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The Department of Philosophy, University of North Bengal has been awarded Special Assistance by UGC to carry on research on ‘The Problem of Meaning in Classical Indian Philosophy and Contemporary Western Philosophy’ including translation of Sanskrit texts into regional language.
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    Kant’s Conception of Human Dignity: Unravelling the Moral Fabric of Humanity
    (University of North Bengal, 2025) Ghosh, Riya
    This paper demonstrates the significance of the Kantian prescriptive on humanity in understanding the essence of human dignity for the larger good of humanity. In this regard, the purpose of this study is to specify the importance of the three formulations of the Categorical Imperative in promoting human dignity. Here, I want to portray how Kant’s moral system gives us a way to foster human dignity. This paper responds to the following questions: Is there any gap between the Kantian conception of human dignity and how humans perceive human dignity? How Kantian morality is crucial in preserving human dignity in today’s world? This paper also seeks to define what humans must do to promote and sustain human dignity under the Kantian moral framework.
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    The Metaphysics of Utilitarianism: A Humanistic Approach
    (University of North Bengal, 2025) Ojha, Rekha
    Since the golden days of John Stuart Mill and the exciting Age of Reason to which he was born, the philosophical landscape has changed dramatically-although these changes have not proliferated to popular culture, they have affected other disciplines, most notably, art. This paper will trace the history of philosophy of utilitarianism to find connection with contemporary (or near-contemporary) metaphysical theories, but also, significantly, will attempt to navigate the many- layered ‘can of worm’ that emerge when we attempt to assign a strict “purpose” for morality, which is in essence what utilitarianism proposes we should do, examining in short, its influence on politics, theology, art and culture. I will thus focus less on philosophical canon and more and more on the theories that they propagate, less on direct quotes, more on general philosophy. I trust this paper will be read not only from academic perspective but from a humanistic one too.
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    Harman’s Moral Relativism: A Critical Reflection
    (University of North Bengal, 2025) Rajak, Nibita
    The main contention of this paper is to show, how Gilbert Harman expresses his thoughts about the idea of moral relativism and also to explore the plausible responses that challenge his notion that moral judgments are relative and dependent on individual or cultural perspectives. Harman was a strong and influential defender of moral relativism and he was a leading voice in supporting and promoting this view, as well as his work had a substantial impact on the field of ethics and morality. Harman’s relativism is characterized by its logical consistency, and as such, it requires careful consideration. Individuals hold diverse moral perspectives and principles. This diversity of moral opinions has led many to question whether there are any objective moral standards that apply to everyone. Many people disagree on moral issues, even within their own culture, especially across different cultures. Some people think this disagreement means there is no one “right” answer, and no universal moral truth that applies to everyone. Instead, they believe that moral beliefs are personal and vary from culture to culture, like a matter of taste. This paper intends to defend Harman’s perspective on moral relativism and also to highlight the complexities and challenges inherent in this viewpoint.
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    Ethical issues of globalization: a kantian solution
    (University of North Bengal, 2024-03) Das, Beauty
    The outline of “Ethical Issues of Globalization: A Kantian Solution” is grounded on the idea that in the contemporary world, the wave of globalization comes with so many benefits. However, its adverseeffects cannot be disregarded, especially when it comes to different ethical issues. In the era of globalization, everything is global in character, whether it is culture, religion, ethics, ideology, etc. However, in the case of globalization, the problem is that it is challenging to set an exact ethical or legal framework through which we can reduce its negative impacts. So, an ethical framework is needed for the process of globalization. In the present venture, I intend to give a Kantian solution to some global ethical problems by putting to use Immanuel Kant’s moral philosophy. To my mind, Kant’s idea of morality can be effectively utilized to find answers to contemporary ethicalissues engendered by the process of globalization.
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    ATHEIST SEARCH FOR MORALITY IN 19TH CENTURY
    (University of North Bengal, 2023-03) CHAKRABARTI, MALABIKA
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    EXISTENCE & MORALITY: A FEMINIST PERSPECTIVE
    (University of North Bengal, 2023-03) BHATTACHARYYA, SOMDATTA
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    Morality as categorical imperative
    (University of North Bengal, 2022-03) Ramthing, N.
    This article attempts to foreground morality as categorical imperative. For Kant the categorical imperative is the fundamental principle of morality grounded on the idea of autonomy. He argues that an exclusive empirical philosophy can have nothing to say about morality, it can only urge us to be guided by our emotions or at the best by an enlightened self-love, at the very time when the abyss between unregulated impulse or undiluted self-interest and moral principles has been so tragically displace in practice. Kant believed that an action can only be morally worthy if it is performed in accordance with the categorical imperative, meaning that it is performed out of a sense of duty to the moral law. The categorical imperative must be universally applicable to all autonomous beings. And I agree with Kant that a principle which applies to all autonomous beings must be categorical imperative based on universal law. Morality, for Kant is fundamentally a matter of following the categorical imperative and such is a matter of acting from duty and not simply outwardly conforming to a rule because for Kant conformity to the moral duty is the practical necessity of a possible action as necessary of itself without reference to another end.
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    Possibility and relevance of universal religion: as envisaged by Swami Vivekananda
    (University of North Bengal, 2022-03) Islam, Sirajul
    In India, religion has a pivotal role to shape the humanity and society as well. Indian cultural milieu is unique in character and pluralistic in nature. Basically it is a land of spirituality and cross fertilization. Here religion is not merely a weekly congregation rather; it is an inevitable part of human daily life. Hence, it can be considered as the code of life which motivated people to acquire divine felicity. Swami Vivekananda, the champion of Hindu revivalism preached for the pragmatic utility of religion which is essential to construct both human life and society as well. His universalistic approach of religion is beyond any sectarian division. His quest for Truth and unsurpassed love towards humanity is to be considered as an inherent propensity of human being that elevated a man from beastly stage to the stage of humanity and ultimately in the state of Divinity. He was not only considered it in his faith but he practiced it deliberately throughout in his life. Therefore, his religious teachings are familiar as Practical Vedanta or Neo-Vedanta which is not merely confined to metaphysical or mythological contents but also the practicality of human life and that he disseminated towards all and sundry without any distinction of caste, creed and religion. This universalistic approach of Swami Vivekananda is the crying need of the society to provide them peace and solace in their lives. Here lies the relevancy of his universalistic approach.