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Introduction to Hindu Philosophy: Shad Darshanas

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Course Code:

HSF2001

Credit Hours:

1 Quarter-Credit-Hours

Course Level:

200

Area of Study:

Hindu Studies Foundations

Course Description

HSF2001 – (CPHS – Core Course) This course will introduce the student to the six traditional perspectives of Hindu Philosophy, i.e., the orthodox (Aastika Darshanas), which include Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Sankhya, Yoga, Purva Mimamsa, and Uttara Mimamsa (Vedanta). The course will also compare these with the three heterodox (Nastika Darshanas), i.e., Charvaka, Jaina, and Bauddha. It will review the metaphysical, epistemological, and ethical concepts in these nine Darshanas and their influence on the Hindu thought and worldview.

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Program of Study

This course is part of the following programs:

  • Community Education Program (CEP)
  • Certificate Program in Hindu Studies (CPHS)

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Required / Core / Elective:

Core

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Semester / Quarter System:

Quarter

Number of Weeks:

11

Semester / Quarter Offered:

Quarter

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Time:

09:00 pm EST – 10:30 pm EST

Start Date:

July 21, 2023

End Date:

September 29, 2023

Faculty

Dr. Kalika Uttarkar

Dr. Kalika Uttarkar completed her MA and Ph.D. degrees in Philosophy from the University of Pune. Dr. Kalika has also done her Master’s in ‘Psychotherapy and Counselling’. She has over 25 years of experience in teaching philosophy, conducting life skills corporate training, and workshops for yoga and mental health. Currently based in Dallas, she works as a Yoga and psychological counselor, motivational speaker
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kalika.uttarkar@hua.edu

Course Learning Objectives

In this course students will be able to:

  • Explore the main ideas of the nine philosophical traditions with a focus on the Shad Darshanas.
  • Get an introduction to the rigor and depth of logical and philosophical dialogues in the Darshanas.
  • Develop a firm philosophical foundation that will broaden and deepen their understanding of “Sanatana Dharma”.
  • Get a glimpse of the culture of open dialogue that contributed to the emergence of contrasting philosophical ideas in Hindu society.
  • Understand diverse methodologies of studying life, truth, and reality in Indian philosophy.
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The Hindu Philosophical tradition consists of a plethora of rigorous philosophical dialogues that have an intrinsic quality of being undogmatic and open towards different pathways and approaches in the pursuit of knowledge. This course aims to explore these different philosophical perspectives and their interconnections while learning about the notions of Ishwara (God), Atman (Self), and Brahman (Reality). Though all nine schools have their unique perceptions of reality, their common goal is to overcome human suffering and attain Moksha, Nirvana or Kaivalya.

Class Structure

There will be a minimum of 1 contact hour with one or more faculty every week.

The class is structured in a way that promotes discussion and debate based on self-study and reflection each week. While the content being discussed in each class will be concluded within 60 minutes, the discussion time will be free format, and can continue for an additional 30 minutes maximum. During the course, students will be required to submit one short essay. They need not be academic quality papers – but should be based on students’ self-reflection on what they have learnt and assimilated in the course.

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Courses in the Program

  • SAN5101 Vedic Sciences Foundations
  • SAN5102 Vyakarana 01
  • SAN5103 Sahitya I – Landscape
  • SAN5104 Veda I – Introduction to Vedas
  • SAN6101 Nyaya Vaisesika Basic
  • SAN6102 Vyakarana II
  • SAN6103 Sahitya II – Padya
  • SAN6104 Vedas II – Rgveda
  • SAN6105 Yoga Basic
  • SAN7101 Nyaya Vaiseshika Advanced
  • SAN7102 Vyakarana III
  • SAN7103 Sahitya III – Nataka
  • SAN7104 Veda III – Yajurveda-Samaveda
  • SAN7105 Ayurveda Basic
  • SAN7106 Mimasa Basic
  • SAN7107 Jyotisha Basic
  • SAN8101 Term Project
  • SAN8102 Vyakarana IV
  • SAN8103 Sahithya IV – Gadya and Campu
  • SAN8104 Veda IV – Atharva Veda
  • SAN8105 Yoga Advanced
  • SAN8106 Mimasa Advanced
  • SAN8107 Jyotisha Advanced
  • SAN8108 Ayurveda Advanced
  • SAN8109 Vedanta Basic
  • SAN8110 Vedanta Advanced
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