AUTUMN SCHOOL ON LIFE AND THOUGHT OF GANDHI

 

AUTUMN SCHOOL ON

LIFE AND THOUGHT OF GANDHI

1- 15 December 2009

Concept Note

Rev. Joseph Doke’s biography An Indian Patriot in South Africa inaugurated a large and immensely rich tradition of scholastic studies of life, thought and practices of Gandhiji. This tradition has been enriched by a vast amount of memoir writings on Gandhiji, his ashrams and the movements. Gandhiji’s own published corpus runs into 100 volumes of the CWMG.

Over the last three decades the scholastic, intellectual, political and social interests in Gandhiji’s life and thought has acquired a new urgency and depth. Gandhiji’s writings like An Autobiography Or The Story of My Experiments with Truth and Hind Swaraj have been subject of minute textual, philosophical and literary studies. The theory and practice of Satyagraha, constructive work and the institutions that Gandhiji established have come to be studied by historians, political theorists and commentators and chroniclers of social movements. Lives of Gandhiji’s associates and interlocutors like Mahadev Desai, J C Kumarrapa, Mirabehn, C F Andrews and Lanza Del Vasto have added to our understanding of Gandhiji. As a result of these studies our understanding of Gandhiana has emerged deeper, richer and nuanced.

The workshop seeks to acquaint the participant to this variegated intellectual tradition of thinking of and about Gandhiji. The workshop would seek to provide a non-fragmentary understanding of Gandhiji’s life and thought. Quite often we have come to look at political Gandhi as quite distinct from the Gandhi of the constructive work or see Gandhiji’s spiritual quest as distinct from his quest for Swaraj. The workshop would try to unravel the underlying relationships between seemingly disparate practices, utterances and writings.

The major thematic of the workshop are:

1.   The Biographical Gandhi
2. The Gandhi of Historians
3. The ‘Bapu’ of associates and ashrams
4. The practice and theory of Satyagraha
5. Constructive work and the creation of a community
6. Gandhi in Dialogue
7. Gandhi and the quest for Swaraj and Moksha
8. The seven principles texts of Gandhi
9. Gandhi and the literary imagination
10. Gandhi of the contemporary Social

http://www.iias.org/life_thought_gandhi.html

A Study Week on Indian Logic and Epistemology

A Study Week
on
Indian Logic and Epistemology

2-11 November 2009
Conveners: Prof. V. N. Jha and Prof. Ujjwala Jha.

The structural depth in Indian philosophical systems was acquired in ancient India through dialogue among various philosophical systems.

For a meaningful dialogue, however, what is most important is the language of communication. Therefore, by 1000 A.D. it was felt necessary to develop a language of precise communication. It started taking shape and by the 13th A.D. a language called Navya Nyaya language was fully developed and thereafter almost all intellectual and philosophical discourses adopted that very language of Navya Nyaya for precise communication and it continues to be used in traditional philosophical discourses even today.

But unfortunately, there is hardly any Institution in India engaged in the study of Indian intellectual and philosophical traditions offering any Course in the language of Navya Nyaya in which the entire discourse of 1000 years is preserved. As a result these texts are not accessible to a genuine scholar having genuine interest.

In order to acquaint the scholars in this discourse Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla announces a Study Week on “Indian Logic and Epistemology”, at IIAS, Shimla during 2-11 November 2009. Study Week is aimed at giving exposure to that Navya Nyaya language and methodology so that scholars can know how to equip and transform themselves to have access to the original texts written in Navya Nyaya language in Sanskrit. This Study Week will have (A) 10 lectures for introducing the fundamental concepts and theories and (B) the reading of an original text in Sanskrit. The medium of instruction will be English. The knowledge of Sanskrit language, though advantageous, is not a pre-requisite for joining the Programme.

Applications are invited from College and University teachers of Philosophy, Sanskrit and Computer Science.
A batch of 25 participants will be selected from amongst the applicants. Those interested may send their bio-data (that should include their academic qualification, experience, research interest and area of specialization)

All expenses will be borne by the IIAS. Applications for the above programme should reach IIAS on before 20th September 2009. Those selected will be informed by 30th September 2009.

Applications may be sent by email at autumnschool@gmail.com and copy to vnjha46@yahoo.co.in

or by post at:

Study Week on Indian Logic and Epistemology
Indian Institute of Advanced Study
Rashtrapati Nivas
Shimla 171 005

More details:

http://www.iias.org/Indian_Logic_Epistemology.html

M.Phil. Admission Notice 2009-2010

M.Phil. Admission Notice 2009-2010

Department of Philosophy, Kurukshetra University,Kurukshetra

1.         Last date for receipt of Application Forms                          31.10.2009

            with all documents in the concerned Dept.                         upto 5.00 p.m.       

