Philosophy Department

OUR DEPARTMENTS

Dr. Vishnu A.S.

Designation

  • Assistant Professor (On Contract)

Department

  • Department of Philosophy

Educational Qualifications

  • M.A.
  • M.Phil.
  • Ph.D.

Date of Entry into Service

  • 12.09.2022

Areas of Interest/Specialisation

  • Philosophy of Mind
  • Consciousness Studies
  • Cognitive Science
  • Neurophilosophy
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Practical Philosophy
  • Philosophical Counselling

Courses/Subject Taught

  • U.G. Philosophy
  • Applied Ethics
  • Informatics and Philosophy
  • Ancient and Medieval Political Philosophy
  • Methodology and Perspectives of Humanities
  • Philosophical Themes and Methods
  • Philosophy & Self-Management

Field of Research

  • Philosophy of Science
  • Philosophy of Mind/Consciousness
  • Philosophical Counseling
  • Philosophy of Psychology

Experience

  • Working as Assistant professor on Contract From 2022

Extension Activities

  • Associated with Department of Philosophy, University of Kerala and Conducted a Three Day Technical Training on ‘Computer Basics and Integration of Information Technologies into Teaching and Learning’ for Faculties.
  • Served as Technical Coordinator for Webinars and Seminars – Department of Philosophy, University of Kerala – From 2017 to 2022

Papers Published

  • Published a Paper on ‘Philosophy of Social Cognition: A Method of Neuro-Correlative Consciousness’ in ISDA Journal
  • Accepted for Publication a Paper on ‘Mind and Movies: Exploring Neurocinematics’ in the Book ‘Film and Philosophy.’ (ISSN – 9788194980674)
  • Accepted for Publication a Paper on ‘On Being and Cyberspace: Reflections on Self, Identity and Hyperreality’ in the Book ‘Subjectivity/Beyond Subjectivity: Post structural Interventions.’ (ISSN – 9788194980698)

Papers Presented

  • Being and Cyberspace: Reflection on Self, Identity and Hyperreality’ in the International Webinar on ‘Subjectivity/Beyond Subjectivity: Post structural Interventions’ organised by Department of Philosophy, University of Kerala.
  • Yoga Consciousness and Counselling’ in the International Seminar on ‘Philosophy of Yoga and Health Management’ organised by Department of Philosophy, University of Kerala.
  • Self Consciousness in Indian Philosophy’ in the International Seminar on ‘Dimensions of Indian Philosophy in the Context of Global Culture’ organised by Department of Philosophy, University of Kerala and Center for International Academics, University of Kerala
  •  ‘Are Women Underrepresented in Philosophy? The Philosophical origins of Patriarchy’ in the National Webinar on ‘Philosophical Debates on Inclusion/Exclusion’ organised by Department of Philosophy, University of Kerala.
  • How Movies Control Your Mind: Exploring Neurocinematics’ in the National Seminar on ‘Film and Philosophy’ organised by Department of Philosophy, University of Kerala.
  •  ‘Information Privacy and Ethics: A Reflection on Human Cyber Consciousness’ in the National Seminar on ‘Contemporary Relevance of Social Ethics’ organised by Department of Philosophy, University of Kerala.
  •  ‘Chattampi Swamikal: A Man of Contemporary Ideology’ in the National Seminar on ‘Philosophy in Kerala: Ideologies and Social Revolutions’ organised by Department of Philosophy, University of Kerala.
  •  ‘Cultural Creativity: A View on Neural Correlates of Consciousness’ in the ICPR National Seminar on ‘Guru Tradition, Cultural Creativity and Social Change-Exploring the Kerala Legacy’ organised by Santhigiri Institute of Culture and Human Development, Thiruvananthapuram.
  • Information Privacy and Ethics: A Reflection on Human Cyber Consciousness’ in the National Seminar on ‘Contemporary Relevance of Social Ethics’ organised by Department of Philosophy, University of Kerala.
  •  ‘Ethics, Aesthetics and religion in Guru’s Philosophy’ in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on ‘Contribution of Sree Narayana Guru to Humanity’ organised by Department of Philosophy, Sree Narayana College, Kollam.

Academic Responsibilities Undertaken

  • UG Project Guide
  • University Examination Invigilation

Awards/Honours/Patents

  • First Rank Holder  – 2009 M.A. Philosophy – University of Kerala

Philosophy Department