The subject can be covered without any classroom coaching, if the candidate is focused and has right guidance and materials. Communication with successful candidates who has taken Philosophy as their optional subject will definitely help.
As per the changed syllabus, a command over philosophy will turn out to be beneficial not only in optionals, but also in GS papers like Ethics (GS Paper 4). Listing below certain useful books for Philosophy preparation for IAS Exam.
Recommended Books for Philosophy – Civil Services Books – Mains Exam
- An Introducation To Indian Philosophy
- A History of Philosophy
- An Introduction to Political Theory 6 Edition
- Introduction to Religious Philosophy
hii sir every person says me that philosphy is very difficult subjects please tell me about philoshpy is this subjects reallt tough?
I’ve always enjoyed Philosophy, mainly since I had a bit of translated Russian Literature in my High School (especially Leo Tolstoy and Fyodor Dostoevsky). It was Dostoevsky’s novels that introduced me to the concept of Existentialism, and then I later read Sartre.
But, I want to know, when we’re dealing with Philosophy in the UPSC Civil Services Exam, do they only ask about well established theories and their fallacies (if any), or are we also expected to give our opinions and interpretations, and possibly, our theories as well? Because, personally, I don’t see the notion of right and wrong answers in Philosophy – only valid arguments and counterarguments.
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I need some guidance for philosophy. Can you tell me which study material I should prefer
Philosophy ki koi Hindi me Books available hai kya?
Agar hai to plz listed here….
Yes all book available in Hindi
Dutta&chatter Ji Indian philosophy
John h hick .social political philosophy
Y.masih religion philosophy
And Western philosophy patanjali notes printed
All book using in selected upsc students
A history of philosophy by frank thilly is not available on online stores please recommend some other substitute of this particular book !
Plz tell me some important book for philosophy optional
Thanks a ton! For helping me about philosophy books, is this books enough for philosophy optional or Patanjali ias & Mitra ias notes along with this standard books ?