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Initiation and brief overview

Started in 1961, the Department of Philosophy is operating as an Honours Department since 1963. Moreover the Department has started a PG course (MA in Philosophy) since 2016 .From its inception, the Department has a sustained good academic record with University rank-holders form many of its past and current batches.

At present, the Philosophy Department has a four-member faculty (1 Associate professor, 1 Assistant professor, 2 Monastic Professors).

Vision and outlook

As philosophy has a speculative perspective, so we focus on developing a logical and analytical thinking abilities among our students.  In accordance with the larger discipline of our College, the entire syllabus (opted for teaching) is completed before the semester exams take place.

Methods of teaching

Apart from classroom lectures or the chalk and talk method, the Department uses ICT based classes and audio-visual aids, such as Powerpoint presentations, to stimulate learning interests. The Department also organizes several extension lectures to widen the knowledge and skills of its students. Regular assessments through written classwork and class-tests and end of the semester mock-exams ensure that the students are well prepared for their final end-semester examinations.

Infrastructure

 The Department maintains a Seminar Library constituting of relevant books and materials of reference that are not part of or available in the College Library.

A computer and a laptop are parts of the Departmental assets and are used for enhancing teaching-learning and for documenting and recording special events.

Email: philosophy@rksmvv.ac.in

Syllabus

WBSU syllabus for Philosophy BA under the UGC prescribed syllabus template for CBCS Semester system. As per the academic autonomy MA syllabus is passed by the BOS of the PG Department of RKSMVV under the UGC prescribed syllabus template for CBCS Semester system.

Courses offered

BA

Honours

Generic Elective

MA

A student who completes his/her education with a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy can generate ideas on a variety of problems and formulate and solve problems. By studying philosophy, students develop the capacity to interpret, analyze, and understand challenging texts. They learn to formulate clear definitions, to work effectively with concepts, and to organize their ideas logically. Moreover, the Philosophy  develops in students a sense of the value and limits of philosophy, a reflective attitude and sensitivity to the subtleties and complexities of philosophical judgments, and a life-long commitment to learning and inquiry.

Course Outcome

Course No. Course Name Specific Outcome
 

PHIACOR01T

 

 History of Western Philosophy- I I Students have a knowledge of western philosophers, issues and philosophical systems of the ancient and medieval era.
PHIACOR02T  Western Logic Reasoning is an aptitude which goes to human being only. Logic is that system which inculcate this rationality.

 Semester-II

PHIACOR03T  Outlines of Indian Philosophy-I Students will become aware of the Metaphysics and Epistemology of various schools  such as Charvaka, Buddhism, Jainaism and Nyaya – Vaishesika system.
PHIACOR04T Western Logic-II Symbolic logic -the value of special symbols, truth-functions, dagger and stroke functions, various kinds of statement-forms are the core areas of study

Semester-III

PHIACOR05T History of Western Philosophy-II

 

 Students have a knowledge of western philosophers, issues and philosophical systems of the modern era
PHIACOR06T Outlines of Indian Philosophy Students will be familiar with the epistemology and Metaphysics of various schools such as Samkhya ,Mimamha and Vedanta.
PHIACOR07T Western Ethics

 

 

 The course introduces the moral concepts of good and bad, right and wrong. It helps to form a strong foundation of character and personality

 Semester-IV

PHIACOR08T Social and Political Philosophy-Western This particular course covers the primary concepts of social and political philosophy like society, community, family, caste and class.
PHIACOR09T Psychology and Philosophy of Mind Emphasis is given on analyzing and clarifying the different theories of learning, philosophical theories of mind, consciousness, intelligence and personality.
PHIACOR010T Indian Logic  Study of logic helps to think logically and critically.

Semester-V

PHIACOR11T Philosophy of Language—Indian and Western Philosophy of language concerns quite a large number of topics, including meaning, truth, content, reference, the syntax and semantics of various linguistic constructions, the nature and role of presupposition in communicative interchange, speech acts, figurative uses of language.
PHIACOR12T Ethical and Social Philosophy of India Study of philosophy helps to develop an integrated and holistic view of life and world.
PHIADSE02T Practical Ethics Students show interest in critically reframing the ethical problems faced by us in everyday life. Through discussions of various real life situations and debating over the issues – the students are coming up with new standpoints in moral thinking.
PHIADSE03T Philosophy of Religion This course helps the students to understand the different religious traditions and their implications.

