Jose Nandhikkara

Jose Nandhikkara, CMI Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram P.O. Dharmaram College Bangalore 560029, Karnataka Email: nandhikkara@dvk.in Phone: +91 80 41 116213; mobile +91 94 48 832280

Education

Jose Nandhikkara studied Bachelor of Philosophy (1986) and Bachelor of Theology (1993) at Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore. In 1989, he completed Bachelor of Science (Geology) at Calicut University, Kerala

He did his Licentiate in Systematic Philosophy (1997) at Gregorian University, Rome, Italy. His Licentiate thesis was “Natural Religion according to J. H. Newman.” In 1999, he did MA in Philosophy and Theology at Oxford University, UK. His thesis title was “Religion according to Ludwig Wittgenstein.” He earned a PhD in Philosophy at Warwick University, UK, in 2004. His dissertation title was Being Human from a Religious Point of View after Wittgenstein, which he carried out under the guidance of …..

Later Career

Jose Nandhikkara worked in St. Xavier’s Technical Institute, Pullur (1989-1990). He was involved in pastoral work as well as teaching in St. Joseph’s School, Mbiuni, Kenya (1994-1995). He taught philosophy in Faculty of Philosophy, DVK, Bangalore during 1999-2000; later, from 2004 onwards he is serves as a fulltime teacher of philosophy at the same Faculty. He was visiting lecturer at CRI Institute, Bangalore (2005) as well as at Kristhu Jyothi College, Bangalore (2005-2008) and Jeevalaya, Bangalore (2005-20012). He worked at Christ University in the Department of Philosophy from 2007 onwards. He was visiting fellow at Department of Religious Studies, Sogang University, Seoul, in 2013. He was visiting scholar at Centre for the Civilization Dialogue, University of Malaya in 2014. In 2015, he was visiting fellow at Higher Institute of Philosophy, KU Leuven, Belgium.

During 1991-1993, he was Secretary at Centre for the Study of World Religions, Bangalore. In 2004-2007, he was Associate Director at Centre for the Study of World Religions, Bangalore. In 2007-2015 he was Director at Centre for the Study of World Religions, Bangalore. In 2005-2009 he was Registrar at Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore.

           In 2012- 2015 he was the Head of the Department of Philosophy, Christ University, Bangalore. In 2012-2015, he was the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy at Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore. In 2015-16, he was promoted to the status of Professor of Philosophy in the Faculty of Philosophy at Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram and Department of Philosophy, Christ University, Bangalore. Currently, he is also an adjunct professor at Department of Humanities and Social Sciences Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad.  He is also an International Fellow of the Programme for Religious Leaders as Practitioners of Interreligious Dialogue, The King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID), Vienna.

BOOKS

[2015]

            Environmental Interface: Literature, Law, Science, Philosophy, ed. Jose

          Nandhikkara, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2015.

[2014]

            Ethical Interface: Literature, Economics, Politics, Religion, ed. Jose Nandhikkara, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2014.

[2011]

Being Human after Wittgenstein: A Philosophical Anthropology, vol. 1, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2011.

ARTICLES

[2015]

            1. “Adam vis-a-vis Adamah in the Divine Plan” in Holy Book and Eco Spirituality, Abraham Karickam, ed., Karickam: Dr Alexander Marthoma Dialogue Centre, 2015, 43-53. 

[2014]

1. “Theanthropocosmic Vision of the Bible: An Alternative to the Cosmocentric and Anthropocentric Visions,” Journal of Dharma 39, 4 (October-December 2014), 389-406.

2. “Ecosophy: A Fundamental Responsibility,” Journal of Dharma 39, 4 (October-December 2014), 313-318.

3. “Integration: The Positive Power of Presence,” in Power of Positive Presence, eds. Thomas Kollamparampil, et.al., Dharmaram Publications, 2014, 131-140.

4. Interface between Science and Environment, Journal of Dharma 39, 3 (July-September 2014), 213-218.

5. “Will of God, All of That and That Alone: Life and Holiness of Servant of God Canisius Thekkekara CMI” in Peter M. Tyler, Picturing the Soul: Revisioning Psychotherapy and Spiritual Direction, xi-xx, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2014, xxi-xxxiii.

6. “Laws to Nurture the Nature” Journal of Dharma 39, 2 (April-June 2014), 109-112.

7. “Language and Truth of Aesthetical and Ethical Practices: Philosophical Explorations after Wittgenstein,” in Ethical Interface: Literature, Economics, Politics, Religion, ed. Jose Nandhikkara, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2014, 73-100.

8. “Editorial,” in Ethical Interface: Literature, Economics, Politics, Religion, ed. Jose Nandhikkara, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2014, vii-xiv.

9. “Environment and Literature,” Journal of Dharma 39, 1 (January-March 2014), 3-8.

