: Nalbari, Assam, IndiaDepartment of Philosophy
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The Department of Philosophy was established in the year 2015. Since its inception the department is imparting knowledge of different areas of Philosophy. Presently, the Department is having four permanent learned and hardworking faculty members and one guest faculty. The Department is presently offering M.A., M. Phil. and Ph. D degree programmes in Philosophy.From this academic session, the department is also offering UG programme in Philosophy.
Teachers Profile
Dr. Bikash Bhargab Sarma
Associate Professor (Head)
Contact : 9435177783
Email : bbhargab@rediffmail.com
Profile of Dr. Bikash Bhargab Sarma
Name : Dr. Bikash Bhargab Sarma
Department : Philosophy
Designation : Associate Professor &HoD,Department of Philosophy
: bbhargab@rediffmail.com
: 9435177783
| Correspondence address | Department of Philosophy KBV Sanskrit & AS University, Nalbari, Assam , pin- 781337 |
| Institution | Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit & Ancient Studies University, Assam |
| Academic Qualification | – M. A. (Pune University), Ph. D (AUS) – Qualified NET (Philosophy) in June’2005. |
| Area of Interest | Indian Philosophy, Applied ethics, Religion Studies. |
Publications (Any five):
- Reference of Motivated, Energized, Capable Faculty in National Education Policy 2020published in National Education Policy 2020 and its Challenges (Editedvolume),edited by Dr. A. Nag, Dr. B. Sarma and B. Basumatary, published by Dr. Jayanta Barua, Assam College teachers’ Association, Guwahati (ISBN: 978-93-93864-19-2).
- Ethics of Environment in the Philosophy of Srimantasankardeva: An appraisal published in Environmental Thoughts in Indian Knowledge Tradition (Edited volume), edited by Dr. S. Kumari and published by Purbayan Publication, Guwahati (ISBN: 978-93-95103-24-4).
- Religious Beliefs and practices among the Tribes of Tripura: A study with special reference to Chakma Tribe published in Philosophy of Tribal Culture and Religion: An Emerging Trend (Edited volume), edited by Dr. G. Debnath and Dr. Champa Taran and published by Niharika Publishers, Agartala. (ISBN: 978-81-953262-9-7).
- Concept of Isvara in the Philosophy of Sankara: A Study published in Snithika (an International Peer Reviewed Journal), Volume 1, 2019-20 issue. Published by the department of Sanskrit Sahitya, Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit & Ancient Studies University, Nalbari (ISSN 2454-2001).
- Environmental Ethics and the Man-Nature Relationship published inEnvironment and Society: Perspectives across disciplines(Edited volume),edited by Dr. A. Hazra, published by Lamberd Publishers, New Delhi. (ISBN: 978-3-659-40672-0)
Dr. Tapan Talukdar
Assistant Professor
Contact : 6001981342
Email : ttalukdar064@gmail.com
Dr. Papori Boruah
Assistant Professor
Contact : 6001983365
Email : baruahpapori.123@gmail.com
Profile of Dr. Papori Boruah
Name : Dr. Papori Boruah
Department : Philosophy
Designation : Assistant Professor
: baruahpapori.123@gmail.com
: 6001983365
| Correspondence address | Department of Philosophy KBV Sanskrit & AS University, Nalbari, Assam , pin- 781337 |
| Institution | Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit & Ancient Studies University, Assam |
| Academic Qualification | – M. A.(Gauhati University), – Ph. D (Assam University), Subject Specialization- Religion |
| Area of Research Interest | Indian Philosophy, Existentialism, Contemporary Western Philosophy, Phenomenology |
Publications (Any five):
- Mahatma Gandhi’s Thoughts on Education and its Relevance in Indian Educational System an article published in International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research, peer reviewed and referred International Journal, published by Sucharitha Publication, Andhra Prradesh, in 2014(ISSN 2277-7881)
- Published an article entitled Existential idea of Freedom and Authenticity: An Analysis in Sampriti, published by Sampriti Publication in 2017 (ISSN 2454-3837).
