Karim City College

Department of Philosophy

About the Department:

The Department of Philosophy was established in 1961 at Karim City College, Jamshedpur. The Department of Philosophy has a glorious history and eminent scholars, like – Dr. Iqbal Hussain Ansari, Dr. Md. Ashraf Bihari, Dr. Aquil Ahmad and Dr. Joyti Kumari. There are two teaching faculties at present in the Department, namely – Dr. Abdul Latif Mondal and Dr. Md. Mujahidul Hoque.

The Department of Philosophy offers Undergraduate Courses in different areas, like – Indian Philosophy, Western Philosophy, Metaphysics, Epistemology, Logic, Ethics, Applied Ethics, Tribal Philosophy, Contemporary Indian Philosophy, and Critical Thinking; and there are one hundred forty students enrolled in the Department.

The Department of Philosophy is a hub of intellectual exploration and research activities. The Faculty members of the Department are actively involved in research activities and participating in national and international seminars, conferences and other academic activities. The Department of Philosophy is dedicated to continuous academic activities, evaluating its programs and curriculum. The Department of Philosophy offers a comprehensive and dynamic curriculum that encompasses classical, modern, and contemporary philosophical traditions. The Department of Philosophy provides a platform for critical thinking and rigorous inquiry, providing a space where students can engage themselves in different academic discussions, debates and dialogues. Through open dialogue and discussion, students are encouraged to engage in diverse academic activities for the sake of knowledge and wisdom. Curiosity for knowledge and wisdom is not merely an academic endeavour but a lifelong journey. This lifelong journey of philosophy provides a multidisciplinary nature of philosophy with a holistic approach for the students’ development to integrate philosophical insights into various academic fields of study.

 

E-mail: [email protected]

Vision and Mission of the Department

The main vision of the Department of Philosophy is to enhance the innovative and creative ideas among the students providing a platform for creative and critical thinking. The mission of the Department of Philosophy is to promote philosophy providing a comprehensive and rigorous discipline that encourages students to explore diverse philosophical thinking. To create a student-centric environment, the Department provides a platform for promoting intellectual growth and ethical thinking among the students. The Department of Philosophy is committed for serving the students and helping them to get sound knowledge to become responsible citizens of the country and, most importantly, good human beings for the societal welfare. The vision and mission of the Department of Philosophy reflect a commitment in value-education and research activities, guided by the critical thinking and ethical principles.

 

Courses offered

FYUGP in Philosophy, NEP -2020

 

Career Opportunities

Philosophy is not only seen as a vocational or job-specific field, rather it provides individuals with a broad set of skills that are highly valued in various private and professional lives. Philosophy possesses critical thinking, analytical reasoning, communication, and problem-solving skills, making adaptable to various career opportunities, like – Government Jobs, like-University and College Professor, like -…, UPSC Exam and Philosophy is helpful for any other competitive exams.

 

 
Establishment Year :1961
Previous Head & teachers :

Dr. Iqbal Hussain Ansari, Head of the Deptt., Retd. in the year 2000

Dr. Aquil Ahmad, (He has joined Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh )

Dr. Md. Ashraf Bihari, HOD (Retd.)

Dr. Jyoti Kumari

Present faculty members :

Dr. Abdul Latif Mondal, (Head of the Deptt.)

Dr. Md. Mujahidul Hoque

  
Departmental Routine

Departmental Activity

SESSION: 2023-2024

Activity

Parent-Teacher Meeting Sem-1st

Class Test Sem-1st (Major)

Class Test Sem-1st  (Minor)

Internal Test       Sem-4th (GE)

Internal Test Sem-4th (Programme)

Internal Test Sem-1st (Major)

Internal Test Sem-2nd (Minor)

Extension Lecture Programme on Value of Philosophy

Internal Test Sem-5th (Programme)

SESSION: 2022-2023

Activity

Internal Test Sem-3rd (GE) & Sem-6th (Hons)

Sem-6th (Hons) Project Viva voce

Farewell of Sem-6th Students

Parent-Teacher Meeting Sem-1st

World Philosophy Day Celebration

Class Test Sem-2nd (GE)

Internal Test Sem-2nd (GE)

Internal Test Sem-2nd (Programme)

Internal Test Sem-4th (GE)

Internal Test Sem-1st (Major)

Internal Test Sem-1st (Minor)

Internal Test Sem-3rd (GE)

Internal Test Sem-3rd (Programme)

SESSION: 2021-2022

Activity

General Induction programme

Fresher Party

Internal Test Sem-4th (Hons)

Parent-Teacher Meeting Sem-4th (Hons)

Class Test Sem-1st  (GE)

Internal Test Sem-1st  (GE)

Internal Test Sem-1st  (Programme)

Internal Test Sem-3rd (GE)

Internal Test Sem-2nd (GE)

Internal Test Sem-2nd (Programme)

Departmental Achievements

Session: 2023-2024

Students’ Achievements

Name of the Student

 

Nature of Award/Achievement

Year

Award Conferring Agency/Organization

KUMAR KARAN

Rohington Baria Trophy (Represented as a player)

2023

All India Inter University held at Kurushetra University, Kurushetra.

