Online Link for National Seminar on Socio-Political Philosophy of Prof. Daya Krishna

Link for the seminar:

https://www.youtube.com/live/o8tkM16KzZQ?si=nw6FH6aOuqtvNi5o

https://www.youtube.com/live/S7kmsWi1EN8?si=HUQfpomjRpDMdNRq

https://www.youtube.com/live/o8tkM16KzZQ?si=XJWe_BWcy0Bo2YCe

New Book: Philosophical and Educational Thoughts of Sri Aurobindo

 

Philosophical and Educational Thoughts of Sri Aurobindo

Editor

Dr. Desh Raj Sirswal

Desh Raj Sirswal

Kalamkaar Publisher

Kalamkaar Publishers Pvt Ltd

Amazon Link:

https://amzn.eu/d/0NVVwGN

Future of Philosophical Counseling in India: An Overview

Abstract

Philosophical Counselling or Philosophical Practice is a contemporary movement in practical philosophy. Philosophical counselors support people who are distressed or confused by assessing their worldviews and helping them to refocus their emotions without using diagnostic labels or imposing clinical treatment plans. Philosophical counselling is an approach that aims to assist people to deal with life events in an effective manner. The approach utilizes both ancient and contemporary philosophical promises and theories. On the promise side, it offers the belief that philosophy can be concerned with providing answers to the question of how people ought to live a good or healthy life. On the theory side, it offers the belief that philosophical inquiry and theory can help people towards such answers. Thus the theory and practice of philosophical counselling is relevant to nurses whose practice aims to promote in their clients a good or healthy lifestyle.  In India also, several philosophy organization and educational institute started their courses in philosophical counseling. In this paper, we will see the future perspectives of  philosophical couselling in India and see how wide content these courses cover.

Note: 

To be presented at Two-Day National Seminar on ‘Philosophical Counselling in the Context of Indian Society’ in collaboration with ICSSR NWR Centre on 19th and 20th September, 2023 at Department of Philosophy, KUK.

My Academic Report-2022

 

Dear Scholars/Friends,

I am submitting my academic report for the year 2022 as a part of my regular practice every year.  It helps me to evaluate my academic contribution per year and it motivates me to do more…

Book/Paper/Article Published: 02

• An Integrated Approach to the Study of Mind (Rene Descartes, David Hume and Gilbert Ryle) Author: Desh Raj Sirswal, CPPIS, Pehowa (Kurukshetra), the Year 2022, ISBN:  9798408029549 (Paperback), ISBN:  9798408065691 (Hardcover).
• “डॉ अबेडकर का सामाजिक चिन्तन” , लेखक : डॉ देशराज सिरसवाल, रुद्रा प्रकाशन, बिलासपुर (छतीसगढ़), वर्ष 2022  (ISBN: 978-93-93767-69-1).

Professional Courses: 02

• Two Week Online Refresher Course in Indian Philosophy (IMD) organized by CPDHE (UGC-HRDC), University of Delhi, Delhi held from 17th February to 3rd March 2022.
• Professional Development Programme on “Implementation of NEP-2020 for University and College Teachers” organized by Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi held from 09/09/2022 to 17/09/2022.

Lecture delivered: 03

• ^{The presented paper titled, “Value Education: An Overview of Educational Initiatives taken in India” in the Online Refresher Course on Indian Philosophy by CPDHE, UGC-HRDC, the University of Delhi on 28th February 2022.}
• ^{Delivered Lecture on “ E-learning and Research” in the Lecture Series on Research Methodology organized by the Department of Economics, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi (UP) held on 12th April 2022.}
• ^{Delivered a lecture on “Concept of Good Life in Indian Context” at “Centre of Excellence” Govt. Degree College, Sanjauli, Shimla on 23rd November 2022.}

