ICPR SPONSORED ONE-DAY NATIONAL SEMINAR
ON
“The Social Philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore”
February 10, 2012
Organised by
DEPARTMENTS OF PHILOSOPHY AND HINDI
POST GRADUATE GOVT.COLLEGE FOR GIRLS,
SECTOR-11, CHANDIGARH
INTRODUCTION
India is celebrating 150th Birth Anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941). Tagore’s timeless message of universal brotherhood, his thoughts and messages should be translated into reality. His belief in the spiritual unity of the East and the West was a powerful message of redemption for a society beset by greed, callousness and irreverence. He is South Asia’s voice of love in a wider global perspective, a bridge of friendship. His songs should be sung forever; his works should be read for centuries to come. Tagore’s enduring influence on history comes through the many layers of his thoughts. In the modern world of changing life Style, we can think of various small actions which can be made more rational and sustainable towards the nation and culture. This seminar has relevance for academicians and students from their academic part and also as an event to propagate Rabindranath Tagore’s philosophy.
SUB-THEMES:
We have identified the following sub-themes for an in-depth understanding under the proposed seminar:
- Teaching and Philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore
- Tagore’s Views on Philosophy of Education
- Rabindranath Tagore and Indian Culture
- Tagore: Philosophy of Life and Aesthetics
- Relevance of Rabindranath Tagore’s Philosophy
- Translation of “Rabindra Sahitya” in Hindi: A Challenge
- Impact of “Rabindra Sahitya” on Hindi Literature
- A Comparative Study of Tagor’s Literature and Modern Hindi Literature
- Rabindranath Tagore’s Ideas on Hindi Language and Literature
- Rabindranath Tagore as a Builder of Indian Philosophy
- Alienation and Philosophical Ideas of Rabindranath Tagore
- Rabindranath Tagore and Cosmopolitan Vision
CALL FOR PAPERS
Research papers are invited from faculty members and research scholars on the thrust area of the seminar or any other related topic with an abstract format as given below:
Format of Submission: The abstract/summary should be short not more than 150-200 words, mention essential facts only and submitted on a separate paper.The paper should be typewritten preferably in Times New Roman with 12 font size (English) and Kruti Dev (10) with 14 font size (Hindi) in MS-Word 2003 and between 3000 to 5000 words. They should be typed on one side of the paper, double spaced with ample margins. The authors should submit the hard copy along with a CD and a certificate of originality of the paper to be sent to the mentioned address. Kindly follow the instruction provided by the organiser.
Time Line: Abstract: December 30, 2011. Full Paper: January 15, 2012.
Registration and other details can be downloaded from our website:
http://philgcg11chd.webs.com
Address for Correspondence:
Dr. Desh Raj Sirswal,
Department of Philosophy, Post Graduate Govt. College for Girls,
Sector-11, Chandigarh,
Email: dr.sirswal@gmail.com, Mobile No. 08968544048
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