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ICPR WORKSHOP ON BERTRAND RUSSELL’S
‘PROBLEMS OF PHILOSOPHY’
August 20 – 29, 2014
Resource Persons: Professor Rakesh Chandra
Dr. Vijay Tankha
Dr. Priyedarshi Jetli
Dr.Manidipa Sen
Dr.NilanjanBhowmick
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Reading Assignment: Problems of Philosophy (PP) 1. Chapter I: Appearance and Reality
2. Chapter II: The Existence of Matter
*Note: Participants should have read Chapters I and II before Thursday.
Session 1: 9:45–11:15 —Dr.Vijay Tankha
PP I: Appearance and Reality – Lecture
Session 2: 11:30–1:00—Dr.Vijay Tankha
PP I: Appearance and Reality – Discussion
Session 3: 2:00–3:30— Dr.Vijay Tankha
PP II: The Existence of Matter – Lecture
Session 4: 3:45–5:15— Dr.Vijay Tankha
PP II: The Existence of Matter – Discussion Written Assignment*:
• At least one page (250 words) each on Chapters I and II o Summarize the main idea of the chapter o Critically evaluate Russell
*Note that all written assignments are to be turned in the next day at the morning session.
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3.3.3.3. Chapter III: The Nature of MatterChapter III: The Nature of MatterChapter III: The Nature of MatterChapter III: The Nature of Matter
4.4.4.4. Chapter IChapter IChapter IChapter IVVVV: : : : Idealism Idealism Idealism Idealism
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Thursday, August 21, 2014
Session 5: 9:45–11:15— Dr.Vijay Tankha
PP III: The Nature of Matter – Lecture
Session 6: 11:30–1:00 —Dr.Vijay Tankha
PP III: The Nature of Matter – Discussion
Session 7: 2:00–3:30— Professor Rakesh Chandra
PP IV: Idealism – Lecture
Session 8: 3:45 – 5:15 — Professor Rakesh Chandra
PP IV: Idealism –Discussion
Written Assignment:
• At least one page (250 words) each on Chapters III and IV: o Summarize the main idea of the chapter o Critically evaluate Russell
Reading Assignment:
5. Chapter V: Knowledge by Acquaintance and Knowledge by Description
6. Chapter VI: On Induction
Friday, August 22, 2014
Session 9: 9:45–11:15 — Dr.Manidipa Sen
PP V:Knowledge by Acquaintance and Knowledge by Description – Lecture
Session 10: 11:30–1:00 —Dr.Manidipa Sen
PP V:Knowledge by Acquaintance and Knowledge by Description –Discussion
Session 11: 2:00–3:30 —Dr.Manidipa Sen
PP VI: On Induction – Lecture
Session 12: 3:45–5:15 — Dr.Manidipa Sen
PP VI: On Induction–Discussion
Written Assignment:
• At least one page (250 words) each on Chapters V and VI: o Summarize the main idea of the chapter o Critically evaluate Russell
Reading Assignment:Reading Assignment:Reading Assignment:Reading Assignment:
7.7.7.7. Chapter VII: On Our Knowledge of General PrinciplesChapter VII: On Our Knowledge of General PrinciplesChapter VII: On Our Knowledge of General PrinciplesChapter VII: On Our Knowledge of General Principles
8.8.8.8. Chapter VIII: How Chapter VIII: How Chapter VIII: How Chapter VIII: How A PrioriA PrioriA PrioriA Priori Knowledge is PossibleKnowledge is PossibleKnowledge is PossibleKnowledge is Possible
Saturday, August23, 2014
Session 13: 9:45 –11:15 — Dr. Manidipa Sen
PP VII: On Our Knowledge of General Principles – Lecture
Session 14: 11:30–1:00 — Dr.Manidipa Sen
PP VII: On Our Knowledge of General Principles –Discussion
Session 15: 2:00 – 3:30 — Dr.Priyedarshi Jetli
PP VIII: How A Priori Knowledge is Possible – Lecture
Session 16: 3:45–5:15 — Dr.Priyedarshi Jetli
PP VIII: How A Priori Knowledge is Possible –Discussion
Written Assignment:
• At least one page (250 words) each on Chapters VII and VIII o Summarize the main idea of the chapter o Critically evaluate Russell
Reading Assignment:
9. Chapter IX: The World of Universals
10. Chapter X: On Our Knowledge of Universals
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Consultation with available resource persons
For Project Work
*Set up appointments on Saturday for meetings with available
resource persons on Sunday.
##Requirements for the project work:
• Pick a topic from one of the issues discussed in PP.
• Meet with available resource person and set up a basic plan
• Do library research on the topic on Saturday,
MondayandTuesday.
• During library times on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday you
can also consult available resource persons.
• Presentations — 15 minutes each
• Turn in a written version by Friday afternoon.