Citation Received: 08

1. Nguyễn Tuấn Bình, Trần Xuân Hiệp(2020) Tư tưởng công bằng và bình ẳng trong Hiến pháp Ấn Độ - nhìn từ vai trò của Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (1891-1956), Tạp chí Nghiên cứu Ấn Độ và Châu Á Số 5 (90), tháng 5-2020 http://viisas.vass.gov.vn ISSN: 0866-7314 (Desh Raj Sirswal (2016), Dr. B. R. Ambedkar: The Maker of Modern India, Centre for Positive Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies (CPPIS), Pehowa, India.
2. Lata Narayan, Hegde, & Shailashri, V. T., (2021). A Study on Transformation of Higher Education System: Present Scenario and Future Outlook. International Journal of Management, Technology, and Social Sciences (IJMTS), 6(1), 1-11. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5145600.  (Desh Raj Sirswal. (2016). Higher Education and Research in India: An overview. Intellectual Quest, 5(2), 26-38.)
3. Dr. Pooja Aggarwal ( 2021) Skills, Learning and Research (SLR Model): Three Dimensional Model of Higher Education in India  in International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) ISSN: 2319-7064, Volume 10 Issue 11, November 2021 www.ijsr.net , DOI: 10.21275/SR211031213651 (Dr. Desh Raj Sirswal, "Higher Education And Research In India: An Overview", Intellectual Quest (ISSN 2349 - 1949) Vol - 5, Jun 2016)
4. Ni KadekSurpi, (2021), “Hindu Literacy: The Basic Concept of Education and the Literacy Patter in Upanisads” in Academic International Conference on Literacy and Novelty, KnE Social Sciences, pages 86–96. DOI 10.18502/kss.v5i7.9323 (Sirswal DR. Methods of philosophical inquiry in Upanishads. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research. 2012;1(2):57–62.)
5. Ivana Septia Rahaya, Slamet Subiyantoro, Budhi Setiawan (2022) PERTAHANAN NILAI RELIGIUS MASYARAKAT MODERN DALAM NOVEL IMPIAN AMERIKA KARYA KUNTOWIJOYO, Magistra Andalusia: Jurnal Ilmu Sastra, Vol 2, No 1 (2020) > Rahaya, DOI: https://doi.org/10.25077/majis.2.1.22.2020 (Sirswal, D. R. (2016). The Role of Religious and Spiritual Values in Shaping Humanity (A Study of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Religious Philosopy). Journal of Ideas on Education & Social Transformation), 7 (1), 1—17.)
6. Satyajitsinh Zala, Vivek Maheshwari (2022) EFFECTIVENESS OF YOGA INTERVENTION TO REDUCE PERCEIVED STRESS AMONG CORPORATE EXECUTIVES, GAP GYAN – Volume - V Issue II April – June 2022, https://www.gapgyan.org/  (Sirswal, D. R. (2019). Yoga and mental health: Applying yoga philosophy for well-being. Intellectual Quest, 12.)
7. Dr. Bharat Mathur (2022) THE IDEOLOGY OF MAHATMA JYOTI RAO PHULE AND ITS INFLUENCE ON SOCIETY TODAY, International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary  Research Studies and Development, Volume No.: 01, Issue No.: 01, 2022 (Sirswal, D. R. (2013). Jyotiba Phule: A Modern Indian Philosopher. Darshan: International Refereed Quarterly Research Journal for Philosophy and Yoga, 1(3-4).)
8. Жукова Л.Е. — Философские взгляды Свами Вивекананды в комментарии к «Йога-сутрам» Патанджали // Философия и культура. – 2022. – № 8. – С. 24 - 37. DOI: 10.7256/2454-0757.2022.8.37533 EDN: YVPSFD URL: https://nbpublish.com/library_read_article.php?id=37533 (Islam M., Sirswal D. R. Philosophy of Swami Vivekananda. Pehowa (Kurukshetra): Centre for Positive Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies (CPPIS), 2013.)

Program Organised:04

• “World Happiness Day” organized by the Department of Philosophy and Department of Sanskrit, PGGC-46 Chandigarh held on 16th March 2022.
• “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti” organized by the Department of Philosophy and Department of Political Science, PGGC-46 Chandigarh held on 12th April 2022.
• National Seminar on “Relevance of Philosophy of Nationalism of Sri Aurobindo in Contemporary India” organized by the Department of Philosophy and the Department of Political Science of P.G. Govt. College, Sector-46, Chandigarh, sponsored by Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR) New Delhi held on 14th October 2022.
• Quiz Competition on topics such as HIV/AIDS Awareness, Adolescent Health, Blood Donation, and Mental Health held on 28th October 2022.

Participations in programmes: 01

• Short Faculty Development Programme organized by Training and Placement Cell, PGGC-46, Chandigarh in association with Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida held on 12^th November 2022.

