FACULTY PROFILE

NAME: LALITA AGRAWAL

QUALIFICATION: MA., M.PHIL, Ph.D

DESIGNATION: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

EMAIL: [email protected]

DEPARTMENT:

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION: M.A., M.Phil, Ph.D

Specialisations

Area of Specialisation at UG level David Hume

Area of Specialisation at PG level Western Logic

Area of Specialisation at M. Phil. Special Paper-Computerised Logic & Applied Qualifying Ethics from

Emotions: A Philosophical Investigation from M. Phil. Thesis on Jadavpur University

‘Understanding the process of Emotion: A Ph.D. thesis on Philosophical Analysis’ from Jadavpur University

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Areas of Research Interest

 Ethics  Logic   Indian Philosophy  Cognitive Philosophy  Philosophy of Science and Neurophilosophy  Contemporary Philosophy  Gender studies  Environmental studies  Indian Epics  Applied Ethics

Subjects taught at PG Course  Husserl’s Phenomenology  Kant’s Groundwork of the metaphysics of morals  Arthashastra by Kautilya  Mill’s ‘On Liberty’  Feminism  Environmental ethics  Mill’s Utilitarianism, Negative Utilitarianism and Negative Responsibility  Applied Ethics (Child Labour, Abortion, Female Foeticide, Animal Rights)

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Teaching Experience

(i) College serving now: Gokhale Memorial Girls College from 7th June 1999

Total: 19 years

(ii) University served: (Taught at PG level)

Name of the University YEAR

West Bengal State University 2012 (taken classes of third and first semester) State University 2015 (taken classes of second and third s e m e s t e r ) West Bengal State University 2 0 1 6 (taken classes of third semester) West Bengal State University 2 0 1 7 (taken classes of Fourth semester) West Bengal State University 2 0 1 7 (taken classes of first semester) West Bengal State University J a n u a r y 2018 (taken classes of fourth semester)

(iii) Colleges served:

Name of the College From To Total period

S . S . J a l a n 8 th D e c e m b e r 21st M a y 1 9 9 9 1 and half G i r l s ’ 1997 y e a r s C o l l e g e

(iii) Total Teaching Experience: 21 years approx.

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Paper Presentations, Invited Lectures and Special lectures:

1. Presented paper titled ‘Communication through facial expression in the context of emotion’ in the Research Scholars’ Seminar in the Departmen t of Philosophy, Jadavpur University in March 2 0 0 6 ( on every Wednesday for five weeks , delivered nine lectures )

2. Presented paper titled ‘Cognitive element of emotion’ i n t h e Research Scholars’ Seminar in the Department of Philosophy, Jadavpur University fr o m 4 th A p r i l 2 0 1 1 ( on every Wednesday for five weeks, delivered eight lectures)

3. Presented paper titled ‘Marginalisation of women in epics and religious texts’ in the National Seminar on Culture and Marginalization in the Department of Philosophy, West Ben g a l State University on 6 th F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 3 .

4. Paper presented titled ‘’s views on women’ in the National Seminar at Dumkal College, Basantpur, Murshidabad, West Bengal on ‘Vivekananda and the making of Indian Consciousness’ on 13 th Au gus t 2 013.

5. Paper presented titled ‘Swami Vivekananda’s views on Positive and the role of Karma -Yoga’ in the National Seminar h eld at Sushil Kar College in collaboration with Gokhale Memorial Girls’ College , Champahati, 24 Parganas, West Bengal on 10 th January 2014.

6. Paper presented titled ‘Women Empowerment in Rajasthan and Haryana: Challenges before women and their solutions’ in the National Seminar ‘Women and Empowerment: Challenges Ahead’ organized by the Dept. of and at Bangabasi College on 21 st September 2014.

7. Paper presented titled ‘Indian Philosophy and Ecoethics ’ in the International Conference ‘Towards Ecocultural Ethics: Recent Trends and Future Directions’ organized by the Department of Humanities and Social Scie nces, Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa and The Department of Philosophy, Goa University, Goa at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa from 9 th October to 11 th October 2014.

