Wednesday, December 31, 2014

MY ACADEMIC REPORT- 2014







MY ACADEMIC REPORT- 2014


Like every year, I am submitting here my academic report for the year 2014. This helps me to evaluate my academic contribution per year and motivate me to do more………..
Papers Published: 04
  • “Women Empowerment in Present Times” in Gender Mainstreaming : Problems and Prospects edited by R.B.S. Verma, Veena Diwivedi and Sita Gurjar, Rapid Book Service, Lucknow, 2014, pp.110-114 (ISBN:978-93-82462-29-3) co-authored with Dr. Dinesh Chahal.
  • “The Development of Morality in Human Life: An Overview” in Milestone Education Review (The Journal of Ideas on Educational & Social Transformation), Year 05, No.01, April, 2014, pp. 25-35(ISSN: 2278-2168).
  • “समाज में मूल्यों एवं मानवाधिकार शिक्षा की उपयोगिता” in Lokayata: Journal of Positive Philosophy, Vol.IV, No.02, September, 2014, pp. 41-48 (ISSN 2249-8389) co-writer Mr. Ishwar Singh.
  • “Laws and Rights for Indian Women” in Shikshan Anveshika, , Volume  04, Issue 02, 2014, pp.65-67.  (Print ISSN : 2231-1386, Online ISSN : 2348-7534) co-authored with Dr. Dinesh Chahal.

Papers Presented: 05
  • “Philosophy and Values in Public Affairs: An Appraisal” in National Seminar on PHILOSOPHY IN PRACTICE :  MAKING SENSE OF HUMAN EXISTENCE by Society for Philosophical Praxis Counselling and Spiritual Healing  held at Department of Philosophy, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur held on 23rd Feb, 2014.
  • “Development of Morality in Human Life: An Overview (Poster)” presented at Three Day National Conference on Holistic Human Development: Contribution of multidisciplinary Research held at Department of Home Science, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur held on 24-26 Feb, 2014.
  • “समाज में मूल्यों एवं मानवाधिकार शिक्षा की उपयोगिता” in ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on Education and World Peace: The Best Investment for Future Generation by Budha College of Education, Ramba, Karnal (Haryana) held on 7-8 June, 2014.
  • “Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration” in Second Online Session of Society for Positive Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies (SPPIS) Haryana  organized by CPPIS, Pehowa (Kurukshetra) held on 24th June, 2014.
  • “Higher Education and Research in India: An Overview” in 28th National Conference of Council for Teacher Education on the theme “Emerging Perspectives in Indian Teacher Education: Search for Identity and Building Humane Society”   organized by CTE (HSC) at Kurukshetra held on  1st and2nd November, 2014.

Online Books: 02

Online Article: 06
  • “Philosophy of Social Change: Need of an Indian Model” , A Point of View: Philosophy Insights in Philosophy Cosmos Newsletters 2015, http://philosophycosmosnewsletter.philosophycosmos.co.uk/16.html
  • डॉ अम्बेडकर महात्मा क्यों नहीं बन पाये ?
  • सामाजिक न्याय और धर्म (डॉ. भीमराव आंबेडकर जयन्ती पर विशेष- 2014)
  • भारतीय राजनीति और दलित समस्याएँ
  • शहीद भगत सिंह का भारतीय युवाओं को सन्देश (शहीद भगतसिंह जयंती विशेष-२०१४)
  • ज्ञान के प्रतीक डॉ भीमराव अम्बेडकर जी (6 दिसम्बर: महापरिनिर्वाण दिवस पर विशेष)
    The above short articles available at: http://msesaim.wordpress.com/

Programme Organised:04
  • Second Session of SPPIS, Haryana on the theme “Development of Philosophy in India” organised by CPPIS, Pehowa  (Kurukshetra) held on 30-06-2014 (online).
  • A Lecture on “Ideals of Sarada Ma in Modern Age” organised by Departments of Hindi and Philosophy, P.G.Govt. College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh held on 9th  September, 2014.
  • An Interactive Meeting on “Educational Ideas of Guru Rabindranath Tagore and Shaheed Bhagat Singh at Department of Philosophy, P.G.Govt. College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh held on 27th September, 2014.
  • “World Philosophy Day-2014” at Departments of Philosophy, P.G.Govt. College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh in association with CPPIS, Pehowa (Kurukshetra) held on 19-11-2014.

