Mr. Sivakumar Nirosan
B.A(Hons)., M.Phil.(Jaffna)
Senior Lecturer Grade II
Epistemology
Logic
Modern Philosophy
Analytical Philosophy
Post-Modernism
Aesthetics
Language Philosophy
Neo – Marxism
Textual Study
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Philosophy at the University of Jaffna (Title of Dissertation: “Bertrand Russell’s contribution to Logic and Analytical Philosophy – A Critical Study”)
- Master of Philosophy in Philosophy at the University of Jaffna. (Title of Thesis: “Philosophical Analysis on Perception in Western Perspective”)
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Induction Programme for Academic Staff – Conducted by Staff Development Centre (SDC), University of Jaffna (30th Sep, 2018).
Senior Lecturer Grade II in Philosophy at the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna from 04th of April 2022 to date
Lecturer (Confirmed) in Philosophy at the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna with effect from 05th of April, 2017 to 04th of April 2022.
Lecturer (Probationary) in Philosophy at the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna from 05th of April 2017 to 04th of April 2020.
Temporary Lecturer in Philosophy at the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna from 29th of August 2016 to 04th of April 2017.
Temporary Lecturer in Philosophy at the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna from 20th of October 2014 to 15th of June 2015.
Refereed Journal Articles
Nirosan, S., Thileepan, T., (2022) Aanma Visaram: Pagavat Geeta and Thirumanthiram in Mukunthan, S., (Ed) Panpaadu, Colombo: Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs.
Nirosan, S., (2018). Consumer Society – A Postmodern Perspective based on Baudrillard’s thoughts, Cintanai, Vol XVIII, Issue 1, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna. pp 97 – 108.
Full Papers and Abstracts published in Conference Proceedings
Nirosan, S., (2023). The Refutation of General Methodology and Its Influence on the Development of Scientific Knowledge: A Study Based on the Thoughts of Feyarabend and Lakatos, 29th Annual Sessions, Jaffna Science Association, p 44.
Nirosan, S., (2022). Falsification Theory and Paradigm shift change, Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, 28th Annual Sessions, Jaffna Science Association, p 45.
Nirosan, S., (2021). Sense-Datum Theory and Intentional Theory: As responses to the Problems of Perception, 5th International Research Conference on “Exploring Potentials in Challenging Periods”, Uva Wellassa University, p 290
Nirosan, S., (2019) Cosmological Thoughts in Thirukkural: A Philosophical Analysis, Conference Proceeding “Ulakap Pothumarai Valluvam”, Vol 2, World Thirukkural Conference – 2019, Thamilz Thai Trust, Malaysia.
Nirosan, S., Gnanakumaran, N., (2017) Empiricists’ Approaches on Perception with Special Reference to Locke, Berkeley and Hume – A Philosophical Analysis, Twenty Second Annual Conference and International Seminar – 2017 on “Personal Freedom, Cultural Practices, Global Governance and Peaceful Co-Existance”, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna and Association of Third World Studies – South Asia Chapter, p123
Sivakaran, N., Nirosan, S., (2017), Guru-Disciple Relationship and Strategies for Enlightenment – An Analysis Based on Thirumantra, Conference Proceedings of 2nd International Saiva Conference – 2017, Department of Hindu Civilization, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna. pp 102 – 109.