8. Paper presented titled ‘Domestic V iolence and Women Empowerment in Rajasthan: An Analytical Approach’ in the Nati onal Conference ‘Women Empowerment: A Strategy for Development’ organized by the Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bangalore in collaboration with Indian Council for 5

Social Science Research, New Delhi from 13 th October to 14 th October 2014.

9. Paper presented titled ‘Facial Expression as a means of Communication’ in the National Seminar on ‘Language, Communicaton and Society’ on the occasion of Celebration of 125 th Birth Anniversary of Ludwig Wittgenstein at West Bengal State University, West Bengal on 19 th Decemb er 2014.

10. Paper presented titled ‘Relevance of Vedic Education in Modern Times’ in the International Seminar on ‘Different perspectives of Education in Moder n Society’ at JRSET College of Education, Chakdaha, District Nadia on February 21 st and 22 nd 2015.

11. Paper presented titled ‘Education as an Art of Life: A Comprehensive Approach’ in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on ‘Art, Culture & Ethics in the Perspe ctive of Indian Education’ at Shimurali Sachinandan College of Education, Shimurali, District Nadia, West Bengal, in collaboration with Suniti Educational Trust B.Ed College, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal, on Ap ril 11 th and 12 th 2015.

12. Paper presented titled ‘Swami Vivekananda’s views on Women Education: A Progressive and Philosophical Approach towards Women Empowerment ’ in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on ‘Educational Thoughts of Swami Vivekananda: Indian and Global Perspective ’ at Shimurali Sachinandan College of Education, Shimurali, District Nadia, West Bengal, in collaboration with Krishnanagar B.Ed. College, Krishnanagar , Nadia, West Bengal, on May 10 th and 11 th 2015.

13. Paper presented titled ‘Holistic Education: The Humanistic and Progressive Approa ch towards Development’ in an International Seminar on ‘ Holistic Education for a Better World ’ at Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankardeva Viswavidyalaya , Nagaon, Assam in collaboration with Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management, Assam Affiliate, H.Q. Canada on Octob er 8 th, 9 th and 1 0 th 2015.

14. Paper presented titled ‘Does Religion really depict the devaluation of women: An insight into the truth’ in a National Seminar on ‘Women and Religion in : Status and Questfor Liberation ’ at S ynod College, NEHU, Shillong ON 13 th-14th November 2015.

15. Paper presented titled ‘Belief Aspect in Emotion: An Analytical S tud y’ i n on e day International Seminar on ‘Philosophy of Mind: Indian and Western Perspectives ’ in Vidyasagar University, Medinipore on 10 th January 2016.

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16. Paper presented titled ‘Raika or Rabari Tribe in Rajasthan: A Part of Social and Cultural Heritage’ in an International Seminar on ‘Understanding the Tribes of Asia’ at Synod College, NEHU, Shillong on 3 th-4 th November 2016.

17. Pap er presented titled ‘Empowerment of Women through Education: The Leading Factor in Inclusive Development’ in one d ay National Seminar on ‘ Human Rights ’ in Luckn ow , Uttar Prad es h on 16 th Ap ri l 2017 .(In absentia, through skype)

18. Paper presented titled ‘(Non) Vi olence in the Context of Mahabharata: Exploring some Ethical Persepctives’ in an ICPR sponsored National Seminar on ‘The Moral Dilemma of Life and Death’ at South Calcutta Girls’ College, , on 21st November 2017.

19. Paper presented titled ‘ Swami Vi vekananda’s Thoghts Concerning Women Education and Women Empowerment and Its Relevance in Today’s Society ’ in a National Seminar on ‘ The Philosophy of Swami Vivekananda ’ at NEHU, Shillong from 21s t -23rd November 2017 .

20. Paper presented titled ‘ Economic Empowe rment: The Ultimate step towards Women Empowerment’ in the 38 th A n n u a l Conference of Bangiya Arthaniti Parishad(Bengal Economic Association) at Bioy Krishna Girls’ College, Howrah on February 17 - 1 8 , 2 0 1 8 .

