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UTKAL UNIVERSITY C.B.C.S. SYLLABUS Arts U.G. (Philosophy) B. A. (Hons.) Total Number of Semesters : 06 Total Number of Core Courses : 14 Credit Point : 4 (each) Marks for each Paper 100 : (mid Semester 20 + End Semester 80 No of Classes : 50 each Core Course (Philosophy) First Year Semester I Paper I : General Philosophy Paper II : Logic & Scientific Method Semester II Paper III : Systems of Indian Philosophy (I) Paper IV : Symbolic Logic Second Year Semester III Paper V : Systems of Indian Philosophy (II) Paper VI : Ethics 1

Paper VII : History of Greek Philosophy Semester IV Paper VIII : Contemporary Indian Philosophy Paper IX : History of Modern European Philosophy Paper X : Philosophy of Language Third Year Semester V Paper XI : Study of Western Classics : Meditations of Rene Descartes Paper XII : Indian Text: Isa Upanisad Semester VI Paper XIII : Social & Political Philosophy Paper XIV : Applied Ethics C.B.C.S. PATTERN U. G. Arts Philosophy Core Course First Year / Semester-I / Paper-I GENERAL PHILOSOPHY F. M. : 20 + 80 = 100 Credits : 04 Unit-I : Definition, Nature and Function of Philosophy, Philosophy in relation to other modes of thinking like science and Religion : Problems of Being : Monism and Pluralism Realism: (a) Naive Realism (b) Representative Realism (Locke), Idealism : Meaning, Esse est Percipii (Berkeley) 2

I : Problems of Knowledge: What is Knowledge? Sources of Knowledge : Empiricism, Rationalism Unit IV : Problems of Ethics : (1) Theories of Goodness : The Good and the Evil (2) Theories of Conduct : Egoism and Altruism Unit-V : Problems of Metaphysics: (1) Substance and Universal (2) Mind and Body Basic Study Materials: 1. John Hospers - An Introduction to Philosophical Analysis 2. G. T. W. Patrick - Introduction to Philosophy 3. G. W. Cunningham - Problems of Philosophy 4. B. Russell - Problems of Philosophy 5. D. W. Hamlyn - Metaphysics 6. Richard Taylor - Metaphysics FIRST YEAR U. G. CORE COURSE Semester I Paper II: Logic & Scientific Method Full Marks: 20 + 80 = 100 Credit Points: 04 Unit-I : Definition of Logic, Deductive & Inductive Arguments, Validity & Soundness of Arguments, Laws of Thought : Classification of Propositions (from Quality & quantity stand point) Distribution of terms, Square of Oppositions, Existential Import of Propositions, Interpretation of Categorical Propositions 3

Unit-III : Inference Immediate Inference (Conversion & Observation) Mediate Inference (Syllogism) : Figure & Moods, Testing Validity of Arguments by syllogistic Rules Unit-IV : Inductive Reasoning & Scientific Enquiry (a) Laws of Causation Meaning & Definition, cause and condition, Qualitative & Quantitative Marks of Causation (b) Mills Experimental Methods Unit-V : Science & Probability : (a) Scientific Explanation and Unscientific explanation (b) Hypothesis & Confirmation Recommended Books: 1. Copi, Cohen & MacMahan Introduction to Logic (14 th Edition) 2. Cohen & Nagel Introduction to Logic & Scientific Method 3. Alex Rosenberg Philosophy of Science : A Cont. Introduction 4. W. Kneale Probability & Introduction 5. John Hospers Philosophical Analysis Semester-II / Paper-III / Phil. Core SYSTEMS OF INDIAN PHILOSPHY (I) Full Mark: 20 + 80 = 100 Credit Points: 04 Unit-I : Salient Features of Indian Philosophy, Astika & Nastika systems, Basic concepts like Rta, Rna, Purusartha, Law of Karma Unit-III : Carvakas Epistemology and Metaphysics (Lokayatamata) : Jainism Syadvada, Anekantavada Jaina ethics (concept of 4