Journal Issues:02

• Lokayata Vol. XIII , No.01 & 02 ( September 2022) 
• Milestone Education Review, Year 13 (1-2) October 2022. ( A special issue on “Indian Law System: Searching Towards Justice in Socio-Economic and Political Perspective in Contemporary Era”)

Additional Work:

In addition to the above said, I regularly updated all our philosophy pages including Philosophy News in India, The Positive Philosophy, Indian Psychology, Philosophical Mind Studies, A Class-Room Introduction to Logic, Elements of Philosophy, Interdisciplinary Studies, PhilPapers, Scribd.com, ResearchGate, Academia.edu, Issuu.com, Linkedin, YourQoute and Shabdnagri, etc.

Pending Work for 2023:

1. 1. Special Issue of Milestone Review on Sri Aurobindo.
2. 2. Edited book on Sri Aurobindo

Hope your blessings, motivation and good wishes guide me in my academic career and social life in the future also.

Thanks for being with me.

Dr. Desh Raj Sirswal

December 31, 2022

Presentation: Concept of Good Life in Indian Context

The good life is one in which what someone does and feels leads to and is constitutive of their fulfillment, also called happiness. Such happiness is neither primarily an experience; nor is it found as a consequence of following moral laws. Instead, happiness is fundamentally an activity: it is the state of the person who is living without hindrance the life that becomes a human being. The good life is the primary source of happiness. Here we will discuss the concept of the good life in the Indian Context.

Note:

^{Delivered a lecture on “Concept of Good Life in Indian Context” at “Centre of Excellence” Govt. Degree College, Sanjauli, Shimla on 23rd November 2022.}

Presentation:E-learning and Research

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  The emerging trend all over the world is towards more individualized and flexible forms of learning with an emphasis on the individual learning. The National Policy on Education (1986) has emphasized the application of Educational Technology to improve the Quality of Education at all levels. E-content is a very power full tool of education. E-content is valuable to the learners and also helpful to teachers of all individual instruction systems; E-content is the latest method of instruction that has attracted more attention to gather with the concept of models differences of the learners.

  
  

  Note: Delivered Lecture on “ E-learning and Research” in the Lecture Series on Research Methodology organized by the Department of Economics, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi (UP) h^{eld on 12th April, 2022.}

Print: An Integrated Approach to the Study of Mind

An Integrated Approach to the Study of Mind

(Rene Descartes, David Hume and Gilbert Ryle)

Author : Desh Raj Sirswal

ISBN:  9798408029549 (Paperback)

ISBN:  9798408065691 (Hardcover)

First Edition: January, 2022

© Centre for Positive Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies (CPPIS), Pehowa (Kurukshetra)

Link to purchase:

https://www.amazon.com/Integrated-Approach-Study-Mind-Descartes/dp/B09R3GHW4C/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1643986966&sr=8-1

Lecture on "Why to Study Philosophy at UG Level ?"

 

 Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. “The unexamined life is not worth living,” said Socrates, one of our most enduring philosophers and thinkers. Being able to think critically and independently is an important skill that is often taken for granted. The serious study of philosophy as a major can prepare you to excel in any number of distinct, rewarding, and challenging careers. Philosophy is a multifaceted subject that has endless depth and potential to study and learn from for years to come. 

Note: Presented in One-Day Webinar on “Why to Study Philosophy at UG Level ?” at Department of Philosophy, Govt. MAM P.G.College, Jammu on 2^nd April, 2021.

Link for full presentation:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/350579455_Why_to_Study_Philosophy_at_UG_Level

My Academic Report -2020

Dear Scholars/Friends,

I am submitting my academic report for the year 2020 as a part of my regular practice every year.  It helps me to evaluate my academic contribution per year and it motivates me to do more…

Paper/Article Published: 01

• Epicureanism, Charvaka and Consumerism: A Search for Philosophy of Happiness, Interdisciplinary Studies, 7 जून 2020, https://niyamakreference.blogspot.com/2020/06/epicureanism-charvaka-and-consumerism.html