 Semester-VI

PHIACOR13T Western Epistemology &Metaphysics This paper concentrates on the fundamental notions of knowledge and truth.
PHIACOR14T Some Modern Indian Thinkers By studying philosophy of modern Indian thinkers such as Swami Vivekananda,  Sri Aurobinda , Gandhi and Ambedkar students will come to realize that philosophical thoughts are not mere ideals but can achieved also.
PHIADSE05T Russell, Problems of Philosophy Students are introduced with Russell’s way of thinking with a mixing of both abstract and practical logical approach.
PHIADSE06T Hume, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding  Students will be aware with The philosophy of David Hume : a critical study of its ongins and central doctrines.s

 Elective/Interdisciplinary [GE] 

Course No. Course Name Specific Outcomes
Sem.-I  PHIGCOR01T Logic The student not only gains knowledge of traditional Aristotelian logic but also of symbolic logic—-the use of symbols, the truth-functions and using truth-tables for testing the validity of arguments and statement-forms. It helps to develop a critical and logical mental attitude.
Sem.-II.PHIGCOR02T Western Epistemology and Metaphysics The student can explore the important philosophical theories like Realism, Idealism, Phenomenalism, the concepts of cause and substance.
Sem.-III.PHIGCOR03T Indian Epistemology and Metaphysics

 

 Students will be familiar with major schools of Indian philosophy and Indian Intellectual traditions.
Sem.-IV. PHIGCOR04T Ethics-Indian and Western Study of Ethics helps to develop an integrated and holistic view of life and world.

Generic Elective [GE]                                               

The Philosophy of Self –Development  PHIGGEC01T  To develop a sense of value and firm personality

  Semester -VI

Critical Thinking PHIGGEC02T To develop the habit of clear, critical thinking.

Extension Lectures 

30.1.17 Retd. Asso. Prof. Sm. Miratun Nahar

Victoria Institute (College)

 Bauddha Philosophy
9.2.17 Retd. Prof. Subir Ranjan Bhattacharya Calcutta University, Kolkata Kant’s Ground Work
16.2.17 Prof. Dr. Pralayankar Bhattacharya Calcutta University, Kolkata Rawls Theory of Justice
23.2.17 Asso Prof. Dr Sanghamitra Dasgupta

Jadavpur University, Kolkata

 Jaina Philosophy
16.3.17 Retd Prof. Tapan Kr Chakraborty Jadavpur University, Kolkata Brahma’s Laksana
18.3.17 Retd.Prof. Tapan Kr Chakraborty Jadavpur University, Kolkata Brahma’s Laksana
INDIAN COUNCIL OF PHILOSOPHICAL RESEARCH Sponsored

Periodical Lecture Series (Based on CBCS Syllabus) on 18.3.18,25.3.18,29.3.18
18.3.18 Prof. Amita Chatterjee Emeritus Prof., School of Cognitive Science, Jadavpur University, Kolkata Relation between Philosophy of Mind and Psychology
25.3.18 Prof. Mausumi Guha Jadavpur University, Kolkata Behaviourism – Methodological and Philosophical
29.3.18 Prof Madhuchhanda Sen Jadavpur University, Kolkata Dualism, its types and alternatives.
14.1.19 Asso.Prof. Sangita Dey Sarkar Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason
20.2.19 Asso.Prof. Sangita Dey Sarkar Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason
25.3.19 Asso.Prof. Sangita Dey Sarkar Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason
17.9.19 Prof. Rupa Banerjee, Jadavpur University, Kolkata Sankhya Philosophy
31.7.20 Prof. Ratna Dutta Sharma, Jadavpur University, Kolkata Upamana Pramana
11.8.20 Prof. Kuntala Bhattacharya, Rabindrabharati University, Kolkata

 

 Paramarsha on Nyaya Philosophy
2.10.20 Prof. Kuntala Bhattacharya, Rabindrabharati University

 

 Jaina Philosophy
9.10.20 Prof. Kuntala Bhattacharya, Rabindrabharati University Sabda khanda on Nyaya Philosophy
21.1.21 Prof. Raghunath Ghosh North Bengal University Advaita Vedanta
26.1.21 – 15.3.21 Sri Subir Ranjan Bhattacharya, Retd Professor. Dept of Philosophy, CU

 

 Series of lectures on Linguistic Philosophy

 

Any other activities / programmes carried out in the Department

  1. Seminar On Nyaya Philosophy 9.9.17 Speakers
  2. Prof. Tapan Kr Chakraborty, Jadavpur University, Kolkata
  1. Sabita Samanta, West Bengal State University
  • Prof. Shibani Saha, Shyampur Siddheswari Mahavidyalaya
  1. Ratna Dutta Sharma, Jadavpur University, Kolkata
  1. Department of Philosophy in collaboration with West Bengal State University organizes a University Level Seminar on ‘PHILOSOPHY OF KANT’ to observe WORLD PHILOSOPHY DAY on November 27, 2017

Resource Persons:

  1. Sri Subir Ranjan Bhattacharya, Retd Professor. Dept of Philosophy, CU
  2. Aparna Banerjee, Retd Professor. Dept of Philosophy, CU
  • Indrani Sanyal, Retd Professor. Dept of Philosophy, JU
  1. Department of Philosophy organized a Seminar on ‘ETHICS AND EPISTEMOLOGY’ to observe WORLD PHILOSOPHY DAY on November 29, 2019.

