Department of Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy was started in 1968 with Prof. Raja Raja Varma as its first Head. The Department offers BA Degree in Philosophy with an average intake of 60 students per year.Our graduate program produces first-rate scholars and teachers with a strong foundation in the history of philosophy, a well-rounded preparation in the diverse concerns of contemporary philosophy, and the skills to communicate effectively across different traditions and schools of thought. We encourage our students to become reflective citizens and lifelong learners while preparing them to pursue careers in government, non-profit sectors, or business. Our undergraduate program emphasizes the skills of critical reflection, written and oral communication, and creative problem-solving. Our graduates have an established track-record of successful placement in tenure-track positions at liberal arts colleges and research universities. The members of the Faculty of the Department have an ongoing record of participating in seminars and conferences in India and abroad. All members of the Faculty are actively engaged in teaching, research and extension activities, which have resulted in the publication of a number of books, articles and chapters in Philosophy texts in nationally reputed journals and anthologies. Dr. Johns K. Mangalam, Head of the Department of Philosophy, has brought hundreds of patients back to life who has been victims of alcohol addiction.  Dr. Maya S, writer and feminist activist, is chairing the Women's Cell of this College.  Dr. Biju K.P is serving National Service Scheme (NSS) as Program Officer. The fact that our faculty members have received accolades for their works, deserves special mention. In recognition of collaboration with different charitable organizations. The department published an edited book titled “Samoohikarogyam: Chila Chinthakal” [ISBN: 978-93-5104-808-4] A collection of articles by multiple authors co-published by Institute for Social and Ecological Studies, Kozhikode, Keraleeyam Masika-Thrissur and Haritha Maithri, Angamaly, 2016. high standard of teaching and research, the Department was granted University Grants Commission (UGC) fund for organizing three days National Seminar on “Theorizing Ethics: Prospects and Challenges” during 20-22, January 2015. The department regularly organizes Indian Council for Philosophical Research (ICPR) Periodic Lectures on different research areas. The department has also undertaken a UGC research project during 2014-2016 on “Does Right to Death Contradict Right to Life”. The department regularly holds lectures, conferences, seminars, Webinars and symposiums.

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List of Eminent Philosophers, Academicians and Scholars visited the Department Since 2012:

• Dr. Rajan Gurukkal, Historian, Former Vice Chancellor, M.G. University, Kottayam
• Prof. Nizar Ahmend, Former Head of the Department of Philosophy, Sree Sankaracharya Univeristy of Sanskrit, Kalady.
• Dr. Sanil V, Professor of Philosophy, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
• Prof. R. P. Singh, Chairperson, Centre for Philosophy, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.(Webinar)
• Dr. Prof. Pius Malekandathil, Historian, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
• Dr. Parinitha Shetty, Head of the Department of English, Mangalore University, Karnataka.
• Dr. T.V. Madhu, Head of the Department of Philosophy, Calicut Univerisity.
• Dr. Prof. Sreekala M. Nair, Head of the Department of Philosophy, ICPR Member, Sree Sankaracharya Univeristy of Sanskrit, Kalady.
• Dr. P.K. Pokker, Former Professor, Head of Department of Philosophy, University of Calicut
• Dr. M. Ramakrishnan, Retired Professor of Philosophy, Government Brennen College, Kannur University
• Dr. Prof. K. Gopinathan, Filim Critic, Head of the Department of Philosophy, University of Calicut.
• Dr. Atreyee Mukherji, Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, West Bengal State University
• Prof. C. Upedra, Associate Professor, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Indore
• Dr. Sree Kumar Jayadevan, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, IIT, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
• Dr. Shiju Sam Varughese, Assistant Professor, Centre for Studies in Science, Technology & Innovation Policy, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar
• Dr. Aditi Dasgupta, Assistant Professor, Department of philosophy, West Bengal State University, Kolkatta.
• Dr. Lekha Bhatt, Assistant Professor of Social Work, Central University of Mizoram.
• Dr. Praveenlal Kuttichira, Professor of Psychiatry & Principal, Government Medical College, Ernakulam.
• Dr. Rajeswari Kunjamma, Retired Professor of Philosophy, Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur
• Antony Dawson D’Silva, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Government Law College, Thrissur.
• Dr. Gasper K.J., Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Maharajas College, Ernakulam.
• Dr. Aby Kozhy, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady.
• Dr. P. Pavitran, Associate Professor of Malayalam, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady.
• Dileep Raj, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Government Brennan College, Kannur
• Dr. A. K. Jayasree, Head, Social and Preventive Medicine, Pariyaram Medical College, Kannur.
• Dr. C.A. Anas, Assistant Professor of History, Farook College, Kozhikode
• Dr. K.R. Anandhan, Psychiatrist, Daya Hospital, Thrissur
• Nocolas Mauviel, Research Fellow, South Asian Studies Centre, Paris, France.
• Prof. Raja Raja Varma, Former Head of the Department of Philosophy, Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur.
• Dr. Anna Lindberg, Director, SASNET- Swedish South Asian Studies Network/Lund University

