Highlights of the Department
- The Department of Philosophy was established in 1941 offering an undergraduate programme providing students with holistic excellence and academic prowess.
- Philosophy explores the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) and value-based courses.
- The department also offers UGC-recognized career-oriented Add-on Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma Courses in Applied Yoga.
- Applied yoga connects traditional knowledge with contemporary demands. It is a comprehensive approach to healthy living that helps people maintain balance in their bodies, minds and lives.
- Philosophy remains a scoring subject for Civil Services Examinations both UPSC and PSC of different states. In UPSC, there is one compulsory paper (GS Paper-IV) of 250 marks on Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude and Philosophy Optional Paper of 500 marks (250 marks each paper).
- Logical Reasoning is also an important part of many competitive exams which is taught in Philosophy.
- In all the IITs and NITs, there is a Humanities Department where Philosophy subject is taught and studied.
- In the IIMs, there is a compulsory paper on Value Studies and Ethics.
- The department conducts many UGC-sponsored and ICPR-sponsored National Seminars and periodic lectures.
- Teachers of the Department provide constant guidance both academic and personal to the students. Each teacher acts as a mentor to a group of students. Students share their academic and personal problems and the mentor provides counselling to the students.
- In addition to teaching the subject, a variety of curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular events such as debates, seminars, guest lectures, speech competitions, quiz competitions, value-added classes and many such academic activities are organized in the department regularly.
- The department also organizes Academic Exchange Programmes to benefits the students with vivid knowledge and experiences.
- Yoga Club is under the department of Philosophy. The department also conducts Yoga Training Programmes and workshops for students and staff of the college.
- The department also offers Inter-Religious Studies as Value-Added Course for students of all the departments of the college.
- The faculty are engaged in research projects and research activities. Students of the department also engage themselves in the Student Research Projects (SRP) and Internship Programmes.
- The department celebrates many important days like Swami Vivekananda Jayanti, Surya Namaskar Day, International Yoga Day, Gandhi Jayanti, World Philosophy Day, Human Rights Day etc.
Activities
The department of philosophy in collaboration with Patna Women’s College Alumni Association inaugurated an online ICPR sponsored Workshop on “Yoga for health and wellness”
Yogic asanas were demonstrated from 7 to 8 am on 15 th of June and was attended by the teaching and non teaching staff of PWC. It was also streamed live on YouTube channel of the college
Celebrated World Environment Day and organised several activities like tree plantation, poster and slogan competition and speech contest on Environment Ethics
The teachers of the dept. of philosophy attended an International Webinar on Apad-Dharma:Moral Imperative & Covid 19, organized by Dept. of Philosophy, DAV PG College,
Varanasi, Affiliated to BHU (Under the UGC quality mandate notification)
The teachers of the dept. of philosophy attended an International Webinar organized by Institute of Home Science, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra On ” Nurturing physical, mental & social health: During & Post Covid- 19
2020
The dept of Philosophy organized a Speech Contest on the topic,”Women in Philosophy” as part of the celebration of International Women’s Day.
Department of philosophy organised poster making competition on the topic JAL jeevan hariyali on 3rd march 20
The Dept. Of Philosophy celebrated Surya Namaskar Day on 14th Feb. 2020 to mark the importance of the asanas of Surya Namaskar in one’s life. Fifty students perform twelve steps of Surya Namaskar like pranamasana, Ashwa Sanchalasana, Dandasana, Ashtanga Namaskar , Hasta padasana etc. under the guidance of Dr. Ameeta Jaiswal, Associate prof. & Head, Dept. Of Philosophy and the yoga instructor Ms. Mitu Kumari. The teachers of the dept. Dr. Kumkum Rani, Ms. Shyam Priya were also present.
Swami Vevekananda Jayanti event organized by the Deptt of Philosophy
The department of philosophy organized a debate competition on the topic Surrogacy. Total no. of students participated – 7. Three were for the motion where 4 against. 10min. were given to each students. Dr. Keerti choudhary & Miss. Shyam Priya were the judges. Dr. Ameeta Jaiswal (H.O.D, Dept. of Philosophy, PWC) & Dr. Kumkum Rani were present in the debate. First prize went to Rajshree, 2nd prize went to Fatima Naaz and 3rd prize went to Pragya Bhargav and Deeksha Keshari.
The Alumni Association of patna Women’s college celebrated diwali with children of the slum studying at the PWC literacy centre run by ICWA and distributed sweets and diya to them
Parent-Teacher Meet, Event Organized by Department of Philosophy
Slogan cum Poster and Patriotic Song Competition
Mehndi competition
2019
Fifth International Yoga Day
On 21st June the fifth International Day of Yoga was celebrated at Patna Women’s College under the guidance of the Principal, Dr. Sister M. Rashmi A.C. Explaining the importance of Yoga, the Principal said that Yoga is not merely confined to the performance of Asana and Pranayama, but leads to the all round development of one’s personality . About 40 students from applied yoga course and NSS participated in the events.
NSS
Yoga Day
On 22nd May NSS Patna Women’s College Unit Organized a programme on demonstration on Yogic Asanas and Pranayams to create awareness among the NSS Volunteers regarding the importance of Yoga in their life.
