Professor
Dilipkumar Mohanta’s short C.V.
A. GENERAL INFORMATION:
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Name
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DILIPKUMAR MOHANTA
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Designation
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Professor of Philosophy [since
Aug10,2003], University of Calcutta ;
Former Vice Chancellor, University
of Kalyani, Nadia District, West Bengal, Pin 741235
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Department
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Department
of Philosophy[since Aug10,2001], University of Calcutta,
1, Reformatory Street,
Kolkata, West Bengal,
Pin 700027
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Date of Birth
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13.01.1959
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Residential
Address
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Flat No 2 AL
2, GREENWOOD
NOOK
369/2, Kalitala Purbachal Road
Kolkata 700078
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Email
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B. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
(a)
M.A., Ph.D.
C. AREAS OF INTEREST / SPECIALIZATION:
Indian
Philosophy (Buddhism, Nyaya, Advaita Vedanta, Jayarasibhatta); Comparative
Religion, Philosophy of Religion, Religious Pluralism, Religions of Indian
Origin (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism), Interreligious Understanding and
Dialogue, Religion & Women, Religion & Environment.
D. Academic Distinctions / AWARDS / FELLOWSHIPS:
1.
Fulbright-Nehru
Visiting Lecturer for 2011-12 (Department of Religion, University of Florida, USA).
2.
Scholarship
under US Dept of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to the Study
of the US Institute on Religious Pluralism at the University
of California Santa Barbara from June 21 to Aug 05, 2008.
3.
UGC Visiting
Professor at the Advanced Center of Philosophy, Utkal University,
2009.
- Associate Fellowship at Indian Institute of Advanced Study (Shimla,
India) under UGC for Humanities and Social Sciences for 3 months ( one
month in a year) from 2001-2003.
- Tripura Scholarship in school (from class IX – XI), National
Scholarship in under-graduate course, Merit cum Means Scholarship in
post-graduate course.
- Stood 5th in Higher Secondary Examination (1976, TBSE)
- Stood 1st class 1st
in M.A. Examination
(1983,Visva-Bharati)
E. Particulars of Research work and Experience:
(a) Title
of the Ph.D. Thesis: SCEPTICISM IN INDIAN PHILOSOPHY.
(b) Research
Guidance: Ph. D degree awarded: 9 scholars. M. Phil degree awarded: 10
scholars. Number of Ph D scholar presently working 3.
(c) Important Publications (Books and Research
Papers):
(i) Books:
Sl.
No.
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Title with
page
number
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Type of
Book/ and
Authorship
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Publisher &
ISBN/ISSN/
Categorization
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Whether peer-reviewed/
Impact
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No of Co-authors
(To be
shared)
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Whether
I am the
main
author
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Date / Year
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1.
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Advaita-siddhanta-sara-samgraha of Narayanasrama
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Reconstructed & Edited with a long Introduction in
English
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Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda
University (Research Publication),
Belur Math, Howrah
ISBN 978-81-980944-6-3
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None
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yes
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2012
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2.
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D.P.Chattopadhyay and Lokayata Philosophy
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Edited
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The Asiatic Society, Kolkata
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None
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yes
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In Press
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3.
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Nagarjunakrta Sunyatasaptati
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Sanskrit text reconstructed, edited, translated into
Bengali and annotated in Bengali
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Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda
University (Research Publication),
Belur Math, Howrah
ISBN 978-81-908944-2-5
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None
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yes
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2011
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4.
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Studies in the Treatise of Tearing of Nagarjuna
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Vaidalyasutra
with vrtti with Eng. Annotation & Eng. Tr, Authored
commentary
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Advanced Centre of Philosophy, Utkal
University, Bhubaneswar, ISBN
81-85531-53-6
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None
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yes
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2010
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5.
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Nyayabindu of Dharmakirti
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Edited
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Directorate of Distance Education, University
of Burdwan
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2009
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6.
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Studies in Jayarasibhatta’s Critique of Knowing from
Words
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Authored Research Publication
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The Asiatic Society, Kolkata
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None
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yes
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2009
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7.
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Studies in Epistemology
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Edited with others.
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Calcutta
Studies in Philosophy under UGC SAP DRS in Association with the Radiance
ISBN 978-81-909144-6-8
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Yes
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3 other co-editors
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Yes
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2009
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8.
