Prof. Jhadeswar Ghosh
Professor
HOD
Educational Qualification
| Degree Name | Institute | Year of passing/awarded |
|---|---|---|
| PH. D. (PHILOSOPHY) | UTKAL UNIVERSITY | 2009 |
| M. PHIL. (PHILOSOPHY) | UTKAL UNIVERSITY | 2004 |
| LL. B. (LAW) | UTKAL UNIVERSITY | 1998 |
| M. A. (PHILOSOPHY) | UTKAL UNIVERSITY | 1993 |
| B. A. (PHILOSOPHY HONOURS) | UTKAL UNIVERSITY | 1990 |
| GRADUATION (HONOURS) | UTKAL UNIVERSITY | 1990 |
Title of the Ph. D. Thesis
| Title of the Ph. D. Thesis |
|---|
| NATURALIZED SEMANTICS: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF QUINE'S PHILOSOPHY |
Career Profile / Teaching Experience
| Description of Experience |
|---|
| • Professor of Philosophy, Department of Philosophy, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, India (01.06.2022 to Till date) |
| • Professor of Philosophy, Department of Philosophy, University of Gour Banga, Malda, West Bengal (From 10/09/2017 to 31.05.2022) |
| • Associate Professor of Philosophy, Department of Philosophy, University of Gour Banga, Malda, West Bengal (From 10/09/2014 to 09/09/2017) |
| • Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Mathabhanga College, Mathabhanga, Dist. Cooch Behar, West Bengal (From 04/02/2005 to 09/09/2014) |
| • Lecturer in Logic & Philosophy, P. S. College, Dharmapura, Mayurbhanj, Odisha (From 07/07/1994 to 03/02/2005) |
Specialization/Research Area
| Type (Specialization / Research Area / Areas of Interest) | Detailed Description |
|---|---|
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Legal Philosophy, Jurisprudence and Ethics |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Agricultural Ethics, Sustainable Millet Cultivation and Traditional Knowledge Systems |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Ethics of Climate Change and Environmental Philosophy |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Indian Knowledge Systems and Contemporary Philosophical Thought, Tribal Philosophy, and Indigenous Knowledge, Contemporary Indian and Western Philosophy |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Indian and Western Hermeneutical Philosophy, Western Epistemology and Metaphysics, Continental Philosophy, Contemporary Indian and Western Philosophy, Philosophy of Food and Food Ethics. |
| Field of Specialization | Analytical Philosophy, Philosophy of Language (Indian and Western), Philosophy of L. Wittgenstein, Philosophy of W. V. O. Quine, Normative and Applied Ethics |
Course/ Subject Taught
| Course Name |
|---|
| Analytic Philosophy |
| Philosophy of Language: Indian and Western |
| Epistemology: Indian and Western |
| Western Metaphysics |
| Contemporary Issues in Philosophy: Philosophy of Love and Philosophy of Peace |
| Modern Indian Philosophy |
| Indian Knowledge System |
| Environmental Ethics |
| Continental Philosophy, Post-Modernism & Post-Structuralism and Philosophical Hermeneutics |
Book Published
| Title of the Book | Published by | Published on | Role | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathya, Artha o Pathak: Hermeneutic Darsaner Anusandhan – Plato Theke Derrida Paryanta | Levant Books | Jul, 2026 | Co-Author | Indexing: Article's Web Link: https://saratbookhouse.com/about/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |
| From Meaning Atomism to Meaning Holism: A Study of Bhart?hari, Wittgenstein and Quine | Ciderpress | Feb, 2022 | Sole Author,First Author | Indexing: Article's Web Link: https://www.ugb.ac.in/couch/uploads/file/pdf2025/Newsletter%202022_Final.pdf?utm_source |
| THE NATURE OF REALITY: PHILOSOPHICAL DISCOURSES ON LANGUAGE, RELIGION AND CULTURE | Levant Books | Mar, 2020 | Co-Author | Indexing: Article's Web Link: https://philpapers.org/rec/SAHTNO-3?utm_source=chatgpt.com |