21. Paper presented titled ‘S elf -assertive women char acters in Mahabharata: An embodiment of Women empowerment ’ at Lalbaba College on 3 rd Ap ri l 2018

22. Paper presented titled ‘Cultural Values for Well being from the perspective of Mahabharata: Relevant in Today’s World ’ at Vivekananda College for Women on 4 -5 Ap ri l 2018

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Paper presented as a Resource Person:

1. Paper presented titled ‘Neglect of Girl Child: Causes, consequences and Health issues’ in the National Seminar ‘Women and Health: Some ethical issues at West Bengal State University, Wes t B en gal on 24 th March 2014.(An invited lecture of one hour)

Special Lectures:

1. Delivered two special lectures on Arthashastra by Kautilya in West Bengal State University on 17 th April 2013.

Other Academic activities (Chaired and judged the Sessions):

1. Chaired and judged a Session on the theme ‘Different facets of Vivekananda’s Philosophy ’ on World Philosophy Day in the Dept. of Philosophy, WBSU , on 23 rd November 2012.

2. Chaired a Session in the Seminar on ‘Women, Society and Op pressi on ’ in the Dept. of Phi losophy, WBSU, held on 8 th March 2013 on the eve of Inter national Women’s Day Celebration.

3. Chaired a Session on ‘Ecoreligious studies’ on 10.10.14 i n th e International Conference ‘Towards Ecocultural Ethics: Recent Trends and Future Directions’ organized by the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Birla Institute of Technology and Science , Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa and The Department of Philosophy, Goa University, Goa at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa from 9 th October to 11 th O ctob er 2014.

4. Chaired a Session on ‘The Philosophy of Swami Vivekananda’, in the Three Day National Seminar organized by the Department of Philosophy, North -Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong f rom 21 st to 23 rd November 2017.

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Publications: a) Journals and Books

1. ‘Humanistic approach to religion: East and West ’, published in the journal ‘Charcha’ , in March 2008.

2. ‘The Shift of the concept of Reality to truth ’, published in the journal ‘Charcha’, in 2009.

3. ‘Anekantavada – A practical approach ’, p ublished in the journal ‘Charcha’, in 2010.

4. ‘Spiritualism in Tagore’s Philosophy ’, published in the ‘Bulletin of the Ramkrishna Mission In stitute of Culture’, in June 2012.

5. ‘Role of Cognitive element in the process of emotion ’, published in Jadavpur journal of Philosophy in volume 22, No.1,2012.

6. ‘Role of Ethical Discipline and Karmavada in Jainism ’, published in the Bulletin of the Ramkrish na Mission Institute of Cul tu re, in January 2013.

7. ‘Swami Vivekananda’s views on Positive Education’ published in the journal ‘Vivekanada’s Concept of Religion and Education in the light of the Ideal of Universal Existence’ by Shibpur Dinobondhoo Institution’ in September 2013, with ISBN 978 -81- 925519 -2 -0

8. ‘Vivekananda as a thinker and the spiritual aspect in his philosophy’ published in the ‘Bulletin of the Ramkrishna Mission Institute of Culture’, in March 2014.

9. ‘Marginalisation of women in ep ics and religious texts’, pub lish ed in the Academic journal of College in May 2014

10. ‘Relevance of Jaina Philosophy for a w el l –balanced life’ in the Journal of Educational Thoughts , Mul ti -disciplinary, Peer Reviewed Journal with ISSN: 2348 -1714, Vol.1, No.4, December 2014.

11. ‘Grounds, Issues and Health Problems of Neglected and Discrimanated Female Child’ in Contemporary I s su es in Education with ISBN: 978 -93-82420 -78-1, in 2015.

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12. ‘Indian Philosophy and the method of teaching’, published in the Bulletin of the Ramkrishna Mission Institute of Culture, in April 2015.

13. ‘Women empowerment in Rajasthan and Haryana: Challenges before women and their Solutions’ published in Women Empowerment in India: Challeges Ahead with ISBN: 978 -81- 923645 -7 -5, in 2015.

14. ‘Indian Philosophy and Ecoethics: A Global and All -inclu si ve Approach’, published in the Academic journal of College in May 2015, Vol.2.

15. ‘Relevance of Vedic Education in Modern Times’ in the journal for Educational Research Perspectivess, A Bilingual Journal For Mul ti -Dimensional Perspectives, with ISBN No. 978 -93-84472 - 08-5 in August 2015.

