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Preparation for the Civil Services Exam is, essentially, a race against time. Thus, the key to success is efficient time-management. As far as General Studies Papers are concerned, an aspirant has no choice but to prepare the syllabus extensively and comprehensively on a regular basis. However, one has the autonomy to opt for an Optional Subject of one’s own choice.
The Optional Subject can, significantly, make or mar one’s chances clearing this exam. Hence, one must choose the Optional Subject discerningly, with due care and consideration, in the pursuit of coveted aspiration. In this regard, Philosophy needs a special mention, since it is the Subject which can pave the path towards success in more than one way.
Students do not require any prior background in the subject to opt Philosophy as an Optional Paper. Philosophy has the epithet of being the parent of every discipline since every other subject has originated from it.
Thus, Philosophy is like the most elementary subject, it is the fountainhead of every knowledge system and, therefore, it does not presuppose any prior knowledge of the subject., as compared to the other Optional Subjects, the syllabus of Philosophy is almost one third of their syllabi.
Further, the syllabus is not only short and precisely defined but the nature of the themes of Paper I & Paper II are such that they form a continuum. A meaningful study of the Paper I simultaneously result into the substantial coverage of the Paper II. Thus, in a very short time span, Philosophy can be prepared sufficiently & comprehensively.
UPSC Philosophy Pendrive Course
UPSC Philosophy Detailed Syllabus
Why Choose UPSC Philosophy As A Subject?
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