| THE ENGAGED INTELLECT: ESSAYS ON THE PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVES OF RAGHUNATH GHOSH | Levant Books | Feb, 2020 | Sole Author | Indexing: Article's Web Link: https://utkaluniversityutkaluniversity.academia.edu/Departments/Philosophy/Documents? |
| MEDIA ETHICS: IN THE INFORMATION AGE | Levant Books | Mar, 2014 | Co-Author | Indexing: Article's Web Link: https://kkseminars.blogspot.com/2013/05/media-ethics-in-information-age-ugc.html? |
| Naturalized Semantics: A Critical Analysis of Quine’s Philosophy | LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing | Feb, 2013 | Indexing: Article's Web Link: https://www.ebay.de/p/165616404?utm_source |
Book Chapter Published
| Title of Chapter | Title of the Book | Published by | Published on | Role | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rethinking “Critical Thinking” in an AI-Shaped World | Sansaptak, Volume – 5 | Vidyasagar University Philosophy Alumni Association (VUPAA) | Mar, 2026 | Sole Author | Indexing: Article's Web Link: https://www.vidyasagar.ac.in/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |
| Jalbayu Paribartanjanita Samasya ebong Gandhir Darshnachinta | Baboharik Nitidarshan O Manabjiban | Shreelipi | Dec, 2025 | Sole Author | Indexing: Article's Web Link: https://vidyasagar.ac.in/ArticlePage/Dept_WebProfile?ID=15&M=12&T=DP&utm_source=chatgpt.com |
| From Doctrine to Experience: Yoga as a Holistic Path of Spiritual Inquiry | Philosophical Foundation of Yoga: The Pursuit of Health, Happiness and Harmony | Indu Book Services Pvt. Ltd. | Nov, 2025 | Sole Author | Indexing: Article's Web Link: https://www.indubookservices.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |
| Advancement of Analytic Philosophy | Darsana and Philosophy, Volume II | Arambagh Book House (ABH Books) | Nov, 2025 | Sole Author | Indexing: Article's Web Link: https://sites.google.com/view/abhbooks/home?utm_source=chatgpt.com |
| Shrishrima Sarodadebir Jibon o Darshon: Purno Adhangi, Daksha Sannyasini, Karunamoyi Ma o Sushikshika | Shotorupa Rajat jayanti Barsho Udjapon | Bila Shree Shree Ramkrishna Saroda Seva Samgha | Oct, 2025 | Sole Author | Indexing: Others Article's Web Link: |
Ph. D. Thesis Guidance
| Scholar Name | Thesis Title | Name of the Co Supervisor | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subir Barman | The Great Mirror of Language: From Picturing to the Praxis of Language Games in Wittgenstein's Philosophy | Ongoing | Aug, 2025 | |
| Mosaref Hossain | Philosophical Hermeneutics as an Art of Understanding: A Critical Study of Gadamer's Position | Ongoing | Sep, 2024 | |
| Monika Soren | Socio-Religious aspect of Mahima Dharma: A Reflection on the Philosophy of Bhima Bhoi | Ongoing | Sep, 2024 | |
| Saumik Saha | Daya Krishna's Hermeneutical Approach to Indian Philosophical Tradition: A Critical Study | Ongoing | Feb, 2024 |
Research Project
| Worked as | Funding Agency | Amount in Rs. | Duration | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PI | VIDYASAGAR UNIVERSITY | 20000 | 1 year | 01-01-2024 to 01-01-2025 | Complete |
| PI | Indian Council of Philosophical Research | 500000 | 2 years | 01-01-2015 to 01-01-2017 | Complete |
| PI | University Grants Commission | 150000 | 2 years | 01-01-2009 to 01-01-2011 | Complete |
Invited Lectures
| Title | Organized By | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ethics of Compassion and Universal Welfare in Mahima Dharma: A Philosophical Study of Bhima Bhoi | Department of Philosophy, Bankura Zilla Saradamani Mahila Mahavidyapith | Bankura Zilla Saradamani Mahila Mahavidyapith | Jul, 2026 |
| Sri Aurobindo on Spiritual Evolution: A Vedantic Theodicy | Maharaja Purna Chandra Autonomous College, Takhatpur, Baripada, Mayurbhanj, Odisha | M. P. C Autonomous College, Baripada | Jul, 2026 |
