Dr. Bhumika Kanjilal

Dr. Bhumika Kanjilal

Position Associate Professor (Stage 4) in WBES
Department Philosophy
Specialization Metaphysics and Political Philosophy

Education

Degree Field of Study Institution Year
M. A. Philosophy University of Calcutta 2005
Ph.D. Philosophy Jadavpur University 2015

Contact Information

  • bhumikakanjilal@gmail.com

Teaching Experience

  • Since 2006

Colleges served

  • Hooghly Mohsin College: 2006-2013
  • Durgapur Government College: 2013-2025
  • Bethune College: 2025-till date.
     

Research Interests

  • Metaphysical Studies
  • Political Philosophy
  • Philosophy of Education
  • Philosophical Health and Philosophical Counselling
     

Teaching Responsibilities

  • Undergraduate course in Philosophy as per Burdwan University (3 years Degree course)
  • Undergraduate course in Philosophy as per Kazi Nazrul university (3 years Degree course CBCS & NEP 2020)
  • Undergraduate course in Philosophy as per University of Calcutta Syllabus (CCF)
     

Publications

Journals

  1. Kanjilal Bhumika, (2008), Structural Universal, Academic Journal of Hooghly Mohsin College, Vol-3, No- 2, pp. 37-42, ISSN: 0973-6212
  2. Kanjilal Bhumika, (2016), Educational Implications of the Concept Samadhi, International journal of Social Science and Humanities Research (IJSSHR), Vol-4, Issue-2-April-2016-June pp.283-289, ISSN 2348-3156(print) ISSN 2348-3164(online), available at www.reasearch  publish.com
  3. Kanjilal Bhumika, (2017), Redefining the concept Universal: A Metaphysical Issue, Communique, An Academic Journal of Durgapur Government College, Vol-10,No-1, September 2017, pp-27-34, ISSN: 0973-8584
  4. Kanjilal Bhumika,(2020), Revisiting Universals with Special Reference to Tropes, Journal of Indian Council of Philosophical Research,37,97-114 First online 22nd January, 2020; DOI  http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40961-020-00192-9 Print ISSN 0970-7794 , ONLINE ISSN 2363-9962.https://doi.org/10.1007/s40961-020-00192-9

Book Chapters

  • Bhumika Kanjilal (2007), Shiksha Shikahak Shikharhi: Krishnamurtir Alokpat, in: Shiksha Kshetre Parashparik Samparka., ed. Madhumita Chattopadhyya and Indani Sanyal, Jadavpur University, ISBN: 81-89620-22-3, pp. 72-78. Anjali Publishers.
  • Bhumika Kanjilal (2017), Empowerment of Rural Women; a key to achieve sustainable development in Rural India: BAIF's Approach, in: Sustainable Development: Challenges Faced by the Women and Backward Communities in Rural India.,ed. Irin Mustafa Mandal and Tirthankar Mandal, ISBN: 978-93-81245-92-7, pp.57-67. Ashadeep publishers.
  • Bhumika Kanjilal (2018), Muhammad Iqbal er Darsan, in: Adhunik Bharatiya Darsan.,ed. Sebanti Bhattacharya, ISBN: 978-93-85119-96-5, pp.121-137. Ebong Mushayra
  • Bhumika Kanjilal (2018), Education and Self-development of the Bhadramahilas of 20th Century Bengal' in : Women's Education in India, ed.Subrata Bachhar,ISBN:978-81-8342-480-6, pp.128-129 Crescent publishing corporation,
  • Bhumika Kanjilal (2018), The value loaded Vedic Concept of a teacher and a student: with special reference to the concept of Upanayana as is mentioned in Atharvaveda and J. Krishnamurti in: Values Indian and Global Perspective,ed. Mnorima Sen and Dr. Rupankar Dutta, ISBN: 978-81-934350-5-2,pp.47-58. Coverpage publishers

Conference Proceedings

  • Bhumika Kanjilal (2016), Conflicts Relating to Conversion of Religion: With Special Reference to Evangelism and Proselytization, One Day National Conference on Contradiction, Conflict and Continuity: Their Significance in Contemporary Society, ISBN:978-93-85926-52-5, Allied Publishers Private Ltd.

Conference/ Seminar Paper Presentation Details

  • Oral Presentation on "The Modern Philosophical Interpretation behind the Vedic Concept of a Teacher and a Student (Dr. Bhumika Kanjilal)" in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on "The Sanskrit and Bengali Literature in the light of Philosophy: From Source to Modernization" held on 18-19 November 2016 organized by Department of Philosophy, Sanskrit and Bengali, Rampurhat College in collaboration with "Turku Hansda Lapsa Hemram Mahavidyalaya, Mallarpur, Birbhum.
  • Oral Presentation on "Empowerment of rural women; a key to achieve sustainable development in Rural India: BAIF's approach (Dr. Bhumika Kanjilal)" in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on "Challenges to Sustainable Development in Rural India: Education, Gender Inequality and Women Empowerment" held on 22-23 November, 2016 organized by Department of History and Economics, Krishna Chandra College, Hetampur, Birbhum, West Bengal in collaboration with Chandidas Mahavidyalaya, Khujutipara, Birbhum, West Bengal.
  • Oral Presentation on "The value loaded Vedic Concept of a Teacher and a Student: With Special Reference to the Concept of Upanayana as is mentioned in Atharva Veda (Dr. Bhumika Kanjilal)" in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on "Values in Philosophy, Education and Sociology: Indian and Global perspective" held on 09-10th January 2017 organized by Department of Philosophy, St. Pauls Cathedral Mission College in Collaboration with Environs Safe Organization (ESO), Kolkata.
  • Oral Presentation on "Iswarchandra Bidyasagar: A Revitalizer of Young Minds (Dr. Bhumika Kanjilal)" in the International seminar on "Ekush shatake Iswarchandra Bidyasagarer Prashangikata" held on 07.11.2019 organized by Department of History and Bengali, Galsi Mahavidyalaya

Grants and Awards

  • Dr. Bhumika Kanjilal (PI), "Education and Self Development", UGC Minor Research project Sanctioned: Rs. 2,90,945/- only; Tenure: 2015 -2017.
  • Dr. Bhumika Kanjilal (CO-PI), "Philosophical Counselling and Philosophical Health Issues: Related to Students" ICSSR(ERO)-sponsored project, Sanctioned: Rs.100000/- only; 2025-2026

Professional Affiliations

  • Dr. Bhumika Kanjilal is a APPA-PPAI certified Philosophical Counsellor, certified in client counselling by APPA-PPAI (American Philosophical Practitioners Association and Philosophical Practitioners' Association of India)
  • Dr. Bhumika Kanjilal completed her SMILE_PH method certification with Honours of Philosophical Health International supervised by Luis de Miranda, PhD. Founder and President of Philosophical Health International and is now a certified Philosophical Health practitioner. https://www.philosophical.health/certified-practitioners