Faculty Details Performa for DU Web Site

Faculty Details Performa for DU Web site

Title DR. First SONIA Last MEHTA Photograph Name Name Designation Sr. Assistant Professor Address Department of Philosophy Daulat Ram College University of Delhi Phone No Office Residence Mobile Email [email protected] Web-Page

Educational Qualifications Degree Institution Year Ph.D UNIVERSITY OF DELHI 2011 M.PHIL UNIVERSITY OF DELHI 2002 M.A. INDRAPRASTHA COLLEGE FOR 2002 WOMEN B.A INDRAPRASTHA COLLEGE FOR 1998 WOMEN NET 2000 Teaching Experience

12 years

Administrative and Cultural Experience

• Teacher In-Charge: 2007-08, 2011-12, and 2014-15. • Philosophy Association In-Charge: 2006-07, 2010-2011, 2012-13, and 2015-16. • Caretaker of NCC Unit of Daulat Ram College with effect from 9th June 2016. • Deputy Corrdinator of Central Evaluation Centre for the Annual/Semester/FYUO Examination for November-December 2015 and May-June 2016 in Daulat Ram College. • Deputy Superintendent for the BBA Entrance Examination on 14th June 2015 at Daulat Ram College. • Deputy Superintendent for the LLB Entrance Examination on 7h June 2015 at Daulat Ram College • Junior Teacher Representative in GB, for the period 1st September 2015 to 1st September 2016. • Designed college website under CIC Project in the year 2015. • Designed and Prepared College Prospectus of the session 2015-16

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• Convenor of ECA: 2015-16, 2016-17. • Convenor of Annual Day: 2015-16, 2016-17. • Convenor of “ECO-CLUB” for the year 2010-2011. • Convenor of “SPIC MACAY” for the year 2006-2007 and 2007-2008. • Convenor of “CULTURE COUNCIL” for the year 2006- 07 and 2007- 08. • Convenor of “DEBATIC SOCIETY” for the year 2007-08. • Worked as a member of Admission committee in 2007-2008,2011-12,2014-15. • Worked as a member of Teaching program committee in 2007-2008, 2015-16. • Worked as a member of Timetable committee in 2007-2008,2011-12,2014-15. • Worked as a member of Library committee in 2006-2007,2010-11,2013-14, 2016-17. • Worked as a member of Prize distribution committee in 2005-2006, 2007-2008,2011- 12,2014-15. • Worked as a member of Rules Implementation committee in 2007-2008,2010-11. • Worked as a member of prospectus committee in 2015-16. • Worked as a member of Eco-club in the year 2015-16.

Areas of Interest / Specialization

• Buddhist Philosophy • Indian Philosophy • Indian Philosophy of Language • Applied Ethics • Contemporary Philosophy • Social and Political Philosophy

Subjects Taught

• ELEMENTS OF INDIAN PHILOSOPHY • TEXT OF INDIAN PHILOSOPHY • SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY • CONTEMPORARY PHILOSOPHY • ETHICS IN PUBLIC DOMAIN • INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY • FEMINISM Publications Profile

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• BOOK-1 • JOURNALS-2 • CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS-4 • ARTICLE-1

Orientation and Refresher Courses

• Participated in a 3 weeks UGC-Sponsored Refresher Course in Environmental Studies/ Earth Sciences (ID) conducted by CPDHE (UGC-HRDC), Academic Research Centre, UNIVERSITY OF DELHI, from 13th October 2015 to 04th November 2015 and obtained grade “A”.

• Participated in a 3 weeks UGC Sponsored 10th Refresher course in Human Rights and Social Inclusion (ID) organized by Academic Staff Council, Jamia Millia Islamia, University of Delhi, from 11th August to 2nd September 2014 and obtained grade “A”

• Participated in a 21days All India Refresher course on Logic and Language: Eastern and Western sponsored by ICPR and Department of Philosophy, University of Delhi, 30th March to 19th April 2009.

• Participated in a 4 weeks UGC Sponsored Orientation course (OR-56) organized by CPDHE and ILLL, University of Delhi, 6th May to 3rd June 2008.

