Book List - Philosophy Optional Subject (Main Examination)

Once aspirants select Philosophy as an optional subject, now major dilemma for students is that which books one should study first. 

There are number of books of Philosophy so special care is required while selecting and purchasing the books. 

Here keeping in mind the Main Examination requirements, some important books are shortlisted:

FIRST PAPER

SECTION-A : WESTERN PHILOSOPHY

1. A critical history of western philosophy - Y. Masiah
2. A History of Philosophy - F. Thilly
2. Contemporary Western Philosophy - D.M. Dutta

SECTION-B : INDIAN PHILOSOPHY

1. Indian Philosophy - Dutta & Chatterjee
2.  A critical Survey of Indian Philosophy -  C.D. Sharma

SECOND PAPER

SECTION-A : SOCIAL & POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY

1. Political theories - O.P. Gaba
2. NCERT Books, News papers, Magazines, Employment News etc.
3. Routledge Encycopedia

SECTION-B : PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION

2. Introduction to Religious Philosophy - Y. Masih
1. Philosophy of Religion - John Hick