Dr. Paran Goswami
Assistant Professor
Ph.D. : Gauhati UniversityResearch Interests:
Spinozism and Philosophy of Immanence, Early Modern Western Philosophy, Philosophy of ReligionDate of Joining : Jul 29, 2020
Phone: 8011926900
Email: paran.goswami@cottonuniversity.ac.in
About
Paran Goswami holds a PhD from Gauhati University, specializing in Spinoza and Early Modern Western Philosophy. With a keen interest in metaphysics and the practice of philosophy as a way of life, Goswami envisions integrating theoretical insights with real-life applications, aiming to contribute to both the academic community and broader society.
Teaching
Undergraduate (BA):
Fundamental Concepts of Philosophy, Western Epistemology and Metaphysics, Philosophy of Religion, Comparative Religion, Applied Ethics
Postgraduate (MA):
Philosophy of Descartes and Spinoza, Social and Political Philosophy, Ethical Theories, Environmental Ethics, Recent Trends in Philosophy, Philosophical Traditions of Assam
Experience
Assistant Professor, Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva Viswavidyalaya, Nagaon, Assam (from 01-08-2018 to 27-07-2020)
Guest Lecturer, Handique Girls' College, Guwahati, Assam (from 09-08-2017 to 30-06-2018)
Research paper publications
2022
1. Paran Goswami, "The Promise of Isa Upanisad in Providing Ontological Foundation for an Ecological Worldview", Gauhati University Journal of Philosophy (GUJP), vol. 7, 61-71, 2456-3285, 2022
2018
1. Paran Goswami, "A Russell Bibliography", Gauhati University Journal of Philosophy (GUJP), vol. 3, 167-181, 2456-3285, 2018
2017
1. Paran Goswami, "Freedom as the Recognition of Determinism: Spinoza on Freedom", Gauhati University Journal of Philosophy (GUJP), vol. 2, 155-170, 2456-3285, 2017
2. Paran Goswami, "Spinoza and Philosophy's Modernity: Radicalism versus Concealed Theologies", Intellection, vol. 5, 102-111, 2319-8192, 2017
2016
1. Paran Goswami, “Practicing Philosophy: The Promise of a Philosophical Life in Spinoza’s Ethics”, Intellection, vol. 4, 75-84, 2319-8192, 2016
Conference Proceedings
2020
1. Paran Goswami, "Philosophical Appropriation of the God of Religion: A Study of Cartesianism", Philosophy of Religion and Religious Conflicts with Reference to the Indigenous Religious Philosophies of North-East India, 978-81-929492-3-9, 2020
2014
1. Paran Goswami, "An Exploration towards a Metaphysical Background for Sustainable Development", Issues and Challenges of Sustainable Development, 978-81-928326-9-2, 2014
Chapters/Articles publications in Books (Research Oriented)
"The Leibnizian God: A Theistic God in Disguise?", in Jijnasa, 2021, ISBN: 978-93-5593-141-2.
"Radhanath Phukan and His Contribution in Translating and Commenting Classical Indian Philosophical Texts", in Erudition: International Book of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2019, ISBN: 978-93-5391-186-7.
Awards
Awarded Gold Medal by Gauhati University for securing the first position in M.A. (Philosophy); Session: 2007-2009.
Awarded Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in the year 2014 by Indian Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi.
Other Information
Invited Talk:
Delivered a talk on "Metaphysics of Morals: The Kantian Search for a Universal Moral Law" on the occasion of World Philosophy Day 2023, organised by the Department of Philosophy at Chhaygaon College, Chhaygaon on November 16, 2023.
Delivered a talk on "Ethical Foundation of Code of Conduct" to the BA (Hons) students of Philosophy at Pragjyotish College, Guwahati on October 31, 2022.
Delivered a talk on "The Need for Philosophy" to the BA (Hons) students of Philosophy at Handique Girls' College, Guwahati, on the occasion of World Philosophy Day, 19 November 2020.
Journal Edited:
Serving as the Format Editor for Gauhati University Journal of Philosophy (GUJP), ISSN: 2456-3285, from Vol. 1 (2016) till date.
Edited Journal of Gauhati University Research Scholars' Association (JGURSA), a multidisciplinary and bilingual peer-reviewed annual research journal, Vol. 6, 2013-2014, ISSN: 2250-0456.