects, as the Syndicate decides.
5. Examination can either be written or viva voce, as decided by the professor concerned. The main
courses with more than 2 credits consist of a written test. Duration of written examination is 2 hours for
3-credit courses and 1hour and 30 minutes for 2-credit courses. Duration of viva voce examination is 10
minutes.
6. 25% of marks in each subject may be reserved for class tests, written assignments or discussions.
7. The system of valuation and grading is on a scale of 0-100.
Marks
Grade
96.00 – 100.00 High Distinction
90.00 - 95.99 Distinction
80.00 - 89.99 First Class
70.00 -79.99 Second Class
60.00 - 69.99 Pass Class
5. LIBRARY
1. Personal books, files and bags shall not be taken inside the library.
2. Reference books, periodicals and books taken from the stacks for consultation shall not be taken out
of the library.
3. Students can borrow three books from the stacks for a period of two weeks.

4. All possible care must be taken in the proper use of books and periodicals.
5. Strict silence is to be observed in the library.
6. Library Timings:
Monday through Friday:
Saturday:
8.30 am - 12.30 pm, 2.15 - 4.00 pm
9.00 am - 12.00 pm
6. STUDENTS' COUNCIL
1. The Students’ Council is students' representative body of consultative nature to serve effective and
responsible participation of students in curricular and extracurricular activities. It shall further
constructive dialogue and cordial relation among students and between staff and students.
2. The council consists of four elected representatives from each class: class beadle, two representatives
to the Senate and coordinator of extracurricular activities. The beadle of the final year students shall
convene and preside at the meetings of the council and function as its secretary.
7. FEES
1. Each student will pay a fee of Rs. 3,500 for the academic year 2007-08. This sum is to be paid at the
beginning of the academic year. Guest students will pay Rs. 150 per credit.
2. Those students who appear for Bachelor of Philosophy will have to pay an additional fee as
stipulated by the Pontifical Urbaniana University.
8. CLASS HOURS
Schedule of daily lectures from Monday to Friday:
Lecture I
Lecture II
Lecture III
Lecture IV
Lecture V
Lecture VI
09.00 am - 09.45 am
09.50 am - 10.35 am
10.55 am - 11.40 am
11.45 am - 12.30 pm
02.25 pm - 03.10 pm
03.15 pm - 04.00 pm
BACHELOR OF PHILOSOPHY
1. ADMISSION
Minimum academic eligibility for admission to Bachelor of Philosophy is a pass in Higher Secondary
Course and proficiency in English. Candidates with the minimum academic eligibility should qualify
themselves in an English proficiency test, the date of which is announced in the Institute's calendar.

2. COURSE CURRICULUM
1. The Course gives students a detailed exposition of the various philosophical problems by acquainting
them with major philosophers and schools and by systematic treatment of principal philosophical
themes. This will lead them to critically examine the various philosophical systems and form a solid
and coherent view of life, using the principles and methods proper to philosophy.
2. Course curriculum consists of principal and auxiliary subjects. Principal subjects include history of
philosophy and systematic philosophy. Auxiliary subjects include logic, psychology, social analysis,
religious studies, and optionals in philosophy and allied subjects.
3. All principal subjects carry 3 credits each. Credits allotted to auxiliary and optionals vary from 2 to 3.
One credit equals 15class hours or their equivalent.
4. Teaching is normally done in the form of lectures. One fourth of class hours in each subject may be
reserved for library work, interactive sessions, group study and classroom discussions.
5. Seminars are designed to engage students in discussions of philosophical and related topics and
thereby to develop their skills for analysis and communication. Tutorials and dissertations allow
students to pursue the areas of their interest in philosophy and allied subjects and get acquainted with
research methodology.
6. Length of a tutorial paper is 6-8 pages and of a dissertation, 25-30 pages.
7. Course Schedule:
I Semester (21 credits)
1. Introduction to Philosophy (2 credits)
2. Methodology (1 credit)
3. Philosophy of Education (1 credit)
4. Classical Indian Philosophy I (2 credits)
5. Bhagavad Gita (1 credit)
6. Ancient Western Philosophy (2 credits)
7. Medieval Western Philosophy (2 credits)
8. Logic (2 credits)
9. Symbolic Logic (1 credit)
10. Sanskrit (2 credits)
11. Spirituality (2 credits)
12. General English (2 credits)
14. Extension talks (1 credit)
II Semester (18 credits)
1. Classical Indian Philosophy II (3 credits)
2. Modern Western Philosophy (3 credits)
3. Religious Studies (2 credits)

4. Chinese Philosophy (2 credits)
5. General Psychology (3 credits)
6. Seminar (2 credits)
7. Tutorial (2 credits)
8. Extension Talks (1 credit)
III Semester (24 credits)
1. Contemporary Indian Philosophy (3 credits)
2. Contemporary Western Philosophy (3 credits)
3. Philosophy of Knowledge (3 credits)
4. Philosophy of Science and Nature (3 credits)
5. Applied Ethics (2 credits)
6. Philosophy of Human Person (3 credits)
7. Social Analysis (2 credits)
8. Scripture (2 credits)
9. Seminar (2 credits)
10. Extension Talks (1 credit)
IV Semester (19 credits)
1. Philosophy of God and Religion (4 credits)
2. Metaphysics (3 credits)
3. Moral Philosophy (2 credits)
4. Theories of Personality (3 credits)
5. Latin (2 credits)
6. Tutorial (2 credits)
7. Optional (2 credits)
8. Extension Talks (1 credit)
V Semester (16 credits)
1. Hermeneutics and Postmodernism (2 credits)
2. Ecophilosophy (2 credits)
3. Analytic Philosophy (1 credit)
4. Issues in Science and Religion (1 credit)
5. Artificial Intelligence (1 credit)
6. Communication Skills (2 credits)
7. Liturgy (2 credits)
8. Youth Ministry (2 credits)
9. Hindi (2 credits)
10. Extension Talks (1 credit)
VI Semester (14 credits)
1. Modern Atheism (2 credits)
2. Aesthetics (2 credits)
3. Hindutua Philosophy (2 credits)
4. German/Italian (2 credits)

