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Introduction
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 The
Department cherishes the rare distinction of being not only the oldest
Postgraduate Department of GC University, Lahore, but also of being the
Alma Mater of Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the poet philosopher of
Pakistan. Since its inception in 1868, eminent thinkers and teachers
like Thomas Arnold, Dr. Muhammad lqbal, S. G. Brett, L.P. Saunders and
G. N. Chatterji had been contributing to its academic development.
During
its long history, the Department has continued to be one of the most
important centers of philosophical learning in South Asia, especially
noted for the promotion of the spirit of free inquiry and critical
thinking. The department has made significant contribution to the
promotion of liberal values in the University.
 Keeping
in view the demands of changing times the Department has been renamed as
Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies; since it vows to develop an
interdisciplinary space for Philosophy in the academic arena through
innovative and interactive teaching. The department strives to create an
academic environment which could promote learning to philosophize and
actuate intellectual skills to employ contemporary philosophical models
for the cultural re-orientation of Philosophy in Pakistani society. To
explore new job opportunities for the Philosophy graduates is also one
of the topmost priorities of the Department.
Facilities
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The Department possesses basic requirements for quality
teaching and research. At present, it has computers, printers and
internet connection. However, its real strength lies in the rich
collection of latest books and journals available at Central and
Postgraduate Libraries.
Career Prospects
Due to
their training in logic and conceptual analysis, our degree holders in
Philosophy perform exceptionally well in the sectors of civil service
and the interdisciplinary job market of NGOs and Print & Electronic
Media, etc. Teaching is also an open choice of which the horizons are
widening.
The
Department possesses basic requirements for quality teaching and
research. At present, it has computers, printers and internet
connection. However, its real strength lies in the rich collection of
latest books and journals available at Central and Postgraduate
Libraries. Further resources are in pipeline.
Special Features
The Department has following special features:
Brett Philosophical Society
The oldest Society of the University provides the
students and the staff with a platform for active and regular
philosophical dialogue on contemporary issues.
Research Journal
Quest, the research journal of the Department of
Philosophy & Interdisciplinary Studies regularly publishes the research
articles of reputed national and international scholars.
Academic Links
Following international links are in process:
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Southampton University UK, (International) Joint
Conferences, Seminars)
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Calcutta University, Kolkatta, India (International)
Students / Faculty Exchange
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Millia University, New Delhi, India, (International)
Faculty Training
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Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
(International) Joint Curriculum Development
Career Scope/Opportunities
Due to their training in logic and conceptual analysis,
our degree holders in Philosophy perform exceptionally well in the
sectors of civil service and the interdisciplinary job market of NGOs
and Print & Electronic Media, etc. Teaching is also an open choice of
which the horizons are widening.
Academic Programme
The Department is offering following two programmes:
Many new courses and revised syllabi have been introduced
at BA (Hons.) level, in the light of contemporary vision of Philosophy,
not only as theoretical wisdom but also as the most powerful
interdisciplinary discourse and explanatory practice. Similarly the
department is offering a number of new interdisciplinary courses in BA/BSc
(Hons) programme to broaden their vision and inculcate philosophical
insight in their respective areas of study.
Research Groups / Research Strengths
The Department of Philosophy & Interdisciplinary Studies
has a strong practice of quality research since its inception in 1868.
The Department is proud of its luminaries and celebrities. Even today
the Department is carrying forward this practice with vigour and
enthusiasm. Currently following six groups are busy with the diversified
research activities:
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Philosophy of Social Sciences
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Philosophy and Computation
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Bio-Medical Ethics
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Religion in the Contemporary World
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Environmental Ethics and Politics
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Philosophy of Education
The Department has requisite human and material resources
to conduct and supervise quality research. The research papers of the
faculty are finding place in the renowned international journals.
Courses
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Year 1 |
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Semester - I |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
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PHIL 1101 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
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Semester - II |
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PHIL 1201 |
Problems of Philosophy |
3 |
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Year 2 |
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Semester - III |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
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PHIL 2101 |
Philosophy and the Contemporary World |
3 |
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Semester - IV |
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PHIL 2201 |
History of Greek Philosophy |
3 |
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PHIL 2202 |
Theoretical Ethics |
3 |
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Year 3 |
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Semester - V |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
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PHIL 3101 |
Modern Western Philosophy I |
3 |
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PHIL 3102 |
Logic I |
3 |
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PHIL 3103 |
Classical Muslim Philosophy I |
3 |
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PHIL 3104 |
Applied Ethics |
3 |
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Elective Course |
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Elective
Course |
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PHIL 3105 |
Philosophy of Education |
3 |
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PHIL 3106 |
Epistemology and Metaphysics |
3 |
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PHIL 4104 |
Philosophy of Social Science |
3 |
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PHIL 4107 |
Philosophy of Art |
3 |
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Semester - VI |
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PHIL 3201 |
Modern Western Philosophy II |
3 |
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PHIL 3202 |
Logic II |
3 |
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PHIL 3203 |
Classical Muslim Philosophy II |
3 |
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PHIL 3206 |
Induction and Science |
3 |
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Elective Course |
3 |
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Year 4
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Semester - VII |
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Elective -
I (Any one of the Following) |
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Course
Code |
Course
Title |
Credit Hours |
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PHIL 4101 |
Continental
Philosophy: Phenomenology and Existentialism |
3 |
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PHIL 4102 |
Marxism
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3 |