[2013]

1. “Ethics and Religion in the Stream of Life,” Journal of Dharma 38, 4 (October-December 2013), 338-342.

2. “Homo Economicus vis-a-vis Homo Ethicus,” Journal of Dharma 38, 2 (April-June 2013), 107-110.

3. “Language and Truth of Aesthetical and Ethical Practices: Philosophical Explorations after Wittgenstein,” Journal of Dharma 38, 1 (January-March 2013), 87-104.

            4. “The Ethical in Literature,” Journal of Dharma 38, 1 (January-March 2013), 3-6. 

[2012]

1. “Life After Death: Quest for Meaning of Life before Death,” Journal of Dharma 37, 4 (October-December 2012), 387-392.

2. “Meaning and Significance of God-Talk,” Journal of Dharma 37, 3 (July-September 2012), 251-256. 

3. “Human Beings-in-Solidarity-with-Nature-And-Grace: Cosmotheandric Perspectives on Ecology,” Journal of Dharma 37, 2 (April-June 2012), 123-128.

4. “God-Talk vis-a-vis God Experience,” A Witgensteinian Approach to Panikkar in Raimon Panikkar, Being and Beyond Borders: A Commemorative Volume, John J. Puthenpurackal, ed. Bangalore: Asian Trading Corporation, India, 2012, 606-622.

5. “The Person: Project of Nature, Nurture and Grace: Philosophical Investigations after Wittgenstein,” Journal of Dharma 37, 1 (January-March 2012), 97-116.

6.  “Know Thyself and Meaning of Life,” Journal of Dharma 37, 1 (January-March 2012), 3-6.

[2011] 

1. “Philosophy of Language,” Notes for MA in Philosophy, IGNOU, 2011.

2. “Mystical Experience, Language and Truth: Philosophical Investigations after Wittgenstein,” Journal of Dharma 36, 1 (January-March 2011), 87-98.

[2010]

1. “Feminine Humanity: An Indian Christian Philosophical Project” in Indigenous Philosophizing: Indian Horizons, ed. Saju Chackalackal, Dharmaram Publications, 2010, pp. 193-216

2. “Wittgenstein,” Notes for BA in Philosophy, IGNOU, 2010.

3. “Language, Philosophy of (Western)” ACPI Encyclopedia of Philosophy, vol. 2. John J. Puthenpurackal, ed. Bangalore: Asian Trading Corporation, India, 2010.

4. “Darsan (Vision) and Tapas (Mission) of a Priest,” Jeevadhara, VolXL, No. 238, 323-336.

5. “FIRE: Fellowship In Religious Experiences,” Journal of Dharma 35, 1 (January-March 2012), 97-102.

[2009]

1. “Knowing and Becoming Dynamics at Vidyavanam Chapel’ in New Horizons of Indian Christian Living: A Festshrift in Honour of Prof. Dr. Vadakethala Francis Vineeth CMI, ed. Saju Chackalackal, 111-126, Bangalore: Vidyavanam Publications, 2009.

2. “Religion, a Counterculture,” Journal of Dharma 34, 3 (July-September 2009), 389-392.

3. “Religions and Harmony of Life,” Journal of Dharma 34, 3 (July-September 2009), 277-280.

[2008]

1. “Atmasakshatakara: A Joint Venture of Nature and Culture” in Culture as Gift and Task: Philosophical Reflections in the Indian Context, Keith D’Souza (ed.), Bangalore: Asian Trading Corporation, 2008, pp. 78 – 108.

2. “Human Subjectivity: A Philosophical Investigations after Wittgenstein,” Journal of Dharma 33, 1, pp. 19-32.

3. “Language and Truth in God-Talk visa-a-vis God-Experience,” Journal of Dharma 33, 4, pp. 365 – 376.

[2006]

1. “God-Talk after Wittgenstein”, in God-Talk: Contemporary Trends and Trials, ed. Kurian Kachappilly, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2006.

[2005]

1. “Could We Imagine a Religion for Private Use”, Journal of Dharma, 30, 2(April-June 2005), 185-204.

[2004]

1. “Meaning and Reference of ‘I’, Proceedings of 27th International Wittgenstein Symposium, Kirchberg, Austria, 2004.

[1994]

1. Editorial co-ordinator for Vachanabhashyam, A Theological Introduction to the Old Testament, ed. Paul Kalluveettil, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1994.

CONFERENCES, PAPER PRESENTED:

[2015]

            1. “Religion – Private vis-á-vis Public Philosophical Investigations after Wittgenstein” in Dharma: Interface between Sacred and Secular, International Conference, Bangalore, January 2015.

2. “Adam vis-á-vis Adamah in the Divine Plan” in Holy Book and Eco Spirituality, International Holy Book Conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka, January 2015.

[2014]

1. “Peace on Earth: Catholic Perspectives and Initiatives since World War I,” during the International Conference on War and Peace and Christian Missions at Liverpool Hope University, 23 June, 2014.”

