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 from many of its past and current batches.
At present, the Philosophy Department has a five-member faculty (2 Associate professor and 3 Monastic Professors).
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, a laptop and a LED television are parts of the Departmental assets and are used for enhancing teaching-learning and for documenting and recording special events.
Vision and outlook
Philosophy is the study of fundamental truths, principles of conduct, and understanding. In a broad sense, philosophy is an activity people undertake when they seek to understand fundamental truths about themselves, the world in which they live, and their relationships to the world and to each other.
Philosophy is an epistemic attempt to study the fundamental truths , principles of conduct and logical understanding of problems. It is a speculative discipline with the vision to develop logical, analytical and critical abilities of thinking. It seeks to establish standards of evidence, provide rational methods for resolving conflicts, and create techniques for evaluating ideas and arguments. The Department of Philosophy of this college reflects this vision in its endeavour to initiate the intellectual capabilities in the mind of the young scholars.
We all know Logic is an integral part of Philosophy. Logic forms the rational pillars of critical philosophical thought process. The recent development in the area of computer science and application, reflect a need to learn logical reasoning skills as it helps in defining problems, get desired outcomes , analyze data logically and evaluate results. Logic also plays an important role in the design of new programming language and is necessary for work in artificial intelligence and cognitive science.
Very recently, the department is planning to introduce two years Diploma course in Application of Logical Reasoning in Computer Science for our students to encourage higher order logical thinking and help them explore new fields of research and studies after graduation and post graduation.
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.
Email: philosophy@rksmvv.ac.in
Programme Outcome of NEP syllabus:
The NEP syllabus adopted by the Department as per UGC guidelines has been designed by the department of philosophy of the mother University, WBSU. It has been structured for maintaining a balance between academic learning as well as holistic development of the student through value education, ICT trainings and construction of multi-disciplinary knowledge base.
https://wbsu.ac.in/web/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Philosophy-NEP-Syllabus.pdf
COURSE OUTCOME
SEMESTER | MAJOR/MINOR/
SECMDC |
COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME. | SPECIFIC OUTCOME |
SEM 1 | MAJOR | PHIADS01T | History of Western Philosophy I
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Students have a knowledge of western philosophers, issues and philosophical systems of the ancient and medieval era. |
MINOR | PHIHMA01T
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Epistemology and Metaphysics and Ethics : Indian
Perspective
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Students will become aware of the Metaphysics and Epistemology of various schools such as Charvaka, Buddhism, Jainaism and Nyaya – Vaishesika system. | |
MDC | PHIHMD01T |
Ethics-Indian and Western
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Study of Ethics helps to develop an integrated and holistic view of life and world | |
SEC | PHISSEC01M
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Media Ethics
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SEM II | MAJOR | PHIADS02T | History of Indian Philosophy-I
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Students will be familiar with the epistemology and Metaphysics of various schools such as Samkhya ,Mimansa and Vedanta. |
MINOR | PHIHMA02T/ PHIGMA02T
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Epistemology and Metaphysics and Ethics : Western Perspective
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The student can explore the important philosophical theories like Realism, Idealism, Phenomenalism, the concepts of cause and substance | |
SEC | PHISSEC02M
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Business Ethics
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SEM III | MAJOR | PHIADS03T | Western Logic-I
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Reasoning is an aptitude which goes to human being only. Logic is that system which inculcate this rationality |
MINOR | PHIHMA03T
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Fundamentals of Logic
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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 | |
SEC | PHISSEC03M
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Feminist Philosophy – A Pointer
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SEM IV | MAJOR | PHIADS04T
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Western Logic-II
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Symbolic logic -the value of special symbols, truth-functions, dagger and stroke functions, various kinds of statement-forms are the core areas of study |
SEM V | MAJOR | PHIADS05T
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Western Ethics
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The course introduces the moral concepts of good and bad, right and wrong. It helps to form a strong foundation of character and personality |
SEM VI | MAJOR | PHIADS06T
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Social and Political Philosophy-Western
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This particular course covers the primary concepts of social and political philosophy like society, community, family, caste and class |
SEM VII | MAJOR | PHIADS07T
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Psychology
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Emphasis is given on analyzing and clarifying the different theories of learning, philosophical theories of mind, consciousness, intelligence and personality |
DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
PROGRAMME OUTCOME (CBCS)
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, analyse, and understand challenging texts. They learn to formulate clear definitions, to work effectively with concepts, and to organize their ideas logically. Moreover, the UG Philosophy course helps the students to develop 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.