Nirosan, S., (2016) Vivekananda’s Thoughts on Personality – A Review in the Contemporary World> Proceedings of 6th International Symposium on “Multidisciplinary research for Sustainable Development in the Information Era”, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, pp 693 – 699
Nirosan, S., (2016) Hume’s Critique on Theory of Causation: An Analysis> Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM – 2016) on “Critical Solutions for Contemporary Issues”, Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce, University of Jaffna, pp 219 – 228
Pirasath, S., Nirosan, S., (2016) Dr. Abdul Kalam’s Leadership – A Multidimensional Perspective> e-Proceedings of Third International Symposium – 2016 on “The Role of Islamic and Arabic Studies in the National Development”, Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, p 47
Nirosan, S., (2016) Pratītyasamutpāda in Buddhist Philosophy: The Path for Liberation and Its Causal Basis, Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association Twenty Third Annual Sessions, Jaffna, p 26
Nirosan, S., (2015) The Integrated Dimension of Rationalism and Empiricism in Epistemology: An Analysis of Immanuel Kant’s Epistemology, Proceeding of 5th International Symposium on “Emerging Trends and Challenges in Multidisciplinary Research, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, pp 248 – 252
Nirosan, S., (2015) Russell’s Approach against Idealism – An Analysis, Proceeding of 5th International Symposium on “Emerging Trends and Challenges in Multidisciplinary Research, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, pp 253 -257
Nirosan, S., (2015) Emile Durkheim’s philosophical approach toward scientific truth, Proceeding of Second International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM – 2015) on “Driving Productivity through Knowledge and Innovation”, Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce, University of Jaffna, pp 331 – 336
Nirosan, S., (2015) Thomas Kuhn’s Paradigm Shift in Post-Positivism: A Critical Study, Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association Twenty Third Annual Sessions, Jaffna, p 28
Nirosan, S., Sivakaran, N., (2015) Russell’s Logical Atomism in the Development of Logica and Analytical Philosophy – A Study, Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association Twenty Third Annual Sessions, Jaffna, p 24
Nirosan, S., Sivakaran, N., (2015) The Influence of Philosophy on the Development of the Bhakti Movement of Pallava Period” – An Analysis, Conference Proceedings of 9th International Tamil Research Conference, University of Malaya, Malaysia, pp 50-62.
Nirosan, S., Sivakaran, N., (2014) Bertrand Russell’s contribution to Logica and Analytical Philosophy – A Critical Study, Second Undergraduate Colloquium South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
Sivakaran, N., Nirosan, S., (2013) Philosophical Thoughts of Jiddu Kirshnamurti – A review in Contemporary World> Proceeding of International Conference of Eastern University on “Knowledge and Technology for Post-Conflict Recovery”, pp 37
Books
- Nirosan, S., (2017) Western Philosophy: Some Dimensions, Colombo, Semamadu.
Articles in Magazines and Special Volumes
Nirosan, S., (2023) Educational Philosophical Thoughts of Swami Vivekananda, Samooga Arivijal Veli, Issue 03, pp 27 -36
Nirosan, S., (2017) Saiva Siddhanta in the Literatures of Sangam and Post-Sangam period, Sarojamirdham: Diamond Jubilee felicitation issue of Mrs. Sarojamalar Ponnuthurai, pp 51 – 63
Nirosan, S., (2015) Maja in the Perspectives of Advaita and Siddhanta, Centenary Special Issue of Theradi Siddhar Chellappah Swamy, pp 26 – 30.
Nirosan, S., (2015) Mathematical Philosophical Approach of Descartes, 125th Anniversary Issue of J/Sillalai R.C.T.M School, pp 12 – 22
Nirosan, S., (2015) Shankara Vedanta which has Logical Structure, Nallai Cumaran Issue, Jaffna, Sivaism Affairs Committee of Municipal Council, pp 52 – 60
Nirosan, S., (2014) Understandings of Mind and Philosophy of Mind, Anjali: Psycho-Social, Spiritual and Literary Magazine, Vol 07, Issue 02, pp 30-33
Nirosan, S., (2014) Human Life and Philosophy, Anjali: Psycho-Social, Spiritual and Literary Magazine, Vol 05, Issue 01, pp 33-36
Nirosan, S., (2011) ‘Towards harmonious and peaceful Sri Lanka …’> Anjali: Psycho-Social, Spiritual and Literary Magazine, Vol 04, Issue 03, pp 30 – 34
Newspaper Articles
The Duties going to be Faced by Future Generation, Thinakkural (Daily Newspaper), 15.11.2012
Let us think for a non-violent life, Thinakkural, (Daily Newspaper), 02.10.2013
Cultural Disintegration in Philosophical Perspective, Thinakkural (Daily Newspaper), 08.06.2014
Resource Person
Resource person for a seminar on ‘Introduction to Western Philosophy’ conducted by the Department of Saiva Siddhanta, Faculty of Hindu Studies on 14th of June 2023.
