The Philosophy Society aims to make philosophy more accessible by illustrating how it is intrinsically linked, not only to the liberal arts, but to the process of thinking in general. We persevere to prove that the subject is not abstruse: it does not lie solely in the domain of dead white men who would use 'abstruse' instead of 'obscure', for no good reason.
The Brahma Vihara, also referred to as "divine abidings", are sublime states of mind described in early Buddhist scriptures. These states—loving-kindness (metta), compassion (karuna), sympathetic joy (mudita), and equanimity (upekkha)—are expansive and non-egocentric emotions...
ViewIn every vision, you are near the tracks with a lever that has somehow materialized into your hand, witnessing a disaster that is inevitably going to happen. A trolley hurtles down the tracks, becoming faster and faster every passing second. You can't stop it. All you can do is move the lever, shift the trolley to a new track...
ViewThe eighth chapter of the Durgā-Saptaśatī tells us about the myth of the demon Raktabīja, and how the Goddess Caṇḍika vanquished him. The text mentions that from every drop of blood that Raktabīja shed, another Raktabīja was born, making it impossible to vanquish him using weapons alone. Upon seeing this, the Goddess Caṇḍika commanded the Goddess Cāmuṇḍā, to swallow every drop of blood...
ViewDate: January 15, 2025
It is an occasion for philosophically minded students to learn from, and (attempt to) teach each other. (Hopefully) Every week, students from or associated with the department prepare some philosophy literature/material that they would like to communicate with/think is important enough to warrant the notice and attention of their peers.
Date: February 10, 2025
The PhilSoc and the Anime Club came together to screen Psycho-Pass, a dystopian future anime discussing essential questions on free will and ethics, followed by a discussion on its themes led by Professors Tatyana Kostochka and Alexander Siantonas
Date: March 20, 2025
Philsoc hosts movie nights every fortnight, featuring films embedded with deep philosophical concepts. These screenings bring together cinephiles and philosophy enthusiasts, engaging them in thought-provoking discussions of existential, ethical, and metaphysical themes. We also maintain a Letterboxd profile, inviting recommendations and encouraging conversation!.