Monday, August 25, 2014
Session 17: 9:45–11:15 — Dr.Priyedarshi Jetli
PP IX: The World of Universals – Lecture
Session 18: 11:30–1:00 —Dr.Priyedarshi Jetli
PP IX: The World of Universals – Discussion
Session 19: 2:00–3:30 —Dr.Priyedarshi Jetli
PP X: On Our Knowledge of Universals – Lecture
Session 20: 3:45–5:15 —Dr.Priyedarshi Jetli PP X: On Our Knowledge of Universals – Discussion
Written Assignment:
• At least one page (250 words) each on Chapters IX and X o Summarize the main idea of the chapter o Critically evaluate Russell
Reading Assignment:Reading Assignment:Reading Assignment:Reading Assignment:
11.11.11.11. Chapter XI: On Intuitive KnowledgeChapter XI: On Intuitive KnowledgeChapter XI: On Intuitive KnowledgeChapter XI: On Intuitive Knowledge
12.12.12.12. Chapter XII: Truth and FalsChapter XII: Truth and FalsChapter XII: Truth and FalsChapter XII: Truth and Falsehoodehoodehoodehood
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Session 21: 9:30–11:15 —Dr.NilanjanBhowmick
PP XI: On Intuitive Knowledge – Lecture
Session 22: 11:30–1:00 —Dr.NilanjanBhowmick
PP XI: On Intuitive Knowledge – Discussion
Session 23: 2:00–3:15 — Dr.NilanjanBhowmick
PP XII: Truth and Falsehood – Lecture
Session 24: 3:45–5:15 — Dr.NilanjanBhowmick
PP XII: Truth and Falsehood – Discussion
Written Assignment:
• At least one page (250 words) each on Chapters XI and XII o Summarize the main idea of the chapter o Critically evaluate Russell
Reading Assignment:Reading Assignment:Reading Assignment:Reading Assignment:
13.13.13.13. Chapter XIII: Knowledge, Error and Probable OpinionChapter XIII: Knowledge, Error and Probable OpinionChapter XIII: Knowledge, Error and Probable OpinionChapter XIII: Knowledge, Error and Probable Opinion
14.14.14.14. Chapter XIV: The Limits of Philosophical KnowledgeChapter XIV: The Limits of Philosophical KnowledgeChapter XIV: The Limits of Philosophical KnowledgeChapter XIV: The Limits of Philosophical Knowledge
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Session 25: 9:45 – 11:15 — Dr.NilanjanBhowmick
PP XIII: Knowledge, Error and Probably Opinion – Lecture
Session 26: 11:30–1:00 — Dr.NilanjanBhowmick
PP XIII: Knowledge, Error and Probably Opinion – Discussion
Session 27: 2:00–3:30 — Professor Rakesh Chandra
PP XIV: The Limits of Philosophical Knowledge – Lecture
Session 28: 3:45–5:15— Professor Rakesh Chandra
PP XIV: The Limits of Philosophical Knowledge – Discussion
Written Assignment:
• At least one page (250 words) each on Chapters XIII andXIV o Summarize the main idea of the chapter o Critically evaluate Russell
Reading Assignment:Reading Assignment:Reading Assignment:Reading Assignment:
15.15.15.15. Chapter XV: The Value of PhilosophyChapter XV: The Value of PhilosophyChapter XV: The Value of PhilosophyChapter XV: The Value of Philosophy
Thursday, August28, 2014
Session 29: 9:45–11:15 — Professor Rakesh Chandra
PP XV: The Value of Philosophy – Lecture
Session 30: 11:30–1:00 — Professor Rakesh Chandra
PP XV: The Limits of Philosophical Knowledge – Discussion
Session 31: 2:00 – 3:30 Session 32: 3:45–5:15
Participants’ Presentations
Written Assignment:
• At least one page (250 words) each on Chapter XV o Summarize the main idea of the chapter o Critically evaluate Russell
Friday, August 29, 2014
Session 33: 9:45 – 11:15 Session 34: 11:30 – 1:00 Session 35: 2:00 – 3:30
Participants’ Presentations
Session 36: 3:45 – 5:15:Valedictory Session
List of participants for the Workshop on Reading Russell’s Problems of Philosophy
(20-29 August, 2014)
Sl.No. Name Affiliation & email Id
1. Dr. Madhu Mangal Chaturvedi
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
School of Philosophy & Culture
SMVD University, P.O. Katra,
Jammu & Kashmir – 182 320
M.No.94955553715
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
School of Philosophy & Culture
SMVD University
2. Mr. Manoj Kumar Panda
At. Baincha, Pot. Eram
Dist. Bhadrak
Odisha -756162
M.No.8010819069
Research Scholar
Jawaharlal Nehru University
3. Dr. Subhash Phogat
Govt. P.G. Nehru College