Participations: 03
  • “महात्मा ज्योतिबा फुले और डॉ आंबेडकर का जन्मदिवस”, वाल्मीकि आंबेडकर शिक्षा प्रसार समिति, मांडी April 12, 2014.
  • "हमारा समाज और सामाजिक न्याय: संघर्ष के आयाम", हरियाणा लोक पहल (डॉ भीमराव आंबेडकर जी  जन्मदिवस कार्यक्रम)  कैथल (हरियाणा)  April 14, 2014.
  • “डॉ. भीमराव अम्बेडकर महापरिनिर्वाण श्रद्धांजली समारोह”,  भगवान वाल्मीकि छात्रावास, कुरुक्षेत्र, 06 दिसम्बर, 2014.

Course Enrollment/ Membership/Fellowship/Committee Member/Proposal Recommended: 05
  • P.G. Diploma in Higher Education, IGNOU, January, 2014.
  • Society for Philosophical Praxis, Counselling and Spiritual Healing (SPPCSH), Jaipur: 23/02/2014.
  • ICPR-General Research Fellowship, July 2014 (Not availed).
  • Member- Publication & Publicity Committee of 28th National Conference of Council for Teacher Education organized by CTE (HSC) at Kurukshetra held on  1st and2nd November, 2014.
  • ICPR Sponsored Periodical Lecture Scheme-2014 (To be organized).

Online Pages Developed: 03

Posters: 04
  • Development of Morality in Human Life
  • Philosophy and Values in Public Affairs
  • The Positive Philosophy
  • Poster: What is Positive Philosophy?

Journal Issues: 04
  • Lokayata Vol.IV,No.01 (March  2014) edited by Desh Raj Sirswal
  • Lokayata Vol.IV,No.02 (Sept  2014) edited by Desh Raj Sirswal
  • Milestone Education Review Year 05, No. 01: Value Education & Philosophy edited by Desh Raj Sirswal
  • Milestone Education Review Year 05, No. 02 : Higher Education in India  edited by Manoj Kumar

Videos uploaded: 07
  • Prof. R.S.Bhatnagar: National Seminar on PHILOSOPHY IN PRACTICE : MAKING SENSE OF HUMAN EXISTENCE, March 2014. 
  • डॉ. भीमराव अम्बेडकर जी का महापरिनिर्वाण दिवस श्रद्धांजली समारोह :December 6, 2014 
  • 28th National Conference of Council for Teacher Education, December 2014.
  • Prof. Himmat Singh Sinha on Swami Brahmanand , December 2014.
  • A History of Western Philosophy by the Students  , November 2014.
  • Indian Philosophy by Students of Dept of Philosophy , November 2014.

Additional Work:
In addition to the abovesaid, I submitted several reports of the programmes, prepared new online profiles regular updated all our philosophy pages including Philosophy News in India, The Positive Philosophy, Indian Psychology, Interdisciplinary Studies, Scribd.com, Academia.edu etc.   Some papers also communicated for publication and a few are in writing mode. I also prepared and uploaded  the following book:

  • Proceedings of the Symposia of Philosophy- Late Prof. A.K.Sinha


Hope in the next year 2015, I will contribute more to my academic life. Hope your blessings, motivation and good wishes guide me in my academic career and social life.

Thanks for being with me.

Dr. Desh Raj Sirswal

December 31, 2014

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Friday, November 28, 2014

Citations by Researchers of My Work


  • MindPapers: Compiled by David Chalmers (Editor) & David Bourget (Assistant Editor), Australian National University.
  1. (Sirswal, Desh Raj (2009). The Official Doctrine and its Relevance Today. PARISHEELAN.   (Google))
  2. Sirswal, Desh Raj (online). A Class-Room Introduction to Logic. A Class-Room Introduction to Logic.   (Google)
  3. Sirswal, Desh Raj (2009). GILBERRT RYLE ON DESCARTES' MYTH. Darshna:Electrical Journal of Indian Philosophy.   (Google)
  5. Sirswal, Desh Raj (ms). Ryle’s Dispositional Analysis of Mind and its Relevance.   (Google)
  6. Sirswal, Desh Raj (2008). Human Beings Have No Identical Self. DARSANA-Electric Journal of Indian Philosophy.   (Google)

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Monday, September 8, 2014

Why Study Philosophy ?


