Philosophy in the Times of War Democracy and Globalization 6th February, 2009

Department of Philosophy, Dev Samaj College for Women organized the National Periodical Lecture Cum Seminar on the theme “Philosophy in the Times of War Democracy and Globalization”, sponsored by Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR), New Delhi, on 6th February, 2009, in the college campus.
Dr Bhagat Oinam, Associate Professor, Centre for Philosophy, Jawahar Lal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi shared their views and insights with the faculty members and around 400 students of the department. The seminar raised issues which are responsible for war situation and conflicts in the world today. The speakers widely discussed globalization and its impact on the society.
In the first session Dr. Madhu Prashar raised the need of philosophical thinking in handling issues in everyday life she said that philosophical approach is about critically evaluating things and events and just not be a passive recipient to what ever is happening around you.
Dr Bhagat in his address focused on the necessity to understand the issues which results into conflict in the society. Commenting on Indo-Pak relations, he said, if both the countries take constructive steps, through mutual dialogue, than a lot of blood shed can be averted. Unfortunately state stands for national security and fear that generates more problems. He said that democracy has become a sandwich between war and globalization. Both war and globalization are hegemonic where as democracy is more pluralistic. He further added the both the states have still not forgotten the pain of partitions, so there should be mutual dialogue for peace.
Among other who addressed the seminar were Dawinderpreet, Sakshi, Ambuj, Kuldeep Singh, Rashpinder Singh, Manish Bansal, C.L. Arora , Harmeet Kaur and Suresh. The session was chaired by Mr. M. R. Manchanda, Secretary, Managing Committee of the college.