Book/E-book: 06

• दार्शनिक निबन्ध (Philosophical Essays), Dr. Desh Raj Sirswal, Publisher: Centre for Positive Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies (CPPIS), Pehowa (Kurukshetra), First Edition, March 2020, http://cppispublications.wordpress.com 
• An Integrated Approach to the Study of Mind (Rene Descartes, David Hume and Gilbert Ryle), Dr. Desh Raj Sirswal, Publisher: Centre for Positive Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies (CPPIS), Pehowa (Kurukshetra), First Edition, May 24, 2020.
• A Class-Room Introduction to Logic by  Dr. Desh Raj Sirswal, CPPIS, Pehowa (Kurukshetra) First Edition: 24th May, 2020 (ISBN: 979-86-478761-0-2).
• The Stunning Beauty  – The Positive Philosopher, Independently published (May 31, 2020) (ISBN : 979-8648774995)
• "Mai Tum hare Naam Likhha hoon"  OnlineGatha – The Endless Tale (August, 2020) (ISBN: 978-81-947598-7-4)
• Philosophy: An Indian Point of View  Editor :Dr. Desh Raj Sirswal, Centre for Positive Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies (CPPIS),  Pehowa (Kurukshetra), First Edition: November, 2020, http://cppispublications.wordpress.com

Paper  Presented: 01

• “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Vision of Just Society” in Webinar Series of Philosophy Family held on 27th December, 2020.

E-Courses : 03

• Buddhism and Modern Psychology, Princeton University, Coursera, June, 2020.
• Competency-Based Learning: Introduction, Health Emergencies Programme, OpenWHO, June 10, 2020.
• Philosophy : How to Be Happy in the Modern World, Greg Vanderford & Udemy, June 12, 2020.

Citation Received: 04

1. Ivana Septia Rahaya, Slamet Subiyantoro, Budhi Setiawan (2020), “PERTAHANAN NILAI RELIGIUS MASYARAKAT MODERN DALAM NOVEL IMPIAN AMERIKA KARYA KUNTOWIJOYO” MAGISTRA ANDALUSIA  Jurnal Ilmu Sastra, Vol 2, No 1 (2020)  eISSN 2656-6230, pp.17-22, http://magistraandalusia.fib.unand.ac.id/index.php/majis/article/view/17%20-%2022 (Sirswal, D. R. (2016).The Role of Religious and Spiritual Values in Shaping Humanity (A Study of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Religious Philosopy).Journal of Ideas on Education & Social Transformation), 7 (1), 1—17.)
2. ULRICH DE BALBIAN, (META-PHILOSOPHY) PHILOSOPHY’S GHOST Dead Discipline Walking, Meta-Philosophy Research Center,2007 (I let him speak for himself. “My objective is to achieve an intellectual detachment from all philosophical systems, and not to solve specific philosophical problems but to become sensitively aware of what it is when we philosophize.” Copyright© Desh Raj Sirswal .)
3. Yurt, Engin. “Deconstruction of Hume-Buddhism Relation: A Final Note on Anatta Debate”. Temaşa Felsefe Dergisi 13 (2020): 47-72 (Sirswal, D. R. “Humans Beings Have No Identical Self”. Proceedings of the 20th Conference of All Orissa Philos- ophy Association, (2008): 198-210. Sirswal, D. R. “Hume’s Ideas on the Problem of Personal Identity”. Journal of Bihar Philosophical Research (Combined Edition), (2005): 189-197. Sirswal, D. R. “The Concept of the Self in David Hume and the Buddha”. Satya Nilayam: Chennai Journal of Intercultural Philosophy, Vol: 17, (2010): 23-36.) 
4. TRISTAN KAPP, SPIRITUAL SEXUALITY: TOWARDS A HOLISTIC AND A- ECCLESIAL SEXUAL ETHIC  Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Magister Divinitatis, Department of Systematic and Historical Theology at the Faculty of Theology and Religion, University of Pretoria ,SUPERVISOR: Dr. Tanya van Wyk ,September 2020 (Sirswal, R.R., 2016, The Role Of Religious and Spiritual Values in Shaping Humanity (A Study of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's Religious Thoughts). Journal of Ideas on Educational & Social Transformation 7(1):7-8.)

Programme Organised:02

1. Debate on “Education System”, The Positive Philosophy Society, Post Graduate Govt. College, Sector-46, Chandigarh on 24^th February, 2020.
2. “Online Philosophy Quiz-Contest  on “World Philosophy Day Celebration -2020”, The Positive Philosophy Society, Post Graduate Govt. College, Sector-46, Chandigarh on 19th November, 2020.

Membership of Society:02

• Adjunct Member, American Philosophical Practitioners Association since June 2020.
• Member, Joint Forum for Academic and Social Justice (JFASJ) since June 04/06/2020.