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Dharmadharsaner katipaya samasya
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Authored [Text book]
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Nava-Bharati
Prakasani (Publishers), Kolkata
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None
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Yes
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2008
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9.
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Islam and Philosophy
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Edited
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United States Educational Foundation in India, Kolkata
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2007
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10.
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Isvarakatrkatvanirakrti (Atheism of
Nagarjuna)
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Authored
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Mahabodhi Book Agency, Kolkata, ISBN
ISBN 10:81-87032-82-0
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None
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Yes
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2007
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11.
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Jayarasir Mate Sabda Kena Pramana
Nai? Tattvopaplavasimha of Jayarasibhatta : Sabdapramanyanirash
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Introduction,
Translation and Annotation in Bengali with the text in Sanskrit
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Department of
Philosophy, (Under UGC SAP-DRS Publication Series, No. 8), North Bengal University in collaboration with Sarat Book
House, Kolkata, ISBN 81-87169-78-8
81-87169-78-8
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None
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Yes
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2006
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12.
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Madhyamika Darsaner Ruparekha O Savrittivigrahavyavartani
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Bengali Tr. and annotation
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Mohabodhi Book Agency, Kolkata
ISBN
81-87032-61-8
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None
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yes
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2006
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13.
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Cognitive Scepticism and Indian Philosophy
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Authored
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Punthi-Pusthak, Kolkata
ISBN 81-86791-17-5
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None
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yes
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1999
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14.
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Jayarasibhatter Samsayavada
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Introduction in Bengali & Bengali translation of
Jayarasibhatta's Tattvopaplavasimha
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Sanskrita
Pustak Bhandar, Kolkata
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None
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yes
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1998
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(ii) Research
Papers published in Journals:
Sl.
No.
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Title with
page
number
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Journal name
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ISBN/ISSN/
Categorization
Refereed/Non
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Whether peer-reviewed/
Impact
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No of Co-authors
(To be
shared)
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Whether
I am the
main
author
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Date / Year
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1.
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The Vedantic Model of Religious Pluralism
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Skepsis, vol XXII/ii, a Journal for Philosophy and
Inter-disciplinary Research, Olympic
Center for Philosophy and Culture, Athens (Greece)
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ISSN 1105-1582, Refd
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Yes
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None
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Yes
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2012
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2.
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Religious
Pluralism and Inter-religious Dialogue
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Prabuddha Bharata, 116:9
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ISSN 0032-6178
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Yes
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None
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Yes
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2011
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3.
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A Tribute to Acharya
Brajendra Nath Seal
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Journal of the Department of Philosophy,
vol VII
University of North Bengal,
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ISSN 0976-4496
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Yes
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None
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Yes
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2010
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4.
5
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What is wrong in
the interpretation of Nagarjuna's Sunyatasaptati by F. Tola and C.
Dragonetti?
Nagarjuna’s
Critique of Gautama’s View on Meaning and Designation
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Journal of Indian Council of Philosophical Research, Vol 26, No. 2
Journal of the
Department of Philosophy, University of Calcutta, Vol IX
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ISSN 09707794
ISSN 2277-985X
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Yes
Yes
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None
None
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Yes
Yes
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2009
2009-2010
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6
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Aspects of
Buddhist Ethics and Environmental Concern
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Visva-Bharati Quarterly, Vol 72
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ISSN 0972-043X
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Yes
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None
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Yes
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2009
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7
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In What sense
the Law of Excluded Middle can consistently be rejected in Madhyamaka Logic?
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Journal of the Advanced Centre, of Philosophy
Utkal University,
Bhubaneswar
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Yes
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None
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Yes
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2010
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8
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Understanding
Madhyamaka Sunyata
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Research Bulletin, Vishvarananda
Vedic Research Institute (Professor Jagannath
Agrawal Centenary Volume), Hoshiarpur,
India,Vol.4&5
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Yes
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None
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yes
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2006
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9
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Bramha Vihara
Bhavana : The Buddhist
Ethics of Virtue
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Philosophy and The Life-World, vol.8
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Yes
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None
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Yes
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2006
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10
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Rash Behari Das
on the Value of Doubt
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Indian Philosophical Quarterly, Vol. 33
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ISSN 0032-6178
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Yes
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None
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Yes
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2005
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11
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Reflections on
Jayarasibhatta's Philosophical
Position
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The Journal of Indian
Academy of Philosophy, Vol. 41, No.1 & 2
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Yes
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None
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Yes
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2004
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12
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Atmavadapratisedha in Abhidharma-kosa
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The Philosophical Quarterly, Vol-IX, No1-4
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ISSN 0032-61688
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Yes
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None
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Yes
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2003
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13
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Gangesa's theory of
inherence (samavaya) with a note on the nature of inherence (samavaya)
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The Philosophical Quarterly, Amalner, Vol.8, No. 1-2
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Yes
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None
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Yes
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2002
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14
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Amaraviksepapavada: The Philosophical method of Sanjaya
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Journal of Assam
University, Vol.-4, No. 1
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Yes
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None
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Yes
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1999
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15
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Some Reflections on the Relation Between Sankara and
Buddhism
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Indian Philosophical Quarterly, Vol. XXV. No. 3
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ISSN 0032-6178
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Yes
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One
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1998
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16
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Samavaya kena anumeya?