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PHIL 4103 |
Analytical
Philosophy |
3 |
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Elective I |
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Elective II |
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PHIL 4299 |
Research
Work/Thesis |
3 |
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Elective -
Courses |
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PHIL 4105 |
Philosophy of
Religion |
3 |
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PHIL 4106 |
Philosophy of
Law |
3 |
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PHIL 4108 |
Philosophy of
Language |
3 |
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Semester - VIII |
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PHIL 4201 |
Continental
Philosophy: From Structuralism to Post Modernism
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3 |
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PHIL 4202 |
Twentieth
Century American Philosophy |
3
3 |
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Elective III |
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Elective IV |
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PHIL 4299 |
Research
Work/Thesis |
3 |
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Elective
(Any two of the Following) |
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PHIL-4203 |
Critical
Theory |
3 |
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PHIL-4205 |
Philosophy of
Literature |
3 |
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PHIL-4206 |
Post-Colonial
Theory |
3 |
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PHIL-4207 |
Special
Philosopher: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan |
3 |
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PHIL-4209 |
Special
Philosopher: Bertrand Russell |
3 |
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PHIL-4210 |
Special
Philosopher: Ludwig Wittgenstein |
3 |
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PHIL-4211 |
Special
Philosopher: Hegel |
3 |
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PHIL-4212 |
Special
Philosopher: Heidegger |
3 |
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PHIL-4213 |
Business Ethics |
3 |
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PHIL-4214 |
Introduction to Philosophy of Mind |
3 |
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PHIL-4215 |
Philosophy of Computing and Information |
3 |
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PHIL-4216 |
Special
Philosopher: Alain Badiou |
3 |
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PHIL-4217 |
Special
Philosopher: Slavoj Zizek |
3 |
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Year 1 |
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Semester I |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
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PHIL 1101
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Introduction to
Philosophy |
3 |
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Semester II |
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PHIL 1201 |
Problems of
Philosophy |
3 |
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Year 2 |
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Semester III |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
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PHIL 2101 |
Philosophy and the
Contemporary World |
3 |
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Semester IV |
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PHIL 2201 |
History of Greek
Philosophy |
3 |
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IDC |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
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IDC 1101 |
History of Civilization |
3 |
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IDC 1102 |
History of
Science |
3 |
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IDC 1103 |
Classics of World Literature |
3 |
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IDC 1104 |
Logic & Critical Thinking
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3 |
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IDC 1105 |
Education. Culture and
Society |
3 |
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IDC 1106 |
Lahore: History & Architecture |
3 |
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IDC 1107 |
Major Religions of the World |
3 |
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IDC 1108 |
Introduction to Environmental Studies
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3 |
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IDC 1109 |
Health and Sports |
3 |
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IDC 1110 |
Introduction to Cultural Geography |
3 |
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IDC 1111 |
Library
Information Science |
3 |
M.Phil Programme
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Year -
1 |
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Semester
- I
(Any Four of the Following) |
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Course
Code |
Course
Title |
Credit
Hours |
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PHIL-7101 |
Indian Philosophy |
3 |
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PHIL-7102 |
Philosophy of Science |
3 |
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PHIL-7103 |
Philosophy of Literature |
3 |
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PHIL-7104 |
Post Colonial Theory |
3 |
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PHIL-7105 |
Philosophy of Law |
3 |
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PHIL-7106 |
Philosophy of Education |
3 |
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Semester II
(Any Four of the Following) |
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PHIL-7201 |
Modern Muslim Thought |
3 |
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PHIL-7202 |
Contemporary Exposition of Sufi
Doctrine |
3 |
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PHIL-7203 |
Bio-Medical Ethics |
3 |
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PHIL-7204 |
Philosophy of Religion |
3 |
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PHIL-7205 |
Social Epistemology |
3 |
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PHIL-7206 |
Metaphilosophy |
3 |
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Year 2 |
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Semester
III & IV |
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Phil-7299 |
Thesis |
12 |
Note: The scheme of studies/courses are subject to
change and revision.
Faculty
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Designation |
Area of Interest |
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Azam Khan,
M.A. (PU) |
Chairperson/Associate
Professor |
i.
Logic
ii.
Analytical Philosophy
iii.
Philosophy of Language
iv.
Twentieth Century American Philosophy |
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Dr. Sobia Tahir,
Ph.D
(PU), TTS |
Assistant
Professor |
i
.Philosophy of Religion
ii. Muslim
Philosophy
iii.
Literature
iv.
Translation
v. Peace
Activism
vi. Modern
Western Philosophy |
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Dr. Alwin Vincent Murad,
Ph. D
(Philippines) TTS |
Assistant
Professor |
i.
Faiz Ahmad Faiz
ii.
Hermeneutics
iii.
Culture
iv.
Philosophy of Religion
v.
Philosophy of Education
vi.
Phenomenology of Religion |
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Yasir Sultan,
M.A. (GCUL) |
Assistant
Professor |
i. Logic
and Critical Thinking
ii. Ethics
iii.
Philosophy of Education |
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Muhammad Afzal Khan,
M. Phil (GCUL) |
Lecturer |
i. History
of Philosophy
ii. German
Idealism
iii.
Phenomenology and Existentialism |
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Rubina Kokab,
M.A. (GCUL) |
Lecturer |
i. Greek
Philosophy
ii.
Induction and Science |
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Shahram
Sarwar,
B.A. Hons.
(GCUL) |
Lecturer |
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Sobia
Jameel
MA (PU) |
Lecturer |
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Journals & Publications
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The research journal "Quest"
of the Department which serves as a forum for the advanced level
critical and creative expression in the various fields of Philosophy and
interdisciplinary Studies.
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