Mr. Navaratnam Sivakaran
B.A (Hons), LLB (Hons), PGD (Psy), M.A, M.Phil (Jaf)
Senior Lecturer Grade II
Ethics,
Political Philosophy,
Philosophy of Law,
Environmental Philosophy,
Feminist Philosophy,
Philosophy of Human Rights,
Conflict and Peace,
Analytical Philosophy.
- B.A (Hons) in Philosophy at the University of Jaffna (Title of Dissertation : “Role of Ahimsha in Gandhian Politics A- Philosophical Review”)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology at the University of Peradeniya
- Master of Arts in Philosophy at the University of Peradeniya (Thesis Title: “The Phenomenon of Suicide and Meaning of Human Life – A Philosophical Analysis”)
- Master of Philosophy in Philosophy at the University of Jaffna. (Title of Thesis: “A Study on the nature and the main trends of Contemporary Analytic Philosophy with special reference to G.E. Moore, Russell, and Wittgenstein”)
- Bachelor of Law at the Open University of Sri Lanka.
Senior Lecturer (Grade II): Department of Philosophy, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka (01-10-2016 to Present)
Lecturer (Probationary): Department of Philosophy, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka (01-10-2010 to 30-09-2016)
Assistant Lecturer: Department of Philosophy, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka (02-02-2010 to 30-10-2010)
Journal Article
Sivakaran, N, Sarvananthan, M. (2021) The Imperative for Justifiability of Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights in Post-Civil War Sri Lanka, Published in the Journal of Law, Social Justice, and Global Development
Sivakaran, (2016), A Critical Study on Bertrand Russell’s Criticisms on Ordinary Language and Creation of Ideal Language. Vol 01, Number 02, November 2015, The Sri Lanka Journal of South Asian Studies, Faculty of Arts University of Jaffna
Conference Papers
Sivakaran, N, (2018) Challenges to the Preservation of Biodiversity in Sri Lanka. An Ethical Study based on Eppawela Case. 4th International Conference on Investing in Biodiversity and Ecosysterm Service Rajarata University
Sivakaran, N, (2018) Strengthening Peace, Security and Governance in Democratic Constitution of Sri Lanka – An Ethical Analysis, International Conference of Sri Lanka Roundtable on the theme Sri Lanka: Moving Forward? The Department of Geography, University of Zurich, Swizerland
Sivakaran, N, (2018) The Moral Status of Animal in the Religious Philosophy of Saint Augustine and Thomas Aquinas– A Critical Study based on Humanistic Ethos: 1st International Conference on, University of Jaffna
Sivakaran, N, Thadshajini.V (2018) Role of Veil of Ignorance for the creation of Just Society: A Critical analysis based on the concept of Justice of John Rawls: 8th International Conference on Innovative Multidisciplinary Research Development, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Sivakaran, N, Loshana. P (2018) Learning Moral Values through Play during Early Childhood: 8th International Conference on Innovative Multidisciplinary Research Development, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Sivakaran, N, Mayooran.M (2018) The Role of Right to Information in Efficient Good Governance: A Political Philosophical Anaylisis based on Right to information Act in Sri Lanka. The international conference on Right to information , Ministry of Finance and Mass Media, Sri Lanka
Sivakaran, N, (2017) “Business Ethics in Thirukkural” An Analysis based on Normative Ethics. 20th International Conference of Association of Third World Studies South Asia Chapter (ATWS) collaboration with Faculty of Atrs University of Jaffna Srilanka
Sivakaran, N, Satharshini.T, (2017). The Needs of the Rational Society through Dailectic Method. A Critical Study based on Max Horkheimer. 20th International Conference of Association of Third World Studies South Asia Chapter (ATWS) colaboration with Faculty of Atrs University of Jaffna Srilanka
Sivakaran, N, Thileepan.T, (2017) The Role of Falsification theory of Karl Popper in the Development of Scientific Knowledge, 2nd International Research Conference of Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Sivakaran, N, Sivakaran.M, (2017) Suicide, Associated Factors and Psycho Social Impact – Evidence from the Literature 2nd International Research Conference of Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Sivakaran, N, Mary Sugantala. S, (2017) Problem Solving Methods in Socratic Methodology – A Critical Study, 4th international Conference on Cotemporary Management(ICCM), Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna
Sivakaran, N, Thavaneesan, T, (2017) The role of Propositional logic in Analytic Philosophy, 4th international Conference on Cotemporary Management (ICCM), Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna
Sivakaran,N., Nirosan, S., (2017) Guru – Shishya relations and Techniques for Enlightnment in Tirumandram. International Saiva Conference (ISA), Department of Hindu civilization, Faculty of Atrs, University of Jaffna
Sivakaran, N, Sangaranesan. S, & Saruthy.N (2017) The role of Rudolf Carnap in the Development of Logical Positivism. 24th Annual conference of Jaffna Science Association
Sivakaran, N, Thadshajini.T, (2017) Understanding of Ludwig Wittgenstein based on Picture Theory of Lnguage. 24th Annual conference of Jaffna Science Association
Sivakaran, N, Dilaxshi, (2017) Critical view of Strawson on Ideal Language and Contribution to the Ordinary language Thought. 24th Annual conference of Jaffna Science Association
Sivakaran, N, Thavaneesan.T, (2016) Eternal Truths in Thirumanthiram and these influence on Tamilian Philosophy, First International Saiva Conference (ISA), Department of Hindu civilization, Faculty of Atrs, University of Jaffna
Sivakaran,N., Nirosan, S. (2015) The influence of Philosophy in the Bhakti Movement of Pallava Dynasty, 9th International Conference – Seminar on Tamil Studies, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
Sivakaran,N., Nirosan, (2015) The impact of Rassuel’s Logical Atomic Fact in the Development of Logic and Analytic Philosophy, Twenty Second Annual Sessions, Jaffna Science Association
Sivakaran,N, Printhiya, S, (2014) Power v Knowledge, Michel Foucault’s Philosophical Debate. Proceeding of International Symposium of first international conference of Eastern University.