KUMAR KARAN

Represented as a player Kolhan University Chaibasa in Eastern zone Inter University Cricket Tournament

2023

KIIT UNIVERSITY Bhubaneswar

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faculty Achievements

Name of the Teacher

 

Achievement

Year

Award Conferring Agency/Organization

Dr. Abdul Latif Mondal

Member

2023

DRC  Kolhan University

Dr. Md. Mujahidul Hoque

Member

2023

DRC  Kolhan University

Dr. Md. Mujahidul Hoque

Morality of Terrorism

2023

UGC Care listed journal

Dr. Abdul Latif Mondal

A Philosophical Perspective on Tribal Culture

2023

Peer Reviewed (Impact Factor 8.6)

Dr. Abdul Latif Mondal

Convener: Extension Lecture Programme

2024

Karim City College, Jamshedpur.

Dr. Md. Mujahidul Hoque

Co- Convener: Extension Lecture Programme

2024

Karim City College, Jamshedpur.

 

 

Session: 2022-2023

Students’ Achievements

Name of the Student

 

 

Nature of Award/Achievement

Year

Award Conferring Agency/Organization

Namrata Kumari

Represented as a player

2022

Inter College Basket Ball Tournament Kolhan University, Chaibasa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faculty Achievements

Name of the Teacher

Achievement

Year

Award Conferring Agency/Organization

Dr. Abdul Latif Mondal

Bertrand Russell’s Philosophy of Neutral Monism

2022

Prakharprabchanyt

Dr. Abdul Latif Mondal

Convener: World Philosophy Day,

19th November, 2022

Karim City College, Jamshedpur.

 

Dr. Md. Mujahidul Hoque

Co-Convener: World Philosophy Day

19th November, 2022

Karim City College, Jamshedpur.

 

Dr. Md. Mujahidul Hoque

Co-ordinator, Admission Committee

2022

Karim City College, Jamshedpur.

 

Dr. Md. Mujahidul Hoque

Member of IQAC – NAAC Steering Committee

2022

Karim City College, Jamshedpur.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Session: 2021-2022

Students’ Achievements

Name of the Student

 

 

Nature of Award/Achievement

Year

Award Conferring Agency/Organization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faculty Achievements

Name of the Teacher

 

 

Achievement

Year

Award Conferring Agency/Organization

Dr. Md. Ashraf Bihari

 

 

 

Dr. Abdul Latif Mondal

 

 

 

Dr. Md. Mujahidul Hoque

 

 

 

Dr. Md. Mujahidul Hoque

 

 

 

Dr. Abdul Latif Mondal

 

 

 

 

Session: 2020-2021

Faculty Achievements

Name of the Teacher

 

Achievement

Year

Award Conferring Agency/Organization

Dr. Md. Ashraf Bihari

 

 

 

Dr. Abdul Latif Mondal

Speaker: Bertrand Russell Society’s 2020 Annual Online Meeting

19th -20th June 2020

Central Connecticut State University, New Britain.

 

Dr. Abdul Latif Mondal

Member

2020

Bertrand Russell Society, Canada

 

Session: 2019-2020

Faculty Achievements

Name of the Teacher

 

 

Achievement

Year

Award Conferring Agency/Organization

Dr. Md. Ashraf Bihari

 

 

 

Dr. Abdul Latif Mondal

 

“Bertrand Russell’s Philosophy of Logical Atomism and Neutral Monism”,

2019

Captus University Publications Concord, Ontario

 

Session: 2018-2019

Faculty Achievements

Name of the Teacher

 

Achievement

Year

Award Conferring Agency/Organization

Dr. Md. Ashraf Bihari

 

 

 

Dr. Abdul Latif Mondal

Invited by the Great Hall of the People, Beijing

2018

24th World Congress of Philosophy, Peking University, Beijing, China

Dr. Abdul Latif Mondal

Contributed Paper: Speaker: Jackson’s Knowledge Argument and Consciousness

2018

24th World Congress of Philosophy, Peking University, Beijing, China

Dr. Md. Mujahidul Hoque

Member of the Editorial Board, Aligarh Journal of Philosophy,

2018

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.

 

 

 

 

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Dr. Abdul Latif Mondal

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Dr. Md. Mujahidul Hoque

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