Name: Dr. Saroj Kanta Kar
Designation: Associate Professor
Qualification: Ph.D. in Philosophy
Phone No.: 9811398620
ORCID: http://0000-0001-9712-0022
E-mail ID: sarojkkar@gmail.com
Biosketch
Download- Buddhist Philosophy
- Advaita Vedānta
- Indian Philosophy
- Ethics / Moral Philosophy (Indian & Western)
- Indian Logic
- Philosophy of Religion
- Applied Philosophy related with Yoga, Meditation, Spirituality, Tantra, Psychology, Education and Personality Development
- Philosophical Counselling
- Consciousness Studies
| Degree | Institution | Year | Topic / Specialization |
| Ph.D. in Philosophy | Department of Philosophy, University of Hyderabad | 2006 | “Nāgārjuna’s Concept of Reason with Special Reference to Mūlamadhyamakakārikā” |
| M.Phil. in Philosophy | Department of Philosophy, University of Hyderabad | 1998 | Śaṁkara and Buddhism |
| UGC-NET in Philosophy | UGC | 1999 | Philosophy |
| M.A. in Philosophy | Utkal University | 1995 | Philosophy |
| B.A. (Hons.) in Philosophy | Utkal University | 1992 | Philosophy (Hons.), Sanskrit (Pass) |
| Position | Institution | Duration |
| Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy | Utkal University, Bhubaneswar | 08 February 2022 – Continuing |
| Programme Officer | Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR) | 21 January 2021 – 07 February 2022 |
| Assistant Professor in Philosophy | School of Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions, Nalanda University | 31 August 2018 – 21 January 2021 |
| Programme Officer | Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR) | 04 November 2011 – 30 August 2018 |
| Lecturer in Philosophy | Department of Philosophy, M.S. University, Baroda | 04 July 2011 – 31 October 2011 |
| Research Associate | IHSS, GIM, GITAM Deemed to be University, Visakhapatnam | 25 March 2010 – 27 June 2011 |
| Project Fellow | Centre of Advanced Studies in Philosophy, Utkal University | 04 April 2007 – 22 March 2010 |
| Post-Doctoral Research Fellow | Department of Philosophy, University of Hyderabad | 04 January 2006 – 31 March 2007 |
| Lecturer in Philosophy | P.N. College, Khurda (Autonomous) | 16 March 2005 – 31 December 2005 |
| Position / Assignment | Institution / Organization | Details |
| Research Associate | IHSS, GIM, GITAM Deemed to be University | Phenomenology of Violence |
| Project Fellow | Centre of Advanced Studies in Philosophy, Utkal University | Teaching Indian Epistemology and Ethics along with research work on Glossary of Indian Philosophy |
| Post-Doctoral Research | University of Hyderabad | Research project on “Consciousness in Buddhism and Vedanta” |
- Indian Philosophy
- Western Philosophy
- Indian Epistemology
- Ethics (Indian and Western)
- Logic
- Philosophy of Religion
- Buddhist Philosophy
- Indian Ethics
- Philosophy of Upanisadas
- Philosophy of Vedata
- Applied Ethics
- Indian Philosophy and Philosophy of Religion (IGNOU Online Lectures)
Books :-
2022
- Kar, Saroj Kanta. Recreation of Reason. Self-Publication, Bhubaneswar, 2022.
2009
- Kar, Saroj Kanta. The Mādhyamika Mirrored. Bhubaneswar: Reproprint Pvt. Ltd., 2009. ISBN: 8188897078.
2002
- Kar, Saroj Kanta. Kenopaniṣad: A Poetic Insight (Oriya). Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: Prachi Prakasan, 2002. ISBN: 81-85824-29-0.
Journal Publications
2026
- Kar, Saroj Kanta & Mathura Alda. “In Search of the Meaning of Life: From Wittgenstein’s Philosophy.” Journal of All Orissa Philosophy Association (JJAOPA), Vol. XII, No. 1, 2026, pp. 32–40. ISSN: 2395-2784.
2025
- Kar, Saroj Kanta. “Consciousness-Fields in Theravada Buddhism.” The Indian Philosophical Quarterly, 2025. ISSN: 0376-415X. (Communicated)
2022
- Kar, Saroj Kanta. “Analytic Approach of the Buddha.” Indian Journal of Analytic Philosophy, Sept.–Dec. 2022.
- Kar, Saroj Kanta. “Nagarjuna on Chatuṣkoṭīḥ.” Indian Journal of Analytic Philosophy, Vol. VII, Issue I, 2022, pp. 79–86. ISSN: 09762337.
2021
- Kar, Saroj Kanta. “Revitalizing the Indian Philosophy by Practice.” Madhya Bharati, Vol. 81, December 2021, pp. 124–133. ISSN: 09740066.
