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Name Dr. Tapan Kumar De Designation Professor Department Name PHILOSOPHY Office Phone No +91 3222 298-316 / Centrex Extn. 316 Email ID tapande4@mail.vidyasagar.ac.in Fax - Mobile No 9735448852 Personal Website Address Dept of Philosophy, Vidyasagar University, 721102

Educational Qualification Degree Name Institute Year of passing/awarded Ph.D The University of Burdwan 2008 M.Phil. The University Burdwan 1998 M.A. Vidyasagar University 1996 Title of the Ph. D. Thesis Historicity and Transcendentalism:A Study in Husserls Phenomenology

Career Profile / Teaching Experience Professor, Department of Philosophy and the Life-world,Vidyasagar University since 23.12.2014 Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy and the Life-world, Vidyasagar University, since 23.12.2011 to 22.12.2014 Lecturer,Department of Philosophy, Ghatal R.S.Mahavidyalay,Ghatal,Paschim Medinipur,From-23rd December 2001 to 22nd December,2008 Reader, Department of Philosophy and the Life-world, Vidyasagar University, from 23.12.2008 to 22.12.2011

Specialization/Research Area Field of Specialization Research Area/ Areas of Interest Advanced Logic,Indian Logic. Research Area- Practical Ethics,Philosophy of Vivekananda,Phenomenology and Existentialism

Course/ Subject Taught Logic,Phenomenology,Western Epistemology, Applied Ethics, Modern Indian Thoughts