Seminars/Conferences/Workshops Organized:      

• A Seminar on ‘Against Drug Abuse’ jointly organized by Department of Philosophy, NSS and NCC, Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur on March 6, 2017.
• Seminar on Higher Education: Structural Barriers and Socio-Cultural Hindrances, A Case of Kerala, Nicolas Mauviel, South Asian Studies Centre, Paris, France on 31-10-2016 Jointly organized by Women’s Cell, Department of Political Sciences, Department of History and Department of Philosophy, Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur.
• A special lecture on ‘Political Perspectives’ by Dr. Rajan Gurukkal, Historian, Former Vice Chancellor, M.G. University, Kottayam on 28th October 2016.
• ICPR Lectures on Modernity by Dr. Prof. Pius Malekandathil, Historian, JNU, New Delhi on the topic ‘Making of Modern India’; Dr. Prof. K. Gopinathan, Filim Critic, Head of the Department of Philosophy, University of Calicut on ‘Critique of Modernity’ on 25th January 2016.
• Lecture on ‘Philosophical Basis in Biological Sciences by Dr. Sanil V, Professor IIT Delhi, Jointly organized by Department of Philosophy, Department of Botany and Department of Zoology on 20th October 2015
• UGC sponsored Three Days National Seminar on ‘Theorizing Ethics: Prospects and Challenges’ held on 20-22 January 2015.
• Lecture on ‘Health and Disease in Ayurveda’ by Dr. Sara Paul, BAMS on 08/12/2014.
• Lectures and Discussion on ‘Dharma and Justice’ jointly organized by Keraleeyam Magazine, Thrissur; Harithamaitri, Angamali; Institute for Social and Ecological Studies, Kozhikode on 2-5 October 2014 at Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi.
• Lectures on Care jointly organized with Association for Mentaly Handicapped Adults, Thrissur; Institute for Social and Ecological Studies, Kozhikode; Pain and Palliative Care Society Thrissur on 1-2 March & 8-9 March at Sahitya Academic, Thrissur.
• ICPR supported second periodic lecture on ‘Understanding Environmental Ethics: Buddhist Perspectives’ delivered by Dr. M. Ramakrishnan, Retired Professor of Philosophy, Government Brennen College, Kannur University programmed on 11th February 2014.
• ICPR sponsored periodic special lecture on ‘Deconstructive Turn in Philosophy: Consequences of Logic of Disintegration’ by Dr. P.K. Pokker, Professor, Department of Philosophy, University of Calicut on 28th January 2014.
• Lecture on ‘Philosophy of Sustainable Development: Prospects and Challenges’ by Prof. Dr. Sree Kala M. Nair Head of the Department, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady.
• Symposium on “Vyvasthayil ninnu mochanam” on 20th December 2012 collaboration with Institute for Social & Ecological Studies - Kozhikode, Keraliam Masika - Thrissur and Harithamaitri - Angamaly.
• Lecture on ‘Metaphysics” by Prof. A.K. Raja Raja Varma, Retired Professor of Philosophy, Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur.
• Lecture on ‘Revisiting Phenomenology’ by Dr. T.V. Madhu, Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of Calicut on 12th March 2012.
• One day Seminar on ‘Ethics: Theory and Practice’ on 29th February 2012.
• Lecture on ‘Doing Philosophy’ by Dr. Gasper K.J., Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, Maharajas College, Ernakulam on 13th January 2012.