Bidyut Mondal

Assistant Professor

I am an individual deeply committed to exploring and simplifying complex philosophical concepts for ordinary people. Guided by the belief, "Be a philosopher, amidst all your philosophy, be still a man," I strive to connect abstract ideas with real-life contexts.

My academic journey began with my primary education at Uttar Madhabpur Primary School, followed by secondary schooling at Madhabpur Jatiya Sikshalaya High School and higher secondary education at Tardaha High School. I pursued my passion for philosophy at Jadavpur University, Kolkata, earning a BA, MA, and M.Phil. and continuing my PhD in the Department of Philosophy. My academic focus includes Indian Philosophy, Western Philosophy (both traditional and contemporary, especially Indian Logic) and with a deep engagement in Nyaya-Vaisesika Philosophy and Vedanta.

In 2018, I was appointed as an Assistant Professor in Philosophy at Presidency University. My research interests revolve around understanding the foundational principles of thinking and making philosophical ideas accessible to a wider audience. During my Master's, Nyaya Philosophy was my special focus, where I explored debates on hetvabhasa and sought new interpretations of Gautama's classifications.

Currently, my research is centred on Vedanta Philosophy, particularly the concept of mithyajñana and its implications for understanding reality and the nature of the world. My enquiries delve into Indian perspectives on the relationship between appearance and reality, emphasizing metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics.

Throughout my journey, I owe immense gratitude to my parents (Maa and Baba), whose unwavering support shaped who I am, and to the guidance of my school teachers and the faculty members of Jadavpur University's Department of Philosophy. When my M.A. first year was going on, I qualified SSC-TET bureau in 2015. Next year, when I was in M.A. final year, I got selected as a JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW by the UGC-NET bureau. Fortunately, within a year I got selected as an Assistant Master in Philosophy for English Medium Schools, and a few months later I joined Presidency University in 2018.

Philosophy, to me, is not merely an academic pursuit but a means to bridge the gap between profound theories and everyday understanding. My aim is to continue unravelling the rich dialogues within Indian philosophy and contribute meaningfully to the field.

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Presidency University,
86/1 College Street, Kolkata - 700073,
West Bengal, India

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