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Dr. R.Premkumar

RPremkumar
Dr. R.Premkumar
B.A.(Hons.) (EUSL), M.A. (Annamalai University), Ph.D. (Madras University)
Senior Lecturer- G.II
TP: +94 077 0416 182
Email : premkumarr@esn.ac.lk

Biography

Full Name : Ratnasabapathy Premkumar

Official Address: Department of Philosophy & Value Studies

(Mailing Address) Eastern University, Chenkalady, 30350, Sri Lanka

Academic Position: Senior Lecturer (Grade II) appointed from 12.02.2016

Date of Birth: 21st December 1970

Marital Status: Married

Publications

Article Publications in Journals and Research Paper Presentations in Conferences and Seminars  : 

A. Indian Philosophy  

  1. The  Research Paper titled ‘ Hospitality in Trikadugam and Tirukkural – A Philosophical Analysis’, published in ‘Aaivu’, International Tamil Research  E- Journal( A Peer reviewed quarterly Journal), Vol.3, Issue :2 January 2023.   
  2. The  Research Paper titled ‘Hospitality as Expounded in Tirikaṭukam: A Philosophical Analysis’   published in Neithal, Journal of Faculty of Arts & Culture, EUSL, Vol.11(ii) 2020, (August 2022) 
  3. The Research Paper entitled   ‘Karma theory in Purananuru – A Philosophical Analysis’  in Panpadu, A Social Science Research Journal published by Department of Hindu Cultural Affairs, Sri LankaVol.28(1) March ,2022
  4. The  Research Paper titled “ Ethics of  Muthumozhikkanji – A Philosophical View ”  published in Neithal Vol.11(i), Journal of Faculty of Arts & Culture, EUSL, 2021
  5. The Research Paper entitled “ The research paper entitled “ Destiny in Nalatiyar and Tirukkural – A Comparative Study” Published in International Research Journal of Tamil by IOR press , Coimbatore , Tamil Nadu, 2021.   
  6. The Research Paper entitled “The Concept of Fate in Nālaṭiyār– A Philosophical Analysis” published in the International seminar on “Religious Literature and Ethical Concepts” organized by the school of Religions, Philosophy and Humanist Thought, Madurai Kamaraj University, Maduai, Tamil Nadu, India on 25.02.2020  
  7. Environmental philosophical ideas embedded in Jaina Tradition- A Study in Neithal (Vol.10 (1), Bi Annual Journal of Faculty of Arts and Culture, EUSL. ISSN: 2012 6513,(January-June 2019)
  8. The Paper titled  “ Interpretation of Materialists in Indian Philosophical Tradition- A Revisited” published in Mozhithal Journal, Vol.3(1), June 2016, ISSN : 2386-1630.
  9. The paper titled ‘ Women in Manimekalai and Buddhism’ presented  in the National Seminar on ‘ Philosophical Insights in Classical Tamil Tradition’ organized by St. Joseph’s Capuchin       Philosophical College, The friary, Kotagiri, South India, 2009 (English, abstract published)
  10. The paper titled ‘ Ahimsa for Plants and Animals- From Jaina Perspective’ presented in the   Seminar on ‘ Non- violence, Compassion and Instrumentality’ –A Jaina perspective’ organized \By  Department of Jainology,      University of Madras, South India, 2009 (English, Full paper published, ISBN 8189860-05-4)
  11. The paper entitled ‘ Annie Besant View on Buddhism’ presented in the Seminar on    ‘Spiritual Thoughts of Dr. Annie Besant organized by Triplicane Lodge ,Affiliated to the International Theosophical Society, Adyar,  Chennai-05. South India, 2008 (English, Full paper published)
  12. The paper titled ‘Introduction to Jainism’ presented in the Inter-Religious Seminar organized  by Triplicane Lodge, Affiliated to the International Theosophical Society, Adyar, Chennai-05.  South India, 2008(English, Full paper Published)
  13. The Paper titled ‘ An Analysis of  Carvaka’s View on Karma’ presented in the 82nd Session of The Indian Philosophical Congress organized by Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati(Andhra Pradesh) India,2007(English, abstract published)
  14. The Paper titled ‘A Comparative Study on Ethics of Buddhism and Christianity’ presented in  the Second   International Conference  on ‘The History of  Early Christianity in India’ organized by Institute of Asian    Studies, Chennai, India, 2007(English) 
  15. Ethics of Vallalar: Universal Compassion’ published in ‘Veli’ Journal of Students’ Council,  Faculty of Arts & Culture, Eastern University ,Sri Lanka, Vantharomoolai, 2002.