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Darshana, Calcutta, 43, Vol. No. 2
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Yes
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None
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Yes
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1404[ Bangabda]
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17
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The Concept of Pramana and the Sceptical Arguments of Nagarjuna
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Indian Philosophical Quarterly, Vol. XXIV, No. 1
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ISSN 0032-6178
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1997
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18
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On the Conflicting Truth-claims of Different Religions
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Journal of Assam
University, Vol. 2 ,No. 1
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1997
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19
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The Levels of Truth in Madhyamika with a note on Advaita Vedānta
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The Journal of the Indian
Academy of Philosophy, Calcutta, Vol. 35, Nos. 1 & 2
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Yes
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None
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yes
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1996
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20
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A Note on the Concept of Alienation
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Darshana International, Vol. XXXVI, No. 3
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Yes
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None
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yes
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1996
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21
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Man and Freedom (A Critical Exposition of Jean Paul
Sartre's View)
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Journal of Assam
University, Vol. 1
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Yes
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None
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yes
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1996
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22
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Nagarjuna's Philosophical
Method
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The Essence, Vol. 3
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One
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1995
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23
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Syllogism: Aristotle and Nyaya
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The Visva Bharati Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 3
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Yes
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None
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yes
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1995
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24
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''Lingasarira (The Subtle Body)
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Prabuddha Bharata, Mayavati, Vol.
94
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ISSN 0032-6178
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Yes
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None
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yes
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1991
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25
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A Critique of Jayarasi's Critique of Perception
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Indain Philosophical Quarterly, Poona,
Vol 17, No. 4
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0032-6178 ISSN
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Yes
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None
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yes
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1990
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26
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Is Jayarasi a materialist?
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Indain Philosophical Quarterly, Poona, Vol. 16, No. 3
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ISSN 0376-415X
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Yes
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None
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yes
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1989
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27
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Jaina View of
Soul : An Introduction
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Jaina Journal, Calcutta, Vol. 22,
No. 2
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Yes
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None
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yes
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1987
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28
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A note on Jayarasibhatta's Philosophical Method
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The Visva Bharati Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 23, No. 1
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Yes
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None
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yes
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1986
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29
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No-soul Theory of Buddhism: Its Meaning and
Significance
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Journal of the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi, vol 10
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Yes
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None
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yes
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1986
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30
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Samavayaprasange
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Darshana, Vol. 35
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Yes
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None
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yes
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1993
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31
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Rabindranath on man and his freedom
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Tattva-Darshana, Vol. 2, No. 4
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Yes
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None
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yes
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1985
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32
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What is Syadvada?
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Jain Journal, Calcutta, Vol. 20, No. 1
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Yes
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None
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yes
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1985
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33
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The traditional Critique of Vaisesika Critique of the
category of Samavaya : An
Appraisal
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Indian Philosophical Quarterly (IPQ), Poona , Vol. 12, No. 2
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ISSN 0032-6178
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Yes
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None
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yes
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1985
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34
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Is Samavaya an Internal Relation?
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Indian Philosophical Quarterly (IPQ), Poona , Vol. 12, No. 2
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ISSN 0032-6178
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Yes
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None
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yes
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1984
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(iii) Research
Papers Published in Anthologies /articles/chapters published in Books/
Conference Proceedings:
Sl.
No.
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Art/Chapter
Title with
page
numbers
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Book title,
Editor &
Publisher
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ISBN/ISSN No/
(Or, Renowned
publishers)
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Whether peer-reviewed/
Impact
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No of Co-authors
(To be
shared)
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Whether
I am the
main
author
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Date / Year
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1.
