Dr. Papia Gupta
Professor
Department
PHILOSOPHY AND THE LIFE WORLD
Contact
+91 3222 298-312 / Centrex-312
Educational Qualification
| Degree Name | Institute | Year of passing/awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY | 2001 |
| M.PHIL | JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY | 1996 |
| M.A | UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTA | 1994 |
Title of the Ph. D. Thesis
| Title of the Ph. D. Thesis |
|---|
| Sukh, Dukkha Ebam Mukti : Akti Bharatiya Dristibhangi |
Career Profile / Teaching Experience
| Description of Experience |
|---|
| Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy and the Life-world, Vidyasagar University since 05.12.2009. |
| Reader, Department of Philosophy and the Life-world, Vidyasagar University, from 05.12.2006 to 04.12.2009. |
| Senior Lecturer, Department of Philosophy and the Life-world, Vidyasagar University from 04.09.2002 to 04.12.2006. |
| Senior Lecturer, Department of Philosophy, Prabhat Kumar College, Contai, East Midnapore from 05.12.2001 to 03.09.2002. |
| Lecturer, Department of Philosophy, Prabhat Kumar College, Contai, East Midnapore from 04.09.1997 to 04.12.2001. |
| PROFESSOR, Department of Philosophy and the Life-world, Vidyasagar University, Since 01.02.2013. |
Specialization/Research Area
| Type (Specialization / Research Area / Areas of Interest) | Detailed Description |
|---|---|
| Field of Specialization | Nyaya-Vaisesika |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Indian Philosophy,Applied Ethics,Philosophy of RABINDRNATH, Philosophy of VIVEKANANDA |
Course/ Subject Taught
| Course Name |
|---|
| Indian Logic, Indian Metaphysics, Western Ethics, Existentialism, Applied Ethics. Contemporary Indian Philosophy |
Publications in Journal / Magazines / Newspaper
Ph. D. Thesis Guidance
| Scholar Name | Thesis Title | Name of the Co Supervisor | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANTANU KUMAR HAIT | EXPLORING BRAHADARANYAKA UPANISHAD AS A FRAMEWORK OF THE EPISTEMOLOGICAL AND METAPHYSICAL DISCUSSIONS IN VEDANTA PHILOSOPHY | Ongoing | May, 2029 | |
| Soumen Roy | Nature of Aprama in Indian Philosophy Tradition: A Critical Observation. | Ongoing | Feb, 2028 | |
| NILKAMAL DAS | Ethical Issues in the Doctor-Patient Relationship from the Perceptive of Right to Autonomy: A Critical Observation | Ongoing | Jul, 2025 | |
| Anjan Kumar Mandal | Abhava as a Separate Category in Vaisesika Philosophy: Issues and Challenges | N.A. | Awarded | Apr, 2025 |
| Kalipada Maity | SEARCH FOR A POTENTIAL EMPIRICAL TOOL OF NATURE CONSERVATION: A STUDY ON HUMAN ATTITUDE TOWARDS SACRED GROVES | N.A. | Awarded | Jan, 2025 |
| Dayamoy Majhi | A Study of Sabda Pramana in Nyaya-vaisesika Philosophy | N.A. | Awarded | Sep, 2024 |
| Sujit Maity | Samkhya & Nyaya theory of Causality: A Comparative Study | Awarded | Oct, 2023 | |
| Rajkumar Pandit | The Relevance of Buddhist Environmental Ethics in Modern World | Awarded | Sep, 2023 | |
| Shampa Roy | Sankaras Contribution to the Philosophy of Moksa (Liberation): A Critical Evalution | Prof. Prabhat Kumar Misra | Awarded | Aug, 2022 |
| Smt. Arpita Chaoni. | Media & its Impact on society: Ethical Perspective. | N.A. | Awarded | Jul, 2022 |
| Tania Bhattacharyya | Prachina Nyaya Mate Kathar Swarupa | Dr. Bhupendra Chandra Das | Awarded | Jan, 2019 |
| BISWANATH SHIL | Prama Laksana According to Nyaya, Bhatta Mimamsa and Advaita Vedanta: A Comparative Study | Retd. Prof. Bhupendra Chandra Das | Awarded | Dec, 2018 |
| Moumita Pramanik | An Approach to the Theories of Sabdasakti and Its Import | Dr. Piyali Palit | Awarded | Jun, 2018 |
| Smt. Sarmila Bandyapadhyaya. | Rabindra darshane Mrityu. | N.A. | Awarded | Jan, 2018 |
| Sri Aolke Bhunia. | Nyaya mote Anumiti Samikhsha. | N.A. | Awarded | Jan, 2015 |
| Dr. Dibakar Manna. | Mon Sonkranto somosya; Nyaya-Vaisesika Siddhanta. | Dr. Tapan Kumar chakraborty. | Awarded | Jan, 2014 |