16. ‘Indian Philosophy and the method of teaching’, republished in ‘The Awakening’, Vol -1, No.3, by Bodhicariya Senior Secondary School in April 2016.

17. ‘Peace Education at the time of conflict and Intolerance’ published in the Bulletin of the Ramkrishna Mission Institute of Culture, in May 2016.

18. ‘Concept of Self, Identity and Identity Crisis in the context of the films ‘English Vinglish’ and ‘Queen’ : A Journey towards Self Exploration’ published in the Academic :GMGC, ISSN journal of College in Jul y 2016.

19. ‘Does Religion really depict the devalu ation of women: An insight into the truth’ published in the journal from Shillong in November 2016.

20. ‘Role of individual peace in maintaining world peace’, published in the Academic journal of Academia GMGC in July 2017.

21. ‘Happiness: An Approach to Life’ published in the Bulletin of the Ramkrishna Mission Institute of Culture, in April 2017 , vol . LXVIII, No. 4, ISSN 0971 -2755

22. ‘Women’s right to Education, Causes of its Deprivation and the role of Local Government: An Approach towards Inclusive Grow th ’, p ublished in the book ‘Development of ’ with ISBN:978938183 -9843 in 2017

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23. ‘Raika or Rabari Tribe in Rajasthan: A Part of Social and Cultural Heritage’(Paper Accepted - in process, to be published from Synod College, Shillong)

24. ‘(Non) Violence in the Context of Mahabharata: Exploring some Ethical Persepctives’( Pap er Accep ted - in process, to be published from South Calcutta Girls’ College, Kolkata)

25. ‘Swami Vivekananda’s Thoghts Concerning Women Education and Women Empowerment and Its Relevance in Today’s Society’ (Accep ted - in process, to be published from NEHU, Shillong)

26. Concept of Peace in Hindu Philosophy: The Ultimate Truth for a Happy Living (Accep ted - in process, to be published from Synod College, Shillong)

27. ‘Materialism versus Spiritua lism: ways of realising On en ess ’(Reviewed and Accep ted - in process, to be published f rom Academia:GMGC, ISSN journal of Gokhale Memorial Girls’ College )

b) Book Reviews:

1. Reviewed the book ‘India’s gift to the world is the light spiritual’ by Swami Jyotirma yananda which is published in the‘Bulletin of the Ramkrishna Mission Institute of Culture’, in July 2012

2. Reviewed the book ‘Being Different’ by Rajiv Malhotra which is published in the‘Bulletin of the Ramkrishna Mission Institute of Culture’, in August 20 12.

c) Publications in Conference Proceedings:

1. ‘Swami Vivekananda’s views on women’ in the National Seminar at Dumkal College, Basantpur, Murshidabad, West Bengal on ‘Vivekananda and the making of Indian Consciousness’ on 13 th August 2013. (Abstract pub lish ed in the Conference Proceedings) 2. ‘Women Empowerment in Rajasthan and Haryana: Challenges before women and their solutions’ in the National Seminar

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‘Women and Empowerment: Challenges Ahead’ organized by the Dept. of Economics and Political Science at B an gab asi College on 21 st September 2014. (Abstract published in the Conference Proceedings) 3. ‘Indian Philosophy and Ecoethics’ in the International Conference ‘Towards Ecocultural Ethics: Recent Trends and Future Directions’ organized by the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa and The Department of Philosophy, Goa University, Goa at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa from 9 th October to 11 th October 2014. (Abs tract published in the Conference Proceedings) 4. ‘Domestic Violence and Women Empowerment in Rajasthan: An Analytical Approach’ in the National Conference ‘Women Empowerment: A Strategy for Development’ organized by the Institute for Social and Economic Change (I SEC), Bangalore in collaboration with Indian Council for Social Science Research, New Delhi from 13 th October to 14 th October 2014. (Abstract published in the Conference Proceedings)

