
Bidyut Mondal
Assistant Professor

About-
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.
Qualifications+
I completed my graduation from Jadavpur University in the year 2015 with a First Class in Philosophy.
Then, I have completed my postgraduate degree from Jadavpur University with First Class in the year 2017.
After that, I completed my M.Phil. degree from the same university under the supervision of Professor Rupa Bandyopadhyay in 2019.
Recently, I'm pursuing my Phd at Jadavpur University under the supervision of Prof. Rupa Bandyopadhyay and Prof. Preetam Ghoshal.
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Research / Administrative Experience+
Seminars/ Cnferences
1. "Aurobindo As A True Nationalist" presented on 19.03.2016 at a seminar which was organised by CENTRE FOR SRI AUROBINDO STUDIES STUDENT ELOCUTION COMPETITION, Jadavpur University.
2. A National Seminar presentation on 14.03.2018 entitled "Pratyak?a Lak?a?a Prasa?ge: Gautama and V?sarvajña" on Some Main Problems of Indian & Western Philosophy organised by ICPR Sponsored Periodic Lecture, Bankura Christian College.
3. A National Seminar presentation on 23.08.2018 on Is the Ny?ya Division of Hetv?bh?sa Justified? An Analysis from Ny?ya Perspective and the seminar was on Mind, Reality and Society: Philosophical Reflections organised by Department of Philosophy, Centre of Advanced Study, Jadavpur University.
4. A paper presented in an International Seminar on Baul, Vaishnava & Rabindranath on 28.09.2018 & 29.09.2018 and the paper name is ???? ???? ????? ?????? : ???????? ??????? ???????? and the seminar was organised by The Dept. of Philosophy, Bolpur College, Bolpur, Birbhum, W.B. In Collaboration with: Hiralal Bhakat College, Nalhati, Birbhum.
5. "Definition of Pram?: An Analysis from Ny?ya and Advaita Ved?ntin Perspectives" presented in a National Seminar (THE RELEVENCE OF INDIAN EPISTEMOLOGY) on 23.12.2018 & 24.12.2018 organised by Departments of Philosophy and Sanskrit, Cachar College, Silchar (ICPR Sponsored).
6. A State Level Seminar Presentation entitled ???????????? ???????? ????????? ????? ????? ????? on 10.05.2019 on Philosophical Explorations Organized by The Centre of Advanced Study, Department of Philosophy, Jadavpur University.
7. "Analysis of the First Definition of ‘Mithy?tva’ in the Advaitasiddhi of Madhus?dana Sarasvat?" presented in an International Seminar on Self, Knowledge and World: Perspectives from East and West on 11.09.2019 organised by Department of Philosophy, Presidency University.
* Orientation Programme has been done within 24th June- 26th July 2020 from Ramanujan College, Delhi.
Invited Speeches/ Lectures
1. A series of lectures had been delivered in PCP arranged for MA PART-II Candidates under distanc mode on Nyaya Kusumanjali on 31.03.2019 at The University of Burdwan, Golapbag.
2. A series of lectures had been delivered in PCP through online arranged for MA PART-II Candidates under distanc mode on Nyaya Kusumanjali on 27th and 28th August 2020 organised by The University of Burdwan, Golapbag.
3. A Special National Level E-Lecture was delivered on " YOGA AS A SOLUTION TO THE RECENT CRISIS" on 18th December 2020 organised by The Department of Sanskrit, Srikrishna College (Affiliated to University of Kalyani), Bagula, Nadia.
4. A series of lectures had been delivered in PCP through online arranged for MA PART-II Candidates under distanc mode on Nyaya Kusumanjali on 6th and 7th July 2021 organised by The University of Burdwan, Golapbag.
Teaching / Other Experience+
For Under Graduate Courses
1. C1 - Invitation to Philosophy.
2. C3 - Traditional Logic.
3. C5 - History of Modern Western Philosophy.
4. C6 - Systems of Indian Philosophy 1
5. C9 - Issues in Metaphysics and Epistemology.
6. C13 - Tarkasamgraha.
7. DSE Paper - Theories of Error in Indian Philosophy.
8. DSE Paper - Analytic Philosophy.
9. DSE Paper - Dharmaniti.
For Post-Graduate Courses
1. 802 - Indian Metaphysics.
2. 902 - Linguistics Turn.
3. 703 - Western Logic.
For GE Courses
1. GE1 - Philosophy of Psychology.
2. GE4 - Recent Indian Philosophers.
Post Graduate Supervision+
Academic Memberships+
Publications+
Publications:
1. Mondal, Bidyut. "Ethics of Advaita Vedanta: An Analysis." Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, Volume 5. Issue 9 (18.09.2018). p1237-1243, ISSM: 2349-5162, https://www.jetir.org/view?paper=JETIR1809977.
2. Mondal, Bidyut. (January 2021). Analysis of the First Definition of ‘Mithy?tva’ in the Advaitasiddhi of Madhus?dana Sarasvat?. Mondal, Gopi Nath. ,& Mahaldar, Orance (Ed.), Philosophical Queries (46-65). West Saptagram, Birati, Kolkata: Cognition Publications. ISBN : 978-93-86529-43-5.
3. ‘Pratyakser Lakshan Prsange Mahrshi Gautam O Bhasarbajna: Ekti Bislesonmulak Samikhya’, March 2021, Ebong Mahua, K. K. Prakasan, Medinipur, West Bengal India, 37- p278-286. (UGC Care Listed Journal, List I 2021)
4. ‘Sasim Theke Asime Pari: Rabindra Chintar Angike Parjalochana’, October 2021, Ebong Mahua, K. K. Prakasan, Medinipur, West Bengal India, 35-p271-279. (UGC Care Listed Journal, List I 2021)
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