On Philosophising, Philosophers, Philosophy and New Vistas in Applied Philosophy
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Author: | Dr Sharmila Jayant Virkar |
ISBN 13: | 9789355966643 |
Binding: | Hardbound |
Language: | English |
Year: | 2022 |
Subject: | Philosophy and Religion/Philosophy |
About the Book
Philosophy is interesting for all but it is understood differently.
The attempt is to present it, upto a certain extent, in an interrogative manner.
Each read takes very little time, as little as a minute, because it is presented precisely.
It understands Philosophy in the sense it is understood worldwide.
It encourages the rational faculties promoting overall personality development.
It is useful across all branches of knowledge.
It is applicable to studies with inter-disciplinary and trans-disciplinary fields.
It is a source-book for all Board of Studies of Autonomous Colleges, Universities – Central, State, Private and Deemed – helping them to frame their syllabi in Philosophy suggesting the direction in which topics can be included.
Vivid illustrations enhance the strength of its message to communicate the content.
It is the pioneering attempt of this kind in Philosophy.
Contents -
1. Introduction
2. 10 Points Explaining What is Philosophy
3. Philosophy of Archaeology
4. 10 Questions on Philosophy of Heritage
5. Philosophy of Traffic Management
6. 10 Questions on Philosophy of Design
7. 10 Questions on Sports Philosophy
8. Theatrical Philosophy
9. Philosophical Tourism
10. Food Philosophy
11. Philosophy of Devotion
12. Philosophy of Relationships
13. Philosophy of Creativity
14. Fun Philosophy
15. Humanism and Humanitarianism
16. Four Quarters of Life
17. Research During College Days
18. “Home Rule” and Work From Home (WFH)
19. What is “Corporate Yoga”?
20. On Identity
21. Hindu View on Life and Death
22. Theoretical Foundation of Interfaith Dialogue
23. Perspectives on Religious Life
24. A Philosophical Stance
25. Research in Yoga Philosophy
26. A Prolegomenon to Business Epistemology
27. Unification of Sciences
28. Medals, Trophies and Awards…
29. From Philosophy of Transportation to Philosophy of Management
30. Is J. Krishnamurti Unintelligible? 87 31. Philosophical Levels and Philosophical Quotient
32. Revisiting KCB
33. Beyond Yoga…
34. Philosophy of Vacations
35. Philosophical Analysis of Home…
36. Philosophy of Transcendence
37. Philosophy of Hope
38. Philosophy of Courage
39. Philosophy for Others, by Others, and of Others
40. Philosophy of Miracles
41. Philosophy of Photography
42. Philosophical Photography
43. Pictorial Philosophy
44. Why Philosophy?
45. I Am Amused, Therefore, I Am!
46. Why Should we Suffer?
47. What is Dear to Me and Why?
48. K-Principle
49. How to Know a Book?
50. Varieties of Philosophical Tourism
51. Existence at Four Levels
About the Author: Dr. Sharmila Jayant Virkar has excellent academic record of topping HSC Board, B.A. and M.A. examinations. She has been teaching Philosophy at the Department of Philosophy, K.J. Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce, Mumbai (1991-2013) and at the Dept. of Philosophy, University of Mumbai (2013 onwards). With UGC Fellowship, she has obtained the Degree of Ph.D. in 2007. She has worked as a Chairperson of Research Ethics Committee, Hindustan Unilever Ltd., Bangalore for six years. She was a Member of Executive Council of