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Dr. Libin Joseph Kozhikkottu CST Little Flower Institute of Philosophy and Religion, Aluva- 683101, Kerala +91- 9446376058 E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| Date of Birth | 05.02.1987 |
| Ordination | 30.12.2015 |
| Education | PhD in Philosophy from
Pontifical Holy Cross University, Rome, 2021 |
| BTh from Jnana Deepa Vidyapeeth (JDV), Pune, 2015 | |
| MA Philosophy from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, 2013 | |
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MPh from Jnana Deepa Vidyapeeth (JDV), Pune, 2011 Research Topic: Physical Immortality: A Boon or a Bane? Research Guide: Prof. Dr. Job Kozhamthadam SJ |
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| BA Philoosphy from MG University, Kottayam, 2010 | |
| B.Ph from Little Flower Seminary, Aluva, 2009 | |
| Plus 2 from National Open School (NIOS), New Delhi, 2006 | |
| SSLC from St. John’s High School, Palavayal, 2002 | |
| Academic Teaching |
Resident Staff at Little Flower Major Seminary: Institute of Philosophy and Religion, Aluva, 2015-17 & 2022- Subjects Taught: History of Western Philosophy (Ancient, Medieval, Modern, Contemporary, and Postmodernism), History of Indian Philosophy (Modern and Contemporary), Philosophy of Mind, Socio-Political Philosophy |
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Visiting Staff at Good Shepherd Major Seminary, Kunnoth, 2022-23 Subject Taught: Philosophy of Science |
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| Academic Publications |
Creative Convergence: Quotes on Science Religion Dialogue (Comp. and ed.). Pune: Jnanam, 2014. |
| “Neuroscience: MasthishkathinteDaivavishkaram,” in DaivarahasyangalileDarshanikatha, Augustine Pamplany ed. Aluva, Institute of Science and Religion, 2006, 211-221. | |
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“Ideals Weds Strenuousness: William James’ Account of a Meaningful Life.” Homo Sapiens 6, no. 1-2 (January-June 2023): 29-49. |
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“Teleology in Darwinism: William James’ Responses.” Omega 21, no. 1 (2022): 88-109. |
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“Teleology and Meaning of Life: Re-visioning Pragmatic Insights of William James.” In Fully Human and Fully Alive: Essays on Being Human Today in Honour of Dr Cyril Desbruslais SJ, edited by Kuruvilla Pandikattu, 319-333. Pune and Delhi: Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth and Christian World Imprints, 2019. |
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“Ahimsa and Satyagraha.” In Gandhian Philosophy: Gandhian Socio-Political Philosophy. IGNOU University Course: Master of Arts in Philosophy (MAPY), 2017. |
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“Integral World-view.” In Philosophy of Sri Aurabindo: Introduction to the Philosophy of Aurabindo. IGNOU University Course: Master of Arts in Philosophy (MAPY), 2017. |
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“Introduction to Islam.” In World Religions: Islam and Other Religions. IGNOU University Course: Master of Arts in Philosophy (MAPY), 2017. |
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“Man and His Nature.” In Philosophy of Sri Aurabindo: Aurabindo’s Philosophy of Human Being. IGNOU University Course: Master of Arts in Philosophy (MAPY), 2017. |
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“Sarvodaya.” In Gandhian Philosophy: Gandhian Socio-Political Philosophy. IGNOU University Course: Master of Arts in Philosophy (MAPY), 2017. |
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| “Expanding Human Life Span: Genetic Prospects and Socio-Ethical Challenges.” Omega 14, no. 1 (2015): 81-97. | |
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“Spirituality in an Age of Science: Re-visioning Spirituality through the Integration of Science and Religion.” Vidyankur 16 (March 2014): 22-37. |
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| “A New Mode of Being the Little Flock: The Opportunities and the Challenges of Missio Inter Gentes in Asian Milieu in the Light of FABC Initiatives.” Ishvani Documentation and Mission Digest 31, no. 3 (September-December 2013): 264-278. | |
| “God of All Things Unlocks the Mystery within the Universe.” Vidyankur 15 (February 2013): 15-27. | |
| “Nano-Technology: God of Small Things Unlocks the Mystery: A Nano-Medicine Perspective.” Vidyankur 8 (February 2011): 1-11. | |
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Book Review - Ontology after Philosophical Psychology: The Continuity of Consciousness in William James’s Philosophy of Mind, by Michela Bella. Acta Philosophica 29, no. 2 (2020), 444-445. |
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| Academic Presentations |
Presented paper on “Expanding Human Life Span: Genetic Prospects and Socio-Ethical Challenges” in the International Symposium on Genetics and Neuroscience – Frontiers in Philosophy, Religion and Ethics, organized by the Institute of Science and Religion (ISR), Aluva, Kerala on February 8-10, 2014. |
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Presented paper on “Teleology and Human Action: Dynamics of a Meaningful Life in William James” in an Interactive Seminar for PhD students at LUMSA University, Rome, organized by Flourishing Lab of the Pontifical Holy Cross University and the Psychology Department of LUMSA University, Rome, on February 28, 2020. |
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Presented Lectio Brevis on “The Marriage of Ideals and Strenuousness: Philosophical Account of a Meaningful Life” at Little Flower Institute of Philosophy and Religion, Aluva on June 1, 2022. |
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Presented paper on “Revisiting Roe Vs Wade – Does Empathetic Theology Matter?” in National Seminar on Empathy: A New Metaphor for Ethics organized by Little Flower Institute of Philosophy and Religion, Aluva, on November 15-16, 2022. |
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| Academic Prizes |
First Prize in All India Essay Competition on Science-Religion Dialogue conducted by Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune in 2011. |
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First Prize in All India Essay Competition on Science-Religion Dialogue conducted by Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune in 2013. |
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First Prize in Zeitler Memorial Annual Essay Competition (National Level) conducted by Ishvani Kendra, Pune in 2013. |
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Second Prize in All India Essay Competition on Science-Religion Dialogue conducted by Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune in 2014. |
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Second Prize in Zeitler Memorial Annual Essay Competition (National Level) conducted by Ishvani Kendra, Pune in 2014. |