B. Western Philosophy 

  1. ( Co- researcher) presented the research paper titled  “Impacts of South Indian Tamil Films Released in 2018 on Villages – A Philosophical Study Based on Vivekanandapuram Grama Sevaka  Division of Poraithivu Pattu Divisional Secretariat in Batticaloa District -2020” –in the Annual Research Session-2021 on 9th & 10th November 2021 organized by Faculty of Arts & Culture, EUSL    
  2. The  Research Paper titled “ Hyper reality and Process of Alienation in the Jean Baudrillard’s Thoughts – A Philosophical Perspective” published in Neithal Vol.10(ii), Journal of Faculty of Arts & Culture, EUSL, 2021
  3. The  Research Paper titled “ Frederic Jameson’s Critique of Post Modernism- A Philosophical Analysis ” in Mozhithal, a biannual and refereed Journal published by Independent Research Circle  , Vol. 8(1) ISSN 2386-1630), June, 2021.  
  4. (Co- researcher) presented the research paper entitled  “ Ethical Problems Encountered by Society due to Micro Credit  Scheme for women”  A Philosophical research based on  Divisional Secretariat of Koralai  Pattu, Batticaloa District -2020  in the Annual Session-2020 on 20th October 2020 organized by Faculty of Arts, Culture.
  5. (Co -researcher) presented the research paper titled  “Psychological Challenges Encountered  by Elders in Family Structure” – A Research based on Vantharumoolai Village of Divisional Secretariat of Eravur Pattu, Batticaloa District -2020 in the Annual Session-2020 on 20th October 2020 organized by Faculty of Arts, Culture.    
  6. A Research Paper titled “The Concept of Carnival in Thought system of Bakhtin- A Post –Structuralist Perspective   ” in Mozhithal, a biannual and refereed Journal published by Independent Research Circle  , Vol. 7(1) ISSN 2386-1630), June, 2020.  
  7. A Research Paper titled “The Concept of Feminine in Greek Thought – A Philosophical Perspective ” accepted for  Publication  in  ‘ Nivedini ’ , an annual peer reviewed  Journal of Gender Studies Issue, Published by Women’s Education and Research Centre, Colombo, Sri Lanka,   2019
  8. A Research Paper titled “Film Art – A Post Modern Study” in Mozhithal, a biannual and refereed Journal published by Independent Research Circle  , Vol. 6(1) ISSN 2386-1630), June, 2019.  
  9. A Research Paper titled “ Environmental Aesthetics and Sustainable Development published in Mozhithal, a biannual and  refereed Journal, Vol. 5(1) Indepedent Research Circle, Batticaloa.(ISSN 2386-1630), June, 2018.  
  10. The research paper titled ‘Is Nietzsche's Superman (Ubermensch) A Hedonist? Published in Journal of Social Review, bi-annual Vol.4 (1), June 2017,   Dept. of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts & Culture, SEUSL. ISSN: 2448-9204.
  11. “The great brave who conquered the death- Socrates” published in Meimai( Reality), the commemorative Magazine of the World Philosophy Day Celebration organized by the Discipline of Philosophy, Department of  Social Sciences December, 2016.   
  12. The Paper entitled “Michel Foucault’s Approaches of Knowledge: Archaeology of Knowledge and Genealogy of Knowledge- A Critical Study” presented in the International    Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS-2014), Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayawardana Pura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka, October, 2014(English, presented, abstract  published, ISSN 2279-2309 )
  13. “ Feyerabend Critique of Falsification Principle of Karl Popper:     With special reference to “ Against Method –A Philosophical Analysis” published in Journal of  Social Review , Vol. 2(1),June 2014, 1 ISSN 24489204 by Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts & Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil.    
  14. The Paper entitled “ Is Nuclear Power Plant a Boon or Curse in the Habermasian      Perspective A Philosophical Analysis” presented in the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayawardanapura, August, 2014(English, presented, abstract  published, ISSN 2386-1509 ).
  15. The paper titled “Cricket as a Post Modern Phenomenon – A Philosophical Analysis” presented in the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayawardanapura, August, 2014(English, presented, abstract  published, ISSN 2386-1509
  16. The Paper titled “The solutions proposed by Plato and Nietzsche to problems to Aesthetics –   A comparative Study presented in the International Conference (ICE 2013) organized by Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Vantharumoolai, 2013(English,  presented, abstract  published, ISSN 2345-9298). 
  17. (Co-Researcher) the paper entitled ‘Media Culture and Adolescents special reference to Manmunai North of Batticaloa- A Socio -Psychological Perspective’ presented in Annual Research Session organized by South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil, December, 2011(English, presented, abstract published, IBSN 978-955-627-025-9
  18. The paper titled ‘The Role of the Concept of Rationality in Habermasian Social   Philosophy-An Analysis’ presented in Annual Research Session organized by South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil, December, 2011(English, presented, abstract  published, IBSN 978-955-627-025-9)
  19. The Paper titled ‘Feasibility of  Habermasian Solution to Human Suffering of Modern World’ presented in the Annual Research Session organized by Eastern University ,Sri LankaDecember, 2011(English, presented, full paper  published, ISSN 1800-4539, ISBN 978-955-1443-72-6) 
  20. The paper titled ‘The moral significance of Animals in environmental Ethics –A Perspective  presented in the seminar named ‘Ethics For New Millennium’ organized by Annamalai  university , 2005(English, Full paper published).
  21. Sir Francis Bacon’s Scientific  Thoughts –A Critical View’ Published in Panpadu Journal of  Department of Hindu Religious &Cultural Affairs of Sri Lanka, 1999(Tamil, Full paper published).

