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Volume :I, Number: II July -December 2013 ISSN: 2319-8192 Intellection A Bi-annual Interdisciplinary Research Journal Editorial Board 2013 Chief Editor Prof . Nikunja Bihari Biswas, Dean, Ashutosh Mukharjee School of Educational Sciences, Assam University, Silchar Editor Managing Editor Dr.(Mrs) Merina Islam , ( Gold Medalist) Mr. Abul Hassan Chaudhury Assistant Professor , Assistant Registrar, Dept. of Philosophy, Cachar College,Silchar Assam University, Silchar EDITORIAL MEMBERS Prof .J.U Ahmed , Dr. Anindya Syam Choudhury, Professor and Head, Department of Assistant Professor, Department of English, Management, NEHU , Tura Campus Assam University , Silchar Dr.Victor Babu Koppula, Dr. Pius V.T, Editor-in-Chief, International Journal for Assistant Professor, Department of Multidisciplinary Educational Research, Philosophy, Assam University, Silchar Andhra University, Vishakhapattanam Dr.Najmul Islam Barbhuiya, Md. Aynul Hoque, (Ph.D Scholar) Assistant Professor, Department of Arabic, Assistant Professor (temporary), Assam University, Silchar Dept. of Education, Assam University Dr. Jamal Uddin, Dr.Tanusree Ghosh, Assistant Professor, Department of Assistant Professor, Department of Bengali, Economics, R. K. Nagar College, R.S Girls’ College, Karimganj Karimganj . Opinion expressed in the articles are those of the contributors Disclaimer : an d do not necessarily reflect the opinion and views of the Editorial Board or Advisory Board and even Barak Education Society, Silchar. To contact : Chief Editor : Phone No. 9435072204(M), Email id: [email protected] Editor : Phone: 9435730344 (M), Email id: [email protected] . Managing Editor: Phone No.9435370812 ( M ), Email id: [email protected]. N.B. All concerned with the journal have extended honorary service voluntarily for the publication of the journal smoothly. Volume: I Number :II July – December, 2013 ISSN: 2319-8192 Intellection A Bi-annual Interdisciplinary Research Journal This issue of the journal is Dedicated to the memory of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, A great Teacher, Educationist and Philosopher of our nation, The former President of India Intellection: A Bi-annual Interdisciplinary Research Journal, Vol.I, No.II ISSN: 2319-8192 EDITORIAL NOTE It gives me immense pleasure and peerless joy to afford a few words about this second issue of the bi-annual research journal ‘Intellection’- a peer reviewed Journal of Barak Education Society having ISSN: 2319-8192. This issue is an interdisciplinary Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. For the Second Issue of Intellection we received more than forty numbers of research papers from academicians, teachers and research scholars from various universities and reputed colleges of our country. But we could not accommodate many research papers, as the same have not been recommended by the reviewers. Keeping in view, the interdisciplinary focus, the second issue of journal contains, carefully selected articles covering literature, social science and humanities. This volume would have never seen the light of the day without the contribution, co-operation and encouragement of various academicians directly or indirectly related to this journal and Barak Education Society .First of all, we owe a debt of gratitude to the contributors for their scholarly articles which have enriched the journal. We also record our indebtedness to the members of the Advisory Committee of the journal. They offered encouragement, valuable suggestions and immense co-operation to us. My personal thanks goes to the brilliant and respected academicians who gave their valuable time to review the papers submitted by the contributors. In course of time ‘Intellection’ has drawn attention of a section of the academicians with their valuable suggestion after the publication of the first issue which inspire us a lot for bringing some changes and modifications for the second issue. Again we also invite their precious advice and suggestions for this issue also. Dr.Merina Islam Intellection: A Bi-annual Interdisciplinary Research Journal Vol. I, No.II ISSN: 2319-8192 CONTENTS----------------------------- Page No. 1. Davidson on being a ‘Brain in a Vat’: Interpreting Actions 01 – Dipika Bhatia 2. Media’s Role in Partition of India: The Reality Depiction 12 - Mr.Anindya Deb 3. Contributions of Swami Vivekananda and its Relevance 16 in the Context of Contemporary Indian Society - Dr. Bhagirathi Biswas 4. Farm Level Efficiency and Agricultural Growth in Barak 24 Valley of Assam -Altaf Hussain 5. Job Satisfaction of Library Professionals of North Eastern 33 Region : An Empirical Study - Nijoy Kumar Paul and Prof. N.B.Biswas 6 41 Symbols and Symbolism in sacred myths of popul Vuh – Lovey Srivastava 7. Genesis of Bodo Movement in Assam : A Sociological 48 Study -Humayun Bakth 8. 