5. ‘Relevance of Vedic Education in Modern Times’ in the International Sem inar on ‘Different perspectives of Education in Modern Society’ at JRSET College of Education, Chakdaha, District Nadia on February 21 st and 22 nd 2015. (Abstract published in the Conference Proceedings) 6. ‘Education as an Art of Life: A Comprehensive Approac h ’ in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on ‘Art, Culture & Ethics in the Perspective of Indian Education’ at Shimurali Sachinandan College of Education, Shimurali, District Nadia, West Bengal, in collaboration with Suniti Educational Trust B.Ed College, K alyani, Nadia, West Bengal, on April 11 th and 12th 2015. (Abstract published in the Conference Proceedings)

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7. ‘Swami Vivekananda’s views on Women Education: A Progressive and Philosophical Approach towards Women Empowerment’ in the UGC Sponsored National Se min ar on ‘Educational Thoughts of Swami Vivekananda: Indian and Global Perspective’ at Shimurali Sachinandan College of Education, Shimurali, District Nadia, West Bengal, in collaboration with Krishnanagar B.Ed. College, Krishnanagar, Nadia, West Bengal, o n May 10 th and 11 th 2015. (Abstract published in the Conference Proceedings) 8. ‘Holistic Education: The Humanistic and Progressive Approach towards Development’ in an International Seminar on ‘Holistic Education for a Better World’ at Mahapurusha S ri man ta S ankardeva Viswavidyalaya, Nagaon, Assam in collaboration with Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management, Assam Affiliate, H.Q. Canada on October 8 th, 9 th and 10 th 2015. (Abstract published in the Conference Proceedings) 9. ‘Does Rel i gion really depict the devaluation of women: An insight into the truth’ in a National Seminar on ‘Women and Religion in India: Status and Questfor Liberation’ at Synod College, NEHU, Shillong ON 13 th-14th November 2015. (Abstract published in the Conferenc e Proceedings) 10. ‘Raika or Rabari Tribe in Rajasthan: A Part of Social and Cultural Heritage’(Abstract published in the Conference Proceedings) 11. ‘(Non) Violence in the Context of Mahabharata: Exploring some Ethical Persepctives’(Abstract published in the Conf erence Proceedings) 12. ‘Economic Empowerment: The Ultimate step towards Women Empowerment’ in the 38 th Annual Conference of Bangiya Arthaniti Parishad(Bengal Economic Association) at Bioy Krishna Girls’ College, Howrah on February 17 - 1 8 , 2 0 1 8 . (Abstract publi shed in the Conference Proceedings)

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13. ‘Cultural Values for Well being from the perspective of Mahabharata: Relevant in Today’s World’ at Vivekananda College for Women on 4 -5 April 2018 (Abstract published in the Conference Proceedings)

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Seminars and Workshops attended:

SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, AND WORKSHOP S ATTENDED :

NAME UNIVERSITY& PLACE & DATE SPONSORED BY

1 National Seminar on Epistemology Department of C.U., 23rd March Philosophy, Calcutta 2000. University 2 Concept of jnana in Indian The centre of advanced J.U., 29th March Philosophy (Departmental Seminar) study in philosophy, 2000. Jadavpur University

3 National Seminar on Morality and The centre of advanced J.U., 5th to 7th Practice study in philosophy, Jan 2001. Jadavpur University

4 Literature: Ideological Crisis WBCUTA Maharaja and Intelligentsia Manindra Chandra College, 21st April 2001.

5 Two-day state level Seminar on Department of C.U., 5th three Calcutta Philosophers- Some Philosophy, Calcutta September 2001. Reflections University 6 International Conference on UGC sponsored J.Y., 2nd Jan to Philosophical & Scientific organized by the centre 4th Jan 2002. Perspectives on Consciousness: of advanced study in Toward a Systematic theory philosophy

7 Rash Vihari Das Memorial Lecture The Indian Academy of City College, philosophy 10th March 2002.

8 Future of Philosophic Discussion in Department of J.U., 21st March the present context Philosophy, Jadavpur 2002 University 9 National Seminar on The prospect UGC sponsored Uluberia of Rural Technology in the College, economic development of India Howrah, 8th&9th October 2002.

10 National Seminar on Culture, The centre of advanced J.U., 26th March Philosophy and Religion in Recent study in philosophy, 2003. India: Thoughts and Works of Jadavpur University 15

Gopinath Bhattacharya

11 Selected Papers on Applied Ethics: UGC sponsored Shree Chaitanya Contemporary Moral Problems College, Habrah, 31st March 2003.