Conference/ Symposium /Journal Paper / Books Published International Publication Title Published in Year Published by In Defense of Euthanasia: A Situational Analysis Journal Periodic Research :Multi Disciplinary International Research Journal,V-2 P-176 2013 Social Research Foundation, Kanpur National Publication Title Published in Year Published by Untouchability in Untouchables: A Study in the Philosophy of Babasaheb Ambedkar Philosophy and the Life-World, Vol-22, P-56, ISSN- 0975-8461 2020 The Registrar, Vidyasagar University Vaisnav Dhara o Jungle Mahal er Sanskriti: Ekti Darsonik Somikha Jungle Mahal: Society-Culture and Literature (vol-11) 2019 Progressive Publisher Swami Vivekananda er Chintai Shudra Mukti: Ekti Darshanik Poryalochona Philosophy and the Life-World, Vol-21, P-47, ISSN-0975-8461 2019 The Registrar, Vidyasagar University A Phenomenological Study on the Adivasi Culture in West Bengal Indians Northeast; A Celebration of Culture, ISBN-978-93-88945-00-4 2019 Rev. Dr. Ashish Amos( ISPCK) Brentano on Intentionality of Consciousness: A Brief Exposition Department of Philosophy and the Life-world,Vidyasagar University,ISSN-0975-8451,V-20,Page-64-75 2018 Registrar, VU Vivekanander Nabavedanta O Bartaman Samaj: Ekti Samiksha Swami Vivekanander Samaj Bhawana, ISBN-978-93-82370-44-4 2017 Sahajpath, Howrah Emancipation of Transgender:A Step to a New World Human Rightsin Philosophical Perspective,ISBN-978-93-83368-22-8,Page-11-27 2017 Sanskrit Pustak Bhander,Kolkata-700006 Music and Emotion:A Critical Study Philosophy and Music for Mental Development,ISBN-9789380332994 2017 Department of Philosophy and Music,Mugberia Gangadhar Mahavidyalay Vivekanander Nabavedanta O Bartaman Samaj: ekti Samiksa Swami Vivekanander Samaj Bhwana,ISBN-978-93-82370-44-4,Page-15-36 2017 Sahaj Path,Howra,West Bengal Vivekananda on the Transformation of Culture and Civilization Department of Philosophy and the Life-world,Vidyasagar University,ISSN-0975-8451,V-19,Page-88-97 2017 Department of Philosophy and the Life-world,Vidyasagar University Science and Values:A Study in the Philosophy of Vivekananda Ethical Activities and Values:Reflections from Different Philosophy(Proceeding Volume),ISBN-978-81-933615-7-3 2017 Department of Philosophy, Pingla Thana Mahavidyay,Paschim Medinipur,West Bengal Chanyakya Niti O Byabaharik Jivan:Ekti Samikhya Unmesh,V-6,Page-7-14,ISSN-2455-037X 2016 Narayan Kuila,Department of Bengali,Hijli College,Midnapore Sri Chaitanya on Love: An Analytical Approach Nabyasrote, ISSN-2249-8133,Page-451-465, V-10,Issue-11 2016 Eyasin Khan on Behalf of Nabyasrote,Paschim Medinipur,West Bengal Swami Vivekanandas Thought on Ethics International Journal of Research on Social and Natural Science,ISSN-2455-5916, V-1,Issue-1,Page-71-78 2016 Katwa College,Burdwan,Westbengal Teaching of the Gita and Inner Empowerment:A Study in the Philosophy of Vivekananmda The Philosophy of Bhagabat Gita,ISBN-93-85798-04-7,Page-32-49 2016 Gyanajuga Publication, Bhubaneswar,Odisha Recocilation of Science and Vedanta: An Analytical Approach Journal of Philosophy and Critical Thinking,ISSN- 1222394-7004 V-2&3 2016 Udayanath ( Autonomus) College of Science and Technology, Cuttack, Odisha Human Rights and Sexual Discrimination: A Reflection on Third Gender does Human Rights Exist?ISBN-978-93-80332-80-2,Page-111-119 2015 Manab Prakashan,Kolkata,700073 Rehabilitation of Anthropocentrism:A Critical Approach Philosophy and the Life-world,V-17,Page-33-43,ISSN-0975-8461 2015 Department of Philosophy and the Life-world,Vidyasagar University Manab Kendrikatabader Apriharyata: ekti Vicharmulak Visleshan Prakiti,ISBN-978-93-85248-03-0 ,Page-64-71 2015 Kabitika,Midnapur History of Animal Liberation Movement Department of Philosophy and the Life-world,Vidyasagar University,ISSN-0975-8451,V-18,Page-83-91 2015 Department of Philosophy and the Life-world,Vidyasagar University Mahapandit Rahul sankrityayan:Boisamyadurikaraner ek Aparajita Sainik Unmesh,ISSN-2455-037X,Year-2,No-1,Page- 2015 Narayan Kuila,Department of Bengali,Hijli College,Midnapore Manushyetara praner prati Vivekanadaer dristibhangi Philosophy & The Life World,V-16 ,P-59 2014 Department of Philosophy and the Life-world,Vidyasagar University. 2014 Role of Animal Ethics on Biodiversity: A Critical Evaluation Philosophy & The Life World, Vidyasagar University.V-15,P-52 2013 The Department of Philosophy & The Life World, Vidyasagar University. 2013 Vivekanander Dirstite Bharoter Arthanitir Unnyan e Shilper Bhumika Nabyasroat,V-2,P-114 2012 Edt. Sudhindranath Bag Samajtantra Badi Bhabnar Uttaran Pathsala, Pathsala, Kolkata 2010 V-1 P-105 2011 Pathsala Production, Kolkata Vivekanander Sahitya Bhabna : Ekti Sankhipta Paryalochona. Philosophy & The Life World, Vidyasagar University.V-14,P-85 2011 Philosophy and The Life World, Vidyasagar University. Dharma Chintar Bibartan O Manuser Dharma Philosophy & The Life World, Vidyasagar University.V-13 ,P-27 2011 Philosophy & The Life World, Vidyasagar University. The Search For Perfect Language Philosophy and the Life-world, V-12,P-77 2009 Department of Philosophy and the Life-world, Vidyasagar University Other Publication Title Published in Year Published by Vivekananda on the Convergence of Science and Vedanta Proceedings Volume 2013 Department of Philosophy, Midnapur College Adhunik Bharoter Artho Samajik O Sanaskritik Unnyan e Swamijir Bhumika Ananya Vivekananda ,P-55 2012 Paschimbanga College O Viswavidyalay Sikask Samiti Vivekanandar Dristite Noitik Bidhi O Babaharik Jiban Proceedings Volume,P-27 2012 Balarampur College, Purulia Vivekananda on Women Emancipation : An Ethical Quest Gender Budgeting-A Step Towards Justice:Conceptual and Empirical Issues, p-72 2012 Dasgupta &Company Private Limited The Concept of Womenhood in Vivekananda`s Philosophy:A Comparative Study Proceedings Volume,P-25 2011 Department of Philosophy, Kharagpur College Vivekananda on Practical Vedanta Need of A Universal Religion 2010 Govt. College (Autonomous), AngulP-24 Sikshar Sekal O Ekal : Ekti Paryalochona Samaj Jigyasa, Vidyasagar University 2009 Vidyasagar Centre forSocial Sciences , P-139 Books Published