5. Dissertation (5 credits)
6. Extension Talks (1 credit)
3. COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS AND FINAL GRADE
1.1. Final semester students will take a comprehensive examination, which covers all principal subjects
in philosophy. Only those who have completed all other requirements of courses and examinations are
allowed to appear for the comprehensive examination.
1.2. Comprehensive examination consists of two parts, written and viva voce. Duration of written
examination is 3 hours. Viva voce examination is of 30 minutes before a board of three examiners.
2. The Institute will recommend to the Pontifical Urbaniana University for the degree of Bachelor of
Philosophy only those students who secure at least 85% of marks in semester examinations and pay the
stipulated fees to the University. The Institute will award Diploma in Philosophy others.
3. The final grade of Bachelor of Philosophy or Diploma in Philosophy is based on the following
distribution of marks:
Semester Examinations - 50%
Comprehensive Examination, written – 25%
Comprehensive Examination, viva voce – 25%
CERTIFICATE IN PHILOSOPHY
1. This one-year program is designed for non-clerical students who wish to take an introductory course
in philosophy, especially as a prerequisite for theological studies. The minimum academic qualification
for admission is a bachelor’s degree in any subject and proficiency in English.
2. Course Schedule:
I Semester (20 credits)
1. Introduction to Philosophy & Methodology (2 credits)
2. History of Indian Philosophy (3 credits)
3. History of Western Philosophy (3 credits)
4. Logic (3 credits)
5. Philosophy of Knowledge (3 credits)
6. Metaphysics (3 credits)
7. Philosophy of Science and Nature (3 credits)
II Semester (20 credits)
1. Philosophy of God and Religion (3 credits)
2. Philosophy of the Human Person (3 credits)

3. Moral Philosophy (3 credits)
4. Political Philosophy (2 credits)
5. Psychological Theories of Personality (3 credits)
6. Seminar / Optional (2 credits)
7. Research Paper (4 credits)
STUDY PROGRAMME, 2007-08
(Bachelor of Philosophy)
First Year I Semester
Subjects Credits Professors
1. Introduction to Philosophy 2 M. Vadakeputhenpura
2. Methodology 1 T. Chempilayil
3. Philosophy of Education 1 J. Konickal
4. Classical Indian Philosophy I 2 J. Thundathil
5. Bhagavad Gita 1 T. Naduvilekunnekattu
6. Ancient Western Philosophy 2 M. Vadakeputhenpura
7. Medieval Western Philosophy 2 J. Konickal
8. Logic 2 T. Vettukattil
9. Symbolic Logic 1 T. Chempilayil
10. Spirituality 2 T. Vettukattil
11. Sanskrit 2 S. Maniyakkupara
12. General English 2 A. Kalapura
13. Extension Talks 1
First Year II Semester
1. Classical Indian Philosophy II 3 T. Chemplilayil
2. Modern Western Philosophy 3 L. Kallarackal
4. Religious Studies 2 J. Thottankara
3. Chinese Philosophy 2 J. Thundathil
6. General Psychology 3 J. Akkanath
Seminar 2
Tutorial 2
Extension Talks 1
Second Year I Semester
Subjects Credits Professors
1. Contemporary Indian Philosophy 3 J. Thundathil
2. Contemporary Western Philosophy 3 M. Vadakeputhenpura
3. Philosophy of Knowledge 3 J. Thundathil
4. Philosophy of Nature and Science 3 T. Chempilayil
5. Philosophy of the Human Person 3 G. Therukattil
6. Applied Ethics 2 J. Thottankara
7. Social Analysis 2 J. Puthenpurayil

8. Bible 2 J. Maleparampil
9. Seminar 2
10. Extension Talks 1
Second Year II Semester
1. Philosophy of God and Religion 4 J. Konickal
2. Metaphysics 3 J. Martis
3. Moral Philosophy 2 M. Vadakeputhenpura
4. Theories of Personality 3 J. Manampurath
5. Latin 2 A. Kalapura
6. Optional 2
7. Tutorial 2
8. Extension Talks 1
Third Year I Semester
Subjects Credits Professors
1. Ecophilosophy 2 J. Konickal
2. Analytic Philosophy 1 J. Nandhikkara
3. Hermeneutics & Postmodernism 2 M. Bal Raj
4. Issues in Science and Religion 1 T. Chempilayil
5. Artificial Intelligence 1 S. Palamoottil
6. Communication Skills 2 A. Kalapura
7. Youth Ministry 2 G. Choondal
8. Liturgy 2 J. Meledath
9. Hindi 2 D. Kamath
10. Extension Talks 1
Third Year II Semester
1. Modern Atheism 2 G. Karuvelil
2. Political Philosophy 2 J. Thundathil
2. Aesthetics 2 J. Manampurath
3. Hindutua Philosophy 2 J. Chetany
4. German/Italian 2
5. Extension Talks 1
6. Dissertation 5
SYLLABUS, 2007-08
(Bachelor of Philosophy)
01. Introduction to Philosophy (2 credits)
M. Vadakeputhenpura

