HBSE Class 12th Philosophy Syllabus 2026: Section-Wise Topics

Sr. No.

Chapter

Marks

Description

1

Indian Philosophy and its Schools

10

Overview of Indian philosophical thought, major schools, their principles and methods of reasoning.

2

Buddhism and Jainism Philosophy

10

Core teachings, concepts of karma, liberation, ethical practices, and philosophical contributions of Buddha and Mahavira.

3

Nyaya and Vaisheshika Philosophy

10

Study of logic, epistemology, categories of reality, and the concept of substance and atoms.

4

Samkhya and Yoga Philosophy

8

Analysis of dualism, purusha and prakriti, yoga practices, and liberation.

5

Bhagwadgita and Vedanta Philosophy

8

Philosophical ideas in the Bhagwadgita, concepts of self, God, knowledge, and Vedanta principles.

6

Rationalism, Empiricism and Kant’s Critical Philosophy

6

Western philosophical ideas focusing on knowledge, experience, and critical inquiry.

7

Aristotle’s Theory of Causation

8

Aristotle’s four causes, their role in explaining natural and human phenomena.

8

Proofs for the Existence of God

6

Classical arguments for God’s existence, including cosmological, teleological, and ontological proofs.

9

Realism and Idealism

8

Philosophical theories about reality, perception, and the nature of knowledge.

10

Theories of Punishment

6

Various philosophical perspectives on punishment, justice, and social order.

Total (External Theory)

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80

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Internal Assessment

Tests, projects, participation, attendance

20

Evaluation based on classroom activities, assignments, and internal assessments.

Grand Total

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100

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