Invited Lectures
| Title | Organized By | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Knowledge System: Unveiling the Past, Shaping the Future | Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia | Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Department of Philosophy, Purulia | Mar, 2026 |
| Indian Ethics and Their Implications | Ramananda College | Ramananda College | Mar, 2026 |
| An invitation for delivering a lecture for the celebration of World Philosophy Day | Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia | Department of Philosophy | Nov, 2025 |
| Logic and Language | Panskura Banamali College | Department of Philosophy | Mar, 2025 |
| Some Reflections on Multiple Aspects of Indian Philosophy, Keynote Speaker. | Bankura University | Department of Philosophy | Jul, 2024 |
| Ethics in Practice | Yogoda Satsanga Palpara Mahavidyalaya | Yogoda Satsanga Palpara Mahavidyalaya | Jun, 2023 |
| Revisiting Classical Values embedded in Indian Morality & their Role in Shaping Human Values in the 21st Century | Dept. of Philosophy. West Bangal State University. | Dept. of Philosophy. West Bangal State University. | Feb, 2023 |
| Philosophical Contribution of Contemporary Thinkers | Yogoda Satsanga Palpara Mahavidyalaya | Yogoda Satsanga Palpara Mahavidyalaya | Feb, 2023 |
| Human Values and Professional Ethics | Yogoda Satsanga Palpara Mahavidyalaya | Yogoda Satsanga Palpara Mahavidyalaya | Dec, 2022 |
| ON THE OCCASION OF CENTENARY BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF SHRII SHRII ANANDAMURTI JII | The Intellectual forum of Ananda Marga Pracharak samgha | Online | Aug, 2021 |
| Gender Discrimination | Dept. of Philosophy , Raja N.L.khan Women,s college Midnapure | Online | Jul, 2020 |
| Relevance of Yoga during the Covid-19 Pandemic (ICPR Sponsored Webinar) | Dept. of Philosophy Prabhat Kumar College, Contai, Purba Midnapure | Online | Jul, 2020 |
| Philosophical Perspectives of Some Moral Issues in Day | Dept. of Philosophy . vidyasagar University. | Dept. of Philosophy . vidyasagar University. | Aug, 2019 |
| Language, Religion and Culture: Indian And Western Perspectives | Gour Banga University, Malda | Gour Banga University, Malda | Jan, 2019 |
| Perspectives on Gender Discrimination and Inclusive Policies With Special Reference to Higher Education | Jamia Millia Islamia University , New Delhi | Jamia Millia Islamia University , New Delhi | Nov, 2018 |
| Status of GIRL in Society The Indian and Global Perspectives | Plassey College | Plassey College | Oct, 2018 |
| Ethics: Theory & Practice | Dept. of Philosophy, BJB Autonomus College Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751014 | Dept. of Philosophy, BJB Autonomus College Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751014 | Sep, 2018 |
| Sartre’s Existentialism & Its Ethical Relevance | Department of Philosophy, BJB Autonomous College | BJB Autonomous College, Bhubaneswar, Odisha-751014. | Jan, 2018 |
| The Relevance of Buddhist Morality in Modern World: A Critical Analysis | Dept. of Philosophy, Plassey College | Plassey College, Plassey, Nadia. | Jan, 2018 |
| Buddhist Code Of Ethics and Peaceful Co-existence: An Overview | Dept. of Philosophy, Gaurbanga University. | Gaurbanga University. | Jan, 2018 |
| Status Of Women in Higher Education as Victim of Gender Discrimination: Issues and Challenges | Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi. | Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi. | Jan, 2018 |
| Moral Conflicts in Mahabharata : An Observation | Dept. of Philosophy | Pingla Thana Mahavidyalaya, Paschim Medinipur, W.B. | Jan, 2017 |
| Degraded Condition of Women in the Vedic and Epic Era: An Observation | Women’s Study Centre | Vidyasagar University | Jan, 2016 |