Jajjar, Haryana – 124101
M.No.9416767008
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Govt. P.G. College, Haryana
4. Mr. Apurva Tripathi
A/67, Tejendraprakash Society-1
Research Scholar
Department of Philosophy
Khodiyarnagar
Ahmedabad 382350
M.No.9662475080
Gujarat University
5. Ms. Pal Geet Vijai
A/14, Sunrise Avanu,
Near Bavisgam School
V.S. Nagar, Gujrat
M.No.8511879051
Research Scholar
School of Psychology & Philosophy
Department
Gujarat University
6. Dr. Sikander Jamil
Department of Philosophy
Faculty of Arts
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh -202 002
M.No.8266872086
Department of Philosophy
Faculty of Arts
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
7. Ms. Jigmet Lhamo
Room No.18
Sabarmati Hostel,
JNU,New Delhi -110067
M.No.8588009787
Research Scholar
Centre for Philosophy,
School of Social Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University
9 Mr. Manik Konch
Room No.49, Hostel 1
IIT Bombay
Powai, Mumbai 400 076
M.No.9167288562
Research Scholar
Dept. of HSS, iit bOMBAY
10 Mr. Rajiba Lochan Behara
Room No.116, Gachibowli
University of Hyderabad
Hyderabad 500 046
M.No.9494248342
Research Scholar
Department of Philosophy
School of Humanities University of
Hyderabad
11 Dr. Prasanta Sarkar
Department of Philosophy
University of Burdwan
Gulapbag, Burdwan 713 104
West Bengal
M.No.9474174532
Assistant Professor
Department of Philosophy
University of Burdwan
12. Mr. P. Deepak
Room No.182: Hostel: 01
IIT Bombay
Powai, Mumbai – 400 076
M.No.8454953190
Research Scholar
Dept. of HSS
IIT Bombay
13. Mr. Rakesh K.
Research Scholar
Department of Philosophy
Research Scholar
Department of Philosophy
Sree Sankaracharya University of
Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit
Kalady,, Ernakulam - 683574
Kerala
M.No.9497300324
Sanskrit
14. Mr. Abdur Rahman
Research Scholar,
Department of Philosophy
Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit
Kalady – 683 574, Ernakulam, Kerala
M.No.8281474778
Research Scholar,
Department of Philosophy
Sree Sankaracharya University of
Sanskrit
15 Mr. Shiva Rahman
Sargam, Parambil P.O.
Calicut -673 012
Kerala
M.No.9995115836
Research Scholar
Department of Philosophy
University of Calicut
16. Dr. Devendra Kumar Jatav
Philosophy Department
R.D. University
Jabalpur
M.No.9302885916
Gen.Fellow, ICPR
Philosophy Department
R.D. University
Jabalpur
17. Mr. Vivek Pachpande
Block No.G.3, Sudamachatra Building,
Pandurangwadi Area
Dombivali (E), Dist. Thane
Maharashtra – 421 201
M.No.9820223301
Research Scholar
University of Mumbai
18. Mr. Sachchidanand Singh
Assistant Professor
Joshi & Bedekar College,
Thane, Mahatashtra
M.No.9867194504
Assistant Professor
Joshi & Bedekar College,
Thane, Mahatashtra
19. Mr. Sudhir Kumar Singh
Vill. Nandana
Post. Bakshi ka Talab
Lucknow
M.No.9452040105
Research Scholar
Department of Philosophy
University of Lucknow
20. Mr. Satish K. Tiwari
Department of Philosophy
University of Lucknow
Lucknow 226 007
M.No.8737972132
Research Scholar
Department of Philosophy
University of Lucknow
21. Mr. Sandeep Kumar Chaurasia Research Scholar
Kas;pl Clinik, Ekta Nagar
Campwell Road,
Balaganj,Chowk
Lucknow-226 003
M.No.8090217465
Department of Philosophy
University of Lucknow
22. Dr. Prashant Shukla
Department of Philosophy
Lucknow University
Lucknow -226007
M.No.8004362417
Assistant Professor
Department of Philosophy
University of Lucknow
23. Dr. Rajesh Tripathi
5/26 Vikas Nagar
Lucknow
M.No.9453562497
Department of Philosophy
University of Lucknow
24. Dr. Ghan Shyam
170, Chandralok Colony
Aliganj, Lucknow
M.No.9450860368
Rajat Girls Degree College
25. Mr. Vikas Mishra
Department of Philosophy
University of Lucknow
Lucknow
M.No.8005004927
Research Scholar
Department of Philosophy
University of Lucknow
26. Ms. Sonika Varma
2A/2,FG, Modern Aliganj Enclave
Chandganj Garden Road
Lucknow 226 024
M.No.9795006728
University of Lucknow
27. Ms. Vibha Mishra
539K/169 Faizabad Road
Narayan Nagar
Lucknow
M.No.9598709747
Research Scholar
Department of Philosophy
University of Lucknow
