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Department of Philosophy & Logic

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About the Department

Established in 1932, the Department of Philosophy and Logic has been functioning as a general subject department since the establishment of Nowrosjee Wadia College, the department is the oldest Philosophy Department in the city. P.R.Damle (former Principal), was the first Head of the department and Professor of Philosophy and Logic of this college. The Department offers a course in Philosophy and Logic as general level subjects for the degree of B.A.

The department is committed to providing students with a high-quality, in-depth grounding in philosophy. The Department is also committed to the formation of knowledge that promotes the academic development of the people of India, and the world. Philosophy tries to make sense of individual experience and reality through critical indication and argument.

The Department has organized from time to time Seminars and Guest lectures to provide philosophical knowledge keeping in view the global trend in the subject.

Department Highlights

🧠 Instilling habits of critical thinking in students to foster independent and analytical minds.

🗣️ Enhancing communication skills, specifically focusing on mastery in reading, writing, and public speaking.

🏛️ Transmitting cultural heritages, ensuring students stay connected to the wisdom of the past.

❓ Stimulating engagement with fundamental questions regarding the nature of reality, knowledge, and core values.

⚖️ Inculcating systematic thinking within our students and extending these logical frameworks to our stakeholders and the community.

✨ Acquainting students with the sublime, exploring the depths of both Aesthetic beauty and our rich Religious Philosophical heritage.

Courses Conducted by the department

ClassSemesterSubject CodeSubject Title
Even SemesterF.Y.B.A.NEP 2.0FirstNPHLMJ111Introduction to Philosophy
F.Y.B.A.NEP 2.0FirstNLOGMJ111Traditional Logic
S.Y.B.A.NEP 1.0ThirdPHLMN226Ethics: Indian and Western
S.Y.B.A.NEP 1.0ThirdLOGMN226Propositional Logic
FY. B.Sc. NEP 2.0 OEFirstLOGOE 117Recent Application of Logic
SY. B.Sc. NEP 1.0 OEThirdPHLOE237Business Ethics: CSR
Odd SemesterF.Y.B.A.NEP 2.0SecondNPHLMJ113Themes and Issues in Philosophy
F.Y.B.A.NEP 2.0SecondNLOGMJ113Propositional Logic
S.Y.B.A.NEP 1.0FourthPHLMN236Introduction to Applied Ethics
S.Y.B.A.NEP 1.0FourthLOGMN236Predicate Logic
FY. B.Sc. NEP 2.0 OESecondLOGOE 117Practical Based On First Sem.
SY. B.Sc. NEP 1.0 OEFourthPHLOE247Introduction to Moral Philosophy

Head of department

Mr. Milind Keshav Narwade

M.A. Philosophy B.Ed. UGC NET/JRF

Assistant Professor in Philosophy and Logic

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Sr. No.Name of FacultyDesignationProfile link
Prof. Milind Keshav NarwadeAssistant Professorclick here
Mr. Bharat Dunda BhoirAssistant Professorclick here

Events and Activities

The department organizes several events and activities for the students.

  • Arranging small presentations by the students of Philosophy and Logic on different topics regarding philosophical and logical issues discussed in reference books.
  • Organizing Group discussion on various ethical issues.
  • Motivate logical and critical thinking through classroom presentation.

    In the academic year 2018-19, Dept. of Philosophy & Logic had organized departmental fest for the students. In this fest there are various events, like Philosophical and logical Quiz, Philosophical and logical Poster making and Philosophical and logical Group discussion. Many students participated this fest.

    Students who participated in a Philosophical and logical Poster making depicted their feelings and emotions in the particular art . All classes students were combined in a two groups, they expressed their understanding, views, counterviews in the group discussion, group discussion topic was Beauty or Brain – who can rule the world?

  • Research Activities: Paper Presentation and Publication

    Mr. Milind Narwade was presented research paper “धर्म आणि मानवा-मानवातील समानता - संत कबीर” in the Maharashtra Tattavdnyan Parishad held on 26-28 December 2024 at S.P.College, Pune.

    Mr. Bharat Bhoir

    “Social Dimensions of the Ethical Philosophy of Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj” Presented at Maharashtra Tattvajnana Parishad Venue: S.P. College Date: November 2024

    “Ethical Philosophy in Dnyaneshwari and Personality Development in the Modern Era” Presented at National Seminar on Indian and Sanskrit Literature Guide to Lifestyle Venue: Mahatma Phule College Department of Sanskrit & Philosophy Date: September 2025

    “Relationship between the Philosophy of Dnyaneshwari and Integral Humanism” Presented at National Seminar on Philosophy of Integral Humanism and Its Contemporary Relevance Organized by: Department of Philosophy, Savitribai Phule Pune University Date: 09–10 October 2025

    “Contribution of Sant Dnyaneshwar in Indian Knowledge System” Presented at Dnyanoba to Tukoba National Saint Conference Venue: Savitribai Phule Pune University Date: 27 February – 01 March 2026

    Faculty Development Programmes and Workshops Attended

    💡 MS-DEED Level 1 Workshop Faculty Development Programme on Introduction to Innovation Pedagogies for College Teachers Organized by: Modern Education Society's Nowrosjee Wadia College Duration: 28 July – 02 August 2025

    🖊️ Marathi Vishwakosh Entry Writing Workshop Organized by Maharashtra State Marathi Vishwakosh Mandal Venue: Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute Date: 13 August 2025

    🏛️ State-Level Workshop on World Religions and Philosophy (Entry Writing) Organized by Maharashtra State Marathi Vishwakosh Mandal Venue: Adarsh College, Badlapur Date: 22 November 2025

    Courses and Training Programmes

    📖 Research and Publication Ethics (Credit Course) Organized by: Savitribai Phule Pune University Centre for Publication Ethics Duration: 18 August 2018 – 23 September 2025

    ⚖️ From Conflict to Clarity: Philosophical Counseling through Bhagavad Gita and Jnaneshwari. Organized by: Department of Philosophy, Savitribai Phule Pune University Duration: 05 – 10 January 2026

    🎓 Capacity Development Programme on Indian Knowledge System (IKS) Organized by: Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre Venue: Savitribai Phule Pune University Duration: 23 – 28 February 2026

    Syllabus

    • T.Y.B.A. (Logic) Syllabus 2026-27 NEW
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    • T.Y.B.A. (Philosophy) Syllabus 2026-27 NEW
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    • S.Y.B.A. (Logic) Syllabus 2026-27 NEW
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    • S.Y.B.A. (Philosophy) Syllabus 2026-27 NEW
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    • F.Y.B.A. (Logic) Syllabus 2026-27 NEW
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    • F.Y.B.A. (Philosophy) Syllabus 2026-27 NEW
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