The nature and task of philosophy. Philosophy and other branches of learning. Philosophical
disciplines and methods of doing philosophy. Philosophical terminology. Methodology of study and
research. Guidelines on writing research papers.
Bibliography:
1. Sanguineti, J.J. Introduction to philosophy. Rome: Urbaniana University Press, 1992.
2. Maritain, Jacques. An Introduction to Philosophy. London: Sheed and Ward, 1981.
3. Kaipayil, Joseph. Critical Ontology: An Introduction. Bangalore: JIP, 2002.
4. Mura, G. and M. di Ianni. Methodology. Rome: Urbaniana University Press, 1995.
5. The Chicago Manual of Style. New Delhi: Prentice-Hall, 1996.
02 Methodology (1 credit)
T. Chempilayil
This course helps the students to understand the basic approaches to study scientific methodology for
writing research papers with theory and practice. Students must know study procedures both in
acquisition of knowledge and scientific presentation of the information according to the accepted
methodological styles.
Bibliography:
1. Turabian, K.L. A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations. Chicago and
London: The University of Chicago Press, 1993.
2. Anderson, J. Thesis and Assignment Writing. New Delhi: Wiley Eastern Limited, 1986.
03. Classical Indian Philosophy I (2 credits)
J. Thundathil
The Rigvedic origin of philosophy in India. Evolution of philosophical thought in the Upanishads, with
special attention to the doctrines of Brahman and atman. Evolution of and Saivism and Vaisnavism.
Origin and development of Jainism and Buddhism and their principal doctrines.
Bibliography:
1. Hiriyanna, M. Outlines of Indian Philosophy. London: Allen and Unwin, 1932.
2. Raju, P.T. The Philosophical Traditions of India. New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, 1998.
3. Koller, John M. Oriental Philosophies. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1970.
4. Thachil, J. An Initiation to Indian Philosophy. Alwaye: Pontifical Institute of Philosoph and
Theology, 2000.
5. Flood, Gavin. An Introduction to Hinduism. New Delhi: Foundation Books, 1998.
04. Bhagavad Gita (1 Credit)
T. Naduvilekunnekattu
Importance of Bhagavad Gita, The metaphysical teaching, Yoga – a synthesis of Jnana, Karma and
Bakti, Nishkama Karma, the concept of God in Gita, Sthitha Prajna, The concept of Social Concern.

Bibliography:
1. Sri Aurobindo. Essays on the Gita. Pondicherry: Aurobindo Ashram, 1996.
2. Bobde, P.V. The Philosophy of the Gita. New Delhi: Intellectual Publishing House, 1996.
3. Minor, Robert (ed.). Modern Interpreters of the Bhagavad Gita. Delhi: Sri Satguru Publications,
1991.
4. Goyandaka, Jayadayal. Srimadbhagavadgita Tattvavivecani. Gorakhpur: Gita Press, 2003.
05. Classical Indian Philosophy II (3 credits)
T. Chempilayil
Charvaka materialism, Sankhya metaphysics, Yoga psychology, Vaisheshika metaphysics, Nyaya logic
and epistemology, Mimamsa metaphysics and epistemology, and Vedantic doctrines of Brahman, the
self and the world (Sankara, Ramanuja, Madhva, Chaitanya, Vallabha and Nimbarka).
Bibliography:
1. Hiriyanna, M. Outlines of Indian Philosophy. London: Allen and Unwin, 1932.
2. Raju, P.T. The Philosophical Traditions of India. New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, 1998
3. Koller, John M. Oriental Philosophies. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1970.
4. McGreal, Ian P, ed. Great Thinkers of the Eastern World. New York: HarperCollins, 1995.
5. Thachil, J. An Initiation to Indian Philosophy. Alwaye: Pontifical Institute of Philosophy and
Theology, 2000.
6. P.T. Raju, Structural Depth of Indian Thought, New Delhi, 1985.
7. S. Radhakrishnan, Indian Philosophy, vol. 1 and 2, Oxford, 1923, New Delhi, 1940.
8. Dasgupta, History of Indian Philosophy, Vol. 1-5, new Delhi, 1976.
06. Contemporary Indian Philosophy (3 credits)
J. Thundathil
Hindu renaissance and emergence of Neovedanta, with special reference to Vivekandada, Aurobindo
and Radhakrishnan. Social and political views of Gandhi and Ambedkar. Contemporary philosophical
trends in India. Contributions of Indian Christian Philosophers.
Bibliography:
1. Srivastava, R.S. Contemporary Indian Philosophy. New Delhi: Munshiram Manoharl, 1983.
2. Lal, Basant Kumar. Contemporary Indian Philosophy. New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, 1978.
3. Balasubramanian, R., ed. The Builders of Indian Philosophy (select volumes). New Delhi:
Munshiram Manoharlal, 1998 - .
4. Amaldass, Anand, ed. Christian Contribution to Indian Philosophy. Madras: CLS, 1995.
07. Hindutua Philosophy (2 credits)
J. Chetany
Hinduism is an ancient way of life in India. It is not a religion in the strict sense. It is indeed a
conglomeration of several beliefs, customs and traditions – many of them even opposed to one another.
And yet, Hinduism in general is a Mukti Marga – a way of liberation and contain many positive values

for the people to live by. But the modern Hindutua is negative ideology used to capture political power.
They propagate an exclusivist social doctrine in the time of Nazism and Fascism. They are against
pluralism, secularism, respect for minorities etc. and use old Indian myths and sentimental issues to
connect the illiterate people to their ideologies. They also use large plurality institution and
vocabularies to entice people to their ideology today.
08. Ancient Western Philosophy (2 credits)
M. Vadakeputhenpura
Greek origins of philosophy in Europe. Features of Pre-Socratic Greek thought. Philosophical doctrines
and directions given by Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. Post-Aristotelian philosophy.
Bibliography:
Composta, Dario. History of Ancient Philosophy. Bangalore: TPI, 1990.
Copleston, Frederick. A History of Philosophy, vol. I. London: Burns and Oates, 1971.
Stumpf, Samuel E. and James Fieser. From Socrates to Sartre and Beyond. New York: McGraw-Hill,
2003.
Hamlyn, D.W. The Pelican History of Western Philosophy. London: Penguin Books, 1989.
09. Medieval Western Philosophy (2 credits)
J. Konickal
The medieval dialectic between faith and reason. Early Christian philosophy. The main characteristics
of the Augustinian and Thomistic syntheses. Contributions of John Duns Scotus and William of
Ockham. Major Jewish and Islamic philosophers.
Bibliography:
1. Copleston, Frederick. A History of Philosophy, vols. II-III. London: Burns and Oates, 1971.
2. Gilson, Etienne. History of Christian Philosophy in the Middle Ages. London: Sheed and Ward,
1980.
3. Mondin, Battista. History of Medieval Philosophy. Bangalore: TPI, 1991.
4. Konickal, Joseph. Christian Wisdom: An Introduction to Medieval Philosophy. Bangalore: JIP,
2004.
10. Modern Western Philosophy (3 credits)
L. Kallarackal
The study of Modern Western Philosophy is begun with a glance wt the thought and thinkers of the
Renaissance and end with the study of the philosophy of Immanuel Kant, the last great revolutionary
from which stem all subsequent philosophical uprisings, highlighting the philosophy of Descartes, Lock
and Hume.
Bibliography:
6. Hamlyn, D.W. The Pelican History of Western Philosophy. London: Penguin Books, 1989.
7. O’Conner, D.J. A Critical History of Western Philosophy. New York: The Free Press, 1985
8. Copleston, Frederick. A History of Philosophy, vols. IV- VII. London: Burns and Oates, 1958-60.