Awards and Distinctions

• Awarded “Best Paper” of the session titled “Euthanasia: To be or not to be?” at International Conference on “Role of Arts, Culture, Humanities, Religion, Education, Ethics, Philosophy, Spirituality and Science For Holistic Societal Development-2017”,at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, on 19th March 2017. • Awarded “Best Speaker” for the paper titled “Gender Disparity in an Era of Globalization” at International Conference on “Role of Arts, Culture, Humanities, Religion, Education, Ethics, Philosophy, Spirituality and Science For Holistic Societal Development-2017”, at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, on 19th March 2017. • Awarded “Best Speaker” for the paper titled “Taking Care of Mother Earth from a Buddhist Perspective” at 4th International Conference on “Science and Holistic Health: Issues, Challenges, Opportunities, Prevention, Awareness” (Holistic Health: 2017) at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, on 25th February 2017. • Awarded “Best Speaker” for the paper titled “Can Environmental Ethicist “Solve” Environmental Problems and save the nature?” at an International Conference on “Public Health: Issues, Challenges, Opportunities, Prevention, Awareness” by Daulat

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Ram College, University of Delhi and Krishi Sanskriti, New Delhi, on 15th and 16th January, 2016. • “Lala Jugal Kishor Jagdish Prasad Memorial Prize for standing first in M.A. (Final) Philosophy, for the year 2000 (I.P College). • “Lala Jugal Kishor Jagdish Prasad Memorial Prize for standing first in M.A. (Previous) Philosophy, for the year 1999-2000 (I.P College). • “INDIAN PHILOSOPHICAL CONGRESS MEDAL” for being the Best Candidate in B.A. (Hons.) Philosophy was awarded by Delhi University, for the year 1998. • “All India Postgraduate Scholarship given by Delhi-University for the year 1998-99. • “Suresh Chand Chakravarthy Memorial Prize for excellent performance in Indian Philosophy (part-III) for the year 1997-98 (I.P College). • “Beena Das Gupta Memorial Prize for standing First in B.A. (Hons.) Philosophy for the year 1997-98 (I.P College). • “Shri kasturi Narayan Scholarship for the highest marks in B.A. (Hons.) Philosophy part I and II combined for the year 1996-97 (I.P College). • “Miss Sita Gupta Memorial Scholarship for the highest marks in B.A. (Hons.) Philosophy for the year” 1995-96 (I.P College). • “Acharya Ram Dev Memorial Prize” for securing highest marks in B.A. (Hons.) Philosophy part I for the year” 1995-96 (I.P College).

Papers Presentations at International and National Conferences/Seminars/Panel Discussions

• Presented a Research paper (Oral Presentation) on “Euthanasia: To be or not to be?” in an International Conference on “Role of Arts, Culture, Humanities, Religion, Education, Ethics, Philosophy, Spirituality and Science For Holistic Societal Development at JNU, New Delhi, on 19th March 2017.

• Presented a Research paper (Oral Presentation) on “Gender Disparity in an Era of Globalization” in an International Conference on “Role of Arts, Culture, Humanities, Religion, Education, Ethics, Philosophy, Spirituality and Science For Holistic Societal Development, at JNU, New Delhi, on 19th March 2017.

• Presented a Research paper (Oral Presentation) on “Taking Care of Mother Earth from a Buddhist Perspective” in an 4th International Conference on “Science and Holistic Health: Issues, Challenges, Opportunities, Prevention, Awareness” (Holistic Health: 2017) at JNU, New Delhi, on 25th February 2017.

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• Presented a Research paper (Oral Presentation) on “AUM: The Healing Power” in an 2nd International Conference on “Public Health: Issues, Challenges, Opportunities, Prevention, Awareness” (Public Health: 2016), at JNU, New Delhi, on 21st May 2016.

• Presented a Research paper (Oral Presentation) on “Ecofeminism: A New Approach to Sustainable Development” in an 2nd International Conference on “Public Health: Issues, Challenges, Opportunities, Prevention, Awareness” (Public Health: 2016), at JNU, New Delhi, on 21st May 2016.

• Presented a Research paper (Oral Presentation) on “Can Environmental Ethicist “Solve” Environmental Problems and save the nature?” in an International Conference on “Public Health: Issues, Challenges, Opportunities, Prevention, Awareness” organized by Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi and Krishi Sanskriti, New Delhi, on 15th and 16th January, 2016.