59 Indian Sculpture: Transition from Conventionalism to Modernity – Ganesh Nandy 9. Land and People of Assam : A Historical Study 67 - Dr. Sahab Uddin Ahmed Intellection: A Bi-annual Interdisciplinary Research Journal 10. Private Supplementary Tuition: A Comparative 74 Perspective for the Aspects of Educational, Social and Economic Implications – Abdul Basit Laskar 11. National Rural Health Mission and Health 82 Behaviour of Rural People in Cachar District of Assam: A Sociological Study – Sadeque Ahmed Laskar 12. Progress of Muslim Women Education in Colonial 88 Surma Valley : An Overview - Begam Abida Sultana Training of the In-Service Teachers’ under Sarva 94 13. Shiksha Abhiyan : A study of Silchar Municipal Area of Cachar District - Dr. Debotosh Chakraborty 14. 101 Madrassas : Invaluable Asset to the Nation -A.H.Monjurul Hoque 15. 105 Education Literacy and Social Development: The Interconnectivity -Dr. Swapan Kumar Dutta 16. Ahimsā (Non-violence): A Comparative Study of 109 Buddhism and Gandhian Philosophy - Dr. Archana Kumari Teacher Education in Bangladesh: A Brief Analysis 115 17. - A.N.M.Shafiqur Rahman 18. Banfuler Dana O Atma-Anwesanrata Narir Jiban 125 Itihas – Dr.Sampana Begum Choudhury Intellection: A Bi-annual Interdisciplinary Research Journal, Vol.I, No.II ISSN:2319-8192 Davidson on Being a ‘Brain in a Vat’: Interpreting Actions Dipika Bhatia* Research Scholar, Departmeny of Philosophy, University of Delhi Abstract Davidson‟s profound essay „Action, Reason and Causes‟ set about a standard for the action theory wherein he begins by claiming that „reason rationalizes the action‟ and that this „rationalization‟ of an agent (characterized as having a pro-attitude and a belief) is a „species of causal explanation‟. Now, while reflecting on to Davidson‟s contribution in the realm of Philosophy of Action, Mind and Language, let us consider a sceptic argument of „Brain in a vat‟; and if we assume it to be true, then the very hypothesis of „Brain in a Vat‟ brings with it the illusion of experience of performing an action and having some beliefs. The main question that is addressed in this paper is that given this assumed - situation of „Brain in a Vat‟, what will be Davidson‟s response to it? And till what extent Davidson can dissipate such sceptical argument, in order to justify his theory. Introduction Donald Davidson‘s philosophical writings include a variety of essays that plays an important role in the realm of Philosophy of Action, Mind, and Language. His profound essay ‗Action, Reason, and Causes‘ (1963) set about a standard for the action theory wherein he begins by claiming that ‗reason rationalizes the action‘ and that this ‗rationalization‘ of an agent (characterized as having a pro-attitude and a belief) is a ‗species of causal explanation‘. In addition to this, Davidson‘s significant contribution to the Philosophy of Mind is his concept of ‗Anomalous Monism‘ which serves as a foundation of his philosophical work. Now, let us consider a sceptic argument of ‗Brain in a vat‘, a fiction so created via scientific technique, as discussed by René Descartes1 and Hilary Putnam. Just to assume, what if we are all brains in a vat, ‗being fed electrical impulses by computers [as operated by scientist] – impulses that alter our brain states and thereby create pseudo-experiences, and beliefs‘.2 If we regard this assumption to be true, then the hypothesis of ‗Brain in a Vat‘ brings with it the illusion of experience of performing an action and having some beliefs (that are actually being imposed by the scientist). Here, two positions are considered: one, Davidson‘s theory of Belief and Action and, other, the sceptical hypothesis of being a ‗Brain in a Vat‘. So considering Davidson‘s philosophical approach towards human actions, beliefs, and thoughts; in this paper, I intend to figure out his response to this assumed - situation of ‗Brain in a Vat‘ and the extent to which he can dissipate such sceptical argument, in order to justify his theory. * Email id : [email protected] Intellection: A Biannual Interdisciplinary Research Journal I have divided my paper in three main sections wherein section I is an overview of Davidson‘s philosophy followed up by section II which takes into account the exposition of ‗Brain in a vat‘ argument. And finally, section III which shows Davidson‘s dissipation of such a sceptical hypothesis. I. An Overview of Davidson’s Philosophy Davidson is accredited of presenting a suave philosophical account of interpreting human actions that depicts the very existence of human beings and so can be expressed as a means of self-expression.3 He maintained that every action that an agent performs (under a description) has a primary reason involved, inclusive