https://www.wbsubregistration.org/syllabus/2018-19-ug-cbcs-final-syll-in-phil-hons-&-ubdergraduate-programme.docx
COURSE OUTCOME
Course No. | Course Name | Specific Outcome |
PHIACOR01T
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
PHIGGEC02T | Critical Thinking | To develop the habit of clear, critical thinking. |
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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 |
DATE | RESOURCE PERSON | NATURE OF EVENT | TOPIC
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No. of Participants | ||
3.2.18 | Asso Prof. Dr Sanghamitra Dasgupta, Derozio College | Extension activity | Jaina Philosophy | 10
(UG sem2) |
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16.3.18 | Retd Prof. Tapan Kr
Chakraborty Jadavpur University, Kolkata |
Seminar talk | Vedanta Philosophy | 30
(UG sem 2 &6) |
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INDIAN COUNCIL OF PHILOSOPHICAL RESEARCH Sponsored
Periodical Lecture Series (Based on CBCS Syllabus) on 18.3.19,25.3.19,29.3.19 |
40 (invited guests)
and students |
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18.3.18 | Prof. Amita Chatterjee
Emeritus Prof., School of Cognitive Science, Jadavpur University, Kolkata |
Periodical Lecture | Relation between Philosophy of Mind and Psychology | 40(invited guests)
and students |
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25.3.18 | Prof. Mausumi Guha
Jadavpur University, Kolkata |
Periodical Lecture | Behaviourism – Methodological and Philosophical | 40 (invited guests)
and students |
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29.3.18 | Prof Madhuchhanda Sen
Jadavpur University, Kolkata |
Periodical Lecture | Dualism, its types and alternatives. | 40 (invited guests) and students | ||
14.1.19 | Asso.Prof. Sangita Dey Sarkar | Extension lecture | Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason | 10 UG sem3 | ||
20.2.19 | Asso.Prof. Sangita Dey Sarkar | Extension lecture | Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason | 10 UG Sem3 | ||
25.3.19 | Asso.Prof. Sangita Dey Sarkar | Extension lecture | Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason | 10 UG Sem 3 | ||
11.5.19 | Prof. Roma Chakraborty,
, Retd Professor. Dept of Philosophy, CU (in Higher Study Circle) |
Extension lecture | Dualism | 15 UG Sem 1 | ||
17.9.19 | Prof. Rupa Banerjee, Jadavpur University, Kolkata | Extension lecture | Sankhya Philosophy | 30 UG Sem 2 and 4 | ||
31.7.20 | Prof. Ratna Dutta Sharma, Jadavpur University, Kolkata
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Online Extension lecture | Upamana Pramana) | 25
UG Sem 2 and 4 |
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11.8.20 | Prof. Kuntala Bhattacharya, Rabindrabharati University, Kolkata
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Online Extension lecture | Paramarsha on Nyaya Philosophy
(online Extension Lecture) |
25
UG Sem 4 & Sem6 |
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3.10.20 | Prof. Kuntala Bhattacharya, Rabindrabharati University
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(online Extension Lecture) | Jaina Philosophy
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12
UG Sem4 |
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9.10.20 | Prof. Kuntala Bhattacharya, Rabindrabharati University | (online Extension Lecture) | Sabda khanda on Nyaya Philosophy
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13
UG Sem6 |
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21.1.21 | Prof. Raghunath Ghosh North Bengal University | (online Extension Lecture) | Advaita Vedanta
) |
25
UG Sem 4 & Sem6 |
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26.1.21 – 15.3.21 | Sri Subir Ranjan Bhattacharya, Retd Professor. Dept of Philosophy, CU
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(online Extension Lecture) | Series of lectures on Linguistic Philosophy
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28
UG Sem 4 & Sem6 |