9. Stumpf, Samuel E. and James Fieser. From Socrates to Sartre and Beyond. New York: McGraw-
Hill, 2003.
11. Contemporary Western Philosophy (3 credits)
M. Vadakeputhenpura
The evolution of contemporary philosophy against “systematic” philosophy (Hegel) can be reduced to
approximately three issues: a) the need to place the historico-political question within a more
productive light; b) the need for the search and the foundation of the identity of the person through faith
to play their part in existence (Kierkegaard); c) the need for the meaning of the driving force of human
life to be directed to some total innovation according to the desires and the criteria of voluntarism
(Nietzsche). The doctrines of these authors are to be evaluated. Contemporary philosophy, due to the
impulse of technology and the natural sciences, reduces its task either to a “rigorous” method strictly
understood (Husserl), or to an examination of characteristics (Scheler), or to existential hermeneutics
(Heidegger and Sartre). Attention is drawn to some return to or recovery of some metaphysical themes
in Jaspers, Heidegger and Marcel.
Bibliography:
1. Russel, Bertrand. A History of Western Philosophy. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1972.
2. Kenny Anthony (ed.). The Oxford Illustrated History of Western Philosophy. New York: Oxford
Universtiy Press, 1997.
3. Lawhead, William F. The Voyage of Discovery, vol. IV (The Contemporary Voyage). Belmont:
Wadsworth, 2002.
4. Marias, Julian. History of Philosophy. New York: Dover Publications, 1967.
5. Moran, Dermot. Introduction to Phenomenology. London: Routledge, 2000.
6. Stumpf, Samuel E. and James Fieser. From Socrates to Sartre and Beyond. New York: McGraw-
Hill, 2003.
12. Analytic Philosophy (1 credit)
J. Nandhikkara
Analytic Philosophy is a dominant philosophical tradition in the Twentieth Century English speaking
world. It is characterised by the logical and linguistic turn in Philosophy. Philosophical analysis is a
method of inquiry in which one seeks to assess complex systems of thought by ‘analysing’ them into
simpler elements whose relationships are thereby brought into focus. Together with Frege and Russel.
Wittgenstein played a significant role in the development of this mode of philosophical investigations.
Bibliography:
1. Ayer, A.J. Language, Truth and Logic. London: Gollancz, 1936.
2. Baldwin, T.R. G.E. Moore. London: Routledge, 1990.
3. Butler, R.J. (ed.). Analytical Philosophy (2 vols). Oxford: Blackwell, 1962.
4. Dummett, M.A.E. The Origins of Analytical Philosophy. London: Duckworth, 1993.
5. Frege, G. “On Sense and Reference,” in Translations from the Philosophical Writings of Gottlob
Frege. ed. M. Black and P. Geach. Oxford: Blackwell, 1952.
6. Quine, W.V. From a Logical Point of View. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1953.
7. Rorty, R.M. The Linguistic Turn. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press, 1967.

8. Russell, B. The Principles of Mathematics. London: Allen & Unwin, 1903.
9. --------. The Analysis of Mind. London: Allen & Unwin, 1921.
10. Strawson, P.F. Individuals. London: Methuen, 1959.
11. Urmson, J.O. Philosophical Analysis. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1956.
12. Wittgenstein, L. Philosophical Investigations. trans. G.E.M. Anscombe. Oxford: Blackwell, 1953.
13. Hermeneutics and Postmodernism (2 credits)
M. Bal Raj
The course on Hermeneutics will enable the students to understand the complexity in all human
understanding and interpretation. It examines the contemporary discussion on Hermeneutics, its
meaning and implications as a science and art of interpretation relating it mainly to the works of
Heidegger, Gademar, Ricoeur, Dilthey, Schleirmacher and others. The course helps the students to
understand our traditions and culture and to interpret specifically the Religions and in general, the
literary texts. It also gives wider perspective into inter-personal and social relationships. This course
also takes into consideration Hermeneutics from an Indian Perspective.
Postmodernism refers to major shifts taking place basically in social life. It is an attitude, a mindset
and a new emerging consciousness. It is a mood of our times, in fact, to a very large extent it is the
culture of our time. It is being taught in every sphere of our educational system and its influence has
great bearing on peoples' thinking whether persons realize it or not. Postmodernism to a certain
sense precedes modernity, that is, the presuppositions of philosophical modernism emerge out of a
disposition whose antecedent and unarticulated beliefs are postmodern. The aim of this course is to
help the students to observe critically the postmodernistic trends in our culture and to adapt
according to the signs of our times. Some prominent persons whose thinking has contributed to
Postmodemism are Jean Francois Lyotard, Jaques Derrida, Michael Foucault and Jean Baudrillard,
Ferdinand de Saussure, Jacques Lacan.
Bibligraphy:
1. Caputo, John D. “Heidegger’s Origianl Ethics,” The New Scholasticism, 45(1971).
2. Palmer, Richard. Hermenutics. Londan: Northwestern University Press, 1994.
3. Keamey, Richard. Modern Movements in European Philosophy. Manchester and New York:
Manchester University Press, 1994.
4. Puthenpurackal, Johnson. Heidegger Through Authentic Totality and Total Authenticity, Belgium:
Leuven University Press,1987.
5. Ricoeur, Paul. “Existence and Hermeneutics,” in The Conflict of Interpretations, Don Ihde.
(trans.) Evastion: North Western University Press, 1974.
6. Sim, Strart (ed.). The A-Z Guide to Modern Literary Cultural Theorist. New York: Prentice Halt,
1995.
14. Chinese Philosophy (2 credits)
J. Thundathil
Classical Confucianism (Confucius and Mencius), Classical Daoism (Laozi and Zhuangzi),
Neoconfucianism (Zhu Xi and Wang Yangming), Contemporary Confucianism (Xiong Shili and Feng
Youlan).