- Published an article entitled The Notion of Subjectivity: A Comparative study between Soren Kierkegaard and K. C. Bhattacharya in Online International Interdisciplinary Research Journal (www.oiirj.org) in 2018 (ISSN 2249-9598)
- Published an article entitled Truth is Subjectivity: Soren Kierkegaard in International Journal of Research and Analytical Review (http:ijrar.org/ijrar%20ugc%20approval.pdf) in 2020 (ISSN 2248-1269)
- Published an article entitled Promoting Skill Education as a fundamental basis for Sustainable Development: An Understanding through Mahatma Gandhi’s concept of Basic Education (Nai Talim) in International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research, (www.ijmer.in) in 2021 (ISSN 2277-7881)
Dr. Arpana Ramchiary
Assistant Professor
Contact : 8134840743
Email : arpanaramchiary89@gmail.com
Profile of Dr. Arpana Ramchiary
Name : Dr. Arpana Ramchiary
Department : Philosophy
Designation : Assistant Professor
: arpanaramchiary89@gmail.com
: 8134840743
| Correspondence address | Department of Philosophy KBV Sanskrit & AS University, Nalbari, Assam , pin- 781337 |
| Institution | Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit & Ancient Studies University, Assam |
| Academic Qualification | M. A.(Gauhati University) & PhD. (NEHU) |
| – Subject Specialization : Logic, Phenomenology and Existentialism, Postmodernism and Poststructuralism | |
| Area of Research Interest | Gender Studies, Women’s Studies,Feminist Philosophy:Judith Butler, Luce Irigaray, Helen Cixous, Julia Kristeva, Karen Barad, etc., and Continental Philosophy |
Publications (Any five):
- Paper published entitled Gandhian Concept of Truth and Non-Violence: A Critical Assessment”, International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, (Volum 18), 2013 (2279-0837)
- Paper Published entitled Gender as Performative Act: A Feminist Approach, Research Peer/Referred Review International Journal of Social and Life Sciences, Approved by UGC, Published by Gayatri Publication, 41/42, Raghuwans, Sadan Shantikunj Bichhiya, Rewa 486001 (M.P.) 2017-2018 (ISSN: 0973-3914)
- Paper Published entitled Discrimination against Women’s Body in Religious Practices from Vedic to Present Scenario: A Critical Exposition, in ‘A Peer-reviewed researched edited book covering Humanities and Social Science’, Vol.II, ISBN: 978-93-90589-35-7, 2020
- Paper published entitled Judith Butler’s Notion of Onto-logical Transition from the Self to the (Social) Subject, in ‘Indian Philosophical Quarterly’ Vol., 46 No.3-4, ISSN: 0376-415X, June 2021.
- Paper Published entitled Rethinking of Sexual Difference Beyond Binary: A Debate between Judith Butler and Luce Irigaray in Philosophical Readings Vol. XIV, DOI 10.5281, ISSN 2036-4989, August 2022Published by Ca’ Foscari University Venice.
Student Progression
Information of the students’ Progression year wise (2015 to 2022) Department of Philosophy KBVS & AS University, Nalbari.