Link: https://www.academia.edu/123914379/Revitlizing_Indian_Philosophy_by_Practice - Kar, Saroj Kanta. “On Niṣkāma-Karma: A Philosophical Reflection.” Reflection: UGB Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2021, pp. 55–66. ISSN: 2583-5890.
- Kar, Saroj Kanta. “Sat in Dharma and Dhamma Traditions.” Shreevidyamantramahayoga, Aug. 2021, pp. 72–91. ISSN: 2277-5854.
Link: https://www.academia.edu/123914081/Sat_in_Dharma_and_Dhamma_Tradition - Kar, Saroj Kanta. “Moral Dilemma: The Way Out.” Journal of Foundational Research, Vol. 29.2, 2021, pp. 189–202. ISSN: 23955635.
Link: https://unirajphilosophy.ac.in/Document/Journal/Vol29_InII.pdf - Kar, Saroj Kanta. “Nagarjuna’s Reasoning with Non-Implicative Negation.” Philosophical Papers, Vol. XVII, 2021, pp. 249–262. ISSN: 0976-4496.
Link: https://www.academia.edu/122758537/Nagarjuna_s_Reasoning_With_Non_Implicative_Negations
2020
- Kar, Saroj Kanta. “Tradition and Freedom in History of Philosophy.” Journal of All Orissa Philosophy Association, Vol. 6, No. 1, 2020, pp. 132–139. ISSN: 2395-2784.
Link: https://www.academia.edu/143011386/Tradition_and_Freedom_
2019
- Kar, Saroj Kanta. “On Nagarjuna’s Stance in his Critique of Samsaya and Pramana.” Journal of Foundational Research, Vol. XXVII, No. I-II, 2019, pp. 360–379. ISSN: 2395-5635.
Link: https://unirajphilosophy.ac.in/Document/Journal/Vol27_InII.pdf - Kar, Saroj Kanta. “Factual vis-a-vis Conditional Reason / Truth.” Journal of All Orissa Philosophy Association, Vol. 5, No. 1, 2019, pp. 57–62. ISSN: 2395-2784.
2018
- Kar, Saroj Kanta. “Consciousness and Creativity from Buddhist Perspective.” Sandhan, Vol. XVII, No. 1 & 2, 2018, pp. 87–130. ISSN: 0972-3609.
Link: https://www.academia.edu/123913912/Consciousness_and_creativity_from_Buddhit_Perspective
2017
- Kar, Saroj Kanta. “On Minor Gītās in Mahābhārata.” Journal of Foundational Research, Vol. XXV, 2017, pp. 1–9. ISSN: 23955635.
Link: https://www.academia.edu/123914179/On_Minor_Gitas_in_MahabharaT
2016
- Kar, Saroj Kanta. “On Professor Biswambhar Pahi on Reason and Emotions in Human Culture.” Journal of Foundational Research, Vol. XXIV, 2016, pp. 61–73. ISSN: 23955635.
2009
- Kar, Saroj Kanta. “Book Review on ‘R. C. Pradhan, Metaphysics’.” Indian Journal of Analytic Philosophy, Vol. III, No. 1, 2009, pp. 111–120. ISSN: 09762337.
2008
- Kar, Saroj Kanta. “Agent and Action: Mādhyamika Analysis of Essentialist Concepts.” Indian Journal of Analytic Philosophy, Vol. II, Issue I, 2008, pp. 80–102. ISSN: 09762337.
2006
- Kar, Saroj Kanta. “Moral Footprints in Law.” Journal of All Orissa Philosophy Association, Vol. II, No. 1, 2006, pp. 205–212. ISSN: 2395-2784.
2005
- Kar, Saroj Kanta. “Religious Hazards: Search for Remedy.” Manjari Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. IV, No. 1, 2005.
Link: https://www.academia.edu/123913578/Religious_Hazards_Search_for_Remedy_Manjari_Light
Ph. D. Degree
| Name of the Scholars | Topic | Status |
| Ms. Rukmani Rout | Possibility of Metaphysics: A Critical Appraisal of Hume and A.J. Ayer | Continuing |
| Mr. Mathura Alda | Language, Reality and Ethics: A Critical Study on Philosophy of Wittgenstein | Continuing |
| Mr. Satyabrata Dey | Knowledge, Truth and Validity with Special Reference to Nyaya and Mimamsa | Continuing |
| Ms. Padmaja Priyadarshini Das | Absolutistic Metaphysics: A Comparative Study of Ramanuja and Hegel | Continuing |
| Mr. Amit Behera | Philosophy of J.N. Mohanty: A Critical Survey | Continuing |
| Mr. Deviprasad Das | Sachchidānanda in Advaita Vedanta: Concept and Practice | Continuing |
NA
2025
- Paper Presentation on “No Nonsense: Metaphysics through Buddhism and Wittgenstein” in International Seminar on Wittgenstein Reimagined: Exploring Language, World, and Mind through the Lens of Indian Philosophy, IIT Bombay, 19–20 March 2025.