2. “Dialogue: Philosophical Investigations after Wittgenstein in India” during the international conference on The Catholic Church in Dialogue: Ecclesiam Suam and Its Legacy at St Mary’s University, London on 16-18 June, 2014.

3. “Religion – Private vis-a-vis Public: Philosophical Investigations after Wittgenstein” Public Lecture at the Centre for the Civilizational Dialogue, University of Malaya, 21 May 2014.

4. Conducted a Workshop on Research Publication: How to Write And Publish A Research Paper, at the Centre for the Civilizational Dialogue, University of Malaya, 14 May 2014. 

5. “Reflective Practice: Key to Successful Learning and Teaching,” Orientation Talk to the Teaching Staff of Christ College Irinjalakuda, 15 March 2014.

6. “Darsan and Tapas of Bl Kuriakose Elias Chavara: A Model for Religious,” Convocation Address, Siddhivihara, Mysore, 12 March 2014.

7. “Relevance of Kierkegaard’s Religious Thoughts in the Contemporary World: A Critique,” 10^th Philosophical Symposium on Soren Kierkegaard An Influential Christian Thinker, St Joseph’s College, Chennai, 28 February 2014.

 8. “Ethics after Wittgenstein,” International Conference on Bounds of Ethics in a Globalized World, Christ University, 6-9 January, 2014.

 [2013]

1. “Dialogue and Fellowship In Religious Experience (FIRE),” Public Lecture at the Centre for Civilizational Dialogue, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 17 October, 2013.

2. “God-Talk after Wittgenstein,” Lecture at Department of Religious Studies, Sogang University, Seoul South Korea, on 14 October, 2013.

3. “Religious Experience, Philosophical Explorations after Wittgenstein,” Lecture at Department of Religious Studies, Sogang University, Seoul South Korea, on 14 October, 2013.

4. “Religion in Contemporary India,” Lecture at Department of Religious Studies, Sogang University, Seoul South Korea, on 14 October, 2013.

5. “Religion in Private and Public Sphere,” Public Lecture at Kyunghee University, Seoul South Korea, on 12 October, 2013.

6.  “Reflective Practice: Philosophical Investigation,” UGC Sponsored National Level Seminar on Reflective Practice: A Tool for Professional Development of Teachers, Kottayam, 16-17 August 2013.

7. “Indian Philosophy and Religion,” Lecture at Higher Institute of Philosophy, Catholic University, Leuven, Belgium on 14 May, 2013.

8. “Language and Truth of Aesthetical and Ethical Discourses and Practices: Investigations after Wittgenstein,” Literature and Ethics, Centre for Study of World Religions and Globethics.net India, 2 March 2013.

9. “Corruption: A Christian Response from a Philosophical Perspective,” A Response to Corruption in the World: An Inter-religious Perspective, Indian Institute of Spirituality, Bangalore, 18 February 2013.

10. “Philosophical Foundations of Spirituality,” Spirituality for Socio-Economic Development, Acts Academy of Higher Education and Centre for Religious Studies, Andhra University, Bangalore, 17 and 18 February 2013.

11. “Dialogue: Philosophical Investigations after Wittgenstein,” Revisiting Vatican II: 50 Years of Renewal, International Conference, at Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore, 31 January- 3February 2013.

 [2012]

1. “Quid est Veritas?” New Trends in Hermeneutics, A Joint Seminar Organized by Indian School of Ecumenical Theology – Ecumenical Christian Centre & Federated Faculty for Research in Religion and Culture (FFRRC), at Ecumenical Christian Centre, Bangalore, 15 – 16, November, 2012.

2. “The Mystical after Wittgenstein,” International Conference on Mysticism, Henry Martyn Institute, Hyderabad, 23-25 January 2012.

[2011]

1. “Being Human: A Joint Venture of Nature, Nurture and Grace,” paper presented at the National Symposium on Thinking Subjectivities, Christ University, Bangalore, 9-10 February, 2011.

2. “Priestly Training in the Multi-Religious Context of India”, paper presented at the Unity in Diversity – Bridging Cultures, Building Peace & Development, South Asia Forum, Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala, India, 06-08, February, 2011.

3. “Mysticism, after Wittgenstein,” paper presented at the International Conference on Mysticism without Bounds, Bangalore, 2011.

4. “Moral Values and National Integration: A Christian Perspective,” paper presented at the Dialogue Centre, Bangalore, 26 January 2011.

[2010]

1. “Bl. Chavara: Vision and Mission of a Priest in India,” paper presented in the Inter-Faculty seminar at Dharamaram Vidya Kshetram Bangalore, 2010.

2. “Priest of Christ and Priest of the Church,” paper presented in the National Seminar on Priest in India Today at Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore, 2010.