Bibliography:
1. Cua, Antonio S., ed. Encyclopaedia of Chinese Philosophy. London: Routledge, 2003.
2. Chan, Wing-tsit. A Source Book in Chinese Philosophy. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1963.
3. Collinson, Diané et al. Fifty Great Eastern Thinkers. London: Routledge, 2004.
4. Cheng, Chung-Ying and Nicholas Bunnin, eds. Contemporary Chinese Philosophy. Oxford:
Blackwell, 2002.
15. Philosophy of Knowledge (3 credits)
J. Thundathil
The possibility, nature and kinds of knowledge. Sources and limits of knowledge. Epistemological truth
and different theories of truth. Knowledge and its justification. Postmodernist critique of knowledge.
Knowledge as dialectics. Meaning, language and hermeneutics.
Bibliography:
1. Sanguineti, Juan Jose. Logic and Gnoseology. Bangalore: TPI, 1988.
2. Hamlyn, D.W. The Theory of Knowledge. London: Macmillan, 1997.
3. Potter, Vincent G. On Understanding Understanding. New York: Fordham University Press, 1994.
4.Therukattil, George. Theory of Knowledge. Bangalore: JIP, 2001.
16. Metaphysics (3 credits)
J. Martis
Human mind has never ceased to question the nature of reality in its ultimate form. The reality that
he sees and experiences in this empirical world does not satisfy his inner thirst for the truth. Hence
he inquires into issues, which touch the nature of truth and the means to attain it. Metaphysics is a
science which attempts to shed some light on these human queries keeping in mind at the same time,
that any answer to these questions are only humble attempts to reach the Ultimate, the Supernatural,
the Meta-physical. The Course on metaphysics is an effort to enter into such problems and trying to
get some enlightenment from the reflections of inspired Philosophers of the East and of the West.
This introductory Course will make an attempt to study the nature and scope of Metaphysics. It
ventures into the classical schools of metaphysics and examines different questions concerning the
meaning of being. And finally it endeavours to make a critical survey of the modern trends of this
subject.
Bibliography
1. Alvira, Tomas, Luis Clavell & Melendo, Tomas. Metaphysics. Manila : Sinag-Tala Publishers,
INC., 1991.
2. Anderson, J.F. An Introduction to the Metaphysics of St Thomas. Chicago : H. Regnery, 1953.
3. Bittle, Celstine N. The Domain of Being. Milwaukee : The Bruce Publishing Company, 1939.
4. Bogliolo, Luigi. Metaphysics. Bangalore : T.P.I., 1987.
Coreth, Emerich. Metaphysics. (ed). Joseph Donceel, New York : Herder and Herder, 1968.

5. Gilson, Etienne. The Elements of Christian Philosophy. New York : A Mentor-Omega Book,
1963.
6. Heidegger, Martin. The Fundamental Concepts of Metaphysics : World, Finitude, Solitude. Trans.
William McNeil &Nicholas Walker. Bloomington : Indiana University Press, 1995.
7. Kaipayail, Joseph. Critical Ontology : An Introductory Essay. Bangalore : Jeevalaya, Institute of
Philosophy, 2002.
8. Kant, Immanuel. Prolegomena to Any Future Metaphysics : With Selections from the Critique of
Pure Reason. Trans. and ed. Gary Hatfield. New York : Cambridge University Press, 1997.
8. Levinas, E. Otherwise Than Being or Beyond essence. Trans. Alphonso Lingis. The Hague :
Martinus Nijhoff. 1981.
9. Magda King, (ed). John Llewelyn. A Guide to Heidegger's Being and Time. Albany : State
University New York Press, 2001.
10. Maritain, Jacques. Science and Wisdom. Trans. Bernard Wall. London : Geoffrey Bles. 1944.
11. Panthanmackel, George. (M.S.F.S), Coming and Going. Bangalore : A.T.C., 1999.
12. Seidel, George. J., A Contemporary Approach to Classical Metaphysics. New York: Meredith
Corporation, 1969.
13. Ricoeur, Paul. Oneself as Another. Trans. Kathleen Blamey. Chicago : University of Chicago
Press, 1992.
14. Stein, Edith. Finite and Eternal Being. Washington D.C : ICS Publication, 2003.
17. Philosophy of Education (1 credit)
J. Konickal
“We are all born with a fire in us. Our efforts should be to give wings to this fire and fill the world
with the glow of its goodness.” The course aims at developing a philosophy if education that
visualises education as a way of liberation and a path to freedom.
18. Philosophy of Nature and Science (3 credits)
T. Chempilayil
Man has no existence apart from the Universe and Nature. For leading a meaningful life in
communion with nature, man needs to have a proper attitude towards it, and that depends on his
conception or views about it. This course is aimed to create a proper attitude in the students towards
the universe by presenting different views about the same that have come up down the centuries. We
start with a historical survey of the development of cosmology beginning with the ancient times,
reaching up to the modern times. We also make a look at the important theories related to the
universe and some of the issues in Cosmology. We conclude the course with a short survey of some
of the leading schools in the field of Philosophy of Science.
Bibliography:
1. Hacking, Ian. Scientific Revolutions. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1985.
2. Hawking, Stephen. A Brief History of Time. London: Bantam Books, 1999.
3. Losse, John. A Historical Introdustion to the Philosophy of Science. London: Oxford University
Press, 1972.
4. Pamplany, Augustine and Job Kozhamthadam. East-West Interface of Reality. Pune: ASSR and
ISR, Aluva, 2003.

