Dr. Sumana Bera
Associate Professor
Department
PHILOSOPHY AND THE LIFE WORLD
Contact
+91 3222 298-314 / Centrex-314
Educational Qualification
| Degree Name | Institute | Year of passing/awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.d | Jadavpur University | 2020 |
| M.A | JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY | 1999 |
| B.A | JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY | 1997 |
Title of the Ph. D. Thesis
| Title of the Ph. D. Thesis |
|---|
| A study of the role of concepts in Perceptual Experience |
Career Profile / Teaching Experience
| Description of Experience |
|---|
| Lecturer, Department of Philosophy, Vidyasagar University since 18 March,2002 |
| Senior Lecturer, Department of Philosophy, Vidyasagar University since 18 March,2008 |
| Assistant Professor (Stage 2), Department of Philosophy, Vidyasagar University since 18 March,2008 |
| Assistant Professor (Stage 3), Department of Philosophy, Vidyasagar University since 27 November 2014 |
| Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, Vidyasagar University since 27th November 2017 |
Specialization/Research Area
| Type (Specialization / Research Area / Areas of Interest) | Detailed Description |
|---|---|
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Philosophy of Mind |
| Field of Specialization | Philosophy of Cognition |
Course/ Subject Taught
| Course Name |
|---|
| Western Epistemology |
| Western Metaphysics |
| Western Ethics |
| Western Philosophy of Language |
| Philosophy of Cognitive Science |
| Philosophy of Mind |
Publications in Journal / Magazines / Newspaper
Book Chapter Published
Ph. D. Thesis Guidance
| Scholar Name | Thesis Title | Name of the Co Supervisor | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deblina Das | A Study of other minds and the Problem of Personal Identity | Ongoing | Oct, 2021 |
Invited Lectures
| Title | Organized By | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Revitalizing of Ancient Indian Knowledge System" | IKS Cell, Ghatal Rabindra Satabarsiki Mahavidyalaya in collaboration with Chandrakona Vidyasagar Mahavidyalaya | Ghatal Rabindra Satabarsiki Mahavidyalaya | May, 2025 |
| Environment and technology | The Department of Philosophy in collaboration with IQAC, Govt. General Degree College Gopiballavpur-II | General Degree College Gopiballavpur-II | Feb, 2024 |
| Artificial Intelligence: Can Do and Can't Do | ICPR Sponsored Periodical Lecture, organized by Mahishadal Girls' College | Mahishadal Girls' College | Dec, 2023 |
| The Philosophy of Thirubhallubhar | Dept. of Philosophy and the Life-world, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore(West) | Department of Philosophy, Vidyasagar University | Jan, 2015 |
| Seminar on Sardar Ballav Bhai Patel | Registrar Department and NSS Cell, Vidyasagar University | Vidyasagar University | Jan, 2014 |
Association with Professional Bodies
| Type of Professional Activity | Period |
|---|---|
| Member of the Editorial Board of the Journal Philosophy and the Life-world | From 2002 till date |
| Member of the B.O.S of M.Phil | 2002 to 2019 |
| Member of the B.O.S. of P.G. | From 2002 till date |
| Member of U.G. BOS | From 2023 till date |
| Members of the PG BOS, Ghatal Rabindra Satabarsiki Mahavidyalaya | From 2024 till date |
| CCAE COORDINATOR, Department of Philosophy | From 2019 to 2024 |
| Unit - IV, NSS Program Officer, Vidyasagar University | From 2014 to 2021 |
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended
| Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop | Date | Role | Held at and Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| “Integrating AI in Research: Enhancing Methodology for Better Outcomes” | May, 2026 | Participant | At APJ Abdul Kalam Hall, Vidyasagar University, By The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Vidyasagar University, |
| Two-day National Webinar on ‘Online Education in the Changing Times: Problems and Prospects’ held on July 7-8, 2020. | Jul, 2020 | Participant | Organized by Vidyasagar University Teachers’ Association (VUTA), Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal |
| Online Lecture Series on Critical Thinking | Jun, 2020 | Participant | Department of Philosophy and IQAC, East Calcutta Girls’ College |
| Philosophical Perspectives of Some Moral Issues in Day-To-Day Life | Jan, 2019 | Paper presenter | Joint Venture of Vidyasagar University Philosophy Alumni Association and Department of Philosophy, Vidyasagar University |
| Mind, Reality and Society: Philosophical Reflections | Jan, 2018 | Paper Presenter | Dept. of Philosophy, Center of Advanced Study, Jadavpur University |
| Modern Trends in Indian Philosophy | Jan, 2017 | paper presenter | Dept. of Philosophy and the Life-world, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore(West) |
| Critical Thinking and Philosophizing | Jan, 2016 | Paper pPresenter | Dept. of Philosophy and the Life-world, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore(West) |
| Philosophy of Mind: Indian and Western Perspective | Jan, 2016 | paper presenter | Dept. of Philosophy and the Life-world, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore(West) |
| Philosophical Perspectives of Tribal Religion | Jan, 2015 | paper presenter | Dept. of Philosophy and the Life-world, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore(West) |
| Philosophy of Man and Environment | Jan, 2015 | paper presenter | Dept. of Philosophy and the Life-world, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore(West) |
| Language, Communication and Soceity | Jan, 2014 | Paper Presenter | Dept. of Philosophy, West Bengal State University, Barasat |
| Acharya Brajendranath Seal:Man and Philosopher | Jan, 2014 | paper presenter | Dept. of Philosophy and the Life-world, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore(West) |
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Organised
| Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop | Date | Role in the Event | Funding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epistemology: Indian and Western Perspectives | Jan, 2018 | Joint Coordinator | UGC |
| Philosophy of Mind: Indian and Western Perspective | Jan, 2016 | Joint Coordinator | UGC |
| Ethics, Culture and Globalisation | Jan, 2014 | Joint Coordinator | ICPR |
| The Crisis in Gender Justice:Socio-philosophical Approach | Jan, 2013 | Joint Coordinator | UGC |
| Indian Philosophers: Since Indipendence | Jan, 2011 | Joint Coordinator | UGC |
| Ethics and Society: Indian Approach | Jan, 2009 | Joint Coordinator | UGC |