Articles in Magazines and Special Volumes
Nirosan, S., (2023) Educational Philosophical Thoughts of Swami Vivekananda, Samooga Arivijal Veli, Issue 03, pp 27 -36
Nirosan, S., (2017) Saiva Siddhanta in the Literatures of Sangam and Post-Sangam period, Sarojamirdham: Diamond Jubilee felicitation issue of Mrs. Sarojamalar Ponnuthurai, pp 51 – 63
Nirosan, S., (2015) Maja in the Perspectives of Advaita and Siddhanta, Centenary Special Issue of Theradi Siddhar Chellappah Swamy, pp 26 – 30.
Nirosan, S., (2015) Mathematical Philosophical Approach of Descartes, 125th Anniversary Issue of J/Sillalai R.C.T.M School, pp 12 – 22
Nirosan, S., (2015) Shankara Vedanta which has Logical Structure, Nallai Cumaran Issue, Jaffna, Sivaism Affairs Committee of Municipal Council, pp 52 – 60
Nirosan, S., (2014) Understandings of Mind and Philosophy of Mind, Anjali: Psycho-Social, Spiritual and Literary Magazine, Vol 07, Issue 02, pp 30-33
Nirosan, S., (2014) Human Life and Philosophy, Anjali: Psycho-Social, Spiritual and Literary Magazine, Vol 05, Issue 01, pp 33-36
Nirosan, S., (2011) ‘Towards harmonious and peaceful Sri Lanka …’> Anjali: Psycho-Social, Spiritual and Literary Magazine, Vol 04, Issue 03, pp 30 – 34
Newspaper Articles
The Duties going to be Faced by Future Generation, Thinakkural (Daily Newspaper), 15.11.2012
Let us think for a non-violent life, Thinakkural, (Daily Newspaper), 02.10.2013
Cultural Disintegration in Philosophical Perspective, Thinakkural (Daily Newspaper), 08.06.2014
Curriculum Development and Revision
Contributed to the modification of the revised curriculum of Philosophy, Department of Philosophy, University of Jaffna (2020/2021).
Contributed to the modification of the revised curriculum for the Bachelor of Arts (external) Degree Programme, Centre for Open and Distance Learning, University of Jaffna (2020/2021)
Preparation of Learning materials
Developed and submitted two self-learning materials for B.A in Arts External Degree Students, Centre for Open and Distance Learning in 2019
Prof.N.Gnanakumaran and S.Nirosan – Ex.APHC 11013 – Introduction to Philosophy
Mr.N.Sivakaran and S.Nirosan – Ex.APHC 11023 – Modern Logic and Critical Thinking
Other Services
Coordinator for the subject ‘Ethics and Moral Values (EMA 12022)
Member of Internal Quality Assurance Cell of the Faculty of Arts.
Senior Treasurer of the Philosophical Society, Department of Philosophy from 27.01.2023 to 26.01.2024.
Coordinated the project ‘Confluence’ between the University of Kelaniya and the University of Jaffna.
Academic Counsellor for Philosophy Degree Programme
Member of the Committee to Study the General Degree Programme – Appointed by the Dean/ Faculty of Arts.
Secretary of URSA (Undergraduate Research Symposium in Arts) 2023.
Students Counsellor, Faculty of Arts, the University of Jaffna from 11.03.2024 to date.
Students Counsellor, Faculty of Arts, the University of Jaffna from 07.03.2023 to 06.03.2024.
Member of Action Committee of 2nd Undergraduate Research Session, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna.
Treasurer, 1st Maanudam Research Conference – 2022, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna.
Students Counsellor, Faculty of Arts, the University of Jaffna from 08.03.2022 to 07.03.2023.
Member of Action Committee of 1st Undergraduate Research Session, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna
In charge for handling the Department Webpage from 09.12.2021 (Nominated by Head/Department of Philosophy)
Member of Editorial Board for the Journal of ‘South Asian Studies’ – Faculty of Arts, with effect from 01.05.2021 for three years.
Students Counsellor, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna from 01.03.2020 to 28.02.2021.
Member of Health Promotion Committee for COVID 19, Faculty Level Health Promotion Committee, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna (2020/2021).