| From Militarisation to Mutual Coexistence: Embracing the Philosophical Values of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam for Global Peace | Narajole Raj College, Narajole | Narajole, Paschim Medinipur | Jul, 2026 |
| Mother Tongue as the Foundation of National Education: A Philosophical Inquiry into Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee's Vision of Language, Education, and Nation-Building | Bhatter College (Autonomous) | Dantan, Paschim Medinipur | Jul, 2026 |
| The Humanistic and Nationalist Foundations of Education: Revisiting Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s Philosophical Perspective | Belda College | Belda College | Jul, 2026 |
| From the Forest to the Folk: Mahima Dharma and Tribal Contributions to Bhartiya Dharma | Department of Philosophy, Midnapore Autonomous College, Midnapore | Midnapore Autonomous College | Mar, 2026 |
| The Philosophy of Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi: A Journey from Social Reform to Feminist Thought in Colonial India | Narajole Raj College | Narajole Raj College | Mar, 2026 |
| The Philosophy of Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi: A Journey from Social Reform to Feminist Thought in Colonial India | Department of History, Political Science and Philosophy of Narajole Raj College | Narajole, Paschim Mednipur | Mar, 2026 |
| Art and Methodology of Paper Presentation | Malviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar | Department of Philosophy, Utkal University | Dec, 2025 |
| Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: A Holistic Ethical Framework in the Indian Knowledge System | Malviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (Formerly Human Resource Development Centre), Utkal University, Bhubaneswar | Department of Philosophy, Utkal University | Dec, 2025 |
| Critical Thinking and Philosophising | Dhenkanal Autonomous College | Dhenkanal, Odisha | Nov, 2025 |
| Understanding Quine’s Naturalized Epistemology: Conflicts Between Normative and Descriptive Approaches | Department of Philosophy, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar | Department of Philosophy, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar | Aug, 2025 |
| The Sacred Journey: An Exploration of the Spiritual and Religious Foundation of Yoga | Department of Philosophy, Lilabati Mahavidyalaya | Lilabati Mahavidyalaya | Jul, 2025 |
| Indian Philosophy, Science and Spiritualism: A Reflection on Daya Krishna’s Perspectives | Mahishadal Girls’ College | Mahishadal, Purba Medinipur | Jul, 2025 |
| Science and Epistemology: Naturalized Epistemology | Department of Philosophy, Ravenshaw University | Cuttack, Odisha | Jul, 2025 |
| Human Activities and their Impact on the Environment | Jalangi Mahavidyalya, | Murshibad | Apr, 2025 |
| Early Wittgenstein’s Approaches to Meaning Holism | IIT Bombay | Mumbai | Mar, 2025 |
| Analytic-Synthetic Dichotomy: Kant Versus Quine | Department of Philosophy, Vikramdev University | Koraput, Odisha | Feb, 2025 |
| Socio-religious Philosophy of Shrimat Swami Dhananjoy Das Kathia Baba | Swami Dhananjoy Das Kathiababa Mahavidyalaya | Bishnupur | Jan, 2025 |
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended
| Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop | Date | Role | Held at and Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enhancing Knowledge: Invitation to a Special Lecture | Jul, 2025 | Resource Person | Department of Philosophy, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha |
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Organised
| Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop | Date | Role in the Event | Funding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophical Counselling | Apr, 2025 | Participated in and jointly coordinated |