Course Offered: B.A. (Honours) Philosophy
The Department of Philosophy is a dynamic space for intellectual exploration, critical engagement, and transformative learning. Rooted in the pursuit of knowledge, our department encourages students to challenge ideas while cultivating their own philosophical perspectives. Our diverse faculty specializes in Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy, Logic, Western Philosophy, Philosophy of Consciousness, Aesthetics, Indian Philosophy, Buddhist Philosophy, Phenomenology, Greek Philosophy, Existentialism, Moral Philosophy, Care Ethics, and Epistemology.
Our curriculum is deeply theoretical and research-intensive, fostering analytical reasoning and critical discussion as core elements of classroom learning. Assessments focus on deconstructing arguments from prescribed readings, engaging with diverse perspectives, and refining academic writing and argument-building skills. Through this, students enhance their critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and reflective abilities, enabling them to navigate philosophical complexities with depth and clarity.
In the first year, core papers are offered in alignment with the NEP curriculum, including Logic, Introduction to Philosophy, and Indian Philosophy. Additionally, we offer Generic Electives and Value-Added Courses (VACs) such as Ethics in the Public Domain, Ethics and Culture, and The Art of Being Happy, which explores the philosophical foundations of happiness and well-being. Our Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) – Life Skills equips students with essential tools for personal and professional growth, emphasizing decision-making, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving from a philosophical lens. With the introduction of the 4th Year Undergraduate Programme we are excited about the research techniques and methodologies the students will be introduced to. This will help them to have hands-on training experiences for all those systematic theories they have studied in all three years.
Beyond academics, the department fosters an enriching student experience through its Student Union and vibrant clubs. Aletheia, our annual academic meet, brings together renowned scholars to engage in meaningful discourse, and we proudly celebrate World Philosophy Day, embracing the spirit of the discipline. Our Books and Documentary Club (BDC) hosts reading circles, movie screenings, and book exchanges to intellectually and artistically engage students. Furthermore, Noesis, our student-run annual academic journal, provides a platform for publishing outstanding research, with a student editorial board curating high-quality philosophical work.
Philosophy, as the foundation of all disciplines, equips students with a versatile skill set applicable across academia, research, law, marketing, journalism, publishing, public policy, education, and beyond. Many of our graduates pursue master’s degrees in various humanities and business fields, while others secure placements in leading organizations. The rigorous intellectual training offered by the department ensures that our students are well-prepared to contribute meaningfully to diverse professional and academic landscapes.
The Department of Philosophy hosted interactions with many eminent scholars and public intellectuals initiating discussions on a range of concerns both academic and beyond curricular constraints. A ‘Dialogue on Ecofeminism: Indian Perspective’ held on the 25 September 2025 (in collaboration with Prakriti Society) with Dr. Sujata Roy Abhijat from the Department of Philosophy at the University of Delhi explored the fecund intersections of gender, ecology and philosophy, introducing students to critical examination of environmental issues through a feminist lens. A workshop on Research Methodology led by Dr. Silika Mohapatra from the Department of Philosophy at St. Stephens College held on the 20 November 2025 addressed the challenges, possibilities and methodologies pertinent to undertaking research in philosophy.
Dr. Simon Brown from Ashoka University led an engaging conversation on the ‘Business Of Doubt’ on the 23 January 2026 interrogating unquestioning conformity to epistemic norms defining research and development milestones in areas that impact the way we negotiate life choices from the seemingly innocuous to the overtly impactful. The extrapolation of text book abstractions into the realm of current global concerns allowed for a lively discussion.
Academic Conference
The Annual Academic Conference, Aletheia’26, was held on 16 February 2026 foregrounding the theme: ‘Epistemic Crisis and the Future of Philosophy.’ A day marked by rigorous intellectual engagement commenced with Dr. Eric Snyder’s presentation on ‘Bridging Minds and Words: New Perspectives on the Problems of Access’ which made an accessible introduction to an intriguing problem in the domain of analytic philosophy. Mr. Gurcharan Das, celebrated industry leader, author, playwright and columnist addressed a rapt audience on the expansive and pressing ‘Why Bother? Finding Purpose in a Meaningless World’ in a conversational narrative involving personal anecdotes and rich philosophical allusions.
The paper presentation competition in collaboration with the academic journal ‘Noesis’ of the Department drew encouraging response from various academic institutions across Delhi, of which seven papers which aligned closely with the overarching theme for the academic meet were shortlisted for presentation. An Inter-College Debate Competition was organized, featuring nine teams from institutions across Delhi, who engaged matched wits and words on the motion: ‘Outsourcing thinking to technology marks the beginning of an epistemic decline.’
Other association highlights
The Department organized two film screenings: ‘Mimi’ directed by Laxman Utekar (28 August 2025), which engages with the powerful dilemmas of surrogate motherhood and Satyajit Ray’s ‘Two’ (3October 2025), affording reflection on class and inequality. Each screening was followed by discussions that encouraged critical interpretation of the narratives.
A group discussion ‘Reel Words, Timeless Tales’ was organized the Books and Documentary Club on the 8th of November 2025, drawing on philosophical ideas of narrative, identity and memory to explore how stories shape our understanding of the self. A workshop on “How to Frame Questions for Research” was also conducted by Noesis, the department’s academic journal, on the 14 November 2025.
| Name | Areas of interest |
| Dr. Jitendra Ram Associate Professor jitendraramlsr@gmail.com | Philosophy of Consciousness Publications and other works click here |
| Dr. Lipi Saxena Associate Professor lipisaxena@lsr.du.ac.in | Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy, Logic Publications and other works click here |
| Ms. Rashmi Jayarajan Assistant Professor (Teacher-in-charge) rashmijayarajan@lsr.du.ac.in | History of Western Philosophy, Aesthetics |
| Dr. Shruti Kapur Assistant Professor shrutikapur@lsr.du.ac.in | Indian Philosophy, Buddhist Theory of Consciousness, Phenomenology Publications and other works click here |
| Dr. Lizashree Hazarika Assistant Professor lizashreehazarika@lsr.du.ac.in | Applied Ethics, Philosophy of Mind, Epistemology, Care Ethics Publications and other works click here |
| Mr. Awadhesh Patel Assistant Professor awadheshpatel@lsr.du.ac.in | Indian Philosophy, Western Philosophy, Ethics, Applied ethics, Indian & Western Epistemology and Metaphysics. Indian Religion and Social Political Philosophy Publications and other works click here |
President – Simran Kapoor
General Secretary – Khusboo Sharma
Treasurer – Cheshtha Rathore