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Debate over Doubt Between Gautama and Nagarjuna
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Reconsidering Classical
Indian Thoughts, ed. D. R. Sirswal, Center
for Positive Philosophy, Pehowa, India
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ISBN 978-81-922377-2-5
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Yes
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None
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yes
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2012
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2.
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Kabir's Teaching
and the possibility for Inter-
religious Dialogue
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Professor S. P. Dubey felicitation Volume, titled ''Dimensions of Philosophy'' ed. A. Datta Sharma, Sagar
University
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ISBN 81-8315-180-9
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Yes
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None
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yes
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2012
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3.
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The Logic of Religious Pluralism and India
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‘Globalization
and Religious Pluralism' ed. Changang Guo, Center
for Global Studies, Shanghai University, China
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ISBN 13:978-019-53240-5
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Yes
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None
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yes
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2010
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4.
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Nagarjuna's
Philosophy: A Critique of Realism
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History of Science, Philosophy in Indian Civilization , General Editor : D. P.
Chattopadhyaya , Volume Editor : Partha Ghosh, vol 12 ,part 5:
Materialism and Immaterialism in India and Europe, Centre for Studies in
Civilizations, New Delhi
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ISBN 81-87586-42-7
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Yes
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None
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yes
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2010
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5.
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Man and Nature:
An Approach from Buddhist Ethics
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Human Freedom and Environment, ed. Indoo Pandey Khanduri published by the Department of Philosophy,
H. N. B. Garhwal University, Srinagar, Garwal
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ISBN 978-81-ISBN 7835-814-7
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Yes
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None
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yes
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2010
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6.
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Aspects of
Skepticism of Nagarjuna
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Skepticism,Knowledge and other related Issues Ed. P. Sarkar, under SAP
in Philosophy Publication, University of Calcutta
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ISBN 9788190914499
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Yes
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None
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yes
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2009
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7.
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The Statement
"Everything is Empty"
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Professor Nilima Sharma Felicitation Volume , titled Dimensions of Philosophy edited by Dr. Souravpran Goswami,
Deparment of Philosophy, Gauhati
University, Guwahati
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ISBN 978-93-80390-41-3
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Yes
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None
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yes
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2010
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8.
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Religious
Pluralism and the possibility of Inter-religious Dialogue in the light of
Swami Vivekananda’s Philosophy
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Relevance of Swami Vivekananda’s Socio-political Thinking and the
Challeges of Today ed and
published by S. Sharma, Department of Philosophy, Ramkrishna Mahavidyalaya,
Tripura
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Yes
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None
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yes
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2009
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9.
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The
Four-cornered Negation and the denial of the Law of Excluded Middle in
Nàgàrjuna’s Logic
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Logic in Religious Discourse, ed. Andrew Schumann, Minsk, Belarus
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ISBN 978-3-86838-061-3
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Yes
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None
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yes
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2009
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10.
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On the 'No
thesis Argument of Nagarjuna'
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The Ocean of Buddhist Wisdom, vol. IV, the Indian Society for Buddhist Studies
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ISBN 81-8315-11-1
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Yes
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None
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yes
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2008
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11.
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Understanding Panchashila
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Cmmemoration Number 2550 B E of the
Tathagata, International Center for Buddhist Studies and Research, Siliguri
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Yes
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None
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yes
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2007
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12.
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Designatory
Function of Words and Jayarasibhatta's Scepticism
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Language and Reality,
ed. K.L Das & J.C. Basak Northern
Book Centre New Delhi
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ISBN 81-7211-212-2
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Yes
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None
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Yes
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2006
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13.
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Nagarjuna on Negation
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Proceedings of the Interim World Philosophy Congress
|
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Yes
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None
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Yes
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2006
|
14.
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Religious
Pluralism and Vedānta
|
Contemporary Challenges and Practical Vedānta', ed. J.P.
Dubey, Jabalpur
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Yes
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None
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Yes
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2005
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15.
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Keynote address
delivered to UGC sponsored state-level seminar on 'Society and Human Values'
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Published by Karimganj College, Department of
Philosophy in book form, edited by S. Debnath & M. Dutta-Choudhury
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Yes
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None
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Yes
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2002
|
16.
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Cognitive
Scepticism of Nagarjuna
|
Proceedings of the 20th
World Congress of Philosophy, Ed. E. Sosa, Boston,
U.S.A.