2.         Date of Entrance Test   (in the concerned Department)    04.11.2009 at 11.00 a.m.

3.         Total Seats :08

 

Eligibility :

1.   The minimum eligibility condition is Master’s Degree in the concerned subject from Kurukshetra University or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto with at least 55% marks. The condition of marks in the Master’s Degree shall be relaxable upto 50% in the case of University appointed  or approved teachers with at least three years service as such.

2.   For Scheduled Castes Candidates :

      Minimum eligibility condition will be pass marks in the qualifying examination i.e. Master’s Degree in the respective subject.

3.   5% relaxation in minimum eligibility condition will be given to Blind/Physically and Visually handicapped candidates.

4.   There shall be no rounding of percentage of marks from 54.5% and above to 55%.

5.  Admission will be made by the Departmental Committee(s) in accordance with rules & regulations and the criteria laid down for admission.

PROCEDURE FOR PREPARING OF MERIT

1.      Procedure/criteria for preparing the merit list for admission to M.Phil. course will be as under:      

(a)   Marks obtained in the Entrance Test             :             50%

(b)  Marks obtained in the Qualifying Examination            :             50%

               plus weightage as per rule.

(c)    Candidate who secure minimum 40% marks in Entrance Test

(35% marks for SC/ST candidates) will be considered for admission.

Merit list for admission to M.Phil. will be prepared on the basis of 50% marks of qualifying examination, 50 % marks  of Entrance Test plus KUK weightage (if any).

Availability of Forms:

Prospectus and Application Form can also be downloaded from Website http://www.kukinfo.com and Rs. 400/-(Rs.100/- for SC/BC/Blind candidates of Haryana) be deposited in any CBS Branch of Punjab National Bank in India or sent DD in favour of the Registrar, KUK with the downloaded form.

A candidate can also submit his/her Admission Form for M.Phil. in concerned Department upto one day before the Entrance Test with a late fee of Rs.200/-.  This fee can be deposited  in any CBS Branch of  Punjab National Bank in India  or Deposited in Oriental Bank of Commerce, University Campus, Kurukshetra.

Three days National Seminar on “Social Justice in the Era of Globalization:Invoking Gandhian Ideals”

Three days National Seminar on “Social Justice in the Era of Globalization:
Invoking Gandhian Ideals”
(From 25th November to 27th November 2009)

Introduction:

Economic discontent and social injustice have been in the rise even in the era of globalization. The process of economic globalization, “widens the gap between poor and rich resulting in social upheavals” to quote World Bank report. In this context, it is worthwhile to recollect what Nobel-laureate, Prof. Amartya Sen has articulated in his recent works. He says: “social justice for the common man is yet in the distant dream and therefore ‘Nyaya’– the justice based on the real ground or the immediate justice to the common man is more relevant than the ‘Niti’ – the justice through court or state in the present economic context”. India is the largest democratic country, wherein majority of the people are socially and economically deprived. This is also the case with many of the African, Latin American and Asian countries. In the face of uneven benefits of liberalization and globalization, benefiting only a few, poverty and violence have been increasing in the world, more particularly in developing countries.

A recent report published by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJE) of India also underlines the fact that people from socially deprived community should be supported and they should be put on par with other groups so as to enjoy the social, economic and political benefits equitably. Against this brief background, the Centre for Gandhian Studies proposes to conduct a three-day national seminar on “Social Justice in the Era of Globalization: Invoking Gandhian Ideals” from 25th November to 27th November 2009

Objective: The seminar is proposed with an objective of disseminating the ideas of Mahatma Gandhi among students and faculty members. Gandhian approaches for attaining social and economic justice will be highlighted. The theme of the seminar will cover the issues relating to: Society, Politics, Economics, Culture, Peace and Development encompassing regional, national and international fields.

Note: Lodging and boarding will be arranged by the organizers of the seminar and TA will not be provided.

Co-ordinator,

Centre for Gandian Studies  

For more details go to:

http://www.pondiuni.edu.in/events/gandian_ideals061009.html

Circular by ICPR

The ICPR has been celebrating the International Philosophy Day every year during the third week of November to commemorate the birthday of Socrates as declared by the UNESCO. The Council gives grants to different universities to organize an academic event to hold seminar/workshop/colloquium/one-day meet at the regional level. This year ICPR has decided to select a few universities/institutions to organize International Philosophy Day by providing a grant of Rs.20,000/-.

