Dear Sir / Madam, shows that Metaphysics has been attacked at many times.  Title of paper: Font size - 14, bold We are delighted to announce that the Department of Sometimes it is said that Metaphysics is futile and vague.  Name of Author: First name, Last name Philosophy , University , is going to organize ICPR Especially very often we find Metaphysical ideas a nd  Name of Institution with address, Designation of the Sponsored One Day National Seminar on “ Different concepts are in conflict with modern science. But, recently Author, email id and contact no. Dimensions of Epistemology and Metaphysics in the 21 st even as Metaphysics has been criticised for its apparent lack  Keywords: Four to five. th Century ” on 27 March, 2019, at Priyoranjan Dasmunshi of access to the true nature of ultimate reality, so has  Text: Times New Roman, font size - 12 Hall, Administrative Building , Raiganj University. science started to have its own difficulties in claiming  Margin: 1 inch in all sides absolute knowledg e. Herein, lies the importance of studying  Line space: 1.5 Perspective of the Seminar Metaphysics.  Words limit: Abstract and full paper should not One - Day National Seminar ex ceed 300 words and 2500 words respectively. On Objectives:

“Different D imension s of Epistemology and As both Epistemology and Metaphysics occupy important

M etaphysics in the 21 st C entury.” place in Philosophy, this seminar aims at to create a platform Registration Faculty Membe rs from different Universities for interaction regarding various aspects, importance and and Colleges, Research Scholars can register for the About the Seminar : relevance o f both these key branches of Philosophy amongst seminar. The registration fee is as follows: The existence of knowledge is unanimously accepted, academics, researchers, students and other participants Teacher s & Research Scholar s Rs. 10 00/ - because without knowledge no usage, be it acceptance or from various Institutions of different parts of . rejection or avoidance is possible. But how do we know? Sub - themes: Late date for R egistration: 25 th March 2019 What are the conditions for acquiring Knowledge? What are 1. Origin of Metaphysics Mode of Payment : Bank or Cash ( at the registration desk ) the sources of Knowledge? How far can we know? Which 2. Origin of Epistemology Bank Details: A/C No. 34901673834 knowledge is valid and which is invalid? Does genuine 3. Relationship between Epistemolo gy and Metaphysics A/C. Name: Raiganj University knowledge require justification or evidence? Is there a 4. Relevance of Epistemology and Metaphysics Bank: SBI, Raiganj Branch. IFSC No. ISBN0000162 difference between knowledge and true belief, and if so, 5. Epistemic theories what is it? All these questions are dealt with by 6. Existence of God Accommodation: The seminar organizers will not able to Epistemology, a major branch of P hilosophy. In a word, 7. Other related topics. provide accommodation to the paper presenters. They will Epistemology is called theory of knowledge. Some important have to arrange their accommodation on their own. Epistemological theories include: Rationalism, Empiricism Call for papers: etc. The Teachers and Scholars are requested to send the Invited Speaker :

abstracts of their original and unpublished papers on and 1. Prof. (Dr.) Devendra Nath Tiwari Metaphysics, the other major branch of Philosophy, is before 18.03.2019. Acceptance of the abstract will be Banaras Hindu University, concerned with the questions like: W hat is the nature of intimated by email. Full papers of accepted abstracts may be 2. Prof. (Dr.) Bhaswati Bhattacharjee Chakraborty reality? Does the world exist outside the mind? How does the submitted on and before 24.03.2019.Both the abstract and University of North world exist and what is its origin or source of creation? How full paper should be sent by email to: 3. Prof. (Dr.) .) Tafajol Hossain does mind affect the body? What is the objective nature of [email protected] . Authors are advised to thing? Does God exist? etc. Metaphysics is believed to be arrange both the abstract and full paper in the following the foundation o f Philosophy because the origin of manner:

Philosophy was Metaphysical in nature. However, history

Organising Committee : About Raiganj University: The long - cherished dream of Patron - in - Chief : Prof. Anil Bhuimali the people of Raiganj came true when Smt. Mamata Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Raiganj University Banerjee, The Hon’ble Chi e f Minister of Patron : Dr. Durlav Sarkar announc ed to upgrade Raiganj College ( University College ) Registrar, Raiganj University into a full - fledged University in 201 5 with Prof. Anil Bhuimali Indian Council o f Philosophical Research Chief Guest : Pro f. (Dr.) Devendra Nath Tiwari, as the first Vice Chancellor of Raiganj University . We have sponsored Banaras Hindu University reformed our undergraduate syllabi and have started World Philosophy Day Celebration and Guest of Honour : Prof.(Dr.) Tafajol Hossain Honours Programme under semester system following One Day National Seminar The University of Burdwan CGPA Grade. The Higher Education Department, Special Guest : Ex. Prof (Dr.) Bhas wati Bha t ta charjee Chakrabor t y On University of Government of West Ben gal has already approved to open “ Different D imension s of Epistemology and twenty one post - graduate departments. We have started M etaphysics in the 21 st C entury.” Ph.D. & M .P hil programme in several PG teaching Convener Dr. Tripti Dhar departments in our university. th HOD & Associate Professor of Philosophy About Raiganj Town : Raiganj is situated in the state of 2 7 March , 2019 (Wednesday M - 9735085169 West Ben g a l in India with the geo graphical coordinates Email. - [email protected] 25.62 0 N, 88.12 0 E. It is known for the Kulik Bird Sanctuary, Joint Convener the second largest bird sanctuary in India, home to a large Dr. Bhaskar Jha population of Asian openbills and other water birds. It is also Associate Professor of Philosophy famous for the Tulaipanji Rice, indigenous aromati c rice, M - 9434231601 cultivar grown mainly in the Raiganj Sub - division in Uttar Email. - [email protected] Organizing Secretar y Dinajpur District. Prof. (D r.) Tapash Mohanta Climate of Raiganj during the month of March During Professor of Philosophy : M - 9434631422 the month of March, a very pleasant weather prevails at Raiganj. The maximum temperature varies within 30 - 32C Joint Organizing Secretaries Smt. Iti Chattopadhyay with a bright sunny day. Asstt. Professor of Philosophy How to reach Raiganj : The National Highway ( No. 34)

M - 8617747233 run s through Raiganj town. As such the University is well

Sri Arun Kumar Chowdhury connected by road with major cities/ towns of West Bengal. Asstt. Professor of Philosophy Rai ganj is also connected by direct train service with Organi s ed by: M - 8906058289 Department of Philosophy, Siddique Alam Beg (480km), Malda (76Km) and (180Km) . Delegates can Asstt. Professor of Philosophy even get down at Kishanganj / station () and Raiganj University, M - 8906058289 come to Raiganj by road (NH - 34 distance 85km) the neares t Raiganj, Treasurer Airport is located at Badogra(170km). Uttar Dinaj p ur, Pin - 733134 Sri Arun Kumar Chowdhury Venue : Priyaranjan Dasmunshi Memorial Hall, RGU West Bengal. Asstt. Professor of Philosophy

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