No. Of Students participated : 60
Celebrating World Philosophy Day
ICPR Sponsored Workshop
on
‘Applied Ethics’
on 30.01.2019
A Workshop on ‘Applied Ethics’was organized by the Department of Philosophy, Patna Women’s College, sponsored by Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR), New Delhi on 30-01-2019 from 10:00 A.M. to 04:00 P.M. Teachers and students of Philosophy as well as from other subjects participated in the programme. About 67 students and 41 teachers were registered.
The workshop began with the lightening of the lamp. The students welcomed the resource persons and the participants with a ‘Welcome song- Swagatam hai aapka.’
Dr. Sister M. Rashmi A.C., Principal, Patna Women’s College gave the welcome address. She emphasized on the importance of Ethics in daily life. More than merely knowing the ethics, it is imperative to apply ethics to face the challenges of modern life.
Prof. Ameeta Jaiswal, Head, Department of Philosophy, Patna Women’s College gave the inaugural address. She welcomed the resource persons and the participants. She elaborated on the need of Applied Ethics in the present perspective. She said that in this workshop, the nature, method and limitations of Applied Ethics shall be discussed and a moral discourse on some social issues will be held in order to support the existing value system. She mentioned that in contrast to traditional ethical theories, a new post modern morality emerged to support and express the trends of post modernism like multiplicity, diversity and relativity. It is important to investigate the relation of theoretical ethics to applied ethics, so that the moral application of ethical theories can be attained.
The first lecture was by Prof. R.C. Sinha, Retired Professor and Head, P.G. Department of Philosophy, Patna University and Member ICPR, New Delhi. At present he is the chairman of ICPR. He spoked mainly on Subaltern morality which is a new trend in Applied Ethics. He also emphasized on the importance of context which is situational ethics.
The second lecture was by Prof. Neelima Sinha,Prof. P G Dept. of Philosophy Magadh University, Dean- Humanities Magadh University and Ex- Vice- Chancellor of K.S.D.S University, Darbhanga. She discussed on “Issues in Applied Ethics” and distinguished between Normative Ethics and Applied Ethics. She elaborated on the dimensions of applied ethics and the challenges that have emerged in modern times due to advancements of science & technology.
The third speaker was Dr. Abha Singh, Professor, P.G. Department of Philosophy, A.N. College, Patliputra University, Patna. She explained about the different dimensions of Indian Ethics; how have Ethics been explained in Indian Philosophy and how it heavily relies upon authority i.e. Vedas and Upanishads. She also elaborated about “Subjective & Objective Morality” in Indian Ethics. On the question of the justification of Ethics that why be moral, she answered that Man himself is the justification.
All the three sessions were very interactive. Two competitions were also organized by the Department- Essay Competition on Media Ethics& Poster Competition on Environmental Ethics. About 20 students participated in the competitions.
The feedback was given by-
- 2 Teachers:
- Dr. Smita Kumari, Head, Deptt. of Sanskrit, PWC.
- Dr. Shruti Narain, Asst. Prof., Deptt. of Psychology, PWC.
Dr. Smita Kumari said that this workshop enlightened the participants on the code of ethics depicted in ancient Indian literature. Indian system paid great emphasis to development of ethical code of conduct known as Dharma. Learning through practice was the essence of the Vedas and Ethical principles could be seen in the lives of the people and their various practices.
Dr. Shruti Narain said that it was a very fruitful workshop in the present social context .The speakers were too good and gave indepth and up-to-date overview of applied ethics. Many new concepts like subaltern ethics and revisiting the vedic perspective was interesting.
- 3 Students:
- Alok Prabhat
- Neha Kumari
- Hemant
They were of the opinion that the workshop was very informative and the method of delivery was so easy to receive. They appreciated the insight that was provided in the workshop. They said that the workshop was very useful and it taught them the importance of ethics in their daily life. By applyling the principles of ethics in their day to day life they can navigate the grey area between absolute right and morally wrong.
Prize Winner (Poster Competition):
- Raushan Kumar, Patna College, P.U.
- Kajol Sikaria, Patna Women’s College, P.U.
- Abha Kumari, Magadh Mahila College, P.U.
(Essay Competition):
- Hadia Faisal, Magadh Mahila College, P.U.
- Rajshree Singh, Patna Women’s College, P.U.
- Priti Kumari, P.U.
Vote of Thanks was proposed by Dr. Keerti Chaudhary, Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, Patna Women’s College.
The workshop was a great success. Many teachers and students from different universities of Bihar participated in the workshop.
Celebrating World Philosophy Day
ICPR Sponsored Workshop
on
‘Applied Ethics’
on 30.01.2019
Organized by
The Department of Philosophy
PATNA WOMEN’S COLLEGE
Autonomous
PATNA UNIVERSITY
3rd Cycle NAAC Accredited at ‘A’ Grade with CGPA 3.58/4
‘College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) status accorded by UGC
Venue : Carmel Hall
Date : 30.01.2019
Time : 10:30 a.m. – 04:00 p.m.
