Contemporary Sociology
Explore postmodern sociological thinking through key thinkers and concepts, from structuralism to post-structuralism, examining philosophical roots and contemporary developments in Western thought.
Philosophy of the Humanities
Explore key philosophical concepts and thinkers in humanities, from logic and scientific reasoning to historical interpretations, hermeneutics, structuralism, and postmodern critiques of truth and language.
Literary Theory and Literary Criticism
The course covers topics on Classical Theory, Romanticism, Realism and Naturalism, Marxism, Criticism, Structuralism, Psychoanalysis, Gender, and Queer Theory, Post Structuralism, Reader Response, and Reception, Post Colonialism, Semiotics, Film Studies…
Introduction to Semiotics and Structuralism - Lecture 8
Explore semiotics through Saussure's work, examining key concepts like langue/parole and signifier/signified. Apply semiotic theory to everyday examples and understand its relation to other literary approaches.
Introduction to Theory of Literature - Linguistics and Literature
Explore Roman Jakobson's work, structuralism, and literary linguistics. Analyze poetic functions, semiotics, and the Oedipus myth through various theoretical lenses in this engaging lecture.
Anthropological Theories
Comprehensive exploration of major anthropological theories, from classical evolutionism to postmodernism, providing a solid foundation for UPSC exam preparation.
Psychology - History and Approaches
Explore psychology's foundations, key debates, and historical schools of thought in this comprehensive introduction to the field.
Dedekind Abstraction: Towards a Logical Reconstruction and Defense
Explore Dedekind abstraction in mathematics, its logical reconstruction, and defense. Delve into structuralist positions and their implications for mathematical practice and philosophy.
Structuralism and Consciousness: The Two-Factor Interaction View
Explore the relationship between consciousness mechanisms and phenomenal experience structure through experimental designs and theoretical frameworks for testing consciousness theories.
Structuralist Representationalism: A New Approach to Phenomenal Consciousness
Explore the intersection of consciousness and representation through structuralist theory, examining how neural states correspond to phenomenal experiences and quality spaces.