Professional Trainings :03

• Seven Days Faculty Development Programme on “Education and Pedagogy in the Times of Digital Humanities” Post Graduate Govt. College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh in association with Human Resource Development Centre, Panjab University, Chandigarh under the Aegis of RUSA held from 9-01-2020 to 15-01-2020.
• Three days Capacity Development Programme  (Online/ Webinar) on “ Dialogue with Baba Saheb : Critical Reections on Social Science Discourse” Organised by Teaching Learning Centre For Social Science , Dr Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar (MP). Under the Aegis of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT), Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, New Delhi held on April 12-14, 2020.
• Information and Communication Training Course (ICT Training) by Directorate of Technical Education U.T., Chandigarh Administration from 01/07/2020 to  13/08/2020.

Participations in Webinars:18

1. Participated in Two Days National Level Webinar on “Thought Conflict in Indian Philosophy” orgnised by Shantarambhau Gholap Arts, Science and Gotirambhau Pawar College Shivle, Department of Philosophy And Paramarsh, S. P. Pune University  held on 21-22 May, 2020.
2. Participated in Online National Webinar on “COVID-19 Pandemic: Impact and strategies for education sector in India” organised by Women Cell and Legal Cell, Vaish Arya Shikshan Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Bahadurgarh (Haryana)  held on  May 23, 2020.
3. Participated in Webinar titled "Struggle for Discrimination Free Space: Issues of Representation, Exclusion and Inclusion in Contemporary India" organized by Dialogue for Academic Justice (DFAJ) on 30th May, 2020.
4. Participated in  Webinar  on  “Use of Anti-Plagarism   Softwares in  Teaching &  Research” hosted by the  Chandigarh Government College Teachers Association   on  31st May 2020.
5. Participated in Two Day National Webinar on "Fundamental Questions in Epistemology : Indian & Western Perspectives" organized by Department of Philosophy, New Arts, Commerce and Science College, Ahmednagar, Savitribai Phule Pune, University, Pune And Maharashtra Tattvadnyan Parishad held on 31^st  May & 1st  June 2020.
6. Participated in Two Day National Level Online Conference on “The Study of Anumana in Indian Logic  (in accordance with Nyaya Darshana, Buddha Darshana & Jain Darshana)” organized by Department of Philosophy, R.S. Mundle Dharampeth Arts & Commerce College Nagpur held on 8th & 9th June, 2020.
7. Participated in State Level Webinar on “Challenges of Higher Education before Students and Teachers of Scheduled Castes in Haryana: Covid-19 Perspectives” organized by Ambedkar Professors Association of Haryana (Regd.) held on 14.06.2020.
8. Participated in Webinar on “GENDER SAMANTA PE DR. AMBEDKAR KE VICHAR” organized by Dr. Ambedkar Chair, Patna University, Patna on Jun 20, 2020.
9. Participated in Webinar on   “Publishing   Scholarly Articles  in Scopus Indexed Journals”   hosted  by  CGCTA, Chandigarh on  20th Jun 2020.
10. Participated in International Webinar on “Philosophy of Yoga” organized by Department of Philosophy, Panjab University, Chandigarh sponsored by Indian Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi held on 6/07/2020.
11. Participated in Webinar on “Dr. Ambedkar: Everyone's Inspiration” organized by Centre for Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Studies, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra on July 17, 2020.
12. Participated in National Level Webinar on “Personality Development” organized by P.G.Department of Commerce and IQAC, GNNCW Nakodar, Jalandhar(Punjab)  held on August 4, 2020;.
13. Participated in National Webinar on "National Education Policy 2020: A New Era from School to Higher Education" organized by Department of Psychology in association with IQAC of Post Graduate Govt. College, Sector 46, Chandigarh on August 17, 2020.
14. Participated in National Webinar on “Yoga for Health, Happiness and Harmony”, organized by the Department of Philosophy, St. Joseph University, Dimapur, Nagaland  held on 21st August 2020.
15. Participated in International Webinar on Philosophical Counselling by Department of Philosophy, Panjab University, Chandigarh under Study Circle “Elenchus” sponsored by ICPR, New Delhi held on 26^th August, 2020.
16. Participated in National Webinar on Undertaking Qualitative Research: An Insight into Different Methods  held on 5^th September, 2020.
17. Participated in National Webinar on Mental Health and Virtual World                                                                                           organized by the Department of Psychology in association with Society for Psychological Assessment and Guidance (SPAG), Chandigarh held on October 10, 2020. 
18. Participated in National Webinar on the topic, “COVID-19 Pandemic, Developmental Challenges and Rebooting Measures”, organized by RUSA Cell, PGGC-46, Chandigarh held on 21st October 2020. 

