The Indian Philosophical Congress
Invitation
to
Members
87th Session : November 7-10 2012Organizing Institution:
Dept of Philosophy
L.N. Mithila University
Kameshwarnagar, Darbhanga
Bihar 846008
http://lnmu.bih.nic.in/
Venue of Session:
L.N. Mithila University
Kameshwarnagar, Darbhanga
From:
Prof Shubhada Joshi
General Secretary, IPC
Head, Dept of Philosophy
University of Mumbai
Kalina, Mumbai 400 098
http://indianphilosophicalcongress.in
The Indian Philosophical Congress
Chairman General Secretary
R. Balasubramanian Shubhada Joshi
On behalf of the Indian Philosophical Congress, we extend you the most cordial invitation to attend its 87th Session, which will be held at L.N. Mithila University, Kameshwarnagar, Darbhanga, Bihar 846008 from 7-10 November 2012. Dr T N Ganapathy, Retd Head, Department of Philosophy, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, Chennai is the General President of this session.
The Vice Chancellors/Directors are requested to nominate delegates from their Universities/Institutes to attend the 87th Session of the Congress. The heads of the Departments of Philosophy and the Members of the Indian Philosophical Congress are requested to disseminate this information within their institutions and academic circles.
IPC Membership Fees
Three categories of membership fees of the IPC are as follows:
Life Membership: Rs 1800/-
Ordinary Membership: Rs 300/-(annual)
Associate Membership: Rs 150/-(annual for students)
All persons (excluding Life members) attending the Congress are required to pay the membership fee of the IPC. The fee may be paid along with the registration fee of the 87th Session.
Submission of Papers
30-Sept-2012 is the last date for submission of abstracts of 500 words along with papers of not more than 1500 words (4 pages, double spaced). Paper writers are requested to furnish proof of their membership of IPC while submitting papers in both soft & hard copies to: Prof. S.C. Mishra, Local Secretary, Dept. of Philosophy, L.N. Mithila University, Kameshwarnagar, Darbhanga, Bihar 846008 Email:
Essay Competitions
Students wishing to participate in the essay competitions are required to send their typed essays in two copies duly forwarded by the Head of their Institutes along with summaries in 200 words and proof of membership of IPC on any of the following topics to: Prof D Nesy, Dept of Philosophy, University of Kerala, Trivandrum 695581 by 30-Sep-2012
S.S. Suryanarayana Sastri Essay Competition
Topic: Role of Youth in Nation Building – Swami Vivekananda’s Vision
B.N. Seal Memorial Essay Competition
Topic: Globalization versus Nationalism in the Light of Gandhian Thought
Bhavananda Datta Memorial Essay Competition
Topic: Ethical Issues in Cloning
Swami Pranavananda Philosophy Trust of India Award:
This trust comprises the following awards:
1 Swami Pranavananda Philosophy National Award
2 Swami Pranavananda Philosophy Book Award
3 Swami Pranavananda Philosophy Essay Award
Essay Topic: Sarva Dharma Samabhava and Communal Harmony
The Departments of Philosophy of Universities, Institutes and Colleges may send their nominations, along with the biodata of the nominees for the National Award. Authors may send 3 copies of their books for the Book Award. Students wishing to participate in the essay competition should send their essays in two copies along with summaries in 200 words & proof of membership of IPC.
Nominations, books, and essays for the above, must reach Dr S Panneerselvam, Prof & Head, Dept of Philosophy, University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai 600005 before 30-Sept-2012.
