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Dr. P. R. Padmakumar

Assistant Professor (Sr. Grd.), Amritadarshanam-ICSS, Amritapuri

Qualification: MA, MSc, Ph.D
padmakumarpr@am.amrita.edu
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Research Interest: Philosophy of Mind, Ethics, Yoga, Philosophical Counselling

Bio

Dr. Padmakumar P R is currently working as an Assistant Professor (Sr. Gr.) in Amritadarshanam-ICSS, Amrita School of Spiritual and Cultural Studies, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus. He has completed Master of Arts in Philosophy, Master of Science in Yoga Therapy and Doctoral Degree in Philosophy of Mind. He is a member of Amrita University Board of Studies for MA Philosophy program and developed the Syllabus and Curriculum of MA Philosophy programme. He is passionate to teach Yoga, Philosophy of Mind and Ethics.

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2023

Contribution of Ekāgra/ Yogic Concentration to Mental health

Cite this Research Publication : Adhithya J Patri, Padmakumar P R, Contribution of Ekāgra/ Yogic Concentration to Mental health, Kanpur Philosophers, Volume X, Issue I(B), June 2023

Publisher : Kanpur Philosophers

Year : 2023

Dṛṣṭāntābhāsa-s in Indian Logic with special reference to Dharmakīrti and Bhāsarvajña

Cite this Research Publication : Padmakumar P R, Dṛṣṭāntābhāsa-s in Indian Logic with special reference to Dharmakīrti and Bhāsarvajña, Journal of Foundational Research, 31st Volume – Issue No. II, July 2023.

Publisher : Journal of Foundational Research

Year : 2022

Mankind, Nature, and the Divine: Understanding Perspectives

Cite this Research Publication : Padmakumar P R, Mankind, Nature, and the Divine: Understanding Perspectives”, Kanpur Philosophers, Volume IX, Issue II(Winter), 2022.

Publisher : Kanpur Philosophers Journal

Year : 2022

The Eco Spiritual Implications In Advaita Vedanta With Special Reference To Environmental Ideas And Initiatives Of Mata Amrtanandamayi

Cite this Research Publication : Padmakumar P R, The Eco Spiritual Implications In Advaita Vedanta With Special Reference To Environmental Ideas And Initiatives Of Mata Amrtanandamayi, ”, Kanpur Philosophers, Vol. IX, Issue: 1, June 2022.

Publisher : Kanpur Philosophers

Year : 2021

Dr̥ ṣṭāntābhāsa-s in Indian Logic with special reference to Dinnāga

Cite this Research Publication : Padmakumar P R, Dr̥ ṣṭāntābhāsa-s in Indian Logic with special reference to Dinnāga , High Technology Letters, ISSN NO: 1006-6748, 2021.

Publisher : High Technology Letters

Year : 2021

Dr̥ ṣṭānta and Universal Concomitance in Indian Logic: From the Empirical to the Rational to the Empirico-Rational Standpoints

Cite this Research Publication : Padmakumar P R, Dr̥ ṣṭānta and Universal Concomitance in Indian Logic: From the Empirical to the Rational to the Empirico-Rational Standpoints, Journal of Foundational Research, July 2021 (UGC Care List).

Publisher : Journal of Foundational Research

Year : 2020

Natural Law and Environmental Governance: A Case Study of the Kerala Floods

Cite this Research Publication : Padmakumar P R, Natural Law and Environmental Governance: A Case Study of the Kerala Floods, Sustainable Humanosphere ISSN: 1880 - 6503, | February 2020, Volume: 16 Issue: 1 .

Publisher : Sustainable Humanosphere

Year : 2020

Single Parenting in India – An Ethical Perspective

Cite this Research Publication : Padmakumar P R, Single Parenting in India – An Ethical Perspective, ISSN NO: 1006-6748, 2020.

Publisher : High Technology Letters

Year : 2020

Technocentric Civilisation: A Gandhian Perspective

Cite this Research Publication : Padmakumar P R, Technocentric Civilisation: A Gandhian Perspective, High Technology Letters, ISSN NO : 1006-6748, 2020.

Publisher : High Technology Letters

Research Grants
  • Prestigious “The Indian Knowledge System Centre” by the Ministry of Education, Government of India for two years as Co-PI
  • Project titled “Contribution of Kerala towards Promulgation of Vedanta” funded by Indian Council of Philosophical Research, Government of India for three years as Co-PI
  • Project titled “Philosophical Counseling in Vedanta Darshana: Contributions of Contemporary Spiritual Guides” funded by Indian Council of Philosophical Research, Government of India for three years as Principal Investigator
FDP / Workshops

10 days ICPR Workshop organized by Sri Aurobindo Centre for Advanced Research, 19-07-2017 to 29-07-2017.

 

Membership

Amrita University Board of Studies, Editorial Board, Prajnabharati – International Journal.

Conferences Attended
  • Participated and presented a paper in the International Conference (2016) organized by Council for Research in Values and Philosophy (Washington DC), ICPR (New Delhi), Sri Vishnu Mohan Foundation (Chennai) and Chennai Philosophical Forum, Chennai.
  • Participated as an organizing committee member in the National Seminar (2016), Amrita Darshanam International Center for Spiritual Studies, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus.
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