About the Department
The history of the Department of Philosophy,
initially known as 'Mental and Moral Philosophy',
spans throughout the last 111 years and it is a
matter of great pride to highlight the continuity of
the educational vis-ā-vis teaching standard and the
academic performance of the department. The
Department was established in 1908 when Philosophy
as a subject was introduced in the intermediate
classes. Two years later in 1910 it was taught as a
General subject in B.A. Pass Course. Philosophy as
an Honours subject began its journey in 1923.
Our Department has surely contributed a lot in the
field of women's education and emancipation in India
as well as in Bangladesh. This department may surely
boast of its illustrious alumna. To mention a few:
Smt Tatini Das (Gupta) : Stood First both in I.A.
Examination in 1914 and B.A. Honours Examination in
1916. She became the Principal of this college
during 1934-1950. Prof. Akhtar Imam, graduating
in1937 became Professor & Head of the Department of
Philosophy, Dacca University. Dr. Hamida Khanam:
Passed B.A. Examination with Distinction from
Bethune College. In 1952 she went to Columbia
University as Full-Bright fellow. She became the
Principal of Home Economics College, Dacca. Pakistan
Govt. awarded her Gold Medal for her contribution in
education in 1969. Sm. Nalini Das, was a member of
Faculty who later became the Principal of Bethune
College (1968-1974).
Prof. Pushpa Misra graduating in1961was also a
Member of Faculty & became Principal Bethune College
(1997-2002). She is a practicing Psychoanalyst. She
is also member of IQAC, Bethune College.
The teachers guide their students towards developing
their talent in various fields by involving them in
debates, seminars and discussions in class .
Students are encouraged to maintain Departmental
Wall-Magazine and participate in extension
activities like NSS , drill and march past,
recitation, singing, dancing etc. and similar other
activities.
Faculty
Dr. Sudeshna Mitra
Associate Professor and HOD
M.A., Ph.D.
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Dr. Kanya Sen Gupta
Assistant Professor
M.A.,Ph.D.
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Smt. Saswati Ray
Assistant Professor
M.A.,M.Phil
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Infrastructure
- Library
The students as well as teachers lend books from the Central Library which has a collection of approximate 6000 books. Moreover they have access to Departmental Library and Book Bank. The former has a stock of around 400 books and a few journals whereas the latter has 268 books and 52 journals.