BOE069

Understanding the Human Being

L-T-P3-0-0 Credits3 Session2024-25 TypeTheory
Appears in 35 semesters · 35 branches

B.Tech Civil Engineering · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech Mechanical Engineering · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech Information Technology · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech CSE (Artificial Intelligence) · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech CSE (AI & ML) · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech CSE (Data Science) · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech CSE (Cyber Security) · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech CSE (Internet of Things) · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech Computer Science & Design · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech Computer Science (Hindi) · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech Electrical Engineering · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech Electrical & Computer Engineering · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech Electronics & Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech Electronics & Computer Engineering · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech ECE (Advanced Communication Technology) · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology) · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech Automobile Engineering · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech Mechanical & Industrial Engineering · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech Production & Industrial Production Engineering · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech Manufacturing Technology · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech Mining Engineering · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech Chemical Engineering · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech Plastic Engineering · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech Food Technology · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech Handloom & Textile Technology · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech Carpet & Textile Technology · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech Biotechnology · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech Bioinformatics · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I) · B.Tech Agricultural Engineering · Sem 6 (Open Elective-I)

Syllabus

5 units · 40 lecture hours
Unit1

Unit 1: Introduction

8 hrs

The basic human aspirations and their fulfillment through Right understanding and Resolution; All-encompassing Resolution for a Human Being, its details and solution of problems in the light of Resolution.

Unit2

Unit 2: Understanding Human being and its expansion

8 hrs

The domain of right understanding starts from understanding the human being (the knower, the experience and the doer); and extends up to understanding nature/existence – its interconnectedness and co-existence; and finally understanding the role of human being in existence (human conduct).

Unit3

Unit 3: Activities of the Self

8 hrs

Understanding the human being comprehensively is the first step and the core theme of this course; human being as co-existence of the self and the body; the activities and potentialities of the self; Reasons for harmony/contradiction in the self.

Unit4

Unit 4: Understanding Co-existence with other orders

8 hrs

The need and the process of inner evolution (through self-exploration, selfawareness and self-evaluation)- particularly awakening to activities of the Self: Realization, Understanding and Contemplation in the Self (Realization of Co-Existence, Understanding of Harmony in Nature and Contemplation of Participation of Human in this harmony/ order leading to comprehensive knowledge about the existence).

Unit5

Unit 5: Expansion of harmony from self to entire existence

8 hrs

Understanding different aspects of All-encompassing Resolution (understanding, wisdom, science etc.), Holistic way of living for Human Being with All-encompassing Resolution covering all four dimensions of human endeavour viz., realization, thought, behavior and work (participation in the larger order) leading to harmony at all levels from self to Nature and entire Existence.

Course Objectives3 points
  • To help the students having the clarity about human aspirations, goal, activities and purpose of life.
  • To facilitate the competence to understand the harmony in nature/existence and participation of human being in the nature/existence.
  • To help the students to develop the understanding of human tradition and its various components.

Reference Books

  1. A Foundation Course in Human Values and Profession Ethics (Text Book and Teachers’ Manual), R. R. Gaur, R. Sangal, G. P. Bagaria (2010), Excel Books, New Delhi [ISBN 978-8- 174-46781- 2]
  2. Avartansheel Arthshastra, A. Nagraj, Divya Path Sansthan, Amarkantak, India
  3. Economy of Permanence – (a quest for social order based on non-violence), J. C. Kumarappa (2010), Sarva-Seva-Sangh-Prakashan, Varansi, India
  4. Energy and Equity, Ivan Illich (1974), The Trinity Press, Worcester & Harper Collins, USA
  5. Ishandi Nau Upnishad, Shankaracharya, Geeta press, Gorakhpur,
  6. Manav Vyavahar Darshan, A. Nagraj, Divya Path Sansthan, Amarkantak, India
  7. Manaviya Sanvidhan, A. Nagraj, Divya Path Sansthan, Amarkantak, India

Official AKTU syllabus

This subject is on page 15, 16 of the original AKTU PDF.

Official AKTU syllabus PDF ↗