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30.1.21 | Prof. Atashee Chatterjee Sinha, Jadavpur University | Web Talk | Care Ethics in collaboration with WBSU
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30 UG Sem6 and
PG Sem3 |
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5.7.21 | Rtd. Prof. Sumita Banerjee,
Jaipuria College |
Web Talk | Nyaya Philosophy | 15
UG Sem6 |
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27.9.21 | Rtd. Prof. Sumita Banerjee,
Jaipuria College |
Web Talk | Jaina Philosophy | 15
UG Sem5 |
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6.11.21 | Prof. Mridula Bhattacharya,
Burdaman University |
Web Talk | Vedanta Philosophy | 25
UG Sem5 |
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14.12.21 | Prof. Kuntala Bhattacharya, Rabindrabharati University | Web Talk | Vedanta Philosophy | 25
UG Sem5 |
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23.12.21 | Asso.Prof. Sangita Dey Sarkar | Web Talk | Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason | 14
UG Sem3 |
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25.12.21 | Prof.Sunil Roy | Webinar | Aristotle’s Metaphysics | 23
UG Sem 1 and PG sem3 |
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4.1.22 | Asso.Prof. Sangita Dey Sarkar | Web Talk | Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason | 14
UG Sem 3 |
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18.1.22 | Sri Subir Ranjan Bhattacharya, Retd Professor. Dept of Philosophy, CU
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Web Talk | Web Talk on Traditional Logic to Modern Logic | 60
All students of three semesters |
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12.2.22 | Prof. Santosh kr. Pal
Burdaman University |
Web Talk | Web Talk on Meta Ethics | 14
UG Sem 4 |
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13.2.22 | Prof. Santosh kr. Pal
Burdaman University |
Web Talk | Web Talk on Meta Ethics | 14
UG Sem 4 |
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24.3.23 | Sri Subir Ranjan Bhattacharya, Retd Professor. Dept of Philosophy, CU
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Seminar Talk | Seminar Talk on Russell | 14
UG Sem 6
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27.3.23 | Dr. Sushmita Bhowmik,
Assistant Professor, Diamond Harvour University |
Seminar Talk | Aurobindo on Evolution & Involution | 14
UG Sem 6 |
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28.3.23 | Dr.Bikash Mondal, Assistant Professor,WBSU | Seminar Talk | Ambedkar on Class & Caste | 14
UG Sem 6 |
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21.4.23 | Dr. DebikaSaha, Assistant Professor, North Bengal University | Sreminar Talk | Seminar Talk on Russell | 14
UG Sem 6 |
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22.4.23 | Dr. Shyamashree Bhattacharya, Assistant Professor,Calcutta University | Seminar talk | Seminar Talk on RUSSELL | 14
UG Sem 6 |
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22ND & 29TH May,
5th, 12th,19th & 26th June-2023 |
Dr. Pushpa Misra, Former Principal Bethune College | Lecture Series | Series of lectures on The Causal Principle | 14
UG Sem 6 |
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12.8.23 | Dr. Ranjana Mukherjee, Retd. Professor, RBU | Extension Lecture | Bauddha Philosohy | 15
UG Sem 3 |
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1.9.23 | Arifa Khatun | PARAMPARA Class | Descartes’s Philosophy | Semester I | ||
20. 9. 23 | Dr. Sharmishtha Bakshi | Extension Lecture | Revisiting Plato & Aristotle: Epistemological and Metaphysical Exposition |
25 UG Sem I and PG Sem 3 |
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29.9.23 | Hritu Mukherjee | PARAMPARA Class | Outlines of Indian Philosophy | Post Graduate students | ||
9.10.23 | Aditi De | Extension lecture | A Critical analysis On Descartes’s Criteria of Truth | Semester I | ||
24.11.23 | Hritu Mukherjee | PARAMPARA Class | Hospers on Ambiguity | Semester V | ||
30.11.23 | Multiple speakers. | Seminar on World Philosophy Day | Revisiting Environmental issues From the Perspective of Indian Knowledge System