5. Pamplany, Augustine. Cosmos, Bios And Theos. Aluva: Institute of Science and Religion, 2005.
19. Issues in Science and Religion (1 credit)
T. Chempilayil
Will the modern scientific developments lead to the extinction of religion or at least to a large-scale
estrangement of it This has been the fear of many religious believers. This course is a survey of
some of the latest advancements in the field of science. We examine whether they are really a threat
to religions. We implore into the possibility of reconciliation between the two major forces in the
world through dialogue.
Bibliography
1. Henry, Sarojini. The Encounter Of Faith And Science In Inter-Religious Dialogue. Delhi ISPCK,
2005.
2. Kozhamthadam, Job (ed.). Contemporary Science and Religion in Dialogue. Pune: ASSR, 2002.
3. ------- . Science, Technology and Values . Pune: ASSR, 2003.
4. Pandikattu, Kuriuvilla. This Too Will Pass Away. Pune: Jnanam, 2003.
5. -------- . The Bliss Of Being Human. Pune: Jnanam, 2004.
6. -------- . Death: Live It. New Delhi: Media House, 2005.
20. Philosophy of God and Religion (4 credits)
J. Konickal
The concept of God. Critical analysis of the main arguments for and against the existence of God. The
nature and attributes of God. Relation between God and the universe. The problem of evil. Atheism.
The concept of Religion. Faith and reason, Religious language, Pluralism, Science and Religion.
Bibliography:
1. Donceel, J.F. The Searching Mind: An Introduction to the Philosophy of God. London: Notre Dame
Press, 1979.
2. Bogliolo, Luigi. Rational Theology. Bangalore: TPI, 1987.
3. Palmer, Michael. The Question of God: An Introduction and Source Book. London: Routledge, 2001.
4. Hick, John. Philosophy of Religion. New Delhi: Prentice-Hall, 1988.
5. Cahn, Steven M. and David Shatz, eds. Contemporary Philosophy of Religion. New York: Oxford
University Press, 1982.
21. Modern Atheism (2 credits)
G. Karuvelil
People often talk about the deep spiritual and religious nature of Indian
culture and contrast it with the “materialism” and “atheism” of the West.
While much of such talk remains propaganda, there can hardly be any doubt
that a certain naturalistic outlook has been gaining increasing acceptance
from the beginning of the modern period in the West. What is more, “west” is
no longer a geographical region but an increasingly global cultural
phenomenon that influence even our ancient culture. It is in this context

that we ask: How has it come about What are the philosophical roots from
which modern atheism developed It argues that excessive reliance on a form
of natural theology that neglects the insights of religious experience is an
important factor in this.
Bibliography:
1. Tarnas, Richard. The Passion of the Western Mind: Understanding the Ideas
That Have Shaped Our World View. New York: Ballantine Books, 1991.
2. Armstrong, Karen. A History of God: The 4, 000-Year Quest of Judaism,
Christianity and Islam. New York: Ballantine Books, 1993.
3. Neusch, Marcel. The Sources of Modern Atheism. Translated by Matthew J.
O’Connell. New York: Paulist Press, 1982.
4. Buckley, Michael, S.J. At the Origins of Modern Atheism. New Haven: Yale
University Press, 1990.
22. Philosophy of the Human Person (3 credits)
G. Therukattil
The concept of individual and person. Human as embodied existence. Human existence as coexistence
and proexistence, with special reference to Levinas. Philosophical analysis of different psychological
views on the human person. The intellect and will. Love and values to live by. Integrated sexuality and
human personality. Human freedom - its existence, conditions and limitations. Self-transcendence,
spirituality and life after death.
Bibliography:
1. Mondin, Battista. Philosophical Anthropology. Bangalore: TPI, 185.
2. Therukattil, George. Becoming Human. Bangalore: JIP, 2000.
3. Kenny, Anthony. The Metaphysics of Mind. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1989.
4. Radhakrishnan, S. and P.T. Raju, eds. The Concept of Man. New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, 1992.
23. Moral Philosophy (2 credits)
M. Vadakeputhenpura
Definition, essence and norm of moral value, ontological foundations of the moral order, the objective
moral order, the subjective moral order, moral life and growth, happiness and morality, the ultimate
end, the insufficiency of natural ethics.
Bibliography:
1. Composta, Dario. Moral Philosophy and Social Ethics. Bangalore: TPI, 1988.
2. Brittle, Celestine N. Man and Morals. Milwaukee: The Bruce Publishing Company, 1950.
Finance, de Joseph. An Ethical Inquiry. Roma: Editrice Pontificia Universita Gregoriana, 1991.
3. Singer, Peter, ed. A Companion to Ethics. Oxford: Blackwell, 1993.
4. Thiroux, Jaques. Ethics: Theory and Practice. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1995.
24. Applied Ethics (2 credits)
J. Thottankara

