Haryana Board Class 12 Philosophy Syllabus 2024-25: Download Free PDF

May 6, 2024, 16:43 IST

HBSE Class 12 Philosophy Syllabus 2024-25: Philosophy is a theoretical enterprise, which discusses critically fundamental questions about life and reality. HBSE's latest class 12 Philosophy syllabus is designed to give students a glimpse of the nature of philosophical inquiry and issues discussed in the main branches of Philosophy. 

HBSE Class 12 Philosophy Syllabus 2024-2025
HBSE Class 12 Philosophy Syllabus 2024-2025

Haryana Board Of School Education Latest Class 12 Philosophy Syllabus 2024-25: Summer vacations are around the corner and students might be looking for the full syllabus to study easily. In this article, we are providing the latest Philosophy syllabus for HBSE Class 12 students that they can download easily. This way, the students can start preparing for the exam. 

Important General Instructions For The Exam 

The very first thing that every student must look at is the general instructions for the exam. 

  1. There will be an Annual Examination based on the entire syllabus.
  2. The Theory Examination will be of 80 Marks and 20 Marks weightage will be for Internal Assessment.
  3. For Internal Assessment: There will be a Periodic Assessment that will include:
  • For 4 marks- Two SAT exams will be conducted and will have a weightage of 04 marks towards the final Internal Assessment.
  • For 2 marks- One half-yearly exam will be conducted and will have a weightage of 02 marks towards the final Internal Assessment.
  • For 2 marks- One Pre-Board exam will be conducted and will have a weightage of 02 marks towards the final Internal Assessment.
  • For 2 marks- The subject teacher will assess and give a maximum of 02 marks for CRP (Classroom participation).
  • For 5 marks- A project work to be done by students and will have a weightage of 05 marks towards the final Internal Assessment.
  • For 5 marks- Attendance of student will be awarded 05 marks as:
  • 75% to 80% - 01 marks
  • Above 80% to 85% - 02 marks
  • Above 85% to 90% - 03 marks
  • Above 90% to 95% - 04 marks
  • Above 95% to 100% - 05 marks

HBSE Class 12 Philosophy Core Structure

Sr. No.

Chapter

Marks

1

Indian Philosophy and its Schools

10

2

Buddhism and Jainism Philosophy

10

3

Nyaya and Vaisesika Philosophy

10

4

Samkhya and Yoga Philosophy

08

5

Bhagwadgita and Vedanta Philosophy

08

6

Rationalism, Empiricism, and Kant's Critical Philosophy

06

7

Aristotle's Theory of Causation

08

8

Proofs for the Existence of God

06

9

Realism and Idealism

08

10

Theories of Punishment

06

Total

80

Internal Assessment

20

Grand Total

100

HBSE Class 12 Philosophy Syllabus Course Content

Chapter 1: Indian Philosophy and its Schools

  • Meaning and Nature of Indian Philosophy
  • Common Characteristics of Indian Philosophy
  • Classification of Indian Philosophy - Theism and Atheism Theory of Rita and Karma
  • Four Purushartha - Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha

Chapter 2: Buddhism and Jainism Philosophy

  • Four Noble Truths - Suffering, Cause of Suffering, Cessation of Suffering, Path of Liberation
  • Theory of Causation of Buddhism
  • Middle Path or Astangamarg of Buddhism
  • Anekantavada and Syadvada of Jainism 

Chapter 3: Nyaya and Vaisheshika Philosophy

  • Theory of Pramanas - Pratyaksa, Anumana. Upamana and Sabda
  • Theory of Padartha - Dravya, Guna, Karma, Samanya, Vishesha, Samavaya and Abhava

Chapter 4: Samkhya and Yoga Philosophy

  • Theory of Three Gunas - Sattva, Rajas and Tamas
  • The Eight fold Practice - Yama, Niyam, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharna, Dhyana and Samadhi

Chapter 5: Bhagwadgit and Vedanta Philosophy

  • Karma Yoga, Savadharma and Lokasangraha
  • The Nature of Atman, Brahma, and the World

 Chapter 6: Rationalism, Empiricism, and Kant's Critical Philosophy

  • Rationalism - Theory of innate ideas
  • John Locke’s Theory of Substance
  • Empiricism - Theory of Refutation of Innate Ideas
  • Kant's Critical Philosophy - Synthesizes

Chapter 7: Aristotle's Theory of Causation

  • Theory of Four Fold Causation - Material Cause, Efficient Cause, Formal Cause and Final Cause
  • Cause-Effect Relationship
  • Form and Matter

 Chapter 8: Proofs for the Existence of God

  • Nature of God
  • Proofs for the Existence of God
  • Ontological Argument
  • Teleological Argument
  • Cosmological Argument

Chapter 9: Realism and Idealism

  • Mind-Body Problem
  • Concepts of Good and Right
  • End-means Relationship
  • Free Will and Determination

Chapter 10: Theories of Punishment

  • Meaning and Definition of Punishment
  • Preventive Theory of Punishment
  • Retributive Theory of Punishment
  • Reformative Theory Punishment

HBSE Class 12 Philosophy Question Paper Design 

Competencies

Marks

Percentage

Knowledge

32

40%

Understanding

24

30%

Application

16

20%

Skill

08

10%

Total

80

100%

Arrangement Of Questions 

Type of

Question

Marks

Number

Description

Total

Marks

Objective Type

1

20

12 Multiple Choice Questions

3 Answer in one word 3 Fill in the blanks

2 Reason- assertion

20

Very Short

Answer Type

2

9

The internal choice will be given

in any 3 questions.

18

Short Answer

Type

3

8

The internal choice will be given

in any 3 questions.

24

Long Answer Type

Questions

6

3

Internal choice will be given in all the questions.

18

Total

40

 

80

Now, that the students know about the syllabus, they can easily start preparing for the exam to score well during the board exams. Download the FREE PDF from the below link. 

HBSE Class 12 Philosophy Syllabus 2024-25 Free PDF Download 

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