- Paper Presentation on “Reason, Experience and Faith in the Buddhist Spiritual Transformative Journey” in the First International Seminar on Cultivating Transformative Faith and a New Ecology of Hope, Institute of Social Sciences, Chennai, 06 January 2025.
- Resource Person in National Seminar on Sarvadarsana: A Quest for Truth, Rajendra University, Balangir, 18 March 2025.
- Resource Person in the National Visioning Conference for MIT World Peace University, Goa in collaboration with P.G. Department of Computer Science and Applications, Utkal University, 13 September 2025.
- Resource Person in the 1st Annual Dharma Studies Conference, IIT Bhubaneswar, December 2025.
2024
- Sectional Presidential Address on Logic and Metaphysics, 98th & 99th Joint Session of Indian Philosophical Congress, Annamalai University, 18–21 December 2024.
- Resource Person on “Ethics and Values in Indian Knowledge System,” International Conference on Indian Knowledge Systems: Global Perspectives and Practices, Utkal University, 20–21 September 2024.
- Presentation on “Metaphysical Dimension of Ahimsā: Jainism Vs. Buddhism,” National Seminar on Non-Violence: The Need of the Hour, Utkal University of Culture, September 2024.
2023
- Presentation on “Philosophy of Gopabandhu’s Patriotism,” National Seminar on Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Balugaon College, 2023.
2022
- Presentation on “Epistemic Foundation of Religions in India,” Seminar on Indian Philosophy of Religions, Utkal University, 2022.
2020
- Presentation on “Revitalizing the Indian Philosophy by Practice,” Eastern Zone Teachers’ Meet, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, 2020.
2019
- Presentation on “Sat in Dharma and Dhamma Traditions,” 5th Dharma-Dhamma Conference, Nalanda University & India Foundation, Rajgir, Bihar, 2019.
2018
- Presentation on “Cognitive Relativism of Nagarjuna,” National Seminar on the Relevance of Indian Epistemology, Cachar College, Silchar, 2018.
- Presentation on “Enhancing the Spiritual Quotient (SQ) and Action Quotient (AQ) for Future Leaders,” International Conference of Indian Society for Indic Studies and University of Delhi, 2018.
NA
- Coordinator, Research Club for Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Utkal University (2025–Continuing)
- Superintendent, Fakirmohan Chhatrabasa (GH-III), Utkal University (2025) Convener, Discipline and Grievances Redressal Committee, Utkal University (2025–Continuing)
- Convener, Animal Welfare Society, Utkal University (2026–Continuing)
- Head, Department of Philosophy, Utkal University (2022–2024)
- Executive Editor, Indian Journal of Analytic Philosophy (2022–2024)
- Organizing Secretary, 35th Session of All Orissa Philosophy Association, 2023
- Local Organizing Secretary, 96th & 97th Joint Session of Indian Philosophical Congress, 2023
- Coordinator of Lecture Series on Phenomenology delivered by Prof. Sarat Chandra Panigrahi (2025).
- Coordinator of One-Day Seminar on Quine (2025).
- Coordinator of Twelve Study Circle Programmes sponsored by ICPR
- Coordinator for NEP-2020 Curriculum in the Philosophy Development committee (2023-24)
- Board of Studies Member, Ravenshaw University for Curriculum Development in Philosophy
- Board of Studies Member, Salipur College for Curriculum / syllabus Development in Philosophy
- Board of Studies Member, KISS in Philosophy
- Board of Studies Member, Khallikot University for NEP-2020 Curriculum Development in Philosophy (2024).
- Board of Studies Member, BJB College for Curriculum / syllabus Development in Philosophy
- Advaita Vedanta (Specialization)
- Mahāyāna Buddhist Philosophy (Specialization)
- Indian Philosophy (general)
- Western Philosophy (general)
- Ethics / Moral Philosophy (Indian & Western)
- Logic with Special Domain Knowledge in Indian Systems
- Philosophy of Religion
- Philosophy and Practice of Yoga and Meditation
- Philosophy of Tantra and Purāṇa
Online Teaching / IGNOU Lectures
Delivered online lectures at IGNOU through Syamprabha Channel on Indian Philosophy and Philosophy of Religion during 2025–2026.
Academic Approach
- Critical and constructive approach to issues concerning man, society, nature, religion, and spirituality.
- Effective teaching and creative research in Philosophy and Religion.