Philosophy (Optional) Notes & Mind Maps

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Referred Sources

Paper I

1. W. T. Stace: A Critical History of Greek Philosophy (Plato and Aristotle).
2. Copleston: A History of Philosophy (Relevant Chapters from volume I, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX & XI).
3. Anthony Kenny: A New History of Western Philosophy. OUP Oxford.
4. Datta & Chatterjee: An Introduction to Indian Philosophy. Rupa Publishing.
5. C. D. Sharma: A Critical Survey of Indian Philosophy. MLBD.
6. Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy.
7. Internet

Paper II

1. John Hick: Philosophy of Religion.
2. Michael B. Wilkinson: Philosophy of Religion: An Introduction.
3. O. P. Gauba: Social & Political Philosophy.
4. Political Theory, An Introduction. Edited By Rajeev Bhargava & Ashok Acharya.
5. Oxford Dictionary of Politics.
6. Internet