The course on applied ethics is intended to provide the students wit an ethical response to the
modern issues on bio-ethics and business ethics. The advancement in scientific knowledge and biotechnology
opened a new horizon in the field of research on human subjects. This course critically
analyses the moral dimensions of research and experimentations on human life. This course also
analyses the issues on business ethics.
Bibliography:
1. Thomas A. Mappes, Jane S. Zembaty. Social Ethics, Morality and Social Polity. New York:
Mcgraw-hill Inc, 1992.
2. Thiroux, Jaques. Ethics: Theory and Practice. New Jersey: Prentice hall, 1995.
3. Singer, Peter, ed. A Companion to Ethics. Oxford: Blackwell, 1993.
4. Joan C. Callahn, ed. Ethical Issues in Professional Life. New York: Oxford University Press,
1988.
5. Raam Crillan (ed). Principles of Health Care Ethics. Chichester: Johnwiley & Sons Ltd., 1994.
25. Artificial Intelligence (credit)
S. Palamoottil
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is relatively a new discipline. It studies different functions of computers
computer used both for problem-solving across a wide range of intellectual, engineering, and
operational tasks, and as a tool in psychology for modeling mental abilities. AI has two aims. The
first is purely technical which aims to make computer systems of various kinds do what minds can
do, e.g. interpreting a photograph as depicting a face; offering medical diagnoses; using and
translating language; learning to do better next time. The second aim is both psychological and
philosophical. AI concepts and AI methods are extensively used in Computational psychology in
order to formulate and test its theories. Mental structures and processes are described in
computational terms. Usually, the theories are clarified, and their predictions tested, by running
them on a computer program. Philosophical problems central to AI include the following. Can
classical or connectionist AI explain conceptualization and thinking Can meaning be explained by
AI What sorts of mental representations are there (if any) Can computers, or non-linguistic
animals, have beliefs and desires Could AI explain consciousness Might intelligence be better
explained by less intellectualistic approaches, based on the model of skills and know-how rather
than explicit representation The present course on AI focuses chiefly on the philosophical aspect of
artificial intelligence.
Bibliography

1. Kirwan, Christopher, “Artificial Intelligence,” in Honderich, Ted. Oxford Companion to
Philosophy, 1995, 61.
2. Boden, Margaret A. “Artificial Intelligence,” in Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy, vol. 1.
3. Rao P.V.S. and Ramani S., “Artificial Intelligence,” in CSI Communications vol. 30 2006.
4. Church, A. “An Unsolvable Problem of Elementary Number Theory,” in American Journal of
Mathematics 58: 345-63.
5. Church, A. “A Note on the Entscheidungsproblem, and correction,” Journal of Symbolic Logic 1:
40-1, 101-2.
6. Shapiro, Stewart. “Chruch Thesis,” in Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy, London: Routledge,
1998.
7. Guglielmo Tamburrini, “Turing Machine,” in Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy, London:
Routledge, 1998.
26. Political Philosophy (2 credits)
J. Thundathil, J. Vincent
The nature and task of political philosophy. Philosophical theories of society, state and government.
Political liberty, rights and duties. Human Rights. Democracy and secularism in India.
Bibliography:
1. Wolff, Jonathan. An Introduction to Political Philosophy. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1996.
2. Hampton, Jean. Political Philosophy. Colorado: Westview Press, 1997.
3. Swift, Adam. Political Philosophy. Cambridge: Polity Press, 2001.
4. Bose, Sugata and Ayesha Jalal, eds. Nationalism, Democracy and Development. New Delhi: Oxford
University Press, 1999.
27. Logic (2 credits)
T. Vettukattil
The nature of logic - argument, premises, conclusion, truth, validity. Propositions. Categorical
syllogisms. Disjunctive and hypothetical syllogisms. Dilemma. Principles and elements of prepositional
and predicate logic.
Bibliography:
1. Copi, Irving M. and Carl Cohen. Introduction to Logic. New Delhi: Prentice-Hall, 1995.
2. Simpson, R.L. Essentials of Symbolic Logic. London: Routledge, 1988.
28. Symbolic Logic (1 credit)
T. Chempilayil
Symbolic Logic is nothing other than formal logic in a symbolic, mathematical form. One does not use
the phrases of the premises as in traditional logic rather one reduces them to symbols according to a
pre-defined symbolic nomenclature, calculus and axioms. This course will enable the students to realize
the inadequacies of the natural languages for the purpose of logical analysis as well as to understand
why logical symbolism is absolutely necessary to any exact or thorough treatment of subject.
Bibliography:

1. 1. Copi, Irving M. and Carl Cohen. Introduction to Logic. New Delhi: Prentice-Hall, 1995.
2. Klenk, Virginia. Understanding Symboloc Logic. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1984.
29. General Psychology (3 credits)
J. Akkanath
The nature and method of psychology. Branches and schools of psychology. Biological bases of
behaviour (sensory and nervous systems). Sensation, perception and consciousness. Emotion and
motivation. Intelligence, learning, memory and communication.
Bibliography:
1. Hayes, Nicky, Foundations of Psychology. London: Routledge, 1994.
2. Malim, Tony and Ann Birch. Introductory Psychology. London: Macmillan, 1998.
3. Twining, Keith. Success in Psychology. London: John Murray Publications, 2001.
30. Theories of Personality (3 credits)
J. Manampurath
Principal theories of personality. Stages of human growth and development. Youth counselling.
Introduction to Abnormal Psychology: neurosis, psychosis and personality disorders.
Bibliography:
1. Schultz, Duane. Theories of Personality. Monterey: Brooks, 1976.
2. Muss, Rolf E. Theories of Adolescence. New York: McGrow-Hill, 1996.
3. Carson et al. Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life. New York: Harper Collins, 1996.
4. Feldman, Robert S. Understanding Psychology. New Delhi: McGrow-Hill, 1994.
5. Twining, Keith. Success in Psychology. London: John Murray Publications, 2001.
31. Communication Skills (2 credits)
A. Kalapura
Communication Skills towards building relationships; MBTI for understanding yourself and others.
Skills in listening. Expressing emotions in relationships. Anger and its expressions. Training in
communications.
Bibliography:
1. Keirsey, David and B. Marilyn. Please Understand Me. Del Mar, CA: Prometheus, 1984.
2. Ferder, Fan. Words Made Flesh. Notre Dame: Ave Maria Press, 1986.
3. Jung, C.G. The Undiscovered Self. New York: Mentor Books, 1957.
32. Aesthetics (2 credits)
J. Manampurath
Art, literature and culture. Classical theories of art and literature. Modernist and postmodernist
challenges. Mass media, morality and religion.

