Dr. Sreetama Misra Assistant Professor
School of Humanities, Social Sciences & Management

Research Interests

Applied Ethics;
Socio-philosophical studies;
Phenomenology

Contact Details

  • 005, SHSS&M
  • +91 674 7136422
  • sreetama@iitbbs.ac.in

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Education

 Degree Discipline Year School
  PhD Philosophy 2016 Assam University, Silchar
 

Biosketch

Dr. Sreetama Misra serves as a member of the faculty at the School of Humanities, Social Sciences & Management, Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar. Her research spans moral philosophy, environmental ethics, phenomenology, and discourse ethics. She has been actively engaged in teaching and research for over a decade, contributing to both philosophical scholarship and interdisciplinary discussions. Before joining IIT Bhubaneswar, she was an Assistant Professor under the West Bengal government (WBCSC) for eight years. Dr. Misra completed her PhD at Assam University, Silchar (a Central University) under the aegis of ICPR. Her doctoral thesis, titled "Solidarity Rights and the Prospects of 'Planetary-Global' Ethics: A Philosophical Inquiry", critically examines the conceptual foundations of solidarity rights and their implications for global ethical frameworks. She has published research articles in reputed national and international journals and has presented her work at various academic conferences and symposiums. In addition to her research, she enjoys teaching a range of philosophy courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, incorporating both classical and contemporary perspectives. She also serves as a reviewer for several international journals. Beyond academia, she finds joy in music, traveling to new places, and experimenting with culinary creations.

 

Note for PhD aspirants: Dr. Misra is currently open to supervising PhD candidates through JRF or external sponsorship only.

 

 

Teaching

Introduction to Indian Philosophy (HS3L005)
Ethics and Leadership Skills for Technocrats (HS3L004)
Moral Thinking (HS4L012)
Concepts in Phenomenology (HS6L003)
Introduction to Philosophy (HS2L009)
Environmental Ethics and Sustainability (HS6L009)
 

Projects

Ongoing:
1. Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) Minor Research Award. Title of the study: Glocal Identity and Moral Sustainability: An Eco-Phenomenological Exploration of Indigenous Narratives among Kondha and Bonda Communities of Odisha.
2. Seed Grant. Title of the Study: Culinary Culture and Embodied Experiences: A Phenomenological Inquiry.

Recent Publications (International Journals)

1Misra, S. (2024). Heidegger, Moral Values, and Non-Human Animals: Philosophical Intersections. Filozofia, 79(3), 303-318. 0046-385X. DOI: https://doi.org/10.31577/filozofia.2024.79.3.6
2Chakraborty, S. & Misra, S. 'Immanuel Kant' In Poff, D.C., Michalos, A.C.(eds), Encyclopedia of Business and Professional Ethics, 2022, Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-23514- 1_814-1
3Misra, S. 'Revitalizing Human Values in an Age of Technology', Philosophies, 2022, 7(6), 136; https://doi.org/10.3390/philosophies7060136
4Misra, S., Book Review on Timothy Williamson, Tetralogue: I'm Right You're Wrong (Oxford University Press, 2015, 1-153 pages, ISBN 978-0-19-872888-7), Journal of Human Values, 23(1), 1- 4, Sage Publications.
5Misra, S., 'Animal Ethics: Beyond Neutrality, Universality and Consistency' in Bangladesh Journal of Bioethics, 2016, 7(3), Special Issue on Animal Ethics, 34-45.
6Misra, S., 'Environment, Globalization and Culture', Philosophy and Progress, Dhaka University Journal, Vol. LVII-LVIII, July-December, 2015, ISSN: 1607-2278, 106-118.
7Misra, S., 'Ethics and Knowledge: A Study From Russell's Perspective', Philosophy Pathways, Issue 209, 2017, http://www.philosophypathways.com/newsletter/
8Misra, S., 'Reclaiming Our Identities: A Glocal Initiative', International Journal of Applied Ethics, Ethics andValues, Vol. 6, 2017-2018, ISSN 2321-2497, 67-84.
94. Misra, S., 'Redefining the Role of Morality & Rationality', International Journal of Applied Ethics (Happiness Ethics), Vol. 7, Peer Reviewed, 2019-2020, ISSN 2321-2497, New Delhi: Centre For Ethics & Values, Ramanujan College, pp. 143-154.

