About Dr. Arabinda Sahoo
Dr. Arabinda Sahoo is an Assistant Professor in Philosophy. He completed his Ph.D. in Philosophy from Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. He has done his M.A. and M.Phil. in Philosophy from University of Hyderabad. In his M.Phil and Ph.D he has done his research on the area of Philosophy of Action. He was awarded Erasmus Mundus Fellowship to pursue Master Degree on Applied Ethics at Linkopings University, Sweden and Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway. His area of interest includes Action Theory (Philosophy of Human Action), Logic and Legal Reasoning, Applied Ethics and Moral Psychology. He has been teaching at National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi since December 2010.
Memberships
- Life membership of Journal of Indian Council of Philosophical Research
Awards and Accomplishments
- Wasawarded Erasmus Mundus Fellowship for Pursuing Master Degree on Applied Ethics at Linkopings University, Sweden and Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway, 2007.
Qualification
B.A (Honors with Philosophy) from Christ College, Cuttack.
M.A. in Philosophy from University of Hyderabad
M.Phil in Philosophy from University of Hyderabad
Masters in Applied Ethics from Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway and Linkoping University, Sweden
Ph.D (Philosophy) from Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Areas of Interest/Research
- Philosophy of Action
- Logic and Legal Reasoning
- Applied Ethics
- Moral Psychology
Teaching / Research Experience
- Working as an Assistant Professor in Philosophy at National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi from May 2012 till date.
- Worked as a Teaching Assistant in Philosophy at National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi from December 2010 to April 2012.
Conference / Seminar / Workshop
- 2024 Participated in a 5 days online Faculty Development Programme organized by National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi from 27th-31st January 2024.
- 2023 Completed the 4th Edition of Short-Term Course on Legal Aid and Allied Laws organized by ProBono India in collaboration with Centre for Legal Aid Programme, National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi supported by Department of Justice, Ministry of Law from 16th November to 2nd December 2023.
- 2023 Participated in Fifteen Days Refresher Course on Teaching Pedagogy in Legal Studies, Commerce and Social Sciences jointly organized by Department of Legal Studies & Research, Barkatullah University, Bhopal; Droit Penale Group, Prayagraj and Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Training (PMMMNTTT) of Misnistry of Education from 24th July to 7th August 2023.
- 2022 Delivered a lecture on “Gandhi and Good life” on two days lecture series on Gandhian Thought and Philosophy at Gandhi Study Center, Central University of Jharkhand on 28th September, 2022.
- 2022 Presented Paper titled “Moral Issues in Rationing Scarce Medical Resources in the Time of Covid-19” (Online Mode) at Council For Social Development (CSD), Southern Regional Centre, Hyderabad on the theme of, Many Facets of Covid-19 Pandemic, 1-2 March, 2022.
- 2022 Participated in the Two Week Online Lecture Series titled “DIALEXIS 2022: An Introduction to Contemporary Critical Theories” held from January 10 to January 23, 2022.
- 2021 Was invited to deliver a lecture on “Cruelty against Animals: An Ethical Perspective” at Shri Krishna Institute of Public Administration on 28th December 2021.
- 2021 Presented paper in an International Conference on Business Management and Humanities (ICBEMH) on “Corporate Moral Agency: A Holistic Perspective” at Nagpur on 2nd August 2021.
- 2020 Participated in one Week Online International Faculty Development Programme on Law and the Social Sciences organized by The National Law Institute University, Bhopal in collaboration with Jagran Lakecity University, School of Law, Bhopal from 14th to 20th December 2020.
- 2020 Participated in Faculty Development Program on Design, Develop and Deliver Online Courses”, Organized by National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi in collaboration with National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), New Delhi from 22nd June-26th June, 2020.
- 2019 Presented paper in an International Conference on Immanuel Kant “Moral Luck: A Case Against Kantian Freedom” at Damodaram Sanjivaya National Law University, Visakhapatnam on 14th -15th December 2019.
- 2018 Participated in one week Faculty Development Program on Massive Online Open Courses conducted by National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi in collaboration with UGC Academic Staff College, Ranchi University held at National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi from 24th July-30th July, 2018.
- 2017 Participated in UGC Sponsored 87th Orientation Programme held at Academic Staff College, Ranchi University, Ranchi, from 4th July – 31st July, 2017.
- 2016 Presented Paper in the UGC & ICPR Sponsored National Seminar on Philosophy of Mind, Matter and Morals in Buddhist Perspective, “Buddhist Notion of Collective Responsibility: A Socio-Political Implication” in Centre for Mahayan Buddhist Studies of Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, 12th-14th February, 2016.