12 Morality and Media Organized by the Dept. S. A. Jaipuria of Journalism& College, 2nd Sept. Philosophy 2003.

13 National Seminar on ‘Between East The centre of advanced J.U., 19th & West: Philosophical journey of J. study in philosophy, December 2003. N. Mohanty Jadavpur University in collaboration with ICPR, New Delhi

14 Epistemology: East & West Society for Comparative Presidency Philosophy College, 30th Jan 2004.

15 Swami Vivekananda: The Spiritual Darshan O’Samaj Trust Ram Brahman Humanist Sanyal Smriti Sabhagriha, 7th & 8th Feb 2004.

16 National Seminar on India in a UGC sponsored B.K.C College Globalized World- Issues & on 4th &5th Challenges March 2004.

17 International Seminar on Some Dept. of Philosophy Women’s Issues relating to Gandhi’s Christian Philosophy College, 12th March 2004.

18 National Seminar on Sri The centre of Advanced J.U., 18th to 20th Aurobindo’s Contribution to Study in philosophy, Jan 2005. Education and Culture Jadavpur University in collaboration with ICPR, New Delhi

19 Ethics: Classical and Contemporary Dept. of Philosophy, C.U. C.U., 22nd & 23rd Issues & academic Staff College Feb 2005.

20 Applied Ethics: Some Issues UGC sponsored state Women’s level seminar Christian College, 23rd & 24th Sept. 2005.

21 The Social Determinants of Organized by the Dept. J.U., 18th Nov. Perception of Philosophy, J.U. under 2005. its UGC-ASIHSS 16

Programme

22 Workshop on Indian Ethics Dept. of Philosophy, Vivekananda Vivekananda College for College for Women Women, 5th Dec. 2005.

23 Workshop on Gita Dept. of Philosophy, Vivekananda Vivekananda College for College for Women Women, 12th 24th Dec. 2005.

24 National Seminar on Knowledge of The centre of advanced J.U., 5th & 6th Knowledge study in philosophy, Jan 2006. Jadavpur University

25 National Workshop on Perspectives Organized by the Dept. J.U., 16th & 17th of Patient-physician Relationship in of Philosophy, J.U. under Jan 2006. the area of Applied Philosophy its UGC-ASIHSS Programme

26 National Seminar on ‘Psychological The centre of advanced J.U., 28th Feb. to Determinants of Perception’ study in philosophy, 1st March 2006. Jadavpur University

27 Interdisciplinary Seminar on Organized by the Dept. C.U., 2nd & 3rd ‘Religion, Reason and Society’ of Philosophy in March 2006. collaboration with the Centre for Social Sciences and Humanities, C.U.

28 Workshop in Belief Revision in Organized by centre of 13th December Psychotherapy cognitive Science, 2006. Jadavpur University

29 National Seminar on ‘Law, Custom Department of 22nd and 23rd and Civil Society’ Philosophy, Jadavpur March 2007 University 30 National Workshop on ‘Perception The centre of advanced 30th and 31st and Emotion’ study in philosophy, March 2007 Jadavpur University

31 Managing Emotion as a life skill Centre for counselling 4th August 2007 services and studies in self-development, Jadavpur University