Registration
The registration fee for the 86th session is as follows: Regular: Rs 1700/-
Senior citizen: Rs 1200/-
Student: Rs 1000/-
(please add IPC membership fee as noted above). The combined fees are to be paid by crossed DD in favor of “87th Session, Indian Philosophical Congress”, payable at Darbhanga, Bihar. Life members should include proof of membership. Fees may be mailed to: Prof. S.C. Mishra, Local Secretary, Dept. of Philosophy, L.N. Mithila University, Kameshwarnagar, Darbhanga, Bihar 846008, Mobile: 09430250470, 08521299992
DISTINGUISHED PARTICIPANTS OF THE SESSION
General President / Dr T N GanapathyRetd Head, Department of Philosophy, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, Chennai
Endowment Lectures
Pratap Seth Vedanta Lecture / Dr Uma Shankar
Head, Dept of Philosophy
SIES College of Arts, Science & Commerce
Jain Society, Sion
Mumbai 400022
Buddha Jayanti Lecture / Dr Abhimanyu Singh
Dept of Philosophy & Religion, BHU, Varanasi (U.P.) 221005
Acharya Tulsi Endowment Lecture / Dr Meenal Katarnikar
Adjunct Reader in Jainology, Dept of Philosophy, Mumbai University, Mumbai 400098
Swami Narayana Theistic Vedanta Lecture / Dr Janak Dave
Director, AARSH
Akshardham Complex
Maharana Pratap Marg, Sector 20, Gandhinagar (Guj) 382020
Shaiva Siddhanta Lecture / Dr K Sambathkumar
Assoc Prof, Dept of Philosophy, Pachaiyappa's College
E.V.R.Periyar High Road
Shenoy Nagar
Chennai 600030
Khwaja M A Hay Lecture on Humanism / Dr N. Baskaran
Assoc Professor & Head
Dept of Philosophy
National College
Dindigul Road
Tiruchirapalli (T.N.) 620001
Gujarat Vidyapeeth Lecture on Gandhian Philosophy & Peace / Dr. P. Ramakrishna Chowdary
Professor, Dept of Philosophy, Sri Venkateswara University,
Tirupati (A.P.) 517502
Vallabha Vedanta Lecture / Dr T Seshasyee
Assoc Professor
Dept of Philosophy
National College
Dindigul Road
Tiruchirapalli (T.N.) 620001
Professor Ganesh Prasad Das Lecture on Inter-Cultural And Inter-Religious Understanding / Dr R Murali
Head, Dept of Philosophy
The Madura College
Vidhya Nagar
Madurai - 625011
Sectional Presidents
History of Philosophy / Dr. Deep Narain Yadav
Dept of Philosophy
Deen Dayal Upadhaya Gorakhpur University
Civil Lines, Gorakhpur (U.P.) – 273009
Logic & Scientific Method / Dr Sreekala Nair
Dept of Philosophy
Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit
Kalady, Ernakulum, Kerala 683574
Metaphysics & Epistemology / Dr B C Rath
Retd Reader in Philosophy, At/PO – Birarama Chandrapur
Via Sakhigopal
Dist Puri, Odisha 752014
Ethics & Social Philosophy / Dr Subashini R Gandhi
Prof & Head, Dept of Philosophy, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar 608002 (Tamilnadu)
Religion / Dr Bimala Kumari
Prof & Head, Dept of Philosophy, Ranchi University, Shaheed Chowk, Ranchi (Jharkhand) 834001
Symposium I – Crisis of Values in Contemporary Times
Dr Mangala Athalye
MES's Abasaheb Garware College, Karve Road, Pune - 411004
Dr Aniruddha Panda
Reader in Philosophy, Paramananda College, Bolgarh, Dist, Khurda Odisha 752066
Dr Bhavanandam
Head, Dept of Philosophy, A M Jain College, Meenambakkam, Chennai (TN) 600114
Dr Bala Murali
Assistant Prof, Dept of Philosophy, Govt. College for Women Vazhuthacaud, Thycaud (PO), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695014
Dr.Tapati Chakravartty
S. S. L. N. T. Mahila Mahavidyalaya College, Lubby Circular Road, Hirapur, Dhanbad, Jharkhand - 826001
Symposium II – The Concept of Truth in Indian Pramana Shastras
Dr Sachchidanand Mishra
Assnt Prof, Dept of Philosophy & Religion, BHUS, Varanasi (UP) 221005
Dr Sharmila Virkar
Dept of Philosophy, K.J. Somaiya College of Arts and Science, Vidyavihar, Mumbai 400077
Dr Hemalata More
Board of Studies in Philosophy, S P College, Tilak Road, Pune 411030.
Dr S Krishnan
Head, Dept of Philosophy, RKM Vivekananda College, Mylapore, Chennai 600004
Dr Likitta
Dept of Philosophy, Sree Narayana College, Kollam, Kerala, 691001
Dr K N Jha
Head, Dept of Philosophy, Veer Kunwar Singh University, Arrah (Bihar) 802301
Office Bearers
Chairman / Prof R BalasubramanianRetd Prof & Head, Dept of Philosophy, Madras University
General Secretary / Prof Shubhada Joshi
Head, Dept of Philosophy, University of Mumbai, Kalina, Mumbai
Vice Chairpersons / Prof S K Singh
Pro Vice Chancellor, Veer Kunwar Singh University
Prof D A Gangadhar
Dept of Philosophy & Religion, BHU
Joint Secretaries / Prof Panneerselvam
Head, Dept of Philosophy, Madras University
Prof D Nesy
Dept of Philosophy, Kerala University
Prof Y S Shastri
Head, Dept of Philosophy, Gujarat University
Treasurer / Prof S N Choudhary
Retd Head of Philosophy, R N College, Hajipur