Journal Issues:01

• Lokayata Vol. XI , No.01 & 02 ( September 2020):  Special issue on Problems in Analytical Philosophy

New Courses enrolled:01

• Online Refresher Course In Philosophy, National Resource Center - Philosophy B.P.S. Mahila Vishwavidyalaya, Khanpur Kalan, Sonipat Haryana

Additional Work:

In addition to the above said, I submitted several reports of the programs,  regularly updated all our philosophy pages including Philosophy News in India, The Positive Philosophy, Indian Psychology, Philosophical Mind Studies, A Class-Room Introduction to Logic, Elements of Philosophy, Interdisciplinary Studies, Philpapers, Scribd.com, ResearchGate, Academia.edu, Issuu.com, Linkedin, YourQoute and Shabdnagri etc.  

Hope your blessings, motivation and good wishes guide me in my academic career and social life in future also.

Thanks for being with me.

Dr. Desh Raj Sirswal

December 31, 2020

A Class-Room Introduction to Logic (Paperback)

A Class-Room Introduction to Logic 

(Paperback)

Author : Dr. Desh Raj Sirswal

ISBN:  9798647876102

First Edition: 24th May, 2020

© Centre for Positive Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies (CPPIS), Pehowa (Kurukshetra)

Link to AMAZON.COM:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08929Z9ZV?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860

E-book: An Integrated Approach to the Study of Mind: (Rene Descartes, David Hume and Gilbert Ryle)

An Integrated Approach to the Study of Mind

(Rene Descartes, David Hume and Gilbert Ryle)

Author : Dr. Desh Raj Sirswal

No. CPPIS/2020/02 

First Edition: 24th May, 2020

© Centre for Positive Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies (CPPIS), Pehowa (Kurukshetra)

Link to the book

E-book:दार्शनिक निबन्ध (Philosophical Essays)

दार्शनिक निबन्ध (Philosophical Essays)

Dr. Desh Raj Sirswal

No. CPPIS/2020/01

First Edition: March 2020

© Centre for Positive Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies (CPPIS), Pehowa (Kurukshetra)

Download the book:

https://cppispublications.wordpress.com/2020/03/23/e-bookदार्शनिक-निबन्ध-philosophical-essays/

Lectures delivered in ICPR Workshop

ICPR Sponsored 7 Days Workshop  on "Enhancing Research Skills in Philosophy-II" organised at ICPR Academy Centre, Lucknow from 16-22 October, 2019. It was a great pleasure for me that I delivered  following lectures on 21-22 October, 2019 and got a good discussion by the participants of the workshop:
1. E-Learning and Philosophical Research-I & II
2. Positive Philosophy and Innovative Method
3. Discussing Philosophy and Philosophical Rsearch
4. Methods of Philosophical Inquiry in Upanishads

I think philosophy in India needs more programmes like this and there is need to rethink about philosophical research trends in India.

Aristotle on Happiness and the Good Life

Abstract

Aristotle was the last, and the most influential of the Greek philosophers. Aristotle studied philosophy as well as different branches of natural sciences. In fact, he had a keen interest in the world of experience and is the founder of at least two sciences: (1) Logic and (2) Biology. Aristotle’s system of philosophy falls into the fivefold division of Logic, metaphysics, physics, ethics and aesthetics. Aristotle talks about the ultimate good being eudaimonia  – a good life, a flourishing life, a fulfilled and worthwhile life. Reflecting on ideals and connecting them to reality is only the first step in the search for the good life. A For Aristotle the final end of human life is to flourish, to live well, to have a good life. All acts should aim at this end. According to Aristotle, the good life consists in the possession, over the course of a lifetime, of all those things that are really good for us.  Aristotle’s purpose in the Nicomachean Ethics is not just to explain the philosophy of the excellence for human beings but also to demonstrate specifically how human beings can lead lives of excellence as activity in accordance with practical and theoretical reason. The objective of this paper is to study the concept of happiness and the good life according to Aristotle.

Key-Words: Ethics, Aristotle, Happiness, Virtue, Good Life.