Triratna) Unit-IV : Buddhism Four Noble Truths, Doctrine of Momentariness, Dependant Origination, No Soul Theory, Nirvana Unit-V : Samkhya Dualistic System : Purusa, Prakriti, Theory of Causation, Theory of Evolution Books Recommended: 1. G. C. Nayak (ODIA) - Bharatiya Darshana 2. B. B. Choudhury (ODIA) - Bharatiya Darshanara Ruparekha (Trans.) of M. Hiriyana s Outline of Indian Philosophy 3. Dutta & Chatterjee An Introduction to Indian Philosophy 4. C. D. Sharma A Critical Survey of Indian Philosophy 5. R. K. Puligandla Fundamentals of Indian Philosophy 6. S. Radhakrishnan Indian Philosophy, Vol. I / II 7. J. N. Sinha Indian Philosophy 5

Semester-II / Paper-IV / Phil. Core SYMBOLIC LOGIC Full Mark: 20 + 80 = 100 Credit Points: 04 Books Prescribed: Basson & O Corner: Introduction to Symbolic Logic Unit-I Chapter-I Introduction Chapter-II The Calculus of Propositions Chapter-III Calculus of Propositions (Sec 1 to 60 Unit-III Chapter III Calculation of Propositions (Sec 7 to 9) Unit-IV Chapter-V The Elements of Predicate Calculus (Section 1 to 9) Unit-V Appendix (Sec-1 to Sec-4) Paper V / Phil. (Core) SYSTEMS OF INDIAN PHILOSOPHY (II) F. M.: 20 + 80 = 100 Credits: 04 Unit-I : Yoga system of Patanjali: Citta Vriti Nirodha and Astanga Yoga : Nyaya: Pramanas Vaisesika: Categories (Padarthas) Unit-III : Upanisadic view of Atman and Brahman, Vidya & Avidya, Para Vidya & Apara Vidya Unit-IV : Sankara s View on Maya, Jiva, Isvara & Brahman and Liberation (Jivanmukti & Videhamukti) Unit-V : Ramanuja Refutation of Sankara s view of Maya, Concept of Brahman, Jiva and Liberation 6

Books Recommended: (1) G. C. Nayak (ODIA) - Bharatiya Darshana (2) B. B. Choudhury (ODIA) (Trans.) - Bharatiya Darshanara Ruparekha (3) Dutta & Chatterjee An Introduction to Indian Philosophy (4) J. N. Sinha Indian Philosophy (5) R. K. Puligandla Fundamentals of Indian Philosophy (6) S. Radhakrishnan Indian Philosophy (Vol. I & II) (7) J. N. Sinha Indian Philosophy 2 nd Year U. G. Philosophy (Core) Semester-III / Paper-VI / Ethics Full Mark: 20 + 80 = 100 Credit Points: 04 Unit-I : Definition, Nature & Scope of Ethics. Ethics in relation to Politics, Sociology and Religion : Distinction between moral and non-moral action Moral Judgement and factual judgement, subject or Moral judgement Unit-III : Utilitarianism, Hedonism Unit-IV : Rigorism, Perfectionism Unit-V : Theories of punishment; Retributive, Reformative and Preventive theory Books for Reference: 7

1. J. N. Sinha A Manual of Ethics 2. W. Frankena Ethics 3. I. C. Sharma Indian Ethics Semester II Paper VII / Phil. (Core) HISTORY OF GREEK PHILOSOPHY F. M.: 20 + 80 = 100 Credits: 04 Unit-I : Nature of Greek Philosophy: What is Philosophy? Origin, development and salient features of early Green Thought : Pre-Socratic Thought : The Being of Thales, Becoming of Heraclitus and Atomism of Democritus Unit-III : Socrates : Problem before Socrates, Dialectical method, epistemology and ethics of Socrates Unit-IV Unit-V : Plato : Theory of Idea, Theory of Knowledge and Theory of Soul : Aristotle : A Critique of Plato, Theory of Form and Matter, Theory of Causation Suggested Readings: (1) W. T. Stace - Greek Philosophy (2) Burnet - Greek Philosophy (3) Y. Masih - A Critical History of Philosophy (4) F. Thilly - A History of Philosophy (5) B. Russell - A History of Western Philosophy (6) B. A. G. Fuller - A History of Green Philosophy Semester IV 8