| Justifying Capital Punishment : Recent Debates | Dept. of Philosophy | Tamralipta Mahavidyalaya, Purba Medinipur | Jan, 2016 |
| Traditional Values are Still Relevant in Modern Society: A Review | Dept. of Pholosophy | Kharagpur College, Kharagpur | Jan, 2016 |
| Rape: A most heinous crime against women | Dept. of philosophy | Vivekananda Mission Mahavidyalaya, Purba Medinipur | Jan, 2016 |
| Old-age Problem in Indian Society: An Observation | National Service Scheme | Vidyasagar University | Jan, 2015 |
| Female Foeticide: A Cruel Manifestation of Gender Discrimination | Department of Philosophy and Religion | Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan | Jan, 2015 |
| Revisiting The Position of Women in Ancient India | Womens Studies | Burdwan University | Jan, 2015 |
| Ethical Role Of Physician In PAS | Dept. of Philosophy | Vivekananda college, Alipurduar College | Jan, 2015 |
| Probable Initiatives that can be taken by media to prevent Sexual violence | Dept. of Philosophy | Vivekananda Mission Mahavidyalaya, Haldia , Purba Medinipur | Jan, 2015 |
| Women As A Victim Of Gender Violence | Dept. of Philosophy | Raja N.L.Khan Women’s College, Midnapore | Jan, 2015 |
| Manabir Manab Adhikar : Ak Ontoheen Loraai | Raja N.L.Khan Women’s College | Midnapore | Jan, 2015 |
| Euthanasia: An Ethical Quest | Dept. of Philosophy | Prabhat Kumar College, Contai, Purba Medinipur | Jan, 2015 |
| Inference in Indian Philosophy | Dept of Philosophy | N. L. Khan College Midnapore | Jan, 2014 |
| Morality and New Generation | N.S.S. Unit-III | Vidyasagar University | Jan, 2014 |
| Gender Justice and the Views of Swami Vivekananda | Department of Philosophy | Jadavpur University | Jan, 2014 |
| Impact of Gender Discrimination in Society | Department of Philosophy | Debra Thana Sahid Kshudiram Smriti Mahavidyalaya Midnapore | Jan, 2014 |
| Gender Discrimination Violets Human Right as well as Fundamental Rights | Women Cell & Dept. of Philosophy | Tamralipta Mahavidyalaya, Purba Medinipur | Jan, 2013 |
| Women Empowerment and Swamiji | Netaji Institute for Asian Studies | Netaji Institute for Asian Studies, Kolkata | Jan, 2012 |
Association with Professional Bodies
| Type of Professional Activity | Period |
|---|---|
| Director | 2018 to 2019 |
| Deputy Director | 2017 to 2018 |
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended
| Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop | Date | Role | Held at and Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Conference on Eternal India: Peace and Harmony, Lecture Delivered on 11th Jan, 2018. | Jan, 2018 | Paper Presenter | Bijay krishna Girls College, Howrah |
| 21 days Winter School on Gender Equity: Status, Ideologies and Future Challenges, Lecture Delivered on 24th Jan, 2018. | Jan, 2018 | Paper Presenter | Women’s Studies Centre, Vidyasagar University |
| National Workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences, 24th - 30th October, 2017 | Jan, 2017 | Paper Presenter | Mizoram University, Aizawl. |
| Ethical Activities and Values–Reflection from Different Philosophy, 5th-6th Jan’ 2017 delivered on 13th Jan’ 2017 | Jan, 2017 | Paper Presenter | Pingla Thana Mahavidyalaya, Paschim Medinipur, W.B. |
| Philosophy, Science and Technology, 21st Dec, 2017 | Jan, 2017 | Paper Presenter | Department of Philosophy and the Life-world, Vidyasagar University |
| Modern Trends in Indian Philosophy | Jan, 2017 | Paper Presenter | Dept. of Philosophy and The Life-World, Vidyasagar University |
| Self, Consciousness and Body: A Comparative Reflections in Indian & western philosophy, 8th September, 2016. | Jan, 2016 | Paper Presenter | Bajkul Milani Mahavidyalaya, Purba Medinipur |
| Philosophy Of Mind: Indian And Western Perspectives | Jan, 2016 | Paper Presenter | Dept. of Philosophy and The Life-world, Vidyasagar University |