| Name of the student | M.A. Admission Batch | Programme Graduated | Department | Name of the Course | Name of the Institution | Qualified NET/ SLET | Qualified exam/Criteria for Job | Presently working at Institutions | |||||||||||
| Satyajit Kalita | 2015-2017 | M.A | Philosophy | Ph. D | Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University, Nalbari, 2021 | SLET | Guest Faculty at KBVS & AS University | ||||||||||||
| Angelina Brahma | 2016-2018 | M.A | Philosophy | B.Ed | Govt College of Teacher,Education, Kokrajhar, 2020 | ||||||||||||||
| Moinamati Lahary | 2016-2018 | M.A | Philosophy | B.Ed | S. D. P. College of Teacher Education, Tihu, Nalbari, 2020 | ||||||||||||||
| RasilaSwargiary | 2016-2018 | M.A | Philosophy | B.Ed | S. D. P. College of Teacher Education, Tihu, Nalbari, 2020 | ||||||||||||||
| Monalisha Sarkar | 2016-2018 | M.A | Philosophy | Teacher at Dr. Bhupen Hajarika Science and Arts AcademDhamdama | |||||||||||||||
| Rajhashree Goswami | 2016-2018 | M.A | Philosophy | Assistant Professor at Nalbari College | |||||||||||||||
| Chandana Pathak | 2016-2018 | M.A | Philosophy | Assistant Teacher, KoupatiJatiyaBidyalaya, Dolgao | |||||||||||||||
| Mithun Nath | 2016-2018 | M.A | Philosophy | TET | Assistant Faculty, Barpeta Road Adarsha Academy | ||||||||||||||
| Marjoni Roy | 2016-2018 | M.A | Philosophy | PGDCA | Rajeev Gandhi Computer Saksharta Mission | ||||||||||||||
| Manashri Baruah | 2016-2018 | M.A | Philosophy | Assistant Professor at Borbhag College | |||||||||||||||
| Minakshi Das | 2016-2018 | M.A | Philosophy | PGDCA | Micro Computer Training Institute, Sarupeta | Assistant Professor at BHB College | |||||||||||||
| Kabita Barman | 2016-2018 | M.A | Philosophy | Assistant Professor at Tamulpur College | |||||||||||||||
| Dimbeswar Nath | 2016-208 | M.A | Philosophy | B.Ed | Kabigur College of Education | NET | |||||||||||||
| Bipul Devnath | 2016-2018 | M.A | Philosophy | Assistant Professor at Goreswar College and Panchayat President | |||||||||||||||
| Nabajit Das | 2016-2018 | M.A | Philosophy | Subject Teacher at ChapaguriKaklabari Higher Secondary School | |||||||||||||||
| Leena Deka | 2016-2018 | M.A | Philosophy | Faculty at Mrityunjoy Academy, Sarthebari | |||||||||||||||
| Pankaj Barman | 2016-2018 | M.A | Philosophy | PhD | KBVS&AS University | ||||||||||||||
| Daisy Deka | 2016-2018 | M.A | Office Assistant (Data Entry Operator) at MSME Technology Centre, Rooms & Training Centre, Amingaon, Guwahati | ||||||||||||||||
| Fatema Begum | 2016-2018 | M.A | Philosophy | LLB | Nalabri Law College | ||||||||||||||
| Bhanita Das | 2016-2018 | M.A | Philosophy | B.Ed | Ataur Rahman College of Education, Udmari | ||||||||||||||
| Mousumi Begum | 2017-2019 | M.A | Philosophy | PGDCA | |||||||||||||||
| ChimpiBharadwaj | 2017-2019 | M.A | Philosophy | B.Ed. | |||||||||||||||
| TinamaniDas | 2017-2019 | M.A | Philosophy | PGDCA | |||||||||||||||
| RashmitaDevi | 2017-2019 | M.A | Philosophy | B.Ed. | |||||||||||||||
| Tapan Deka | 2017-2019 | M.A | Philosophy | PGDCA | |||||||||||||||
| RijuwanaParbin | 2017-2019 | M.A | Philosophy | Faculty at GLC College | |||||||||||||||
| Pinki Barman | 2018-2020 | M.A | Philosophy | M.Phil. | Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University, Nalbari, 2021 | Part time at ChamataKamrup College | |||||||||||||
| Ramen Boro | 2018-2020 | M.A | Philosophy | Pursuing B.Ed | DonkalB.Ed College, West Bengal | ||||||||||||||
| Asia Begum | 2018-2020 | M.A | Philosophy | NET | |||||||||||||||
| Mafida Begum | 2018-2020 | M.A | Philosophy | B.Ed | B.T. College, Barpeta, 2020-21 | ||||||||||||||
| Bandana Kalita | 2018-2020 | M.A | Philosophy | B.Ed | S. D. P. College of Teacher Education, Tihu,2020-21 | ||||||||||||||
| Tutumoni Das | 2018-2020 | M.A | Philosophy | TET | |||||||||||||||
| Anamika Das | 2018-2020 | M.A | Philosophy | TET | |||||||||||||||
| Karabi Madahi | 2019-2021 | M.A | Philosophy | TET | |||||||||||||||
| Hiramoni Deka | NET | ||||||||||||||||||
| Suman Adhikary | 2019-2021 | M.A | Philosophy | TET | |||||||||||||||
Research
The Department has started M. Phil and Ph. D programme from the academic year 2021-2022. Presently one student is pursuing M. Phil. and seven numbers of students are pursuing their Ph. D programme.