C. Comparative Researches of Indian & Western Philosophies 

  1.  (Co- researcher) presented the research paper titled ‘Woman’s Liberation in Pen Yen Adimaiyaanaal? (Why Woman Got Enslaved?) And The Second Sex: A Feminist Philosophical Comparative Study’ in the Annual Research Session-2022 on 1st November 2022 organized by Faculty of Arts & Culture, EUSL 
  2. (Co- researcher) presented the research paper entitled  “A Comparison of Western Ethics and Manu dharma Sastra’s Ideas on the Death Penalty” in the Annual Research Session-2021 on 9th & 10th November 2021 organized by Faculty of Arts & Culture, EUSL   
  3. A Research Paper titled “ Michel Foucault’s Philosophical Thoughts and History of Tamil Literature”   in  a book titled ‘ Philosophical Analytical Discourses’  edited by Dr. K. Kanesharajah ,  Department of Social Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka  Published by Ifna Publication,Kalmunai. 2020. 
  4. The Feasibility Of The Solution For The Problems Of Sustainable Development In The Light Of Dialectic of Enlightenment (DE) And Buddhism In The World: A Philosophical Analysis published in Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, vol.6(1) February 2017, ISSN: 2186-8492. 
  5. The Paper named “the Concept of Self in Buddhism and Jackques Lacan’s Psycho Analytical   Philosophy-A Philosophical Analysis” presented in the International Research Conference organized by Faculty of Engineering, the University of  Peradeniya, 0n 5th and 6th December 2015(English, presented, abstract   published, ISBN  978-955-589-201-8).
  6. The Paper titled “Existentialist Quest of Buddhism and Sartrism-A Philosophical Analysis presented in the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayawardanapura, September, 2015(English, presented, abstract   published, ISSN 2386-1509 ).
  7. The titled “Sustainable Development and the Concept of Domination of Adorno – A    Philosophical Analysis” in South Eastern University Arts Research Session(SEUARS-2014) organized by  Faculty of Arts &Culture, South Eastern University Of Sri Lanka on 30  December 2014(English, presented, abstract published, ISBN 978-955-627-059-4).
  8. The paper entitled ‘Environmental Philosophical Ideas in Buddhism – A Philosophical Analysis’ presented in Annual Academic Session 2014 of Open University of Sri Lanka on 27&28 November 2014(English, presented, Extended abstract published, ISSN 2012-9912).
  9. The paper titled ‘ Environmental Philosophical Ideas Embedded in Hindu Tradition’ – A Philosophical Analysis presented in the 2nd International Symposium-2012 organized by Southeastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil, 2012( English, presented, Extended abstract published, ISBN 978-955-627-030-3)