U. G. Arts Core (Philosophy) Paper - VII CONTEMPORARY INDIAN PHILOSOPHY F. M.: 20 + 80 = 100 Credits: 04 Unit-I : R. N. Tagore : God and Reality, Nature of Religion Man and his destiny : Swami Vivekananda : Concept of Man and his Destiny, Practical Vedanta, Universal Religion Unit-III : Sri Aurovindo: Nature of World, Maya, Theory of Evolution, Satchidananda, Integral Yoga Unit-IV : M. K. Gandhi: Truth, God, Non-violence, Satyagraha and Sarvodaya Unit-V : S. Radhakrishnan : Concept of Man, Reality, Intellect, Intuition and Religion Basic Study Materials: (1) B. K. Lal Contemporary Indian Philosophy (2) T. M. P. Mahadevan & V. Saroja Contemporary Indian Philosophy (3) H. Sahoo (ed.) Contemporary Indian Philosophy Semester IV Paper IX (HISTORY OF MODERN EUROPEAN PHILOSOPHY) Unit-I : Bacon Theory of Idola, Inductive Method F. M. : 20 + 80 = 100 Credits : 04 9

Descartes Universal Doubt, Cagito-ergo-sum, Existence of God, Interactionism : Spinoza Substance, Attribute and Modes, Psycho-physical parallelism Leibnitz Theory of Monads, pre-established Harmony Unit-III : Locke : Refutation of Innate Ideas, Sources of Knowledge Berkeley : Subjective Idealism, Esse-est-Percipii Unit-IV : Hume Impression & Ideas, Scepticism, Theory of Causality Unit-V : Kant Reconciliation between Empiricism and Rationalism, Possibility of Synthetic Apriori Judgement, Space & Time Books Prescribed 1. Y. Masih History of Western Philosophy 2. H. Ray & G. Das (O) Paschatya Darshanara Itihasa 3. Frank Thilly A History of Philosophy 4. Ira Sengupta A History of Western Philosophy 5. B. Russell History of Western Philosophy 6. Barlingay & Kulkarni A critical survey of Western Philosophy Semester IV (Philosophy Core) Paper X (PHILOSOPHY OF LANGUAGE) F. M.: 20 + 80 = 100 Credits: 04 Textual Study : John Hospers An Introduction to Philosophical Analysis 10

Unit-I : Word Meaning : Meaning of the word Meaning Ambiguity and vagueness : Definitions : Denotative, Connotative, & Ostensive Defining and Accompanying characteristics, stipulative & reportive Definition, Persuasive definition Unit-III : Sentence Meaning : Proposition and sentence, wordmeaning and sentence meaning, criteria of sentence meaning/ Unit IV : Analytic synthetic, a priori a posteriori, distinction, logical possibility and impossibility. Unit V : Concept ; Nature and source Truth : Correspondence, Coherence and Truth as it Works B.A. (Hons) Semester V / Paper XI F.M. 20+80 =100 3rd Year Study of Western Classic Credits -04 [Meditations of Rene Descartes] Unit-I Meditation I Sceptical Doubts Meditation II Cogito ergo sum, Sum res cogitans, The wax Argument Meditation III Clear and distinct perceptions, Theory of Ideas, Existence of God Unit-III Meditation IV God is no Deceiver, Will, Intellect and Possibility of Error Unit IV Meditation V Essence of Material Things, Existence of God 11

Unit V Meditation VI Mind-body Dualism, Primary & Secondary Quality Book Recommended 1. Rene Descartes - Meditations on First Philosophy 2. Rae Langton - A study guide to Descartes Meditations 3. Amelie Rorty - Essays on Descartes Meditations Semester V / Paper XII F.M. 20+80 =100 Indian Text Credits -04 ISA UPANISADS WITH SANKARA S COMMENTARY Unit-I What are Upanisads, place of Upanisads in Indian Philosophy and Culture Isa Upanisad Mantra 1 to 44 Unit-III Mantra 5 to 9 Unit IV Mantra 10 to 14 Unit V Mantra 15 to 18 Basic Study Materials: 1. The Isa Upanisad with Sankara s Commentary 2. S. Radhakrishnan - The Principal Upanisad 3. Satyavadi Mishra - Central Philosophy of the Upanisads 12

