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| Senior College : |
Dr. Trevor Allis – Head of the Department, M.A., PhD, M.B.A. (HR), Member of the Board of Studies
Dr. Raymon T. C. M.A. Phd. |
| Junior College : |
Dr. (Ms) S. Deo, MA, DHE, Ph.D |
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Philosophy, in Greek, means love of wisdom. Philosophy seeks to comprehend the foundational nature of the universe and persons who inhabit such a universe. Philosophers do so by developing ideologies and theories based on reason. Some of the philosophical questions include:
- What is the aim and purpose of life? [Moral Philosophy]
- What is the nature of ultimate reality? [Metaphysics]
- Do we have reasons for our beliefs? [Epistemology]
- What are the principles of correct reasoning? [Logic]
‘The subject of philosophy develops logical, critical and analytical abilities.’, sharpens clarity of thought and makes one sensitive to the basic questions of life. The above abilities are highly demanded and desirable in a competing world of opportunities
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It is one of the oldest department and was started 1942 the maximum students strength at the entry lever 60-65 students. The department encourages the students to undertake research. It has produced a 1st ranker Sundima Rai at the TYBA University of Mumbai Examination in 2005
1st ranker Sumdima Rai
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Philosophy Past Activity:
Ananya 2011-12: Street Play: LOC – Love, Oneness, Co-existence |
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Dr. Trevor Allis ( Head of theDepartment) |
Dr. Trevor Allis is Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Philosophy; he is teaching at Sophia College since 1994. He serves as a member on the Board of Studies in Logic and Philosophy, University of Mumbai and Faculty of Arts, University of Mumbai.
Dr. Allis was conferred the PhD degree in 2005 by University of Mumbai for his thesis “A.J. Ayer’s Concept of Person: An Examination”; he also has a MBA degree in Human Resource Development and Management (2008) from the University of Mumbai.
Dr. Allis’ areas of expertise are analytic philosophy, modern western epistemology and moral and applied philosophy. His other broad areas of special interest are social and political philosophy and philosophy of science. He has published articles on ‘ Moral Implications of Motherhood by Hire’ and ‘Environmental Ethics’ in national journals. He views philosophy as an ‘activity’ but not an ‘armchair’ exercise; and is inspired by the German philosopher Karl Marx’s slogan: “the philosophers have only interpreted the world,in various ways; the point, however, is to change it.” |
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TYBA PHILOSOPHY BATCH 2012-13 |
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Dr. Trevor Allis – The title of his thesis was “A J Ayer’s concept of a person – An examination. |
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Students can take up the following courses after completion of T.Y.B.A. Philosophy:- |
- M.A. in Philosophy from University of Mumbai. [Those interested in joining the teaching profession]
- L.L.B. i.e. Legal profession. [Among others, Government Law College, Churchgate]
- Yoga and healthcare Professional [Yoga- Kaivalyadham, Churni road, Healthcare- L.M. Academy, Santacruz]
- Human Rights Activist [Diploma/degree from Dept of Civics and Politics, University of Mumbai]
- Mass Media/Journalism [From Sophia Polytechnic]
- Human Resource Development/ Personnel Management and Industrial Relations. [from Tata institute of Social Sciences, Deonar]
- Public Relations Officer [Among others, Xavier’s Institute of Communication]
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| ABOUT THE SUBJECT: |
Logic : It is the foundation of all thought and the base of all sciences. Logic is a subject that sharpens the reasoning capacity and helps in identifying errors in argument. Logic helps in enriching the power of critical thinking thus enabling the students to confidently address the challenges of life.
Philosophy : The study of Philosophy cultivates analytical, speculative, and critical skills to probe into issues that have always interested the human mind. Philosophy at the +2 level begins with an introduction to relevant and practical issues of life, thus enabling the students to make right personal choices. In additions the students are also introduced to the various problems studied in Philosophy |
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Dr (Ms)SushamaDeo MA DHE PhDMSACIT, has been teaching Logic and Philosophy, in the Junior College, for the last three decades. She was awarded a doctoral degree for her thesis, “A Critical Study of J. Krishnamurti’s Philosophy of Education with a Special Reference to its Application to the Program of Education.”by the University of Pune. She has published a text book for Standard XII Logic. Dr. Deo has been an active member of the Board of Studies in Philosophy and Logic of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Pune, for several years, and is involved in designing the syllabus for the Higher Secondary (Jr. College). Presently she is the Convener of the Board of Studies.
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