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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

Vijai.madhu@smvdu.ac.in

2. Mr. Manoj Kumar Panda

At. Baincha, Pot. Eram

Dist. Bhadrak

Odisha -756162

M.No.8010819069

Research Scholar

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Mpanda84@gmail.com

3. Dr. Subhash Phogat

Govt. P.G. Nehru College

Jajjar, Haryana – 124101

M.No.9416767008

Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Govt. P.G. College, Haryana

subhashbhogot@gmail.com

4. Mr. Apurva Tripathi

A/67, Tejendraprakash Society-1

Research Scholar

Department of Philosophy

Khodiyarnagar

Ahmedabad 382350

M.No.9662475080

Gujarat University

a.s.tripathi@hotmail.com

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

Geetapal169@yahoo.com

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

sikanderdxn@gmail.com

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

Jimlha3787@gmail.com

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

Kkonch.2@gmail.com

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

rajibalochanb@gmail.com

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

Sarkarp32@gmail.com

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

deepsonofj@gmail.com

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

rakeshblathur@gmail.com

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

Rahmanparappur@gmail.com

15 Mr. Shiva Rahman

Sargam, Parambil P.O.

Calicut -673 012

Kerala

M.No.9995115836

Research Scholar

Department of Philosophy

University of Calicut

Shiv9995115836@gmail.com

16. Dr. Devendra Kumar Jatav

Philosophy Department

R.D. University

Jabalpur

M.No.9302885916

Gen.Fellow, ICPR

Philosophy Department

R.D. University

Jabalpur

Jdr.devendra@rediffmail.com

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

vivekpachpande@gmail.com

18. Mr. Sachchidanand Singh

Assistant Professor

Joshi & Bedekar College,

Thane, Mahatashtra

M.No.9867194504

Assistant Professor

Joshi & Bedekar College,

Thane, Mahatashtra

Sachchidanand04@gmail.com

19. Mr. Sudhir Kumar Singh

Vill. Nandana

Post. Bakshi ka Talab

Lucknow

M.No.9452040105

Research Scholar

Department of Philosophy

University of Lucknow

Sudheersingh001@gmail.com

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

Satishtiwari92@gmail.com

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

yogiskc@gmail.com

22. Dr. Prashant Shukla

Department of Philosophy

Lucknow University

Lucknow -226007

M.No.8004362417

Assistant Professor

Department of Philosophy

University of Lucknow

Prashant.philosophy@yahoo.com

23. Dr. Rajesh Tripathi

5/26 Vikas Nagar

Lucknow

M.No.9453562497

Department of Philosophy

University of Lucknow

phirakt@gmail.com

24. Dr. Ghan Shyam

170, Chandralok Colony

Aliganj, Lucknow

M.No.9450860368

Rajat Girls Degree College

Ghanshyamgupta13@gmail.com

25. Mr. Vikas Mishra

Department of Philosophy

University of Lucknow

Lucknow

M.No.8005004927

Research Scholar

Department of Philosophy

University of Lucknow

vikashuniversityoflucknow@gmail.com

26. Ms. Sonika Varma

2A/2,FG, Modern Aliganj Enclave

Chandganj Garden Road

Lucknow 226 024

M.No.9795006728

University of Lucknow

Sonikavarma1@gmail.com

27. Ms. Vibha Mishra

539K/169 Faizabad Road

Narayan Nagar

Lucknow

M.No.9598709747

Research Scholar

Department of Philosophy

University of Lucknow

Mishrarinku8786@gmail.com