Department of Philosophy

The department of philosophy in Goveli College came into existence in 2004. Dr. M. S. Kurhade an eminent scholar, research guide,dean of Arts faculty Mumbai University and Principal D.T.S.S Malad College , Malad is credited for laying the foundation and inaugurating this Department. Prof. Walimbe as a founder member of the department contributed a lot for the subject and department.
In one general sense, philosophy is associated with wisdom, intellectual culture and a search for knowledge.Literal meaning of Philosophy is “love for wisdom”. The word philosophy is a combination of two words ‘philo’ and ‘sophia’ ,’philo’ in the sense ‘love’ and ‘sophia’ means Knowledge. Thus philosophy means love for knowledge. Philosophy is also known as mother of all sciences. Philosophy is an intellectual enterprise. It is analytical and investigative in nature. It is exclamatory.
Subjects
Sem I | Sem II |
Moral Philosophy - I | Moral Philosophy - II |
Sem III | Sem IV |
Social Philosophy | Political Philosophy |
Indian Philosophy | Western Philosophy |
Sem V | Sem VI |
Classical Indian philosophy | Western philosophy |
Philosophy of religion | Philosophy of religion |
Living Ethical Issues | Living Ethical Issues |
Philosophy of Bhagavad Gita | Philosophy of Bhagavad Gita |
Logic | Logic |
Philosophy of Yoga | Philosophy of Yoga |
Teaching Staff


Asst. Proff. Deepali Tembhe
MA (Philosophy)
Course Outcome
After completing the Bachelor of Arts degree, students are able to
- To acquired the knowledge with facts, fundamental concept and figures concerned with the subjects such as Marathi, Hindi, English, Economics, History and Politicalsciences.
- To understand the relationship between society, literature and reflection of Universal truths.
- To Grasp the importance literature in creating aesthetic, mental, moral, intellectual development of an individual and increasing a healthy society.
- To gain the analytical ability to analyze critically the literature and social issues, appreciate the strength and suggest the improvements for better results.
- To make learners sensitive about environment issues and sustainable development.
- To Develop various multiple communication skills such as reading, listing, writing, speaking etc., which will help in expressing ideas and views clearly and effectively.
- To appreciate world classics in the realm of British, American and Indian Literature
- To make the students to have better personality development, traits, responsible and dutiful citizen