D. Books:

  1. A book titled “Theories of Art, Literary and Philosophy” (Co- Author) Published by Kumaran Book House, Colombo, 2020 (Tamil) (ISBN: 955659677-1.)
  2. The Book named ‘Western Aesthetics: From Plato to Nietzsche,  Kumaran Book Publishers, Colombo-06, 2013(Tamil), ISBN 978-955-659-390-7). 

E. News Paper Articles:

  1. The Man of Deconstruction: Jacques Derrida in the Sunday Observer on 2nd of March ,2014.     
  2. The Man of Language: Ferdinand De Saussure in the Virakesary on 5th of January 2014 
  3. The Man of Language:Ferdinand De Saussure in the Sunday Observer on 1st of December, 2013.
  4. Aristotle: The man of real art in the Sunday Observer on 22nd of September 2013.
  5. Plato: Truth and Illusion in the Sunday Virakesari on 21th July, 2013.   
  6. Plato: The Man of Immortal Beauty in the Sunday Observer on 7th July, 2013.
  7. Jean Baudrillard: The man of media in the Sunday Observer on 26th May,2013.

Research Interest

  • Indian Philosophy
  • Critical Theory
  • Post Modernism
  • Aesthetics
  • structuralism and Post Structuralism
  • Hermeneutics
  • Philosophy of Mind
  • Greek Philosophy
  • German philosophy and phenomenology

Teaching

  1. Concise Introduction to Western Philosophy
  2. Philosophy of Art & Aesthetics
  3. Philosophy of  Mind
  4. Feminist Philosophy
  5. Analytical Philosophy
  6.  History of Tamilian Thought 
  7. Philosophy of Religion 
  8. Modernism & Post Modernism 
  9. Philosophy of Cognitive Science
  10. Structuralism & Post Structuralism
  11. Philosophy of Critical Theory

Awards

 

Positions Held

  1. Head of the department of Philosophy & Value Studies from 01.01.2021 till to date. 
  2. Faculty Quality Assurance Cell  Coordinator for Faculty of  Arts & Culture from   07.10.2020 till to date.  
  3. Focal Point of News Letter, EUSL for Faculty of Arts & Culture from 2016-2020.
  4. A Deputy Proctor for Faculty of Arts & Culture   from   13.11.2019 to  13.11.2020.
  5. One of editorial members for Faculty News Letter Lamp of the East ,Vol.1 Issue 1 for January –December 2020.
  6. Acting  Head  of the department of Philosophy & Value Studies from  January 2017 to September 2017
  7. Visiting Lecturer  in Philosophy,   Department of Social Sciences    from 2013 to 2016
  8. Temporary Assistant Lecturer in Philosophy, Department of Social Sciences  from 1998 to 2000
Last Updated
16-Mar-2023