 

The area of the deliberation /seminar may be one of the following:

(i) Interrelationship between Philosophy; Science and Culture;

(ii) Consciousness Research;

(iii) Philosophy of Education;

(iv) Future of Philosophy in the Modern World;

(v) Dialogue among Civilizations;

(vi) Determinism and Free will in Indian Philosophy;

(vii) Need of Philosophy as a core subject in School and Higher Education;

(viii) Philosophy of Man and environment;

(ix) Applied Philosophy; and

(x) Classical Indian Thought

The selected universities will be provided a grant of Rs.20,000/- for conducting this event. You are required to invite the faculty and students of neighouring universities and institutions offering course in philosophy and also students from other faculty interested in philosophy.

If you foresee that you may have to spend more, you may ask your organization/institution to support you for this. The ICPR will not be in a position to exceed the budget by sanctioning additional amount. Audited statement of account/original vouchers, photographs and report of the programme are the requisite documents to be submitted to the Council within one month after the completion of the programme.

Kindly send your proposals by 15th October 2009 positively. Any application received after the dead line will not be entertained.

Contact:

Professor G. Mishra

Member Secretary

Go to

http://icpr.in/Circular-International-Philosophy-Day-Celebration.pdf

NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON
THE STATE OF TEACHING, STUDY AND RESEARCH IN PHILOSOPHY IN INDIA

ICPR has scheduled to hold a National Symposium on “State of Study, Teaching & Research in Philosophy in India” in Mumbai between 23rd to 25th October 2009.
The Venue of the symposium shall be Keshav Sristi Complex, Rambhau Mhalghi Prabodhini Centre for Excellence of Knowledge, Essel World Road, Uttan Village, Bhayander, Mumbai, and it would be coordinated by Dr. Subhada Joshi, the Local Secretary, IPC, 84th session*. It would be held alongside the IPC programme.

 

For details go to:

http://icpr.in/symposium_mumbai_2009.html

Dr. S Radhakrishnan Post Doctoral Fellowship in Humanities & Social Sciences (including Languages) for 2009-10

University Grants Commission, Selection & Awards Bureau, University of Delhi, South Campus, Benito Juarez Marg, New Delhi 110021
www.ugc.ac.in

Dr. S Radhakrishnan Post Doctoral Fellowship in Humanities & Social Sciences (including Languages) for 2009-10

Eligibility: PhD / candidates who have submitted PhD (only applicable for Bridging Fellowship)
Age: 35 years

Fellowship:

Rs 18,000/- – 22,000/- pm with annual increase of Rs. 1,000/- pm.
Bridging Fellowship: Rs. 16,000/- pm
Contingency: Rs 30,000/- pa for three years

Application Form:

Send in prescribed format with required documents to the Joint Secretary (SA) at the above address through the Universities/ Institutions / Colleges.

Details:

Employment News: (29 August – 04 September 2009)

Application Deadline:

30 September 2009

Jobs in North Eastern Hill University

North Eastern Hill University, Mawkynroh-Umshing, Shillong-793022

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE

 