Recent Publications (National Journals)

1Misra, S. The Future of Eco-refugees: Sustainable Development and Beyond. In 'Cosmopolitan Thought and the Displaced' ed. Pius V. Thomas (peer-reviewed), 2023, New Delhi: Authors Press, 151-165
2Misra, S., 'What Sets Us Apart? A Philosophical Account', Ensemble, Vol. 2, No. 1, March 2020, ISSN 2582-0427, https://doi.org/10.37948/ensemble-2020-0201-a011
3Chakraborty, S., Misra, S. 'Arbitrary Power: Moral Failure of Humanity', Nuances: A Journal of Humanistic Inquiry, Vol. 4, Issue1, Jan-June 2018, ISSN 2395-0943, 15-28.

Conferences (International)

1Convened and Organized a Philosophical Colloquium on 'The Concept and Connotations of Maitri: Religion, Philosophy and Praxeology' on 23rd March, 2024 in Online Mode.
2Misra, S. [2023, March 2 - March 3]. Democratization of Knowledge: Philosophical Possibilities and Reflections from the lens of Habermas. [Conference Presentation]. International Conference on Information Infrastructure of Social Science Research in India, Institute of Development Studies, Kolkata.
3Misra, S. [2023, Feb 10 - Feb 12]. Critical Thinking: Addressing the Impediments through Environmental Philosophy. [Conference Presentation]. International Hybrid Conference on Outcome Based Education, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerela.
4Misra, S. [2023, Jan 19]. The Self, Discourse and Religion: Reconnoitering Habermas. [Conference Presentation]. Symposium on Agency, Mind and Value, Department of Humanities & Social Sciences, IIT Bombay.
5Convened and Organized an International e-conference e-CoExist, 2020 on Coping with Covid 19: Sustainable Living in the Era of Pandemic organized by IQAC, Belda College, W.B in collaboration with Bangladesh Open University, on 15th June, 2020 – 16th June, 2020.

Conferences (National)

1Organised a One Day Talk by Dr. Jaynarayan Tudu titled 'Curiosity, Creativity, Contemplation and Culture' on 12th August, 2023.
2Convened and Organised a One Day National Workshop titled 'Integrative Wellness Through Yoga' on 24th July, 2023 under the sponsorship of Indian Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi
3Convened and Organised an ICPR Sponsored One Day Periodical Lecture on ‘Morality and Technology in the 21st Century’ on 12th February, 2020.
4Convened and organized a ICPR Sponsored One Day National Conference on Yoga in Philosophy and Practice on 21st June, 2022 at Belda College.
 

Academic Honors & Awards

  • Awarded Gold Medal & Merit Prize for securing 1st class 1st Position in B.A, AUS.
  • Awarded Upendra Sankar Memorial Prize for 1st Rank in M.A.
  • Awarded Gold Medal & Merit prize for securing 1st Class 1st position in M.A, AUS.
  • Awarded Junior Research Fellowship by ICPR, New Delhi
  • Received Token of Acknowledgement for Contribution Towards the Society from Adamas University, Kolkata
 

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Professional Experience

Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy, Belda College (Vidyasagar University) from July, 2014 - November, 2022. Trainings: 1. NSS PO Training from Narendrapur Ramakrishna Mission, August, 2022. 2. Interdisciplinary Refresher Course on Human Rights and Social Inclusion from Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi in 2020. 3. Refresher Course in Social & Political Philosophy from Jadavpur University, Kolkata in 2018.      

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