- 2016 Participated in Faculty Development Programme held at National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi, from 25th Jan – 31st January, 2016.
- 2015 Participated in a Short Term Course on Research Methodology sponsored by UGC held at Academic Staff College, Ranchi University, Ranchi, from 27th July – 1st August, 2015.
- 2015 Participated in a Textual Workshop on Tarkasangraha of Annambhatta held at Indian Council of Philosophical Research, Academic Centre, Lucknow, from 19th – 31st January, 2015
- 2014 Was invited to participate in the Two-Week Capacity Building Workshop for Faculty Members held at Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, from 13th – 25th January 2014.
- 2013 Presented paper (by Co-author Prof. Ranjan K. Panda) in ECTA 2013: European Conference on Theory of Action, (Praxiologies.com,) “The Normative Significance of Basic Action,” in Institute of Philosophy, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan, Poland, 12th – 14th June, 2013.
- 2011 Delivered two lectures on “The Core Principles of Philosophy” in Judicial Academy of Jharkhand, 31st March and 8th June 2011.
- 2010 Presented Paper in the 85th Indian Philosophical Congress, “Actions and Happenings” in Guahati University, Assam, 26th – 29th October 2010.
- 2009 Was invited to participate in the Advanced Winter School on Philosophy for the Social Sciences held at the ICSSR Western Regional Centre, Mumbai, from 23rd – 31st January 2009.
- 2009 Participated in the three days’ workshop titled “The Embodied Self and Shadows of Ignorance: A Contemporary Introduction to Indian Philosophical Debates” held at Mohile Parikh Centre, Fort, Mumbai from 20th – 22nd May 2009.
- 2009 Was invited to participate in the three week Summer Course on Philosophy for the Social Sciences and Humanities held at National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore, from 8th – 26th June 2009.
- 2009 Presented paper in an International Conference on Language, Mind and Social Construction, “Freedom and Moral Responsibility: An Appraisal of Frankfurt’s Approach to Compatibilism” in Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, 9th – 11th February 2009.
- 2006 Presented a paper on International Philosophy Day Seminar “The Notion of Intention; A Tour with Donald Davidson”, held at Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, 18th November 2006
- 2005 Presented Paper in the 80th Indian Philosophical Congress, “Freedom and Agency” in University of North Bengal, Darjeeling, West Bengal, 24th – 26th October 2005.
Visiting Faculty/Guest Lectures
- Was invited as a Visiting Faculty of Philosophy for BBA, Term-V at Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi from October 2022 to January 2023.
- Delivered five lectures on the Relation between Logic, Law and Logical Fallacies as Guest lecturer to B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) & B.SC.LL.B.(Hons.) in Bihar Central University, Gaya Campus, Bihar,25th–29th November 2013.
Publications
Articles in Journals:
- Sahoo, A., Moral Luck: The Case Against Kantian Freedom,in NUSRL Journal of Law and Policy, Vol.IX, 2022, Pp. 180-195. (ISSN: 2349-9982)
- Sahoo, A., & Panda, R.K., The Enigma Called Freedom,in Special Issue of Sandhan on “Responsibility and Freedom” Vol. XV, No. 1& 2, January-December 2015, Pp-265-288. (ISSN NO: 0972-3609)
Chapters in Books:
- Sahoo, A., “Ethics and Economics: An Orientation towards Good Life”, in Economic Analysis of Law, (Eds.) Rabindra K. Pathak and Shweta Mohan, Thomson and Reuters, 2021, Pp. 16-35 (ISBN-978-93-91340-17-9)
- Panda, R. K, & Sahoo, A., “The Normative Significance of Intentional Action,” Praxiology and Reason for Action: Broadening the Borders, (Eds.) P. Makowski, M. Bonecki & K. Nowak-Posadzy, Transaction Publisher, New Jersey, 2015, Pp. 125-134. (ISBN: 9781412857048)
- Sahoo, A., “Corruption as a Curative Institution: An Ethical (Pro)Position,” Combating Corruption Black Money and Money Laundering: Issues and Challenges Ahead,(Eds.) Prof. (Dr.) B.C. Nirmal and Dr. Sabari Bandyopadhyay, Satyam Law International, New Delhi, 2018, Pp. 171-188. (ISBN: 978-93-82823-89-6)
- Panda, R. K, & Sahoo, A., “Language and Morality: A Searlian Thesis on Communicative Ethics” Language and Communication: East-West Comparative Study,(Ed.) Professor Kanti Lal Das, Levant Books, Kolkata, 2018, Pp. 170-181. (ISBN: 978-93-84106-57-7)