An Inquiry into Reality, Knowledge and the Good
Led by VIVEK RADHAKRISHNAN
Assistant Professor of Philosophy, KREA University
Post-Doc, IIT Bombay. PhD, Manipal Academy Of Higher Education
When was the last time you inquired about the nature of reality? Or doubted the validity of your everyday knowledge? Or thought deeply about why one moral judgment appears right and another wrong? We encounter such questions frequently, but we rarely pursue them in a systematic manner.
Philosophers take such questions seriously. Instead of ignoring everyday doubts and puzzles, they treat them as invitations to investigate their presuppositions. Moral dilemmas are, thus, not merely practical problems to be resolved, but are an invitation to reflect on deeper issues of choice, agency and human nature. This course introduces you to some central philosophical problems, and enables…
When was the last time you inquired about the nature of reality? Or doubted the validity of your everyday knowledge? Or thought deeply about why one moral judgment appears right and another wrong? We encounter such questions frequently, but we rarely pursue them in a systematic manner.
Philosophers take such questions seriously. Instead of ignoring everyday doubts and puzzles, they treat them as invitations to investigate their presuppositions. Moral dilemmas are, thus, not merely practical problems to be resolved, but are an invitation to reflect on deeper issues of choice, agency and human nature. This course introduces you to some central philosophical problems, and enables you to transform everyday existence into an invigorating intellectual conversation
Starts on July 25, 2026
Sessions: Saturdays, 11.00 AM IST
Duration: Eight Weeks (Online)
Cohort: Limited to 20 participants
Each weekly session is held live (a Google Meet or Zoom link is shared with course participants). Sessions usually run for about 90 minutes and are typically divided into two parts: a lecture by the faculty, followed by an open discussion among participants and faculty in an exploratory and collaborative setting.
By Wednesdays, participants write a short reflection (about 150 words) on assigned readings in the shared course space. This reflection could take any form. It could be a question, a connection, an observation or a refutation. Each week, participants read and respond to reflections shared by others in the cohort. This allows conversations to move beyond live sessions and continue through the week.
The word “philosophy” technically means love (philia) of wisdom (sophia). Indian words like darśana, mĕyyiyal, ānvīkṣikī 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 ₹ 7600(Inclusive of tax – limited seats)
Standard Fee ₹ 11500 (Inclusive of tax)
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 ₹ 11500(Inclusive of tax – limited seats)
Standard Fee ₹ 14500 (Inclusive of tax)
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.