The Philosophy Department at Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi, has a long and illustrious history, being one of the oldest departments. Established in 1924, Pandit Ram Deva became its first faculty member. In 1933, Miss Bina Das Gupta joined the Department and later served as the College's longest-serving Principal, from 1947 to 1972.
The Department takes pride in a distinguished body of alumnae, many of whom have gone on to notable careers in academia, the civil services, and other fields. In the civil services, its alumnae include Madhu Bahaduri (IFS), Eti Shukla (IAS), and Shubhra Panda (IAS). A large number of alumnae have also made their mark in academia, among them Prof. Veena Das (Johns Hopkins University) and Prof. Momina Chadha (Monash University), contributing to philosophical scholarship at leading institutions in India and abroad. The Department's alumnae have also distinguished themselves in the field of cinema, notably Kavita Kaushik and Aishwarya Sushmita.
The Department offers a wide and well-rounded spectrum of expertise spanning the major philosophical traditions and their contemporary applications. Its faculty brings depth in Indian Philosophy, Buddhist Philosophy, and Indian Ethics, as well as in Western, Analytic, and Continental Philosophy, alongside core areas such as Logic, Social and Political Philosophy, and Feminist Studies.
It also engages a strong range of applied and interdisciplinary fields, including Environmental Ethics, Business Ethics, Bioethics, Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Law, Moral Psychology, and the Philosophy of Emotion. This breadth allows it to address emerging concerns: environmental, legal, scientific, and gender-related questions, through rigorous philosophical inquiry, bridging classical scholarship with contemporary, problem-oriented research.
Committed to the National Education Policy 2020, the Department prioritizes the holistic development of its students, offering them a new perspective on life. It actively engages in the teaching–learning and evaluation process and emphasizes skill-oriented learning, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving. To enhance student-centric learning, the Department employs various methods, including classroom discussions, ICT tools, audio-visual aids, and interdisciplinary pedagogies. Actively participating in research, innovation, and extension activities, the Department secures grants from government agencies, such as ICPR grants for its Periodic Lecture Series.
List of Faculties
Dr. Paulavi Das, Professor
Dr. Bindu Das, Associate Professor
Dr. Supriya Saha, Associate Professor
Dr. Akham Hemabati Devi, Assistant Professor
Mr. Tumchopemo E. Tsanglao, Assistant Professor
Dr. Chetna Gupta, Assistant Professor
Dr. Dipika Bhatia, Assistant Professor
Dr. Neha Sukhija Assistant Professor
Mr. Surjeet Singh, Assistant Professor
Mr. Vikas Singh Gautam, Assistant Professor
Dr. Purnima Lenka, Assistant Professor
Dr. Richa Kela, Assistant Professor