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32 International Conference on ‘Material Progress and the Impoverishment of Being: A Challenge for Religious Traditions Organized by Bharatiya 30th November Bhasha Parishad, The to Millenium Trust, UK 2nd December, 2007 33 UGC Sponsored workshop on Department of 9th &10th August ‘Dreams Yonder’ Philosophy, Vivekananda 2008 College 34 UGC sponsored State Level Organized by Baghbazar 19th March, 2009 seminar-cum-workshop on Stress Womens College syndrome of adult youth and degeneration of moral values 35 Some Reflections on Non-Violence Organized by the 21st March 2009 Department of Philosophy, Jadavpur University 36 Culture and Conflict Academy of Comparative 28th March 2009 Religion India National Council of Education, Bengal 37 Rethinking the Guru: New Organized by St. 9th and 10 th vistas of 21 st century Xavier’s College July 2009 teaching. National seminar on the impact of ICT on teaching. 38 International Seminar on Organized by the 5th January Extended mind: Revisited by Department of 2010 David Chalmers Philosophy, Jadavpur University 39 Can science state all the facts Organized by 6th January about consciousness? By Tim Rabindra Bharati 2010 Crane University 40 Workshop for U.G. Pholosophy Department of 17th April 2010 Teachers on revision of the existing Philosophy, Calcutta syllabi in B.A. (Hons. And General) University courses of studies in Philosophy 41 National Seminar on Language as UGC SAP in Philosophy 25-26 March Conversation Rabindra Bharati 2010 University 42 U.G.C. Sponsered State Level Deshbandhu College for 23rd March 2010 Seminar on Illiteracy, poverty- Girls in collaboration Causes of Girl Trafficking and with Country Women’s violence in West Bengal Association of India 43 Child Rights: Exploring The Department of 11th February Horizon Philosophy, Asutosh 2010 College 44 The Poet and The Mahatma Department of 10th November Philosophy, Raja Peary 2010 Mohan College 18

45 National Seminar on Morality and Department of 4th February Religion Philosophy, Calcutta 2011 University 46 Visibility/Invisibility: An Enquiry Maulana Azad College, 21st & 22nd into the conditions of Women in Kolkata February 2011 India 47 WBCUTA’s 7th South Kolkata Asutosh College 26th February District Conference 2011 48 National Seminar on Time and Organized by the 31st January and Consciousness UGC-CAS in 1st February Philosophy, Jadavpur 2012 University 49 National Seminar on ‘Religious Department of 20th February Pluralism: A Response to Philosophy, Calcutta 2012 Terrorism’ University 50 Two-Day State Level Seminar on Department of 14th and 15th ‘The Role of women in Religious Philosophy, Calcutta March 2012 Texts’ University 51 International Conference on Centre for Marxian 22-24 March Marxism: Marx and Beyond Studies, Jadavpur 2012 University & Institute of Development Studies 52 Some Issues in Philosophy of Undergraduate Board of 15th September Religious and Contemporary Indian Studies in Philosophy, 2012 Thought Calcutta University and Department of Philosophy, Surendranath College for Women 53 National Seminar on ‘Culture and Organized by the 6th February Marginalisation’ Dept. of Philosophy, 2013 (Presented the paper) WBSU 54 National Seminar on ‘Vivekananda Dept. of Bengali and 13th August 2013 and the making of Indian English, Dumkal College, Consciousness’ Basantpur, (Presented the paper) Murshidabad, West Bengal 55 National Seminar on ‘Stress and Organized by the 17th August 2013 Coping: Human Well-Being’ Dept. of Philosophy and Education, Maheshtala College 56 State-level seminar on ‘Truth and Organized by the 19th November Knowledge’ Dept. of Philosophy, 2013 WBSU 57 National Seminar on ‘Swami Organized by the 10th January Vivekananda’s views on Education: Dept. of Education, 2014 Dimensions and Modern Day Sushil Kar College, Relevance’ Champahati, 24 Prganas (Presented the paper)

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58 Atrocities on Women: A Gender Organised by Gokhale 22nd March 2014 Sensitisation Programme Memorial Girls’ College in collaboration with Samagam at Sarala Roy Memorial Hall, Gokhale Memorial Girls’ College

59 National Seminar on ‘Women and Organized by the 25th March 2014 Health: Some Ethical Issues’ Dept. of Philosophy, (Presented the paper) WBSU 60 National Seminar on ‘Women Organized by the 21st September Empowerment: Challenges Ahead’ Dept. of Economics & 2014 (Presented the paper) Political Science in Bangabasi College 61 International Conference on Organized by the 9 th O ctob er ‘Towards Ecocultural Department of to 11 th Ethics: Recent Trends and Humanities and O ctober Future Directions’ Social Sciences, 2014. (Presented the paper) Bi rla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa and The Department of Philosophy, Goa University, Goa at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa 62 National Conference on Organized by the 13th O ctob er ‘Women Empowerment: A Institute for Social to 14 th Strategy for Development’ and Economic O ctober (Presented the paper) Change (ISEC), 2014. Bangalore in collaboration with Indian Council for Social Science Research, New Delhi 63 National Sem in ar on Organized by the 19th ‘Language, Communication Dept. of Philosophy, Decemb er and Society’ WBSU, on th e 2014 (Presented the paper) occasion of Celebration of 125 th Birth Anniversary of Ludwi g Wittgenstein 64. International Seminar on Organized by the 21st and 22 nd Different perspectives of JRSET College of Feb ruary Education in Modern Education, 2015 S oci ety (Presented the Chakdah, Nadia 20