• Presented a Research paper on ‘Euthanasia-Is it Morally Permissible?’ in a Panel Discussion on “Exploring the Meeting Ground of Moral, Religious and Legal aspects of Euthanasia” on 18th February 2016 held at Daulat Ram College.

• Presented a Seminar paper on “Environmental Ethics” in a Refresher Course in Environmental Studies/ Earth Sciences (ID) conducted by CPDHE (UGC-HRDC), Academic Research Centre, UNIVERSITY OF DELHI, from 13th October 2015 to 04th November 2015.

• Presented a Research paper on “Women In Journalism - Print Media, Appearance Vs Reality” in a National Conference “PRINT MEDIA AND WOMEN” organized by Indian Association of Mass Communication and Department of Political Science, Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi, on 12th August 2015.

• Presented a Seminar paper on “DOES THE RIGHT TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY INVOVLES THE RIGHT TO DIE WITH DIGNITY? - A CRITICAL ANALYSIS”in a10th Refresher course in Human Rights and Social Inclusion sponsored by Academic Staff Council, Jamia Millia Islamia, University of Delhi, from August 11 to September 2 , 2014.

• Presented a Research Paper on “ Euthanasia- A Critical Analysis” in the Annual fest of WDC on 22nd March 2012 at Daulat Ram College.

• Presented a Paper Presentation at the National Conference “Ethics/Life Interface: Theory and Application in Public Domain (A Multi-disciplinary Approach)” organized by the Department of Philosophy of Jesus and Mary College on the 14th &15th February, 2012, titled, “Legality of Euthanasia in the Indian Constitution: A Critical Analysis” at Jesus and Mary College.

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• Presented a Research paper on “The Buddhist Substitute of Universal”, Department of Philosophy, University of Delhi, 2001.

• Presented a Research paper on “Analysis of the concept of being a person”, Department of Philosophy, University of Delhi, 2001.

• Presented a Research paper on “Nature of Consciousness and its Transformation” Department of Philosophy, University of Delhi, 2000.

• Presented a Research paper on “What is given in perception” (What can we know). Department of Philosophy, University of Delhi, 1999.

Mentor for the Research Papers /Projects

1. Mentor for the following Research Papers presented by students in an ICPR sponsored Three- Days National Conference on "Exploring the Meeting Ground of Moral, Medical and Legal Aspects of Social Dilemmas in Public Interface" patronized by Dr. Yogesh Tyagi, Vice Chancellor, University of Delhi, held at Daulat Ram College from 21st – 23rd October, 2016.

• Marriage Vs Live-In Relationship: Conventional Vs Unconventional • Sexuality of Female: Oppression of Women • Criminal Justice and Rehabilitation • Surrogacy- A Moral Predicament • Child Labour- Challenging Future • Peace and Value Education: A Perspective • Ethics Of/In Advertisements 2. Mentor of CIC Project, B.Tech. Programme in Information Technology Students, Summer Internship from 24th June to 11th July 2015.

EXTENSION ACTIVITY

1. Invited Special Lectures (National level)

• Delivered 3 Special Lectures on “Parallelism between Linguistic Sign and Inferential Sign”, Department of Philosophy, Arts Faculty, University of Delhi, on 7th November 2015, (one hour duration each). • Delivered 2 Special Lectures on “Dignaga”s Theory of Apoha”, Department of Philosophy, Arts Faculty, University of Delhi, on 6TH November 2015. • Delivered 2 Special Lectures on “Dignaga’s Theory of Inference and Meaning”, Department of Philosophy, Arts Faculty, University of Delhi, on 18TH September 2015, (one hour duration each). • Delivered 2 Special Lectures on “Dignaga’s Definition of Pratyaksa and Kalpana”, Department

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of Philosophy, Arts Faculty, University of Delhi, on 28th August 2015, (one hour duration each). • Delivered 2 Special Lectures on “An Ongoing Debate between Language and Reality”, Department of Philosophy, Arts Faculty, University of Delhi, on 21st August 2015, (one hour duration each). 2. Designed college website under CIC Project, 2015.

