Definition of philosophy. Functions of philosophy- critical and constructive; its relation to religion and science. Philosophy and life; methods of philosophy: dogmatism, skepticism and criticism. Theories of the origin of knowledge: authoritarianism, empiricism, rationalism, critical theory and Kant, intuitionism; Idealism and realism. Criterion of truth: correspondence, coherence and pragmatic theories. Nature of mind: mind as substance; the concept of empirical self, the organism and concrete view. Theories of mind-body relationship. The problem of value: the concept of intrinsic and extrinsic value: the three cardinal values – truth, beauty and goodness.
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| Course Type | Foundation |
|---|---|
| Credit Hour | 3 |
| Lecture Hour | 45 |
| Letter Grade | Marks | Grade Point |
|---|---|---|
| A | 90 - 100 | 4.00 |
| A- | 85 - 89 | 3.70 |
| B+ | 80 - 84 | 3.30 |
| B | 75 - 79 | 3.00 |
| B- | 70 - 74 | 2.70 |
| C+ | 65 - 69 | 2.30 |
| C | 60 - 64 | 2.00 |
| C- | 55 - 59 | 1.70 |
| D+ | 50 - 54 | 1.30 |
| D | 45 - 49 | 1.00 |
| F | 00 - 44 | 0.00 |