Resource Persons:  

  1. Sanjukta Basu, Professor, Rabindra Bharati University
  2. Ranjana Mukherjee, Retd. Professor, Rabindra Bharati University
  • Pravrajika Bhaswarprana, Principal, Ramakrishna Sarada Mission Vivekananda Vidyabhaban
  1. Department of Philosophy organized a Seminar on ‘PHILOSOPHY: EAST AND WEST’ to observe WORLD PHILOSOPHY DAY on November 26, 2020.

Resource Persons:  

  1. Ratna Dutta Sharma, Jadavpur University, Kolkata
  2. Ranjana Mukherjee, Retd. Professor, Rabindra Bharati University
  • Pravrajika Bhaswarprana, Principal, Ramakrishna Sarada Mission Vivekananda Vidyabhaban Paper Presentations by PG Students

5 .  Philosophy Department of RKSMVV has successfully started THE HIGHER STUDY  CIRCLE for teachers and research scholars in our college with this anticipation that it will enrich our knowledge on any aspect of Philosophy.

The following lectures were arranged:

  1. Three consecutive lectures of Dr. Rama Chakraborty, Retd. Prof. Calcutta University, on ‘Philosophy of Mind’. Dates: 11.5.19, 18.5.19,25.5.19
  2. Lecture on ‘Environmental Ethics’ by Dr. Priyambada Sarkar, Prof. Calcutta University on 14.9.19
  • Lecture on ‘Media Ethics’ by Dr. Aparna Banerjee, Retd. Prof. Calcutta University on 25.1.2020
  1. National Webinar on YOGA: IN THEORY AND IN PRACTICE organized by Dept. of Philosophy, RKSMVV, sponsored by ICPR ON 5th July, 2020.

Resource Persons:

  1. Ranjana Mukherjee, Retd. Professor, Rabindra Bharati University
  2. Pravrajika Divyanandaprana, Editor of ‘Samvit’, Sri Sarada Math, New Delhi
  • Anjana Acharya Banerjee, Retd. Yoga Instructor, Burdwan University
  1. Sri Malay Mukhopadhay, Asst.Prof.PG.G.I.P.E, Banipur, N24Pgs.
  2. Taniya Nag, Physical Instructor, Serampore College
  1. One-Day International Symposium on Medical Ethics organized by ex-students of Philosophy Department on August 29, 2020.

Resource Persons:  

  1. Ratna Dutta Sharma, Jadavpur University, Kolkata
  2. Dhiman Ganguly, Consultant Pulmonologist, Retd Prof. Vivekanana Institute of Medical Sciences, Kolkata, Ex-President, Indian Chest Society.
  • Dr Sambrita Mukherjee, Speciality Registrar, Dept of Anaesthetics and Critical care, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals, NHS Trust, UK.

Educational trips

Serial No Date Place or Places visited Objective
1. 17.12.17 Santiniketan To be acquainted with Rabindranath Thakur’s dream to establish a teaching model on the principles of humanism and internationalism and also to know the unique method of the beyond classroom teaching among nature.
2. 11.1.19 Botanical Garden To be more aware of the conservation of the endangered plant species and to experience new plants.
3. 15.1.20 Balaram Bhavan, Udbodhan , Sister Nivedita’s Heritage House, Kashipur Udyanbati. To be much more familiar with the historical and cultural values of Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi, Swami Vivekananda and Sister Nivedita’s works and teachings.

Results

Year Appeared Passed 1st Class University Ranks
2015 12 12 1 1st
2016 9 9 4 1st, 7th, 8th ,9th
2017 9 9 1 9th
2018 17 17 6 6th, 7th ,8th
2019 12 11 6 Rank list is not yet published

Student progression

Pursuing higher studies 90% Students

Preparing for Competitive Exams 79% Students

B.Ed or equivalent 15%

University Rank Holders 

  1. Sumita Dey 1st, 2015
  2. Susmita Mondal 1st 2016
  3. Moli Das 7th ,2016
  4. Pew Bhandary 8th, 2016
  5. Shubhasree Chatterjee 9th, 2016
  6. Sathi Chakraborty 9th, 2017
  7. Swapna Sarkar 6th, 2018
  8. Namita Adhikari 7th, 2018
  9. Indrani Mondal 8th, 2018

 Students placed in colleges, schools and different prestigious business sectors 

      2016 

  1. Aditi Dey, Asst. Prof., Gurudas College
  1. Sadiya Afrin, Asst. Prof., Vivekananda Satabarshiki Mahavidyalaya
  1. Shampa Dey, Asst. Muzaffar Ahmed Mahavidyalaya
  1. Tanusree Mondal, Tata Business Support Service Ltd.
  1. ShubhasreeChatterjee, Tata Consultancy Service

2017

  1. Basanti Bag, Prof., Tehatta Sadananda Mahavidyalaya

2021 

  1. Shukla Das, Asst. Prof., Maldah College

NET, SET, SSC 

2016 

Set qualified – Baisakhi Sanki

SSC qualified – Kanchan Roy

2018

Set qualified – Shukla Das