Sivakaran,N, Mayoori, M (2014) Human Duty and Needs to Protection of Animal, A Philosophical Analysis, Special reference to recent trends of Sri Lanka. Proceeding of the Second Undergraduate Colloquium of South Eastern University.
Sivakaran,N, Kajanath, S, (2014) Critical Study on Environmental Problem, An Ethical Approac Proceeding of the Second Undergraduate Colloquium of South Eastern University.
Sivakara N (2014) A Critical study on Wittgenstein’s logical analysis on language: Proceeding of International Conference on empowering people towards Sustainable Development, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna.
Sivakaran,N, Nirosan, S, (2014) – Bertrand Russell’s Contribution to Logic and Analytic Philosophy, A Critical Study . Proceeding of the Second Undergraduate Colloquium of South Eastern University.
Sivakaran, N, Regan I (2014) Philosophical Approaches on Animal Rights and Well being – An Analysis. Proceeding of International Conference JUICE, University of Jaffna
Sivakaran (2012) Rethinking Max Horkheimer in the Context of Post-war Jaffna. Proceeding of Conference of Life Style of Jaffna, Department of History, University of Jaffna
Sivakaran,N., Nirosan, (2013) Philosophical Ideology of Jiddu KrishnaMurthi. A Re- thinking in the contemporary world. Proceeding of International Symposium of first international conference of Eastern University.
Sivakaran, N (2012) An Ethical Perspective of Cultural Degeneration in the postwar Jaffna Scena Proceeding of National Symposium of South Eastern University
Sivakaran, N., Regen I. (2012) Philosophical Approaches on Animal Rights and Well being – An Analysis. Proceeding of International Symposium, JUICE, University of Jaffna.
Sivakaran N. (2011) Moral and Knowledge in Thirukkural Proceeding of International Conference on Vaanpuzal Thiruvalluvar, Pondichchery University, India
Sivakaran N. (2011) “Physician Assisted Suicide Right or Wrong” A Bioethical approaches. Proceeding of International Conference on Contemporary Building Strategies in Business and Technology, Sri Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies, Chennai, India
Sivakaran, N. (2011) Rethinking Max Horkheimer in the Context of Post-war Jaffna. Proceeding of International Symposium of South Eastern University
Sivakaran, N. (2010) the Phenomenon of Suicide and Its Socio Economic Consequence Proceeding of International Symposium of Sabragamuwa University
- ODA Scholarship of Keele University, UK
- Post Graduate Scholarship of NCAS, Sri Lanka
Newspaper Articles
Social Transformation via Intellectual Dialogue. Uthayan, Valampuri Daily News Paper, 20– 11 – 2014
Mahadma Gandhi’s view on Green Environme Uthayan, News Paper on 31 – 01- 2014
World Philosophy Day. Uthayan News Paper, Jaffna, 18 – 10 – 2010
Suicide in Srilanka, Daily News 13- 09- 2009
Sri Lanka’s peace accord is the opening to wa Sudaroli News Paper, 11-03-2008
Peace could be achieved by changing the Political Culture of Srilanka.Suderoli News Paper, Colombo, 10-01-2007
We need to have the ability to choose the most suitable leader This is the way to victory for the democratic socialistic country’s success, Sudaroli News Paper, Colombo, 16-12-2007
Conflict among supper power countries may determine peace in Sri Lanka. Sudaroli News Paper, Colombo 29-12-2006
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President of the University of Jaffna Teachers Association 2021/2021
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Deputy Proctor of Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna 2021/ 2022
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Students Counsellor of Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna 2017 – 2020
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Coordinator of Active Citizen Program of Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna
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Coordinator of the Well-Being Center of the University of Jaffna from 2019 – 2021
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Treasurer of Jaffna University Teachers Association 2015/2016
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Treasurer of Arts Senior Common Room 2014 – 2015
Membership
President of Ceylon Gandhi Sava Society from 2016 – 2019
Member of Jaffna Science Association
President of Section D of Jaffna Science Association 2015/ 2016
President of Board of Trusty of Sadachchappai Gnanavairavar Temple 2013 – Present
Vice President of All Ceylon Gandhi Sava Society from 2011 – Present
General Secretary of Rotary Club of Chunnakam- 2014/ 2015
Secretary of Section D of Jaffna Science Association 2014 – 2015
General Secretary of Old Student Association of T/Mahajana College 2012 – 2013 and 2013 –2014
Participation as a Guest or Judge
A judge in the Interschool debate competition conducted by Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Centre, Jaffna, Sri Lanka, June 30, 2016
Participation in Workshops
Academic Writing Skills–by Rebecca Rawnson, Jaffna Branch Manager, British Council, University of Jaffna, July 24&31, and Aug 22, 2016.
The Active Citizens University Model Facilitator Training program – by Andy Thorn, MAS Institute of Management & Technology (MIMT) MAS Fabric Park (Private) Limited, Kurunegala Road, Thulhiriya, Sri Lanka, February 29 – March 05,