The chief practical reason to study philosophy is to acquire a very valuable set of skills. In philosophy the student becomes the active inquirer, thinker, and solver of problems and not just a passive learner who memorizes ideas only. Philosophy develops skills of critical and moral thinking, argumentation, information management, research, communication, abstract reasoning, and analytic and synthetic thinking. Students of philosophy also learn to identify important fundamental questions about themselves and their world through the process of clear, critical thinking and argumentation. Philosophy is about watching, interpreting, and understanding the world and the people living in it. Recent scandals and problems in business and government have highlighted the important role of ethics in corporate and public life. Advances in medical practice and research have created a growing need for medical and research ethicists who might work directly with genetic researchers, or assist patients and care-givers in morally difficult situations. Philosophy could make significant contribution, particularly in relation to children's moral development, because the Indian curriculum currently neglects this aim. Philosophy needs to be included in the curriculum because it has demonstrated cognitive and social gains in students who were exposed to philosophy in their academics.
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http://www.scribd.com/doc/238603188/Sophia-Year-3-No-1-September-2014
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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Philosophy and Values in Public Affairs: An Appraisal



Abstract

In the recent past, especially in the last quarter of 20th century, there have been drastic changes which have taken place. People all over the world, started feeling the pinch of “rate of change” in emerging contemporary society. It has influenced all the aspects of human life. It also influenced the ancient conception of philosophy that it seeks to understand the mysteries of existence and reality. It was also influenced by present scientific development which raised philosophical speculations towards linguistic analysis, mental content and later on cognitive science studies. It is true that philosophy tries to discover the nature of truth and knowledge and to find what is of basic value and importance in life. It also examines the relationships between humanity and nature and between the individual and society. Philosophy arises out of wonder, curiosity, and the desire to know and understand. Philosophy is thus a form of inquiry--a process of analysis, criticism, interpretation, and speculation. It is contributing in the process of human development since ancient times.  The process of human development begins with the conceptions and continues throughout life. It takes as many different courses as every human being develops in a unique way, embedded in the context of his or her environment. In the light of above assumptions, we are going to study the role of philosophy and values in public affairs and how philosophy shaping the human life with its continuous progress.

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To be presented at National Seminar on PHILOSOPHY IN PRACTICE : MAKING SENSE OF HUMAN EXISTENCE, held on February 23, 2014 in the Department of Philosophy, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
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THE DEVELOPMENT OF MORALITY IN HUMAN LIFE: AN OVERVIEW


THE DEVELOPMENT OF MORALITY IN HUMAN LIFE: AN OVERVIEW

Dr. Desh Raj Sirswal


Abstract

Presently philosophers, social theorists, educationists and legal scholars are busy with issues of contemporary importance such as affirmative actions, animal’s rights, capital punishment, cloning, euthanasia, immigration, pornography, privacy in civil society, values in nature, human rights, cultural values and world hunger etc. Since ancient time ethics is one of the most important part of philosophical speculations and human development. The development of morality comes under three stages viz. intrinsic morality, customary morality and reflective morality. Intrinsic morality has traditionally been thought to lie at the heart of ethics and this is the first stage of morality where the objective is to be moral is to lead one’s life according its basic needs.  Customary morality is the second stage of morality, where customs of a particular group and tribe rule the life of the man living in this group and morals based on the customs and traditions of society.  Members of the group are motivated to sacrifice their lives to save the culture and norms of the particular group or tribe. In the last reflective morality, man started thinking himself and started to do reflection on their life and contributed to the development of the nation or society where he/she lives. Here he/she is independent to think and follow the best for his life. Reflective morals are those that are based on what you believe to be right and not others. The ideas related to the development of art, values, human rights and quality education etc., all are because of man’s reflection. Reflective morality is the best stage of development of morality in human society. In this paper an attempt is made to draw an outline of development of morality in human life and its application of morality in public and personal life.

Note:To be presented at National Conference on Holistic Human Development: Contribution of Multidisciplinary Research, 24th- 26th, February, 2013, Department of Home Science, University of Rajasthan,Jaipur
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