| Euthanasia-Killing the Pain Not the Patient: An Ethical Observation | Jan, 2016 | Paper Presenter | Dept. of Philosophy & Women Cell, Tamralipta Mahavidyalaya , Purba Medinipur |
| Critical Thinking & Philosophizing”, 15th December | Jan, 2016 | Paper Presenter | Dept. of Philosophy and The Life-World, Vidyasagar University |
| Ethics And Contemporary Society: Role of Value education | Jan, 2015 | Paper Presenter | Department of Philosophy Egra SSB college, Purba Medinipur |
| Philosophical Perspectives Of Tribal Religion | Jan, 2015 | Paper Presenter | Department of Philosophy and the Life-world, Vidyasagar University |
| Equality and Discrimination: Ethical, Religion and Socio-Economic Issues | Jan, 2015 | Paper Presenter | Department of Philosophy, Moyna College |
| Philosophy Of Man And Environment | Jan, 2015 | Paper Presenter | Dept of Philosophy and The Life- World Vidyasagar University |
| The Philosophy of Thirubhallubhar | Jan, 2015 | Paper Presenter | Dept. of Philosophy and The Life-world Vidyasagar University |
| Samskrita Sahitye kala, Vidya, Krida tatha Vinodah | Jan, 2014 | Paper Presenter | the Dept. of Sanskrit,Vidyasagar University, Midnapur |
| Acharya Brajendra Nath Seal-Man and Philosopher’. | Jan, 2014 | Paper Presenter | the Dept. of Philosophy & the Life World, Vidyasagar University, Midnapur. |
| Ramakrishna Paramahansa and the Mystic Traditions of Eastern India’. | Jan, 2014 | Paper Presenter | The Dept. of Philosophy and Coparative Religion, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan |
| The concept of Nature: Sankhya Philosophy vs Modern Physics’, organized by the Dept. of Philosophy, Sripat Singh College, Jiaganj, Murshidabad(W.B ) | Jan, 2014 | Paper Presenter | Dept of Philosophy Sripat Singh College, Jiaganj, Murshidabad (W.B ) |
| Inference in Indian Philosophy | Jan, 2014 | Paper Presenter | N. L. Khan College, Midnapore |
| Basic Values Embedded in Indian Culture and its Relevance in National Reconstruction | Jan, 2014 | Paper Presenter | Bankura Christian College, Bankura |
| Ethics , Culture and Globalization | Jan, 2014 | Paper Presenter | Department of Philosophy and the Life-world, Vidyasagar University |
| Women and India organized by Tamralipta Mahavidyalaya | Jan, 2013 | Paper Presenter | Tamralipta Mahavidyalaya Midnapore,WestBengal |
| Crisis in Gender-Justice: Socio-Philosophical Approach | Jan, 2013 | Paper Presenter | Dept. of Philosophy and the Life World, Vidyasagar University |
| The Role of Indian Concept of Values in National Reconstruction(For celebration of World Philosophy Day) | Jan, 2013 | Paper Presenter | Department of Philosophy, Vidyasagar University |
| Swami Vivekananda’s Vision of Empowerment of Indian Women | Jan, 2012 | Paper Presenter | Netaji Institute for Asian Studies |
| Philosophy of Swami Vivekananda | Jan, 2012 | Paper Presenter | Balarampur College, Purulia |
| Womanhood after Vivekananda’s Vision | Jan, 2012 | Paper Presenter | Pingla Thana Mahavidyalaya, Midnapur |
| Sustainable Development: Ethics and Economics | Jan, 2012 | Paper Presenter | Dept of Philosophy,Mahishadal Girls College, Midnapore |
| INDIAN PHILOSOPHERS SINCE INDEPENDENCE | Jan, 2012 | Paper Presenter | the Dept. of Philosophy & the Life World, Vidyasagar University, Midnapur. |
| Law of Karma . | Jan, 2012 | Paper Presenter | Dept. of Philosophy, Rabindra Bharati University. Kolkata. |
| Swami Vivekananda and the Modern World | Jan, 2012 | Paper Presenter | Dept of Philosophy Jadavpur University |
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Organised
| Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop | Date | Role in the Event | Funding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy, Science and Technology | Jan, 2017 | Head, Dept. of Philosophy & the Life-world | I.C.P.R,New Delhi |
| Philosophical Perspectives Of Tribal Religion | Jan, 2015 | Joint Coordinator | UGC |