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ISBN
1-889680-19-2
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Yes
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None
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Yes
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2000
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(iv) Research Papers Presented in Seminars:
Presented papers in 10
International and 20 National Seminars/ Conference. [some details from 2010
-2013]:
Sl No.
1
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Title of the Paper
The Thesis of Sufi Influence on Sricaitanya: A
Refutation
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Title of
Conference /
Seminar
Sricaitanya and his Philosophy
|
Whether International /
National/State/Regional/
University/College level
National, Dept of Philosophy & Religion,
Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan
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Date
March 30 -31, 2013
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1
2
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Environmental
awareness and Buddhist texts
The
Vedantic Model of Religious Pluralism
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Buddhism and Society
Democratic Culture: Historical Reflections and
Modern Transformations
|
International, Central University of Tibetan
Studies, Saranath
International [Olympia], International Society
for Universal Dialogue, Greece
|
Jan 13-15, 2013
June 22 -27, 2012
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3
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Position
of Buddhist Studies and Research with reference to Nagarjuna in India Today
|
Buddhist Round Table
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International, Dept. of Religion, Univ. of
Florida, Gaineville, USA
|
Sept 22, 2011
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4
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Religious
Pluralism and India Today
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Human
Rights, Democracy and Cultural Pluralism
|
International Fulbright Scholars Conference
sponsored by the USA Dept of State at
Atlanta, USA
|
Nov 2 -6, 2011
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5
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Ecological Awareness and Indian Buddhism [one of
the two key-note paper]
|
International Conference on Eastern and
Indigenous Perspectives on
Sustainability and Conflict Resolution,
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International,
University of South Florida, Tampa, USA
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Nov13-15,
2011
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6
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Kabir
and Inter-religious Dialogue
|
International
Conference for peace through Dialogue
|
International,
UNESCO &
Dept. of World Religion, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
|
Nov 27 – 29, 2010
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7
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The
Logic of Religious Pluralism and India
|
Globalization and Religious Pluralism
|
International
Dept of Philosophy, Nanjing University & the
Center of Global Studies Univ. of Shanghai, China
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Aug 16 – 20, 2010
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8
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Relevance
of Kabir Today
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Asian Philosophy Congress
|
International
ICPR, New Delhi
|
March 6 -9, 2010
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9
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Debiprasad Chattopadhyay and Lokayata
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Directed/ Co ordinated
|
International,
Asiatic Society, Kolkata
|
Nov, 24 -25, 2010
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1
2
3
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Ecological
Awareness and Two Methodological Models
Man
and Environment in Indian Tradition
Violence
and Environment : An Approach from Buddhism
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National Conference of Indian Society For
Buddhist Studies [12th Annual Conference held at Doon University,
Dehradun
National Seminar on MAN AND NATURE
Philosophy of Violence
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NATIONAL / STATE LEVEL
National
UGC sponsored National Seminar
Christ College, Cuttack
National (UGC sponsored), Kandi Raj College
|
Nov 2 -4, 2012
Sept 15-16, 2012
Jan 16
-17, 2012
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4
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Swami
Vivekananda and Religion
|
Swami Vivekananda and the
World Today
|
National, Dept. of Philosophy, Pachmura College,
Bakura
|
Feb 29 -
March1, 2012
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5
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Religious
Pluralism, Vedanta and Terrorism
|
Religious Pluralism as a Response to Terrorism
|
National, SAP Department of Philosophy, University
of Calcutta
|
Feb 22, 2012
|
6
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What sort of Doctor Do We Need
|
ICPR sponsored National Conference on Medical
Ethics
|
National,
Ambedkar College,
Tripura
|
Feb 10-11, 2012
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7
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Indian Methodology of text- interpretation
|
ICPR
sponsored National Conference
On
Hermeneutics
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National,
Dept of Philosophy, Banaras Hindu university,
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Jan 9 -11, 2011
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8
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Body-Self-Thesis of the Carvakas
|
U G C sponsored National Seminar on
Consciousness
|
National
Dept of Philosophy,Utkal University, Bhuvaneswar
|
Feb 16 -18, 2011
|
9
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Environment and Philosophy
|
Philosophy in the Era of Science
|
ICPR sponsored National Seminar, Dept of
Philosophy, Panjab University, Chandigarh
|
Jan 10 - 12
2010
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F. TEACHING
EXPERIENCE:
Name
of the Institution
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Designation
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Date
of joining
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Date
of leaving
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Remarks, if any.