p ap er) Dis tri ct

65. UGC Sponsored National Organised by the 11th & 12 th Seminar on ‘Art, Culture & Sh i mu rali Ap ril 2015 Ethics in the Perspective of Sachinandan Indian Educa ti on’ College of (Presented the paper) Education, Shimurali, District Nadia, West Bengal, in collaboration with Suniti Educational Trust B.Ed College, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal 66. UGC Spon sored National Organised by the May 10 th and Seminar on ‘Educational Sh i mu rali 11th 2015 Thoughts of Swami Sachinandan Vivekananda: Indian and College of Global Perspective’ Education, (Presented the paper) Shimurali, District Nadia, West Bengal, in collaboration with Kri shn anag ar B .Ed . Coll ege, Krishnanagar, Nadia, West Bengal

67. International Seminar on Organised by O ctober 8 th, ‘Holistic Education for a Department of 9 th and 10 th Better World’ Education, 2015 (Paper presented) Mahapurusha S ri man ta Sankardeva Viswavidyalaya, Naga on, Assam in collaboration with Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management, Assam Affiliate, H.Q. Canada.

68. National Seminar on Synod College, 13th-14th ‘Women and Religion in NEHU, Shillong November India: Status and Quest for 2015. Liberation’ (Paper presented on ‘Does 21

Religion really depict the devaluation of women: An insight into the truth’) 69. one day International Vidyasagar 10th Janu ary Seminar on ‘Philosophy of University, 2016. Mind: Indian and Western Medin ipore Perspectives’ (Pap er presented titled ‘Belief Aspect in Emotion: An Analytical Study’)

70. On e day 1 st Pt. Kanhaiya Amity International 16th Ap ril L al Mi sra Nati onal School, Lucknow 2017 Conference on Human Ri ghts -2017 (Paper presented titled ‘Empowerment of Women th rou gh Education: The Leading Factor in Inclusive Development) 71. International Seminar on Synod College, 3 th-4 th ‘Understanding the Tribes NEHU, Shillong November of Asi a’ 2016. (Paper presented on ‘Raika or Rabari Tribe inRajasthan: A Part of Social and Cu l tu ral H eri tage’) 72. ICPR sponsored National 21s t -22nd Seminar on ‘The Moral South Calcutta November Dilemma of Life and Death’ Girls’ College, 2017. (Paper presented titled Kolk ata ‘(Non) Violence in the Context of Mahabharata: Exploring some Ethical Persepctive s’) 73. Th ree-Day National NEHU, Shillong 21s t -23rd Seminar on ‘The Philosophy November of Swami Vivekananda’ 2017. (Paper presented titled ‘Swami Vivekananda’s Thoghts Concerning Women Education and Women Empowerment and Its Relevance in Today’s S oci ety’) 74. Two Day National Bijoy Krish n a 17th Conference on Economic Girls’ College, February to Theory and Development Howrah sponsored 18th E conomi cs b y UGC -CPE Feb ruary (Paper presented titled 2018 22

‘Economic Empowerment: The Ultimate step towards Women Empowerment’) 75. One Day State Level Lalbaba College 3 rd Ap ril Seminar on Women 2018 Empowerment (Paper presented on S elf - assertive women characters in Mahabharata: An embodiment of Women empowerment 76. Two Day National Seminar Vivekananda 4 th and 5 th on Education and Culture College for Women Ap ril 2018 (Paper presented titled ‘Cultural Values for Well being from the perspective of Mahabharata: Relevant in Today’s World’) 77. S emin ar on Implementation Vidyasagar College 31st May of CBCS and use of ICT and for Women 2018 e-learning module

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