3. “The Person: A Religious Point of View After Wittgenstein,” paper presented at the International Conference on The Person at Catholic University of East Africa, 02-04 February 2010.

[2009]

1. “Learning About and Across Differences”, paper presented at the UN sponsored Alliance of Civilisations, International Conference held at Istanbul, Turkey from 5-6 April, 2009.

2. ‘Being Human, a Joint Venture of Nature and Culture’, Annual Gathering of the Association of Christian Philosophers of India, Kottayam, 2007.

3. God-Experience: Language, Truth and Interpretation’, International Philosophy Conference, University of Mumbai, 2007.

[2007]

1. ‘God-Experience, after Raimundo Panikkar’, Bangalore Association of Philosophers, 2007.

[2006]

1. ‘God-Talk, after Wittgenstein’, God-Talk: Contemporary Trends and Trials, Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore, 2006.

2. ‘Missing Feminist Faces and Voices, a Response’, Indigenous Philosophizing: Indian Horizons, Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore, 2006.

[2004]

1. ‘Meaning and Reference of ‘I’’, 27^th International Wittgenstein Conference, Kirchberg, Austria, 2004.

CONFERENCES ATTENDED:

[2015]

            1. Chief Organiser, International Conference on Dharma: interface between Sacred and Secular, Centre for the Study of World Religions, Bangalore, 2015.

[2014]

          1. United Religious National Assembly, Amritsar, India, 15-17 November, 2014.

            2. Academic Coordinator,  International conference on Library Space and Content Management, Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore, 2014.

3. On behalf f the Centre for the Study of World Religions organized a one day National Seminar on “Environment and Philosophy” in Collaboration with Globethics.net India and Christ University, Bangalore on 21 November, 2014.

          4. On behalf of the Centre for the Study of World Religions organized a National Seminar on “Environment and Science” in Collaboration with Globethics.net India and Christ College, Irinjalakuda on 8 and 9 October, 2014.

            5. On behalf of the Centre for the Study of World Religions organized a one day National Seminar on “Environment and Law” in Collaboration with Globethics.net India and National School of Law India University, Bangalore on 5 June, 2014.

[2013]

            1. On behalf of the Centre for the Study of World Religions organized a one day National Workshop on “Philosophy and Ethics” in Collaboration with Globethics.net India and Department of Philosophy, Christ University, Bangalore on 21 November, 2013.

            2. “The Image of the Other: Interreligious and Intercultural Education” Global Forum organized by King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID) in Vienna, Austria on 18, 19 November 2013.

3. On behalf of the Centre for the Study of World Religions organized a one day National Workshop on “Politics and Ethics” in Collaboration with Globethics.net India and the School of Law, Christ University, Bangalore on 14 September, 2013.

            4. On behalf of the Centre for the Study of World Religions organized a one day National Workshop on “Economics and Ethics” in Collaboration with Globethics.net India and Christ University, Bangalore on 6 July, 2013.

            5. On behalf of the Centre for the Study of World Religions organized a one day National Workshop on “Literature and Ethics” in Collaboration with Globethics.net India and Christ University, Bangalore on 2 March, 2013.

[2012]

1. Global Congress of Spiritual Scientists, Pyramid Valley International, Bengaluru, 29 Sep. – 2 October, 2012.

2. “Let Your Light Shine Brighter,” Mission Congress, Organised by Conference of Religious of India, Priests Section, Dharmaram College, Bangalore, April 17-18, 2012.

3. “Interfacing Islam and Christianity: Promises and Pastoral Challenges,” Symposium at Marymatha Major Seminary, Thrissur, August 10-12.

[2011]

1. “Enhancing Hindu-Christian Relations and Collaboration for Justice, Peace and Harmony,” Jnana Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune, 2011.

2. “Towards a Strong Global Economic System: Revealing the Logic of Gratuitousness in the Market Economy,” International Colloquium, Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore, 2011.

[2008]

1. Copenhagen Conference: “Education for Intercultural Understanding and Dialogue” held on 21-22 October, 2008 in Copenhagen, Denmark at the invitation of the Danish Center for Culture and Development and Alliance of Civilisations.

[2007]

1. ‘Educational Technology’, Centre for Education beyond Curriculum, Christ College, Bangalore, 2007.

[2006]

1. ‘Dynamics of Religion’ Annual Gathering of the Association of Christian Philosophers of India, Chennai 2006.

[2005]

1. Philosophical Conference on ‘Hegel, Wittgenstein and McDowell,’ Warwick University, 2005.

2. ‘On Plurality’, Annual Gathering of the Association of Christian Philosophers of India, Sonada, West Bengal, 2005.

[2004]

1. ‘Merging Boundaries: Philosophy, Art, Science and Religion’, International Conference, Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore, 2004.

2. International Conference on ‘Meaning and Truth,’ St Andrews University, Scotland, 2004.