चार्वाकदर्शन के तत्व-सिद्धांत की वर्तमान प्रासंगिकता

(Relevance of Substance Theory of Charvaka in Present Times)

डॉ. देशराज सिरसवाल 

भारतीय चिन्तन परम्परा में पंच-महाभूत का बहुत महत्वपूर्ण स्थान है. भारतीय प्राचीन ग्रन्थों से लेकर अब तक विश्व की सरंचना सम्बन्धी सिद्धांतों में पंच-महाभूत सबसे स्वीकार्य सिद्धांत माना जाता रहा है. ये पांच तत्व हैं: पृथ्वी, जल, वायु, अग्नि और आकाश.  परन्तु चार्वाक जैसे दार्शनिक और आर्यभट्ट (पांचवीं शताब्दी) जैसे विज्ञानी यह कहते आ रहे हैं की तत्व पांच नहीं, चार हैं. इन लोगों ने आकाश को स्वतंत्र तत्व के रूप में स्वीकर नहीं किया. चार्वाक का यह भी विचार रहा है की सारा भौतिक व प्राक्रतिक परिदृश्य न किसी ने रचा है, न इसका कोई उद्देश्य है, प्रक्रति में परिवर्तन, विकास, रुपनान्तरण आदि इसकी अपनी प्रकिया है जो तब भी लाखों करोड़ों वर्षों से हो रहा था और आज भी विभिन्न रूपों में हो रहा है. पंच-तत्व के सिद्धांत को मानने वालों का विचार है की इन पांच तत्वों से जब शारीर बनता है तब आत्मा बाहर से प्रविष्ट होती है जबकि चार तत्व को मानने वाले चार्वाक का कथन है की इन चरों तत्वों के विशेष रूप में परस्पर मेल से ही चैतन्य (चेतना ) की उत्पत्ति होती है, आत्मा कहीं बाहर से नहीं आती- भूतेभ्य: चैतन्यम.आज विज्ञानं बहुत आगे बढ़ गया है और चार्वाक उसके अनुसार नये तत्वों की बात करते हैं. वास्तविकता तो यह है की जिन्हें हम तत्व कह रहे हैं वे तत्व न होकर यौगिक या मिश्रण हैं.  तत्व वह होता है जिसमें एक तरह कर परमाणु रहते हैं और जिसे सरलतम पदार्थ के रूप में विभाजित नहीं किया जा सकता. चार्वाक प्रकृति के जड़ रूप से ही, भौतिक तत्वों से चैतन्य की उत्पत्ति को मानता है. जैसे किनव, मधु और शर्करा आदि के मिलने से मादकता उत्पन्न होती है  उसी प्रकार शरीर में चैतन्य की उत्त्पति होती है. जब भौतिक तत्वों का तालमेल बिगड़ जाता है तो चैतन्य भी खत्म हो जाता है- सदा के लिए, सर्वदा के लिए – भस्मीभूतस्य देहस्य पुनरागमन कुत:.चार्वाक का कहना है की चैतन्य आत्मा काआकस्मिक गुण नहीं बल्कि मौलिक गुण है और चैतन्ययुक्त शरीर ही आत्मा है . यद्यपि आज चार्वाक के चार तत्व भी आदर्शवादियों के पांच तत्वों की तरह ही रद्द हो चुके हैं तथापि उनकी स्थिति दूसरी है. उन्होंने चार तत्वों को प्रकृति के प्रतिनिधि कह कर इन से चेतना की उत्पत्ति मानी है, प्रकृति एकतत्ववाद का उनका सिद्धांत आज विज्ञानसम्मत सिद्धांत है, भले ही उन की तत्वों की बात तकनीकी रूप में सही न हो. उनके लिए चार तत्वों को मानना न अनिवार्य है और न ही उसे मानने के लिए कोई ईश्वरीय आदेश है क्योंकि तत्व उनके लिए प्रकृति के प्रतिनिधि मात्र हैं, जो तब यदि चार थे तो आज 118 हैं. इससे उन्हें कोई फर्क नहीं पड़ता जबकि अन्य दर्शनों के लिए के लिए स्वीकार करना दुरूह है. अत: हम कह सकते हैं की चार्वाक का दर्शन अनात्मवादी, प्रत्यक्षवादी और भौतिकवादी है. अत: इस शोध-पत्र का मुख्य विष्ण पंच-महाभूतों की अवधारणा की चार्वाक के सन्दर्भ में समीक्षा करना है और चार्वाक दर्शन की आज की प्रासंगिकता को देखना है.

Note: This paper presented in One-Day National Seminar-cum-Panel Discussion on "Science of Panch-Mahabhoots and Consciousness" at S.D. College (Lahore) Ambala Cantt. Haryana held on 16th April, 2016.