+3 IIIrd Year Semester VI F.M. 20+80 =100 Paper XIII Credits:04 SOCIAL & POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY Unit-I Sociality, Social Science & Social Laws Philosophy of Social Science Relation between Individual society (Mechanical, Organic and Idealistic view) Political Ideals Justice, Liberty, Equality, Equality Political Doctrines Humanism, Secularism Feminism, Philosophy Ecology Unit-III Democratic Ideals: Democratic Government, Conditions for successful functioning of Democracy. Unit IV Political Ideologies (a) Anarchism (b) Marxism (C) Sarvodaya Unit V Social progress: Human Rights: Origin and development, Declaration of Human Rights : Theory and Practice Basic for Suggested Readings: 1. O.P. Gauba An Introduction to Political Philosophy 2. J. Sinha Outlines of Political Philosophy 3. D.D. Raphel Problems of Political Philosophy 4. Krishna Ray & Chhanda Gupta Essays in Social & Political Philosophy 5. M.K. Gandhi Hind Swaraj +3 IIIrd Year B.A. SEMESTER VI F.M. 20 + 80 = 100 PAPER - XIV APPLIED ETHICS 13

Unit I What is Applied Ethics : Nature & Scope of applied ethics Ethical Theories Deontology, Utilitarianism, Relativism and Subjectivism Taking Life : Animals Animals Rights, Reverence for life, killing of animals I Unit IV Taking Life : Humans Euthanasia : Types Abortion Environmental Ethics : Relation between man and nature, Anthropocentricism, Non-Anthropocentricism Western Tradition Responsibility for Future Generation, Deep Ecology Unit V Professional Ethics : (a) Business ethics Rights and obligations, justice & honesty in ethics. (b) Bio-medical Ethics Hippocratic Oath, Rights and obligations of Health care Professionals, Doctor- Patient-Relationship Books Recommended 1. Peter Singer Practical Ethics 2. J. Jagadev Biomedical Ethics 3. Tom Regan Animal Rights 4. J.P. Thirou Ethics : Theory & Practice 14

CBCS SYLLABUS B. A. (Pass) Philosophy First Year Paper I General Philosophy 100 marks 4 credit Second Year Paper II Symbolic Logic 100 marks 4 credit Third Year Paper-III Indian Philosophy Paper-IV Ethics 100 marks 4 credit Paper -1 Unit-I GENERAL PHILOSOPHY : Definition, Nature and Function of Philosophy, Philosophy in relation to other modes of thinking like science and Religion : Problems of Being : Monism and Pluralism Realism: (a) Naive Realism (b) Representative Realism (Locke), Idealism : Meaning, Esse est Percipii (Berkeley) I : Problems of Knowledge: What is Knowledge? Sources of 15

Knowledge : Empiricism, Rationalism Unit IV : Problems of Ethics : (1) Theories of Goodness : The Good and the Evil (2) Theories of Conduct : Egoism and Altruism Unit-V : Problems of Metaphysics: (3) Substance and Universal (4) Mind and Body Basic Study Materials: 7. John Hospers - An Introduction to Philosophical Analysis 8. G. T. W. Patrick - Introduction to Philosophy 9. G. W. Cunningham - Problems of Philosophy 10. B. Russell - Problems of Philosophy 11. D. W. Hamlyn - Metaphysics Richard Taylor Metaphysics Paper-II SYMBOLIC LOGIC Full Mark: 20 + 80 = 100 Credit Points: 04 Books Prescribed: Basson & O Corner: Introduction to Symbolic Logic Unit-I Chapter-I Introduction Chapter-II The Calculus of Propositions Chapter-III Calculus of Propositions (Sec 1 to 60 Unit-III Chapter III Calculation of Propositions (Sec 7 to 9) 16

Unit-IV Chapter-V The Elements of Predicate Calculus (Section 1 to 9) Unit-V Appendix (Sec-1 to Sec-4) Pape-III Second Sem. INDIAN PHILOSOPHY Credits 04 Unit I I Unit IV Unit- V Salient features of Indian Philosophy and key concepts Carvaka Epistemology, Metaphysics Jainism Syadvada & Anekantavada Buddhism Four Noble Truth, Doctrine of Dependent Origination, No Soul Theory, Nirvana Samkhya Purusa, Prakriti, Evolution Yoga Patanjali s Citta Vritti Nirodha, Astanga Yoga Nyaya Theory of Inference Vaisesika Padarthas (Categories) Samkara Brahman, Atman, Maya & Liberation Ramanyan Brahman, Atman, Maya & Liberation Books Recommended: 1. Dutta & Chatterjee An Introduction to Indian Philosophy 2. C. D. Sharma A Critical Survey of Indian Philosophy 3. G. C. Nayak (O) Bharatiya Darshana 4. B. B. Choudhury (O) (Trs.) Bharatiya Darshanara Ruparekha Pape-IV Ethics Full Mark: 20 + 80 = 100 Credit Points: 04 Unit-I : Definition, Nature & Scope of Ethics. Ethics in relation to Politics, Sociology and Religion 17

