Dr. Sumana Bera
Associate Professor
Department
PHILOSOPHY AND THE LIFE WORLD
Contact
+91 3222 298-314 / Centrex-314
Educational Qualification
| Degree Name | Institute | Year of passing/awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.d | Jadavpur University | 2020 |
| M.A | JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY | 1999 |
| B.A | JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY | 1997 |
Title of the Ph. D. Thesis
| Title of the Ph. D. Thesis |
|---|
| A study of the role of concepts in Perceptual Experience |
Career Profile / Teaching Experience
| Description of Experience |
|---|
| Lecturer, Department of Philosophy, Vidyasagar University since 18 March,2002 |
| Senior Lecturer, Department of Philosophy, Vidyasagar University since 18 March,2008 |
| Assistant Professor (Stage 2), Department of Philosophy, Vidyasagar University since 18 March,2008 |
| Assistant Professor (Stage 3), Department of Philosophy, Vidyasagar University since 27 November 2014 |
| Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, Vidyasagar University since 27th November 2017 |
Specialization/Research Area
| Type (Specialization / Research Area / Areas of Interest) | Detailed Description |
|---|---|
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Philosophy of Mind |
| Field of Specialization | Philosophy of Cognition |
Course/ Subject Taught
| Course Name |
|---|
| Western Epistemology |
| Western Metaphysics |
| Western Ethics |
| Western Philosophy of Language |
| Philosophy of Cognitive Science |
| Modern Trends in Indian Philosophy |
Publications in Journal / Magazines / Newspaper
Invited Lectures
| Title | Organized By | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Philosophy of Thirubhallubhar | Dept. of Philosophy and the Life-world, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore(West) | Department of Philosophy, Vidyasagar University | Jan, 2015 |
| Seminar on Sardar Ballav Bhai Patel | Registrar Department and NSS Cell, Vidyasagar University | Vidyasagar University | Jan, 2014 |
Association with Professional Bodies
| Type of Professional Activity | Period |
|---|---|
| Member of the Editorial Board of the Journal Philosophy and the Life-world | 2002 to 2019 |
| Member of the B.O.S of M.Phil | 2002 to 2019 |
| Member of the B.O.S. of P.G. | 2002 to 2019 |
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended
| Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop | Date | Role | Held at and Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophical Perspectives of Some Moral Issues in Day-To-Day Life | Jan, 2019 | Paper presenter | Joint Venture of Vidyasagar University Philosophy Alumni Association and Department of Philosophy, Vidyasagar University |
| Mind, Reality and Society: Philosophical Reflections | Jan, 2018 | Paper Presenter | Dept. of Philosophy, Center of Advanced Study, Jadavpur University |
| Modern Trends in Indian Philosophy | Jan, 2017 | paper presenter | Dept. of Philosophy and the Life-world, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore(West) |
| Critical Thinking and Philosophizing | Jan, 2016 | Paper pPresenter | Dept. of Philosophy and the Life-world, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore(West) |
| Philosophy of Mind: Indian and Western Perspective | Jan, 2016 | paper presenter | Dept. of Philosophy and the Life-world, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore(West) |
| Philosophical Perspectives of Tribal Religion | Jan, 2015 | paper presenter | Dept. of Philosophy and the Life-world, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore(West) |
| Philosophy of Man and Environment | Jan, 2015 | paper presenter | Dept. of Philosophy and the Life-world, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore(West) |
| Language, Communication and Soceity | Jan, 2014 | Paper Presenter | Dept. of Philosophy, West Bengal State University, Barasat |
| Acharya Brajendranath Seal:Man and Philosopher | Jan, 2014 | paper presenter | Dept. of Philosophy and the Life-world, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore(West) |
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Organised
| Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop | Date | Role in the Event | Funding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epistemology: Indian and Western Perspectives | Jan, 2018 | Joint Coordinator | UGC |
| Philosophy of Mind: Indian and Western Perspective | Jan, 2016 | Joint Coordinator | UGC |
| Ethics, Culture and Globalisation | Jan, 2014 | Joint Coordinator | ICPR |
| The Crisis in Gender Justice:Socio-philosophical Approach | Jan, 2013 | Joint Coordinator | UGC |
| Indian Philosophers: Since Indipendence | Jan, 2011 | Joint Coordinator | UGC |
| Ethics and Society: Indian Approach | Jan, 2009 | Joint Coordinator | UGC |