Ph. D. Thesis Guidence Ongoing / Submitted Ph. D. Thesis Scholar Name Thesis Title Co Supervisor Status Complete in Year Paromita Roy Swami Vivekananda on Women Emancipation ; A Critical Analysis in the Light of Modern Age   Submitted 2020 Sri Amit Pan Burtrand Russell`s Principles of Acquaintance: A Critical Study Sri Ramdas Sirkar Submitted 2020 Sk Amirul Haque Transcendental Phenomenology and Phenomenological Method: A Critical Study in Husserls Phenomenology Nil Ongoing 2025 (Expected) Swarnali Adhikary Ecological Problems and Ecofeminism: A Critical Approach Nil Ongoing 2025 (Expected) Gopal Rana Sartres Concept of Freedom: An Ethical Study   Ongoing 2023 Uttam Dolai Emancipation of Downtrodden People: A Study in the Philosophies of Babasaheb Ambedkar, Mahatma Gandhi and Swami Vivekananda   Ongoing 2022 Suparna Nandi Targeted Killings: An Ethical Study   Ongoing 2022 Awarded Ph. D. Thesis Scholar Name Thesis Title Co Supervisor Status Complete in Year Bharat Malakar Unity of Phenomenal Conscious and the Unity Thesis :A Critical Study 1)Sri Ramdas Sirkar Awarded 2020 Alak Ranjan Khatua Word and World: A Critical Study of The Buddhist Theory of Meaning Professor Pravat Kumar Misra Awarded 2019 Sri Prasenjit Nanda Environmentalism and Animal Liberationism: An Historical Analysisnimal Liberationasits   Awarded 2019

Project Work Completed Project Works Project title Worked as Funding Agency Amount in Rs. Duration in years Period Year to Year Status Vivekananda on the Convergence of Science and Vedanta Sole Investigator University 65734 2 year 2015 2017 Completed

Invited Lectures  Title Organized by Venue Year Surrogacy:An Institutionalised Exploitation of Women Women Studies Centre, Vidyasagar University, on 07.02.2019 Vidyasagar University 2019 Is there any In Honour(!) Killing? A Study Women Studies Centre, Vidyasagar University, on 07.02.2019 Vidyasagar University 2019 The Ideal of Swami Vivekananda and NSS Department of Commerce,Unit no-11 Vidyasagar University 2018 The Volunteers Role of Social Benefit Bhattar College Dantan,Paschim Medinipur Bhattar College 2017 A Journey from Sex to Soul:A Study in the Philosophy of Swami Vivekananda Women Studies Centre,VU Vidyasagar University 2016 Visible Impact of Invisible Bangladeshi Refugee Women Studies Centre,VU Vidyasagar University 2016 Monitoring and Evaluation of NSS Programme, Necessity,Benefits and Techniques Mahishadal Girls College,Purba Medinipur Mahishadal Girls College 2015 Preparton of Reports,Records,Registers,Documentation and Publication Mahishadal Girls College,Purba Medinipur Mahishadal Girls College 2015 Ethical Perspectives of Targeted Killings Pinglathana Mahavidyalay, Purba Medinipur Pinglathana Mahavidyalay 2015

Association with Professional Bodies Type of Professional Activity Period Member of PG, BOS, Department of Philosophy and theLife-world, VU,Since-2008 Since 2008 Member of UG, BOS, Department of Philosophy and theLife-world, VU, 2011 to 2017 Programme Coordinator of NSS, Since 2011

Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended/Organised Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop Year Role Held at and Organiser Environmental Ethics and Conservation of Bio-Diversity in West Bengal 2020 Speaker Yogoda Satsanga Palpara Mahavidyalaya, Purba Midnapore, West Bengal, 8 July Man and Environment: Ethical Perspective 2020 Speaker Siddhinath Mahavidyalaya, Purba Midnapore, West Bengal, 9 July Health Care and Social Activities During Covid-19 Pandemicscenario: Roll of NSS Volunteer 2020 Speaker Prabhat Kumar College, Contai, Purba Midnapore, 5 July Covid-19 & Its Preventive Measures 2020 Speaker Midnapore College (Autonomous), Midnapore, West Bengal, 2-3 June Waste Management in Campus and Villages 2020 Speaker Mahatma Gandhi NationalCouncil of Rural Education, Hyderabad, 6 June ‘Mentoring and Facilitation Skills for Institutional Mentors’ 2020 Attend Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education, 27-31 May Ethics and Technology 2020 Speaker Belda College, Paschim Midnapore, West Bengal Voluntary Social Work at the Time of pandemic 2020 Speaker Khejuri College, Purba Midnapore, west Bengal National Educational Policy 2020: Prospects and Challenges in Higher Education. 2020 Speaker Government General Degree College Datan-2, Paschim Midnapore, West Bengal Combat Covid 19: Role of NSS 2020 Speaker Haldia Government General Degree College, Haldia, Purba Midnapore, West Bengal Covid 19: Some Ethical and Social Issues 2020 Speaker Egra College, Egra, Purba Midnapore, West Bengal Need of Value Oriented Approach to the Present Society: Indian and Western Perspective 2020 Speaker Panchmura Mahavidyalaya, Panchmura, Bankura , West Bengal New Normal: A New Approach to Day Day Life 2020 Speaker Garbeta College, Garbeta, Paschim Midnapore, West Bengal Commoditization of Knowledge 2019 Speaker Vivekananda College, Alipurduar, west Bengal, 26-27 March Aboriginal Cultures in North East Region 2018 Speaker St. Josephs College, Jakhma, Nagaland, 23-25 November Indian Ethics and Morality 2018 Speaker Vikram Deb (Auto) College, Jeypore, Koraput, Odisa, 6-7 April Contemporary Relevance of Buddhist Ethics 2018 Speaker Ravenshaw University,Odisha National Seminar 2018 Speaker 23-25 November,2018, St. Joseph College, Jakhama,Nagaland Phenomenology of Edmund Hsserl 2017 Participant Centre for Phenomenological Studies and Sri Aurobindo Centre for Advanced Research,Pondicherry A State Level Seminar on Philosophy,Science and Technology 2017 Paper Presenter Department of Philosophy, VU Ethical Activities and Values-Reflection from different Philosophy 2017 Speaker Pingla Thana Mahavidyalay International Seminar on jangal Mahal-Society, Culture and Literature 2017 Speaker Midnapore College and Nabyasrote Patrika Gosthi State-level Seminar on Women Empowerment 2016 Speaker Silda Chandra Sekhar College, West Midnapore Philosophy of Mind:Indian and Western Perspectives 2016 Paper Presenter Department of Philosophy,VU UGC Sponsored National Seminar 2016 Speaker Mugberia Gangadhar Mahavidyalay Philosophy-The Conceptual Base for World Peace 2016 Speaker Raja N.L.Khan Women College Human Rights in Philosophical Perspectives 2016 Speaker Dewan Abdul gano College,Dakshin Dinajpur Teaching With Technology 2015 Participant Microsoft and Computer Center,VU Philosophical Perspectives of Tribal Religion 2015 Paper Presenter Department of Philosophy,VU The Philosophy of the Gita and its relevance to the Present Day Scenario 2015 Speaker Ramadevi Women (Auto) College,Odisha State Level Seminar on Philosophy of Man And Environment 2015 Paper Presenter Department of Philosophy,VU One Day Seminar on The Philosophy of Thiruvalluvar 2015 Paper Presenter Department of Philosophy,VU National SDeminar on The literatur of Rahul Sankrityayan 2014 Paper Presenter Hindi Department,VU International Seminar on Dakshin Asiar Upaanchalia Sahajogitar Itihasikaran:Bangladesh ebang Purba Bharater Samaj-Sanskriti o Rajnitir Preksite 2012 Paper Presenter Vidyasagar University and Dhaka University national Seminar on Gender Budgeting-A Step Towards Justice 2011 Paper Presenter Ghatal Rabindra Satabarsiki Mahavidyalay, Paschim Medinipur Orientation Course 2011 Participant Training Orientation and Research Centre, Ramakrishna Mission Lokasiksha Parishad, Narendrapur National Seminar on Organon of Medicine 2011 Speaker Midnapore Homeopathic Medical College, Midnapur A New Movement in Indian Philosophy and Culture:Contributions of Swami Vvekananda 2011 Speaker Kharagpur College, Paschim Medinipur Society-Biodiversity Interactions:Exploitation and Ethics 2011 SpeakerSripatsing College,Murshidabad Department of Philosophy,Botany and Zoology, Sripat Sing College,Murshidabad Vivekananda on Universal Religion and its Relevance to World Peace 2010 Speaker Angul College,Odisha State Level Workshop on Western Logic 2010 Participant Department of Philosophy, VU National Seminar on Ethics and Society:Indian Approach 2009 Paper Presenter Department of Philosophy, VU National Seminar on Sanskrit and Indian Culture 2008 Paper Presenter Sanskrit Department, Ghatal Rabindra Satabarsiki Mahavidyalay , Paschim Medinipur National Seminar on Re-Engineering Relationship Building Students, Teacher and the Society 2008 Speaker Egra Sarada Sashibhusan College National Seminar on Micrifinance-A Tool to Fight Poverty in India 2008 Paper Presenter Department of Economics, Ghatal Rabindra Satabarsiki Mahavidyalay, Paschim Medinipur State Level Seminar on Ways of Knowing:Indian Nad Western 2007 Participant Deaprtment of Philosophy,VU National Seminar on Women and Applied Ethics 2007 Participant Raja N.L.Khan Women College,Paschim Medinipur The Indian Philosophical Congress, 80th Session 2005 Paper Presenter University of North Bengal, Darjeeling Workshop on the Revisied UG Syllabi of Philosophy 2005 Participant Kharagpur College,Paschim Medinipur Conference /Seminar/Workshop Organised

Awards Award Name Awarded By Year Life Time Achievement Award NICER 2016 State NSS Award West Bengal State Government 2014

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