: Distinction between moral and non-moral action Moral Judgement and factual judgement, subject or Moral judgement Unit-III : Utilitarianism, Hedonism Unit-IV : Rigorism, Perfectionism Unit-V : Theories of punishment; Retributive, Reformative and Preventive theory Books for Reference: 1. J. N. Sinha A Manual of Ethics 2. W. Frankena Ethics 3. I. C. Sharma Indian Ethics Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) Semester - V Marks : 100 x 2 (To choose any two) Paper I Paper II Paper III Philosophy of Bhagbad Gita Philosophy of Religion (Compulsory) Philosophy of Mind Semester VI (To choose any two) 100 x 2 = 200 Paper I Paper II Paper III Project (Compulsory) Gandhian Studies Study of Major Religions of the World 18

Paper I THE PHILOSOPHY OF BHAGBAD GITA Unit I The Bhagabad Gita: Concept of Yoga, Concept of life and death. Karma & Karmaphala in the Bhagabad Gita, classification of Karma : Karma, Akarma, Vikarma Unit- III Concepts like Jnana & Vijnana, Ksara and Aksara, Uttama Purusa in Bhagabad Gita. Unit IV Chapter XVIII (Verse 1 to 36) with Sankara s commentary Basic Study Materials: 1. S.Radhakrishnan (Trans. & Ed) - The Bhagabad Gita 2. S.C. Panigrahi - Concept of Yoga in the Gita 3. A.G.K. Warrior (Trans.) - Srimad Bhagabad Gita Bhasya of Sri Sankaracharya 4. K.M. Munshi & R.R. Diwakar - Bhagabad Gita & Modern Life 5. P.N. Srinivasachari - The Ethical Philosophy of the Gita Paper II Philosophy of Religion (DSE-II) Basic Text John Hick Philosophy of Religion Unit I Introduction to Philosophy of Religion Judaism Christian Concept of God (Chapter 1) Grounds for belief in existence of God (Chapter 2) I Grounds for belief against existence of God (Chapter 3) Unit IV The Problem of Evil (Chapter 4) Unit- V Conflicting Truth Claims of different Religions (Chapter 9) Religious Pluralism Books for Reference 1. Y. Masih- Introduction to Religious Philosophy 2. Arvind Sharma Philosophy of Religion 19

Paper III Philosophy of Mind (DSE-3) Unit I Nature and Scope of Philosophy of Mind, Mind and Soul, Nature of Mental Phenomena Consciousness Theories of Mental Phenomena The Third-person Account: Merits and Limitations. The First-person Account, Theory of intentionality. I Some theories of Mind Dualism, Materialism, Identity Theory, Double Aspect Theory. Unit IV The Concept of a person and the problem of personal Identity. Unit V Some theories of Mind Interactionism, Parallelism, Epiphenomenalism, The Problem of Free will. Basic Study Materials 1. J.A. Shaffer Philosophy of Mind 2. S. Shoemaker Self knowledge & self- identity 3. S. Hampshire Philosophy of Mind 4. T.E. Wilkerson Minds brains and people 20

SEMESTER VI PAPER - I Project Compulsory (Dissertation 60 + Viva 40 Marks) The student has to prepare a project of his own selecting a topic from Philosophical perspective in consultation with a teacher. He / She has to prepare a dissertation of 60 marks which will be evaluated by an external examiner and he / she will face a viva-voice test (40 marks) by an external examiner along with his / her supervisor of the concerned project. Paper II Gandhian Studies Unit I Political Thought of Gandhi : Gandhi s concept of Politics goals and methods of action; concept and claim of spiritualizing politics, Satyagraha Economic Thought of Gandhi : Gandhi s ideas and efforts in the field of economics; Gandhi s critique of industrialization evils and consequences; philosophy of work & employment, need and greed I Gandhi s Social Thought and Social Work: Philosophy of Sarvodaya, concept of Gram Swaraj, Varnashrama Versus Caste system untouchability. Unit- IV Gandhi on Education: Meaning and aims of education Basic education (Nai Talim), Duties of Students, Parents and Teachers in education and their interrelationship. 21

