Department Of Philosophy

Department Of Philosophy


About the Department:

Digboi Mahila Mahavidyalaya was established in 1981 and department of philosophy has been there from inception. Major in philosophy was started in the academic year of 1994- 1995 with only one student. With passing of time more students enrolled in the philosophy major and they did remarkable performance in the final examination. Student’s performance in philosophy as a subject in the H.S board exam is also noteworthy.


OBJECTIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT:

To satisfy intellectual curiosity regarding material world, life and beyond, enrich spiritual and moral values.


COURSES OFFERED:

• Logic & Philosophy as a subject at Higher Secondary Level
• Honors in Philosophy at Under Graduate Level
• Generic Course in Philosophy at Under Graduate Level
• Add on Course in ‘Yoga’.
• Add on course in ‘Environmental Ethics’.

HODs Message:

The Dept of Philosophy in Digboi Mahila Mahavidyalaya exists since its inception. Philosophy is the study to deal with the fundamental and general problems of life like values, existence, reasons, knowledge and the mind. Study of Philosophy benefits the students intellectually, spiritually and morally. They can learn about the origin of those ideas, and concepts which are the basic humanistic vocabulary. It also develops critical and logical thinking, analytical ability, skill for communication, problem solving through persuasive argumentation and thereby creates an environment for developing themselves as better human beings.
We, in the Department of philosophy emphasise to improve students’ skill —
- To acquire the ability to think logically.
- To access, analyse and solve both mundane and abstract problems from different perspectives.
- To liberate from prejudices.
- To broaden the perspective of life by making them aware of their inner potentiality.
Besides giving tutorials on Philosophy in the classroom, the department organises various activities like visiting to the nearby schools and orphanages, mixing up with their students and boarders and imparting skill and sharing of knowledge as a process of making them aware of their social responsibilities.

Faculty Members:


Dr. Jhuma Borthakur

M.A, Ph.D (Gauhati University)
Associate Professor & Head of the Department
Specialisation : Logic
Research Interest: Contemporary India Philosophy
Contact Number : +91 94357 49455
email : jhumaborthakur.dig@gmail.com

RESUME

Mr. Ashim Chetia

M.A, NET, SET, Ph.D (Pursuing from KKHOU)
Assistant Professor
Specialisation : Logic
Research Interest: Analytic Philosophy
Contact Number : +91 95771 85534
email : ashimchetia2016@gmail.com

RESUME

Dr. Manik Konch

M.A. (Double), NET, Ph.D (IIT Bombay)
Assistant Professor
Specialisation : Ethics & Religion
Research Interest: Virtue Ethics, Moral Psychology, Philosophy of Time, Ethics of AI, Gender Studies, Gandhian Thoughts, Philosophy of Language
Contact Number : +917506897719 (M)
email : kkonch.2@gmail.com

RESUME

Student Body :

The Department of Philosophy has a Student Body. The student body is formed with a secretary and a treasurer unanimously selected from 5th Semester major students with to handle the department related activities. Faculty members organized meeting with the students from the starting of the new session.
The students have a fund of their own. The fund is generated from the students with a minimum amount. (Per month Rs.10) The fund is utilized only for the student related activities.

Departmental CLUB


Dārśanik Club



“The Unexamined Life is not worth living...”

                                                                                       Socrates

“Critical Thinking is the basic Ornaments for the Student of Philosophy...”

The Darsanik Club provides students at the DMM the opportunity to interact with each other and with faculty, both to share similar interests and to discuss philosophical issues, hold study sessions, host forums, and to present papers. The Dārśanik Club is meant to provide a safe space for both philosophical dialogue and social engagement, and participates in a variety of activities to this end. In addition to weekly meetings, the Club has hosted gatherings in class rooms, smaller focus groups, and movie screening. Topics have included experimental philosophy, daily philosophy, game theory, psychopaths, and philosophy of film.
As an outcome of the club, department is planning to open a Philosophical Counseling Lab which will provide general counseling to the students about their day to day life problems.

DEPARTMENTAL LIBRARY


Department of philosophy have a departmental library having 300 books.

Terms & conditions of the library:
• Books are issued for seven days only. If required she can extend the period. For this she has to return the book and again issues it for seven days.
• A fine of Rs.1.00 per day will be charged for each book kept beyond the date.
• Books lost, torn or defaced in any way will have to be paid by the borrower.

Departmental Wall Magazine:

Dārśan

Intake capacity for BA Honors: 35




Departmental Achievements:


LIST OF 1ST CLASS HOLDERS SINCE 2013
SL. NO NAME YEAR PERCENTAGE
1 NAVOSHREE GOSWAMI 2013 63%
2 GITIMONI MORAN 2014 63.14%
3 PARI SHARMA 2015 70.65%
4 PINKI GOGOI 2015 67.85%
5 JUTHIKA MORAN 2015 66%
6 JAHNABI CHETIA 2015 60.57
7 RASHMIREKHA GOGOI 2016 66%
8 CHAMPA MECH 2016 63.70%
9 JUNALI MORAN 2016 62%
10 MANIKA SHARMA 2017 70.86%
11 BHARATI HALOI 2017 70.14
12 MOONMOON SONOWAL 2017 64.24%
13 MANISHA PRASAD 2017 61.86%
14 BRISTIPRIYA GOGOI 2017 60.86%
 
15 Radhika Chetry 2019 79.21%
16 Parthana Moran 2019 76.14%
17 Ranjita Newar 2019 76.08%
18 Hewali Garh 2019 68.50%
19 Abhirasha Moran 2019 67%
20 Gitanjali  Moran 2019 65.6%
21 Ismriti Gogoi 2020 75.57%
22 Babita Baruah 2020 63.43%
23 Puspa Bhumiz 2021 74%
24 Ambika Chetry 2021 61.89%
25 Ajmira Begum 2021 61.45%

Departmental Activities: