Department of Humanities and Social Sciences

Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Satya Sundar Sethy

Professor

Philosophy, and  Education
  • Applied Ethics (Engineering Ethics and Academic Ethics)
  • Engineering Education
  • Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education
  • Consciousness Studies and Free Will
  • Logic (Deductive Logic, Inductive Logic, and Symbolic Logic)
  • Indian Philosophy
  • SIR-Fulbright Professor, Department of English and Philosophy, Humanities Division, Ephraim, Utah, the USA (Lecturing and Research Category; 2022-2023)
  • Associate Professor, Dept. of Humanities & Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai (From July, 2015 to Continuing…)
  • Assistant Professor, Dept. of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai (From August, 2010 to July, 2015)
  • Assistant Professor, Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE), Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidangarhi, New Delhi (From March, 2007 to August, 2010)
  • Fulbright Fellowship (Scholar-in-Residence; Lecturing and Research Category): United States-Indian Educational Foundation (USIEF), New Delhi. 2022-2023
  • Young Philosopher Award: Instituted by Indian Council of Philosophical Research, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, New Delhi. 2017
  • UGC-Research Fellowship (JRF & SRF): Ph.D. in Philosophy, UGC, New Delhi, 2003-2007
  • Gold Medal: MA in Philosophy, Central University of Hyderabad, Telangana, 2003
  • Merit Scholarship: MA in Philosophy, Central University of Hyderabad, Telangana, 2001-2003
  • First Prize: National Competition for an Essay Writing and Presentation, Awarded by Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR), Govt. of India, New Delhi, 2005
  • Sethy, S. and Pal, R. (2025).” Minimal Self Vs. Narrative Self: An Inquiry into Samkhyakarika’s Arguments about Consciousness”, Journal of Dharma Studies. Communicated.
  • Sethy, S., and Das, D. (2025). “Higher Education Teacher’s Role in Ensuring Quality Education through Assessment Practice”, Educational Assessment, Evaluation and Accountability. Communicated.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2025). “Rail Transport’s Signalling and Interlocking System: A Critical Analysis of railway Safety issues and Concerns in Indian Context- A Case Study”, Journal of Responsible Technology. Forthcoming. [Scopus Indexed]
  • Sethy, S.S. (2025). “Adapted Andragogy to Teach Adult Engineering Students: Analysing Their Feedback about Engineering Ethics Course – An Indian Context”, Studies in the Education of Adults. [Scopus Indexed] https://doi.org/10.1080/02660830.2025.2474801
  • Nishant, K., and Sethy, S. S. (2024) “Cognizing an Object’s Universal Features for Its Identity: A Contemporary Debate between Nyāya and Buddhism”, Asian Studies. Forthcoming. [Scopus Indexed]
  • Sethy, S.S., Wright, G., and Salitrynski, M. (2024). “Adapting ‘Ethics Bowl’ Strategies for Teaching Introductory Ethics Course- A Case Study of an American Community College”, Community College Journal of Research and Practice. Vol. 48, pp.1-12. [Scopus Indexed]
  • Sethy, S.S., Wright, G., and Salitrynski, M. (2023). “Teaching Ethics and Values Courses by Adopting ‘Ethics Bowl’ Strategies: A Case Study of an American Community College”, Community College Journal of Research and Practice. Submitted. [Scopus Indexed]
  • Nishant, K., and Sethy, S. S. (2022) “Cognizing an Object’s Universal Features for Its Identity: A Contemporary Debate between Nyāya and Buddhism”, Philosophia. Forthcoming. [Scopus Indexed]
  • Suresh, M., and Sethy, S.S. (2021) “Is “Free Will” an Emergent Property of Immaterial Soul? A Critical Examination of Human Beings’ Decision-Making Process(es) Followed by Voluntary Actions and Their Moral Responsibility”, Journal of Indian Council of Philosophical Research. 38, pp.491-505. [Scopus Indexed]
  • Nishant, K., and Sethy, S. S. (2021) “Buddhism and No-Self Theory: Examining the Relation between Human Actions and Moral Responsibility, Philosophia. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11406-021-00347-1 [Scopus Indexed]
  • Sethy, S.S. (2021) “Academic Freedom in Indian Higher Education Setting”, Asian Journal of University Education. 17, No.2, pp.39-49. [Scopus Indexed]
  • Suresh, M., and Sethy, S.S. (2020) “The ‘Self’ is the Source of Human Beings’ Decision-making Process: A Critical Examination on Theories of Free Will”, Meta: Research in Hermeneutics, Phenomenology, and Practical Philosophy. XII, No. 1, pp.143-161. [Scopus Indexed]
  • Sethy, S.S. (2020) “Responsible Conduct of Research and Ethical Publishing Practices: A Proposal to Resolve ‘Authorship Disputes’ over Multi-author Research Paper Publication”, Journal of Academic Ethics. Vol. 18, pp.283-300 [Scopus Indexed]
  • Subheesh, N.P., and Sethy, S.S. (2020) “Learning through Assessment and Feedback Practices: A Critical Review of Engineering Education Settings”, Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 16, No.3. [Scopus Indexed]