Unit V Gandhi s idea of Peace: Meaning of peace and violence; peace and Disarmament; Non-violent way to world peace. Combating terrorism through non-violence; Gandhian Approach to conflict Resolution Shanti Sena Basic Study Materials : 1. Mahatma Gandhi - Autobiography 2. Mahatama Gandhi - Hind- Swaraj 3. Mahatama Gandhi - Towards Non-violent Socialism 4. Mahatma Gandhi - Towards New Education 5. S. Radhakrishnan (ed.) - Mahatma Gandhi: Essays & Reflect 6. R.K. Prabhu & U.R. Rao- The mind of Mahatma Gandhi 7. Sarat Mahanty (ODIA) - Gandhi Manisha Semester VI DSE Study of Major Religions of the World Paper III unit I Sanatan Dharma: Basic features of Sanatan Dharma, The Conception of Man (amritasya Putra), His Pursuits: Dharma, Artha, Kama & Moksa Buddhism: Basic features of Buddhism, Four noble truths, Eightfold Path, Nirvana I Unit IV Unit V Jainism: Three Gems, Five Vows, Liberation Christianity: Basic features, God, World,Salvation Islam: Basic features, Man,God & Human Destiny 22

Suggested Readings: 1.Y. Masih - A Comparative Study of Religions 2. Lloyd Ridgeon - Major World Religions 3. K. N.Tiwary - Comparative Religion Generic Elective (GE) Paper I Symbolic Logic (F. M. 100) Paper II Indian Philosophy (F. M. 100) GENERIC ELECTIVE (GE) F.M. 100 (20+80) Paper I (Symbolic Logic) Credits: 04 Text - (Basson & O. Conner) Introduction to Symbolic Logic Unit I Ch- Introductory Ch-II The Calculus of Propositions Ch-III The Calculus of Propositions (Sec 1 to 6) I Ch-III The Calculus of Propositions (Sec 7 to 9) Unit IV Ch- V The Elements of Predicate Calculus Unit- V Appendix Sec 1 to Sec - 4 23

Unit I I Unit IV Unit- V Paper- II F.M. 100 (20+80) INDIAN PHILOSOPHY Credits 04 Salient features of Indian Philosophy and key concepts Carvaka Epistemology, Metaphysics Jainism Syadvada & Anekantavada Buddhism Four Noble Truth, Doctrine of Dependent Origination, No Soul Theory, Nirvana Samkhya Purusa, Prakriti, Evolution Yoga Patanjali s Citta Vritti Nirodha, Astanga Yoga Nyaya Theory of Inference Vaisesika Padarthas (Categories) Samkara Brahman, Atman, Maya & Liberation Ramanyan Brahman, Atman, Maya & Liberation Books Recommended: 1. Dutta & Chatterjee An Introduction to Indian Philosophy 2. C. D. Sharma A Critical Survey of Indian Philosophy 3. G. C. Nayak (O) Bharatiya Darshana 4. B. B. Choudhury (O) (Trs.) Bharatiya Darshanara Ruparekha 24

SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE Paper I (Full Mark-100) Critical Thinking & Applied Reasoning Unit-I: Introduction to Critical Thinking: Standards of Critical thinking, benefits and limitations. Unit-II: Arguments & Recognising arguments: Definition & Contents of argument premises, hidden premises, conclusions intermediate conclusions. Unit-III Fallacies: Introduction, fallacies of Relevance, fallacies of Presumption, Fallacies of Ambiguity, Illicit Transference, fallacies in Ordinary language. Unit-IV: Types of Reasoning, Analogical, Legal & Moral. Unit-V: Science and Superstition: Distinction, Evidentiary Support & Objectivity Integrity. Book Recommended : 1. Hurley, Patrick. J. A concise Introduction to Logic (2015) 12th Ed. 2. Madhuchhanda Sen - An Introduction to Critical Thinking (2010) 3. H. Patrick, J. A Concise Introduction to Logic (2015) 12th Edition 4. M. Sen - An Introduction to Critical Thinking (2010) 25

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