No.F.1-4/Estt.II(B)/07-08-875                        Dated, the 3rd September, 2009.         Applications in the prescribed form  are  hereby  invited from  Indian nationals for filling up   the  following  Teaching   and Non-Teaching posts at the North-Eastern Hill University,  Shillong  and Tura Campus. SHILLONG CAMPUS: English ( Asso. Prof -1, Asstt.  Prof -2), Philosophy (Prof -1, Asstt.  Prof -1),Education (Asso. Prof – 2, Asstt. Prof-1for MA, Asstt.Prof-2 for M.Ed.), Linguistics ( Prof -1 ), Deptt. of Adult & Continuing Education (Asso. Prof -1), Political Science (Prof -1),Sociology (Prof-3, Asstt.  Prof -1),History ( Prof -2, Asso. Prof -1), Law( Prof- 1, Asso. Prof -1, Asstt. Prof-3), Journalism & Mass Communication ( Prof -1, Asso. Prof -2, Asstt.  Prof -3), Deptt. of Cultural & Creative Studies (Pro/Asso. Prof-1, Asso. Prof -2 ), Anthropology (Asstt. Prof-1), Geography (Prof-1), Economics (Prof-1, Asstt. Prof-1), Commerce (Prof-1, Asstt. Prof-1 ),Library & Information Sciences (Prof-2, Asstt. Prof-1), Tourism and Hotel Management ( Prof-1, Asso. Prof-2, Asstt. Prof-3), Physics (Prof-3),  Chemistry (Asso. Prof-1),Mathematics ( Prof-1, Asso. Prof-1), Centre for Science Education (Asstt. Prof-1), Botany ( Asso. Prof-2), Biotechnology & Bioinformatics (Prof-1, Asso. Prof-1,Astt.Prof-3), Electronics & Communication Engineering (Prof -1, Asso. Prof-2,Asstt. Prof-4, Asstt.Prof-1 in Electrical Engineering), Information Technology (Prof-1, Asso. Prof-2, Asstt. Prof-3,Asstt.Prof-1 in Mechanical Engineering), Biomedical Engineering (Prof-1, Asso. Prof-4, Asstt. Prof-5), Architecture ( Prof-1, Asso. Prof-4, Asstt. Prof-5), Energy Engineering ( Prof-1, Asso. Prof-4, Asstt. Prof-5), Nano Technology ( Prof-1, Asso. Prof-1, Asstt. Prof-2), Basic Sciences and Social Sciences, (Asstt. Prof-1 Chemistry ),  SAIF ( Formerly RSIC)  ( Professor-1 ). NON TEACHING POSTS ( SHILLONG CAMPUS) Deputy Librarian-1, System Analyst – 1, Assistant Editor-1, Medical Officer-1 TURA CAMPUS: Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Production (Asso. Prof-1), English (Asso. Prof-1, Asstt. Prof-1 ),  Education ( Prof- 1, Asso. Prof-1), Garo (Prof-1, Asso. Prof-2 ), Management ( Asstt.Prof-1) Synopsis of faculty positions Professor :   21 (UR) 6 (SC) 2 (ST) 1 (PH) Professor/ Associate Professor  1 (UR) Associate Professor: 28(UR) 8(SC) 2 (ST) 1(PH)     Asstt.  Prof. : 13 (UR) 15(SC) 3 (ST) 18(OBC) 4(PH) N.B: * Prof.           = Professor *Asso. Prof.          = Associate Professor *Asstt. Prof.         = Assistant Profess HOW TO APPLY The prescribed application form along  with other details may be obtained from the Section  Officer, Estt.II (B),  NEHU,  Mawkynroh-Umshing,   Shillong- 793022   on   payment   of  Rs. 20/- ( Rupees twenty) only  in  the form of  Banker Cheque/Demand Draft  or through University Challan drawn in  favour of the Finance Officer, NEHU, Shillong and payable  at the   State Bank  of   India, NEHU Branch ( Code No. 4295) . The same can also be downloaded from the website www. nehu.ac.in for which fee of Rs. 120/- (one hundred twenty) for general  candidates and Rs. 70/-(seventy) for SC/ST and OBC  candidates is required to be paid along with the application form.  Physically Challenged candidates are exempted from payment of any fees. Application forms may be collected personally or by sending self addressed stamped envelope. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS Candidates already in service should  send  their applications (s) through Proper Channel.  Short-listing of candidates for interview shall be as per norms of the University. Mere fulfilling minimum qualification shall not entail a candidate to be called for interview. The candidates having higher qualification shall be given preference. The University reserves the right to reject any application(s) without assigning any reasons. The University reserves the right to fill up or not to fill up any post. Fees once paid is not refundable. Applications received after the last date and incomplete application shall be rejected outrightly.     Last date for receipt of application form is  15. 10. 2009. For more details go to: http://www.nehu.ac.in/Advertisements/esttIIB.php

6th International Conference on Yoga

6^th International Conference on Yoga: Research and Cultural Synthesis

December 27-30, 2009

 

 

Calls for Papers:

Abstract (upto 200 words) on or before: 31 August 2009

Full Paper: 31 October 2009

 

Registration:

Upto 1 August 2009

Delegates fees rs.2000/-

Students with valid ID Rs.1250/-

After 1 August

Delegates fees rs.2500/-

Students with valid ID Rs.1500/-

After 30 November 2009

Delegates fees rs.3000/-

Students with valid ID Rs.2000/-

Note: For payment mode see the below mentioned site.

 

Note that there is also a Pre-Conference Course in Pranayama for Three courses of two week duration.

 

CORRESPONDENCE

The Convenor,

6^th International Conference on Yoga: Research and Cultural Synthesis

Kalvalyadhama,

Swami Kuvalayanada Marg,

Lonavla-410403,Maharastra,INDIA

Telephone:+91(0) 2114 273001/276001/273039/278223

Email: kdham@vsnl.com

Web Page: http//:www.kdham.com

 

 

For more details go to the main page:

http://www.svyasa.org/event/2009/kaivalyadhama_schedule.asp

 

54 Confrence of All India Philosophy Association

ALL INDIA PHILOSOPHY ASSOCIATION

IS GOING TO ORGANISE ITS

54TH SESSION of AIPA ON DATED

NOVEMBER 6-8,2009

AT

DEPARTMENT OF SANSKRIT ,

UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU,

JAMMU TAVI.

Contact for more details:

Dr. Kaidar Nath Sharma,

Professor & Head, Department of Samskriot ,

University of Jammu, Jammu Tavi-180006

Phone:0191-2434422, Mobile:09419127727

For details of Programmes visit at:

http://www.abdp.org.in/Download/circular_2009.pdf