Bibliography:
1. Sheppard, Ann. Aesthetics. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1987.
2. Amaldass, Anand. Introduction to Aesthetics. Chennai: Satya Nilayam, 2000.
3. Fisher, Kathleen R. The Inner Rainbow. New Jersey: Paulist Press, 1983.
4. Harris, Maria. Teaching and Religious Imagination. San Francisco: Harper, 1991.
33. Religious Studies (2 credits)
J. Thottankara
The concept of religion and religious studies. Main features of the phenomenon of religion. Beliefs
and practices of the major religions of the world. “New Age” religion. Religious pluralism and interreligious
dialogue. Religion, spirituality and secularism.
Bibliography:
1. Spencer, Anand, Understanding Religion: Theories and Methodology. Patiala: Vision & Venture,
1997.
2. Dhavamony, Mariasusai, Phenomenology of Religion. Rome: Gregorian University Press, 1973.
3. Bond, Helen K. et al, eds. A Companion to Religious Studies and Theology. Edinburgh: Edinburgh
University Press, 2003.
4. The World’s Religions (A Lion Handbook). Oxford: Lion, 1992.
5. De Smet R. and J. Neuner, eds. Religious Hinduism. Bombay: St. Paul’s, 1996.
34. Ecophilosophy (2 credits)
J. Konickal
An emerging philosophical investigation in the face of the enormous ecological disasters of our
time. Ecophilosophy as both critical and creative: Critical of the deep-rooted anthropocentrism in
philosophy, Creative in proposing an Eco-centred philosophical outlook.
Bibliography:
1. Fox, Warwick. Toward a Transcendental Ecology: Developing New Foundation for
Environmentalism. New York: State University of New York Press, 1995.
2. Fukuoka, Masansbu. The Road Back to Nature: Regaining the Paradise Lost. Madras: Bookventure,
2001.
3. Berry, Thomas. The Dream of the Earth. San Francisco: Sierra Club Books, 1990.
35. Social Analysis (2 credits)
J. Puthenpurayil
Society: basic concepts. Social process: cooperation, competition, conflict, accommodation,
assimilation and integration. Social analysis of religion: different theories.
Bibliography:
1. Giddens, Anthony. Sociology. Cambridge: Polity Press, 1994.
2. Lamm, Robert P. and Richard T. Schaefer. Sociology. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1992.
3. Leslie, Gerald R. and et al. Introductory Sociology. New Delhi: Oxford, 1994.

36. Youth Ministry (2 credits)
G. Choondal
What is Youth Psychological developments of youth, youth issues, components of effective youth
ministry, youth and religion, qualities of a youth minister, organization of youth ministry, some sample
sessions for youth ministry.
Bibliography:
1. Herve, Morissette. Youth Catechesis. Bangalore: The Holy Cross Fathers, 1993.
2. Ratcliff, D and Davies, J. (eds). Handbook of Youth Ministry. Alabama, 1991.
3. Vallabaraj, Jerome. Animating Youth. Bangalore: Kristujyothi Publications, 2005.
4. ------------. Empowering Youth Towards the Fullness of Life. Bangalore: Kristujyothi Publications,
2003.
1. Fernandez, Joe. Youth Ministry, the Jesus Way. Bangalore: Kristujyothi Publications, 2005.
2. Anchukandam Thomas and Jose Kuttianimattathil, (eds). Grow Free and Live Free. Bangalore:
Kristujyothi Publications, 1998.
3. Anthony Jose and Cyril De Souza, (eds). Lord I Believe, Increase My Faith. Mumbai: Tejprasarani,
2005.
37. Spirituality (2 credits)
T. Vettukattil
Spirituality and Christian life: Personal development, formation and Christian life. Spirituality of 21 st
century: ecumenical, social and eucharistic dimension of spirituality. History of Spirituality: Scripture
and spiritual life, spirituality of the early church, monasticism in East and West.
Bibliography:
1. Aumann, Jordan. Spiritual Theology. London: Sheed and Ward, 1995.
2. Aumann, Jordan. Christian Spirituality in the Catholic Tradition. San Francisco: Ignatius Press,
1985.
3. Jones, Cheslyn et al, eds. The Study of Spirituality. New York: Oxford University Press, 1986.
38. Liturgy (2 credits)
J. Meledath
This course on liturgy discusses the following themes: the term liturgy; the concepts of Christian
worship in general; Trinitarian dimensions of liturgy; ecclesial dimension; Eucharist at the centre of
liturgy; liturgy and our day today life.
39. Bible (2 credits)
J. Maleparmpil
Bible as the Word of God in human words. Basic notion about the formation of the text of the Old
Testament and New Testament. The religious, social and literary settings of the Old and New

Testaments. A brief introduction to the books of both Testaments. Various models of action to be lived
by the reader of the Word of God, with special reference to the texts on the Eucharist.
Bibliography:
1. Fitzmyer, J.A. The Biblical Commission’s Document “Interpretation of the Bible in the Church”:
Text and Commentary. Rome, 1995.
2. De Menezes, Rui. The Old Testament for Our Times. Bombay, 2004.
3. Brown, R.E. An Introduction to the New Testament. New York, 1996.
4. Achtmeier, P.J. and J.B. Green, eds. Introduction to the New Testament. Grand Rapids, 2001.
5.Legrand, L. The Bible on Culture. Bangalore: TPI, 2001.
40. General English
A. Kalapura
41. Sanskrit (2 credits)
S. Maniyakkupara
42. Latin (2 credits)
A. Kalapura
43. German/Italian (2 credits)
J. Konickal/M. Vadakeputhenpura
1. African Philosophy
M. Vadakeputhenpura
2. Concept of God in Indian Thought
T. Chempilayil
First Year Philosophy
1. Gandhian Philosophy
T. Chempilayil
2. Aristotelian Ethics
M. Vadakeputhenpura
OPTIONALS
SEMINARS
Second Year Philosophy
1. Philosophy of Mutuality
J. Konickal
2. Epistemology
J. Thundathil
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