3. NCC Parade Classes, NCC-CARETAKER

Participation in Conferences/Workshops/Seminars

• Participated in an International Conference on “Role of Arts, Culture, Humanities, Religion, Education, Ethics, Philosophy, Spirituality and Science For Holistic Societal Development at JNU, New Delhi, on 19th March 2017.

• Participated in a 4th International Conference on “Science and Holistic Health: Issues, Challenges, Opportunities, Prevention, Awareness” (Holistic Health: 2017) at JNU, New Delhi, on 25th February 2017.

• Participated in an UGC Sponsored Two-Days National Seminar on “Contribution Of Acharya Abhinavagupta: Philosophy Of Kashmir To The Overall Growth And Development Of Indian Thought” held at Daulat Ram College on 19th and 20th January 2017.

• Participated in an International Conference on “Public Health: Issues, Challenges, Opportunities, Prevention, Awareness” organized by Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi and Krishi Sanskriti, New Delhi, on 15th and 16th January, 2016.

• Participated in a Panel Discussion on “Exploring the Meeting Ground of Moral, Religious and Legal aspects of Euthanasia” on 18th February 2016 held at Daulat Ram College.

• Participated in an 2nd International Conference on “Public Health: Issues, Challenges, Opportunities, Prevention, Awareness” (Public Health: 2016),, at JNU, New Delhi, on 21st May 2016.

• Participated in an ICPR sponsored Three-Days National Conference on "Exploring the Meeting Ground of Moral, Medical and Legal Aspects of Social Dilemmas in Public Interface" patronized by Dr. Yogesh Tyagi, Vice Chancellor, University of Delhi, held at Daulat Ram College from 21st – 23rd October, 2016.

• Participated in a National Conference “Ethics/Life Interface: Theory and Application in Public Domain (A Multi-disciplinary Approach)” organized by the Department of Philosophy of Jesus and Mary College on the 14th &15th February, 2012, titled, “Legality www.du.ac.in Page 7

of Euthanasia in the Indian Constitution: A Critical Analysis” at Jesus and Mary College.

• Paticipated in a National Conference “PRINT MEDIA AND WOMEN” organized by Indian Association of Mass Communication and Department of Political Science, Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi, on 12th August 2015.

• Participated in an International Conference on “Restoring Culture of Ethics And Values: The Holistic Education Way” organized by Center for Ethics and Values, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi in association with Department of Philosophy, Delhi University, Deshbandhu College, Delhi University and the Baha’i Community, New Delhi, held on February 8th – 10th ,2012 at Conference Centre, Main campus, DU and also at the Baha’i House of Worship (Lotus Temple), New Delhi .

• Participated in a Workshop on “The Social Relation of Science and the Nature of Evolution: What Philosophy has to say?” organized by ILLL, University of Delhi in association with Department of Philosophy, Delhi University and Department of Philosophy of Hindu College on November 3rd2011 at ILLL.

• Participated in a Workshop on “Teaching Gender: Problems and Prospects in Different Disciplines” organized by Institute of Lifelong Learning, LSR College and WSDC, University of Delhi, held on September 5th – 6th, 2011, at ILLL.

• Participated in an International Seminar on “Liberalism, Human Rights and Multiculturalism”, organized by Department of Philosophy, University of Delhi, held on February 21st – 22nd, 2011, at India International Centre-Annex, Conference Room-3.

• Participated in an ICPR sponsored Annual lecture by Prof. R. Puligandha, on Negation, Knowledge and Reality in Budhhist Logic, on Feb. 27th, 2009, D.U.

• Participated in an ICPR sponsored Annual lecture by Prof. Philip Clayton on Process Philosophy, Social Responsibility, and the Indian Traditions, on Jan. 12th, 2009, D.U.

• Participated in an International Philosophy Day sponsored by ICPR and Department of Philosophy on Nov. 19th, 2008, D.U.

• Participated in a National workshop on “Study of Language and Meaning in Classical Indian Philosophy – sponsored by ICPR, Feb-26 to 28, 2007, D.U.

• Participated in an “INTERIM WORLD PHILOSOPHICAL CONGRESS” organized by FISP and IPC in 81st session- dec15 to 20, 2006, D.U.

• Participated in a National Conference on religion and civilization: Indian perspective, 2005, D.U.

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• Participated in National workshop on Translation: Theory and Practice, held in JNU, 2002

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