CERTIFICATE IN
THE PHILOSOPHY OF COMMUNAL HARMONY AND SOCIAL PEACE
AN INTERDISCIPLINARY COURSE AT
The Department of Philosophy
University of Mumbai
Religious extremism have led to communal tensions all over
the world in recent years. India too has
its share of social divisions driven by religious extremism. However, it has also got its cultures of
peace as antidotes to such extremism.
This provokes many
questions-
Is religion always violent and divisive?
What constitutes the secular, composite tradition in India?
Is there scope for political responsibility during communal
periods?
How are fundamentalists made? How does one unlearn
communalism?
Can academics and culture play a constructive role?
What is the relation between theory and practice?
The Department of Philosophy, University of Mumbai will be
delving into these questions through its unique, interdisciplinary one year
certificate in the Philosophy of Communal Harmony and Social Peace. This certificate comprehends the philosophy, politics,
sociology and history of communal strife in India and the world. It also articulates efforts made in the
direction of social harmony and peace.
Hence, it has special
significance to students who have completed their graduation, activists,
journalists and civil servants. By
combining theory and practice with responsible politics this Course endeavors
towards constructive citizenship.
The minimum
requirement for this course is H.S.C. in
any discipline. Classes will commence
from 5th August. Admission forms, prospectus and fee structure
are available from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. till July 25th , 2012 the
Office, Department of Philosophy,
University of Mumbai,
Kalina, Vidyanagari, Santacruz (E),
Mumbai-98, during working hours.
Contact : Dr Kamini Gogri: 9819164505