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Students of RKSMVV & other colleges | ||
10.1.24 | Prof. Proyash Sarkar | Extension Lecture | “Speech Acts – P Alston” | Semester V students | ||
1.3.24 | Hritu Mukherjee | Parampara Class | A Critical Reflection on Leibnitz’s Theory of Substance and Knowledge. | Semester I | ||
7.3.24 | Students of Semester VI | Inter-Disciplinary Student’s Presentation | Observance of International Women’s Day | Semester I, IV & VI students of Philosophy and Education. | ||
15. 3.24 | Pallabi Mondal | Parampara Class | A Critical Reflection on Hospers’s Theory of Knowledge. (Part I) | Semester VI | ||
23.3.24 | Pallabi Mondal | Parampara Class | A Critical Reflection on Hospers’s Theory of Knowledge.
(Part II) |
Semester VI |
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CONTINUOUS EVALUATION 2018
The Department of Philosophy arranged for continuous assessments of students in the form of class work, class test, and Test throughout the year. Particularly, the department organized Tests just before the final year examination so that the students can prepare themselves well before the final exam. In 2018, 3rd year Honours and General Tests were taken within 10th – 15 January, and Ist and 2nd year tests were taken within 18th January to 2nd February 2018.
CONTINUOUS EVALUATION 2019
The Department of Philosophy arranged for continuous assessments of students in the form of class work, class test, mid-term throughout the year. In 2019, within 9th to 19th September mid-term examination was taken for continuous revision of the texts. Particularly, the department organized Tests just before the final year examination. 3rd year Test exam started from 4th January 2020 and ended by 10th January, 2020. Within 7th to 15th November, Internal exam of Ist and 32rd Semester was taken. 3rd year Honours and General Test exam was taken within 4th January – 10th January
CONTINUOUS EVALUATION 2020
The department of Philosophy is committed to provide all round support to their students. For betterment of both advanced and slow learners, the teachers take continuous class tests, mock tests and internal examinations at regular interval. Due to the onset of pandemic situation from March 2020, the College advised the teachers top take online internal and class tests in that session. On 6th April 2020 online internal tests were taken for 2nd and 4th semesters.
CONTINUOUS EVALUATION 2021
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic situation, the department of philosophy had to take online assessments in 2021(January to June session). However, the faculty members took the mock tests of Semester 2, 4 & 6, before the commencement of online University examination within 23.7.21 – 24.7.21. in the July 2021 – December 2021 session, Mock test of Semester – 1, 3, & 5 was taken on 7th and 8th January 2022. Internals were taken online within the stipulated period set by the college authority.
Few Question papers are attached below.
CONTINUOUS EVALUATION 2022
After the end of pandemic situation when the classes resumed from early months of 2022, the department of Philosophy started preparing the students to give offline exams. For this frequent class tests, practice tests and tests for betterment of advanced and slow learners were taken at regular intervals. Within 2nd May to 23rd May, internal examinations of semester 2, 4, and 6 were taken in offline mode. Mock tests of semester 2, 4 & 6 were also taken just before the commencement of University exam on 22nd and 23rd of May 2022. In the July to December session 2022, the internal exam of semester 3 and 1 were taken on 20.12.2023 and 27.12.2023 respectively.
CONTINUOUS EVALUATION 2023
In 2023, apart from the regular class tests and tutorials, the internal examination was taken by the different teachers of the department like 4th May, CC14 of semester 6, CC10 of semester 4 on 23rd June etc.
Few question papers of internal examinations and class tests are presented below.
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