  • Subheesh, N.P., and Sethy, S.S. (2018) “Assessment and Evaluation Practices in Engineering Education: A Global Perspective”, IEEE Explore, 1-5. [Scopus Indexed]
  • Sethy, S.S. (2018) “Academic Ethics: Teaching Profession, Teacher Professionalism in Higher Education Settings”, Journal of Academic Ethics, Vol.16, No.4, pp. 287-299. [Scopus Indexed]
  • Sethy, S.S. (2017) “Undergraduate Engineering Students’ Attitudes and Perceptions towards “Professional Ethics” Course: A Case Study of India”, European Journal of Engineering Education, 42, No.6, pp. 987-999. [Scopus Indexed]
  • Sethy, S.S. (2016) “Communicating Artha (Meaning): A Journey through Oriental Philosophy”, Humanities and Social Sciences Review, Vol.5 (1), pp.245-250.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2015) “Reinterpreting Gandhi’s Notion of ‘Dharma’: An Entanglement of Duty, Religion, and Ethics”, Gandhi Marg, 37 (2), pp. 293- 312.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2013) “The Untenability of Atomistic Theory of Meaning”, KRITIKE, Vol.7, No.1, pp.138-152. [Scopus Indexed]
  • Sethy, S.S. (2012) “Students’ Expectations about Their Grades Versus Course Expectations from Them: Will the Mismatch Ensure Quality Education?”, International Journal of Quality Assurance in Engineering and Technology Education, Vol. 2, No.4, pp.1-15. [Scopus Indexed]
  • Sethy, S.S. (2012) “Cognitive Skills: A Modest Way of Learning through Technology”, Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, 13, No. 3, pp.260-274. [Scopus Indexed]
  • Sethy, S.S. (2011) “Meaning Holism: Reinterpreting Dummett’s Arguments Against Corporate and Molecular Holism”, Suvidya Journal of Philosophy and Religion, 5, No.2, pp.23-34.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2011) “Learning at a Distance through Mobile Devices: A Global Choice of Learners in the Open and Distance Learning System”, Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, Vol.20, No.1, pp.83-95. [Scopus Indexed]
  • Gaba, A., and Sethy, S.S. (2010) “Learners’ Perception towards Information and Communication Technologies: A Case Study of Indira Gandhi National Open University”, Indian Journal of Open Learning, Vol.19, No.03, 143-157.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2009) “Creativity and Cognition”, Europe’s Journal of Psychology, Vol. 3, pp. 45-55. [Scopus Indexed]
  • Sethy, S.S. (2008) “Distance Education in the Age of Globalization: An Overwhelming Desire towards Blended Learning”, Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, Vol. 9, No. 3, pp.29-44. [Scopus Indexed]
  • Sethy, S. (2008) “A Prospect for Meaning Holism”, Ravindra Bharati Journal of Philosophy, Kolkata, West Bengal, Vol. XIII, pp. 48-69.
  • Qin, Z., Lavinia, M., Ramos, A.M., and Sethy, S. (2024) “The Purposes of Engineering Ethics Education”, in The Routledge International Handbook of Engineering Ethics Education, edited by Chance, S. et al., Routledge: UK. pp.27-43.
  • Qin, Z., Sethy, S., Lavinia, M., and Ramos, A.M. (2023) “Purposes of Engineering Ethics Education”, in Engineering Ethics Education Handbook, edited by Aline, and Marin, L., Routledge: New York. Forthcoming
  • Glen, M., Wang, X. T., Sethy, S. S., and Atsushi, F. (2020) “Engineering and Some Asian Philosophical Traditions”, in Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of Engineering, edited by Michelfelder, D. and Doorn, N., Routledge: New York. pp. 50-65. [Scopus Indexed]
  • Sethy, S.S. (2018) “Professionalism in Assessing Students’ Responses: Roles and Responsibilities of Higher Education Teachers”, in Higher Education and Professional Ethics: Roles and Responsibilities of Teachers, edited by Sethy, S.S., Routledge: UK, pp.99-123. [Scopus Indexed]
  • Sethy, S.S. (2015) “Emotional Intelligence: Its Significance and Ethical Implications in Engineering Profession”, in Contemporary Ethical Issues in Engineering, edited by Sethy, S.S., IGI Global Publication: USA, pp.83-99. [Scopus Indexed]
  • Sethy, S. (2014) “Should We have Compulsory “Engineering Ethics” Course for Engineers? Why Should It Be?” in Transformations in Engineering Technology, edited by Natarajan, R., Springer: The Netherlands, pp.233-242. [Scopus Indexed]
  • Sethy, S.S. (2012) “Authentic Existence in Ludwig Wittgenstein: Meaning and Metaphysics” in Authentic Existence in Contemporary Philosophy, edited by Panthanmackel, G., National Printing Press: Bangalore, 102-117.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2011) “Online Education: Reflection on Communication Skills of Distance Learners” in Meta-Communication for Reflective Online Conversations: Models for Distance Educations, edited by Demiray, U., Kurubacak, G. and Yuzer, T.V., IGI Global Publication: USA, pp. 282-291. [Scopus Indexed]
  • Sethy, S.S. (2010) “Multilingualism: Inclination towards Cultural Learning in the Open and Distance Learning System” in ODL System in Transition: Experiences and Reflections, edited by Das, K., Vikas Publishing: Noida, pp.11- 28.