Activities
Academic activities:
The Department of Philosophy has its mission to impart quality education to all students with a goal to build the comprehensive personality of the students based on human values. To achieve the goals and objectives and for the overall development of the students, the department also arranges Internal test, Tutorial class, Remedial class, Departmental seminar, Talks, Group Discussion, Lecture Programme, and Symposium etc.
Some of the important academic programmes organised by the department are-
Special Lecture Programme: 2022
The department of philosophy, KBVS AS University, Nalbari successfully organised a Special lecture programme on theMedical Ethics in the ICT class room, dept. of Philosophy on 23rd December, 2022. Dr. Padmaja Barua, Professor, department of Physiology, GMCH, Guwahati was invited as resource person and shehad deliveredalecture on various issues of medical ethics.
World Philosophy Day: 2022
The Department of Philosophy, Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University, Nalbari successfully observed the World Philosophy Day2022 on 17thNovember, 2022 in the ICT class room. Dr. Bikash Bhargab Sarma, Associate Professor and HoD, Department of Philosophy had delivered a lecture on the topic The Human of the Futureas resource person.
Observation of Guru Nanak Jayanti: 2022
The Department of Philosophy, Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University, Nalbari successfully observed the Guru Nanak Jayanti, 2022on 7thNovember, 2022 in the ICT class room. A good number of students and faculties delivered their speech on the life and philosophy of the Sikh Guru.
Special Lecture Progromme: 2022
The Department of Philosophy, Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University, Nalbari successfully organised a special lecture programme on 18th May, 2022 in the University Conference Hall.Prof. S Ranganath, Former Director, R. V. Institute of Sanskrit Studies, Bangalorehad delivered the Invited Lecture as a resource person on Philosophy of Vedanta with special reference to Vivekasuramoni.
Radhanath Phukan Memorial Lecture: 2021
The Department of Philosophy, Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University, Nalbari successfully organised the1stRadhanath Phukan Memorial Lecture: 2021on 28thDecember, 2021 in the University Conference Hall. Prof. Karuna Mohan Sarma, Former Professor and HoD, Department of Philosophy, Bhattadev University, Bajali had delivered the memorial Lecture as a resource person.
Week-Long Online Lecture Programme: 2021 (ICPR Sponsored)
The Department of Philosophyorganised a Week-Long Online Lecture Series on Indian Philosophy to celebrate the ICPR, New Delhi sponsored Indian Philosopher’s Day, 2021, from 12th July to 17th July, 2021. Prof. Bijoy H. Baruah, IIT Ropar, Prof. Raghunath Ghosh, University of North Bengal, Dr. BhaskarjitNeog, JNU, Prof. Subhra Nag, Assam University, Dr. Arup Jyoti Sarma, Tripura University, Prof. Nirmalya Narayan Chakravorty, Rabindra Bharati University, Dr. Shakuntala Bora, Guwahati Universityand Prof. Sujata Purkayastha, Guwahati University had delivered their lecture as invited speaker on different dimensions of Indian Philosophy.
The Department of Philosophy, Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University, Nalbarisuccessfully organized a One Day International Webinar on 18thAugust, 2020 in association with IQAC of the University. Prof. Bijoy H. Boruah, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Delhi, Prof. Nirmalya Narayan Chakraborty, Department of Philosophy, Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata and Prof. Daniel Raveh, Department of Philosophy, Tel Aviv University, Israel had delivered lecture as invited speaker on the theme-Existential Crisis during Covid-19 Pandemic.
National Webinar: 2020
The Department of Philosophy, Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University, Nalbari successfully organized a One Day National Webinar on Ethics during Covid 19 Pandemic on 24th July 2020 in association with IQAC. Prof. Xavier P. Mao, Department of Philosophy, NEHU, Shillong, Dr. Pius V. Thomas, HoD, Department of Philosophy, Assam University, Silchar and Dr. Bhaskarjit Neog, Centre for Philosophy, JNU, New Delhi had delivered their valuable lectures as invited speaker.
