AN IMMERSIVE CRASH COURSE
Led by DOYEETA MAJUMDAR
Assistant Professor, Jadavpur University
When was the last time you inquired about the nature of reality? Or about whether our knowledge is truly indubitable? Similarly, have you wondered what makes one moral judgment right and another wrong? We encounter these questions frequently, but we rarely reflect on them systematically.
Philosophy reflects on foundational questions. These questions arise every day, but we rarely examine them carefully. Philosophers are those who have been trained to engage professionally with these issues. Drawing on their training and on the philosophical tradition, they investigate fundamental questions about human understanding and experience.
This course introduces central philosophical ideas, enabling you to transform everyday existence into an intellectual engagement.
Led by Doyeeta Majumdar
Starts on June 20, 2026
Sessions on Saturday, 11:30 am
Duration: Eight weeks (Online)
Each Tuesday, participants will write a short note of around 150 words on the assigned reading on Google Classroom. This could be an observation or a question or even a point of disagreement. By Thursday, read and respond to notes of two other participants.
The word philosophy technically means love (philia) of wisdom (sophia). Indian words like darsana, meyyiyal, anviksiki, and abhidhamma also refer to philosophy. Despite these different terms, the common goal of philosophy as a discipline is to wonder, question, defend, and practice.
Readings:
Inaugural Fee ₹10,000 + 18 % GST
Standard Fee ₹12000 + 18 % GST
Two months of live lectures and dialogic discussion | Small cohort of 20 (Approx) participants | Curated reading material | The Final Symposium | Alumni Network Membership | Certificate of Completion*
Inaugural Fee ₹ 14000 + 18 % GST
Standard Fee ₹16,000 + 18% GST
Everything in the Seminar Track | Two 1-on-1 individual mentorship sessions with the faculty | Personalised reading recommendations.
We offer a limited number of bursaries for those who cannot afford the course fee but are keenly interested in joining us. If you would like to apply for a bursary, please write to us at contact@liberalartscentre.org with the following: (a) a brief personal statement (300-500 words) on why you want to do this course and what draws you to the subject (b) a short note on your financial circumstances and why the fee is a barrier for you at this time.
You are welcome to also share (c) a piece of writing or work you are proud of - an essay, an article, a blog post, anything at all - so we can get a sense of who you are. We review bursary applications on a rolling basis and will get back to you as soon as we can.