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Alipurduar College, West Bengal
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Lecturer
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July
1985
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July
1995
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Assam University, Silchar
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Reader
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Aug
1995
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July
2001
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University of Calcutta
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Reader
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Aug
2001
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July
2003
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University of Calcutta
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Professor
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Aug
2003
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Till
date
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Department of Religion, University of Florida
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Adjunct
Professor
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Aug
17, 2011
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Dec
07, 2011
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2011,
Fall Semester
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G. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:
1. Former Vice Chancellor, University of Kalyani, Nadia District, West
Bengal, Pin 741235
2.
(a) Head of the Department of Philosophy, Assam
University.
(b) Head of the Department of Philosophy, University
of Calcutta.
(c) Coordinator, UGC DRS program, University of
Calcutta.
(d) Former Member, Academic Council Assam University,
Silchar.
(e) Former Member of the
Governing Body of Alipurduar College.
H. Membership and activities in professional
associations:
(a) The Asiatic Society Kolkata (Life member, India).
(b) The Indian Academy of Philosophy (Life Member,
India).
(c) Fulbright Association Kolkata (Life Member,
India).
(d) US Department of States Alumni, Washington, USA
(e) University of California Santa Barbara
(Department of Religion) Alumni
(f) Visva-Bharati Praktani (Alumni), Santiniketan
(g) International Institute of Asian Studies,
Netherland
(h) Indian Philosophy Congress (Life Member, India).
(i) Indian Society for Buddhist Studies (Life Member,
India).
(j) Forum for Religion and Ecology (Life Member,
California, USA).
(k) International Society for Universal Dialogue
(Greece)
(l) Center
for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (Philadelphia, USA)
(m) American Philosophical Association, USA
(n) American
Association of Religion, USA
(o) Member of the Boards of under-graduate and
Post-graduate Studies in Philosophy in the University of Calcutta.
(p) Member of Ph.D. and M Phil Committees and Academic
Faculty Council of the University of Calcutta.
(q) Formerly, Board of Studies in Philosophy:
North-Eastern Hill University.
(r) Formerly, Board of Studies in Philosophy: Aligarh
Muslim University.
(s) Formerly Chairman, Board of Studies in Philosophy
(both UG & PG): Assam University.
I. JOURNALS EDITED:
1. The Journal of
Indian Academy of Philosophy (Vols. 40, 42 & 43).
- The
Journal of the Department of Philosophy, University of Calcutta, Vols. 6 & 7, 2006, 2007.
J.
CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECT:
1.
Advaita-siddhanta-sara-samgraha of Narayanasrama (Sanskrit text to be translated and annotated into Bengali).
2.
Madhusudana
Sarasvati's Siddhanta-bindu, (English
Translation and annotation with Sanskrit Text).
3.
Collected
Works of Acharya Brajendra Nath Seal.(To be edited with Introduction)
3.1 Three Essays by Acharya Brajendra Nath Seal : Edited with an
Introduction, to be published
shortly.
K.
INVITED LECTURES:
- U S A Chamber
of Commerce [Orlando Chapter] Annual Lecture on Dec 6, 2011 delivered on
‘Religious Pluralism, Politics and India’.
2. Special Lecture at
the Department of Philosophy, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA on
“Indian Philosophy and Cognitive Scepticism” organized by ‘Philosophy Student
Society’ on Nov 29, 2011.
- Special
lecture delivered on “Reflections on Acharya Brajendra Nath Seal’s
Philosophy’’ on 28.09.2012 organized by the Calcutta School of
Philosophical Research.
- Lecture
delivered on 05.12.2012 on “The Body-Self Theory of the Carvakas” to the
participants of Refresher Course organized by the Academic Staff College
of the University of Calcutta.
- Lecture delivered
on ‘Values’ on 28.09.2012 organized by the Calcutta School of
Philosophical Research.
- 4 lectures
delivered on “The Logic of Religious Pluralism” to the participant of UGC
sponsored Refresher Course in Philosophy at North Bengal University from
June 17—18, 2013
L.
COMMUNITY SERVICES:
Associated
with religious and social community services like Services for Aged People [Help Age India, New Delhi], Associated
with Ramakrishna Mission.
M.
Language Known:
Bengali, English, Hindi &
Sanskrit
Date:
Place: Kolkata
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(Dilipkumar Mohanta)
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