National e-Symposium: 2020
The Department of Philosophy, Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University, Nalbarisuccessfully organized a One-Day National e-Symposium on Gender Equality in Changing Socio-Cultural Norms on 12th August 2020 in association with IQAC. Prof. Sashinungla, Department of Philosophy, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, Prof. Subhra Nag, Department of Philosophy, Assam University, Silchar and Dr. Amrita Banerjee, Department of Humanities and Social Science, IIT Bombay had joined as invited resource person.
Academic Lecture: 2019
The Department of Philosophy, Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University, Nalbari successfully organised a lecture programme on Mathematical Logic on 17th May, 2019 in the department. Prof. Dilip Kumar Sarma, Former Professor, Department of Mathematics, Cotton University was present in this Academic Lecture as the resource person.
World Philosophy Day: 2019
The Department of Philosophy, Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University, Nalbari successfully observed the World Philosophy Day2019 on 11th February, 2020 in the University Conference Hall. Dr. Pius V Thomas, HoD, Department of Philosophy, Assam University joined as resource person and delivered a lecture on Cosmopolitan World Vision: Indian Traditions.
World Philosophy Day: 2018
The Department of Philosophy, Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University, Nalbari successfully observed the World Philosophy Day2018 on 3rd April, 2019 in the University Conference Hall. Dr. Shakuntala Bora, Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, Gauhati University haddelivered a lecture on Indian Ethics as the resource person.
World Philosophy Day: 2017
The Department of Philosophy, Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University, Nalbari successfully observed the World Philosophy Day2017 on 14th March, 2018 in the department. Prof. Pradipjyoti Mahanta, Department of Cultural Studies, Tezpur University and Prof. Sauravpran Goswami, Former HOD, Department of Philosophy, Gauhati University had delivered their lectures as resource person on Philosophy of Culture and Philosophy of Science.
ICPR sponsored Periodical Lecture: 2017
The Department of Philosophy, Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University, Nalbari successfully organised the ICPR, New Delhi sponsored Periodical lecture on 22nd February, 2017 in the University Conference Hall. Prof. Sauravpran Goswami, Former HOD, Department of Philosophy, Gauhati University had delivered the periodical lecture on the topic Environmental Ethics as the resource person.
Academic Lecture: 2016
The Department of Philosophy, Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University, Nalbari successfully organised a lecture programme on Philosophy of Science on 5th February, 2016 in the University Conference Hall. Prof. Pradip Khataniar, Former Professor, Department of Philosophy, Cotton University was present in this Academic Lecture as the Resource Person.
World Philosophy Day: 2016
The Department of Philosophy, Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University, Nalbari successfully observed the World Philosophy Day2016 on 21st February, 2017 in the University Conference Hall. Prof. Archana Barua, Department of Humanities and Social Science, IIT Guwahati and Prof. Nilima Sarma, Former HOD, Department of Philosophy, Gauhati University haddelivered their lectures as resource person on Medical Ethics and Self and its other.
Extension Activities:
Since its inception, the department of Philosophy is playing a vital role in performance of various extension services. The students as well as the faculty members of the department are always rendering their valuable services to the extension activities.
Plantation Drive
The Department of Philosophy has been taking initiative to make the University campus green. In this connection, the students of the department are sincerely engaged in various serial plantation drives guided by the faculties of the Department from time to time. The programme has been continuing since 2016. The department has been conducting Plantation Programme inside the University campus in connection with every academic programmes. The Plantation has been highlighted as the best practice of the department to contribute to a greener university.
Pre-examination Training Programme:
The University administration has entrusted the responsibility to the department of Philosophy as a Nodal Department to conduct a Pre-examination Training Programme for the students. The programme is running smoothly under the leadership ofprogramme co-ordinator Dr. Tapan Talukdar, Assistant Professor of the department since 2019. The course includes various lectures on different dimensions of competitive examinations especially NET/SLET and other competitive examinations.
Departmental Publications
The Department of Philosophy has its own publication named ABHIGNANAM in the form of a Wall Magazine. It is published every year by the students under the guidance of the faculties of the Department.
The Department of Philosophy has another yearly publication named DIDRIKSA in the form of a Hand Written Magazine. The magazine reflects the thoughts and literary skills of the students.