Reviewer
Reviewer of 3rd URSA (Undergraduate Research Symposium in Arts) 2023.
Reviewer of the Annual Research Session -2023, Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
Reviewer of 29th Annual Sessions of Jaffna Science Association (2023)
Reviewer of 24th Annual Sessions of Jaffna Science Association (2017)
Editor/ Co-Editor
- Co-editor of “Ulaka Pothumarai Valuvam” (உலகப் பொதுமறை வள்ளுவம்), Published by Thamilz Thai Trust (தமிழ்த்தாய் அறக்கட்டளை வெளியீடு) (2020)
Memberships
Secretary, Section D of Jaffna Science Association, Jaffna (2023/to date).
Life Member of Jaffna Science Association, University of Jaffna from 2021.
Participant of “Vision 2030 National Sustainability Discourse”– 2018 (Name nominated by Dean/Faculty of Arts)
Committee Member of 25th Sectional Committee, Section D of Jaffna Science Association (2017/2018)
Treasurer, All Ceylon Gandhi Serva Society (2017/2018)
Joint Secretary, All Ceylon Gandhi Serva Society (2016/2017)
Secretary, Section D of Jaffna Science Association, Jaffna (2015/2016).
Workshops and Webinars participation
Participated as trainer in the Training of Trainers (TOT) programme ‘Learning to Live with Diversity’ held on 28th of July 2023 organized by Center for Gender Equity and Equality, University of Jaffna
Statistics and Data Analysis, conducted by Staff Development Centre, University of Jaffna on 24.09.2021.
Research Basic with Oxford Scholarship Online – Citations, organized by Oxford University Press on 04.08.2021.
How to Publish with Oxford Journals, organized by Oxford University Press on 15.07.2021
Sharing the experience in conducting examinations in distance mode, conducted by Staff Development Centre, University of Jaffna, on 13.07.2021.
Getting Published in Quality Journals, Evaluating Research Published and Research Quality Indicators How to Identify and Exclude Potential Predatory Publications, conducted by Staff Development Centre, University of Jaffna on 07.07.2021.
Selecting a Topic for Impactful Research, conducted by Staff Development Centre, University of Jaffna on 06.07.2021.
Postgraduate Scholarship Opportunities in Australia, conducted by Probationary staff, Faculty of Arts University of Jaffna on 05.07.2021.
Acquiring the Required Postgraduate Qualification, award of Study leave, bond and surely agreement, Obligatory Service and Promotion to a Higher Grade, organized by Staff Development Centre, University of Jaffna on 25.06.2021.
The Training Session on Web of Science and Endnote, conducted by Staff Development Centre in University of Jaffna, on 16.06.2021.
An overview of U.G.C circulars on confirmation and promotion of the probationary staff, conducted by Probationary staff, Faculty of Arts University of Jaffna, on 11.06.2021.
How to identify and choose the best-suited journal for publishing, conducted by Scopus at the University of Jaffna/ Scopus on 19.04.2021.
Workshop on Modern Approaches to Teaching and Learning in HEIS, Conducted by Staff Development Centre, in University of Jaffna, on 16.04.2021.
Mind Fullness, conducted by Staff Development Centre in University of Jaffna on 09.04.2021.
Workshop on SLQF, Team-Based Learning, Problem-Based Learning, Socio-Emotional Learning & Soft Skill Development. Organized by ELTA – ELSE, Faculty Development Project, AHEAD, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna on 1st & 2nd February 2020.
Workshop on Curriculum Development, Organized by ELTA – ELSE, Faculty Development Project, AHEAD, Faculty of Arts, the University of Jaffna on 25th and 26th November 2019
Workshop on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Higher Educational Institutions, Conducted by Staff Development Centre, University of Jaffna on 13.11.2019.
Workshops on Curriculum Design and Revision & Assessment and Evaluation, Conducted by Staff Development Centre, University of Jaffna on 16th & 17th of August 2019.
Workshop on Featuring Google for Educators_2, Conducted by Staff Development Centre, University of Jaffna on 25.07.2019.
Workshop on Counselling and Psycho-Social Support, Conducted by Staff Development Centre, University of Jaffna on 10.07.2019