Department of Philosophy, being one of the oldest departments of the Faculty of Arts, holds the prestige of being one of the centers of intellect, facilitating the culmination of academics who excel in academics as well as in extra-mural activities. Department of Philosophy is one of the few Departments that offer General and Special Undergraduate Degree Programmes in Sinhala, English as well as in Tamil mediums. The Undergraduate Programmes focus equal leverage on both Western and Eastern Philosophies. Most of the intellectual figures of the Department of Philosophy have contributed nationally and internationally.
Majority of the Faculty courses are handled by the Department of Philosophy, namely, ESS 1003 (Logical Reasoning), ESS 1007 (Critical Thinking), ESS 1006 (Personality, Leadership and Ethics) and ESS 2006 (Introduction to Law, Professional Ethics and Service Learning) are handled by the Department in collaboration with two other Departments. At Postgraduate level, Department of Philosophy offers the Degree Programmes: Master of Arts in Philosophy, Master of Philosophy in Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy, and a Diploma Programme for the beginners in Philosophy.
Philosophy Society of the Department of Philosophy successfully held this Programme at Audio Visual room of the Department of Philosophy on 19th October 2023. The lecture was delivered by the Rev. Moragaswewe Vijitha thero, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.
Faculty of Arts and the Department of Philosophy organised a workshop on Correct postures and what you should do for a healthy life. Lecturer : Dr.H.K.Priyadarshana (physiotherapist National Hospital ,Kandy)
Hanthana Philosophy Circle e-journal launching ceremony organized by the Editorial Board of the Department of Philosophy, University of Peradeniya was held on 30th October 2023 at the Faculty seminar room.
Students of the Philosophy Department went field visit to Rathnapura and Kuragala on 03rd Nov. 2023.
World Philosophy Day-2023 was held on 16th November 2023. The Department of Philosophy celebrated this day by organizing a symposium on the theme of 'Inter-Philosophical Relationship between Eastern Philosophy and German Philosophy (on selected themes) at the Arts Faculty Seminar room.
The Department of Philosophy organized a Pirith Chanting ceremony to Celebrate the New year- 2024.
Philosophy Forum was successfully held on 12th Feb 2024 at the seminar room of the Faculty of Arts.
Department of Philosophy is committed to the elevation of philosophy education beyond the traditional boundaries in a way that suits the practical concerns of the society. With the above aim in hand, our mission is to produce a graduate who is committed to the advancement and dissemination of critical, analytical and ethical knowledge. We encourage our students to consider education as a lifelong learning process.
The famous dictum of the great Greek philosopher, Socrates’, “The unexamined life is not worth living”, is at the center of our mission as well as of our vision.
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