Syllabus of University of Pune M.A.Philosophy Semester I-Samkhya

PH 109 : Samkhya

(Objectives : To give a fairly exhaustive knowledge of the basic issues, concepts and
doctrines of Sankhyadarsana with reference to Sankhyakarika and its
two commentaries Gaudapadabhasya and Samkhyatattvakaumudi)
Topic I : [a] Early Samkhya as found in the Upanisads, Gita and
Carakasamhita.
[b] The problem of Duhkha and its solution.
[c] Twenty five tattvas and their classification
Topic II : [a] Samkhya theory of knowledge; means of knowledge
[b] Vyakta, Avyakta and Jna (Similarities and differences)
[c] Theory of causation.
[d] The theory of Trigunas
Topic III : [a] Evolution of Tattvas
[b] The relation between Prakrti and Purusa and their role in creation
and destruction of the world
[c] Antahkarana, Eight forms of Buddhi, Pratyaya-Sarga
Topic IV : [a] Bondage and Liberation, Kevalajnana and Kaivalya
[b] Samkhya Atheism
[c] Relation between Samkhya and Yoga
[d] Relation between Samkhya and Vedanta

Books for Reading :
1. Hardatta Sharma (Ed. & Tr.) Samkhyakarika with Gaudapadabhasya
2. Bhattacharya Ramashankar : Samkhyatattvakaumudi, Motilal Banarasidas,
Delhi 1964
3. Gerald Larson : Classical Samkhya : Motilal Banarasidass, Delhi,1979.
Books for Reference:
Anima Sengupta : Classical Samkhya : A Critical study, Manoranjana sen Gaur Ashram,
Lucknow 1969.

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