  • Sethy, S.S. & Panthanmackel, G. (2010) “Radhakrishnan, Metaphysics of” in the ACPI Encyclopedia of Philosophy, edited by Puthenpurackal, J. et al., Vol.2, Asian Trading Corporation Publishing Ltd.: Bangalore, India, 1123-1125.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2010) “Learner Support Systems”, MA (Part-II) Education, Institute of Distance and Open Learning, Mumbai University, India
  • Sethy, S.S. (2010) “Evaluation in Distance Education: An Overview”, MA (Part-II) Education, Institute of Distance and Open Learning, Mumbai University, India
  • Sethy, S.S. (2009) “Cognitive Skills”, Learner Support Systems and Services,PGDDE, STRIDE, IGNOU, New Delhi, India
  • Sethy, S.S. (2009) “Tutor Comments”, Learner Support Systems and Services,PGDDE, STRIDE, IGNOU, New Delhi, India
  • Sethy, S.S. (2009) “Tutoring through Correspondence”, Learner Support Systems and Services, PGDDE, STRIDE, IGNOU, New Delhi, India
  • Sethy, S.S. (2009) “Supplemental Interaction”, Learner Support Systems and Services, PGDDE, STRIDE, IGNOU, New Delhi, India.
  • PHIL-1250: Reason and Rational Decision Making
  • HS-3050: Professional Ethics
  • PHIL-2008: Ethics and Values
  • PHIL-1000: Introduction to Philosophy
  • HS-1070: Deductive Logic
  • PHIL-2600: World Religion
  • HS-1020: Aspects of Western Philosophy
  • HS-7080: Philosophy of Language
  • HS-6130: Philosophy of Mind
  • HS-4381: Meaning, Truth, and Language
  • HS-2200: Introduction to Indian Philosophy
  • ECO-203: Symbolic Logic
  • ES-313: Lerner Support Services
  • Science and Engineering Ethics (Springer)
  • Journal of Academic Ethics (Springer)
  • BMC Medical Ethics (Springer)
  • European Journal of Engineering Education (Routledge)
  • Ethics and Education (Routledge)
  • Tertiary Education and Management (Routledge)
  • International Journal of Educational Management (Emrald)
  • Journal of Human Values (Sage)
  • Review of Education (Wiley)
  • Journal of Indian Council of Philosophical Research (Springer)
  • Central University of Puducherry, Pondicherry
  • NUEPA, New Delhi
  • Delhi University
  • Central University of Kerala
  • Central University of Tamil Nadu
  • Central University of Haryana
  • Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
  • Kannur University, Kerala
  • Fakir Mohan University, Odisha
  • Ravenshaw University, Odisha
  • Utkal University, Odisha
  • North Orissa University, Odisha
  • Loyal College, Chennai
  • Madras Christian College, Chennai
  • Calcutta University, Kolkata
  • BJB College, Odisha
  • IGNOU, New Delhi
  • Sethy, S.S., Prasad, E., Vijayalakshmi, V., and Ravindran, P. (2023-2025) “Identifying First-year Engineering Students’ Academic Performance and Offering Guidelines to Overcome Challenges: A Case Study of IITMadras 2022-2023 Batch”, Funded by IC&SR, IIT Madras, Chennai. Ongoing.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2022) “Authorship Disputes and Ethical Dilemmas in Publication Practice”, Video Lectures, Funded by Sage Publisher, UK.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2022) “Ethical Integrity and Professionalism in ‘Authorship Practice’”, Video Lecture, Funded by Sage Publisher, UK.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2022) “A Guideline to Resolve ‘Authorship Disputes’ over Multi- author Research Paper Publication”, Video Lecture, Funded by Sage Publisher, UK.
  • Sethy, S.S., and Abraham, S. (2013-15) “Professional Ethics for Higher Education Faculties in India: An Investigation into its Development, Impacts and Relevance”, Funded by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2010-2012) “Truth Conditional Semantics Vs. Meaning Holism: A Study in Philosophical Semantics”, New Faculty Seed Grant, Funded by MHRD, Govt. of India.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2010-2011) “Introduction to Indian Philosophy”, National Program on Technology Enhanced Learning, Funded by MHRD, Govt. of India.
  • Sethy, S.S. & Gaba, A. (2007-2008) “Learners’ Perception on Information and Communication Technologies: A Case Study of Indira Gandhi National Open University”, Sponsored by DEC, New Delhi.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2025) “Teaching Applied Ethics to Undergraduate Engineering Students: Analysing the Relationship between Andragogy Method and Course Objectives Achievements through Students’ Feedback”, EdMedia World Conference on Educational Technology, May 19-23, 2025, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2025) “Role of Academic Leaders in Achieving Institute’s Strategic Goals and Students’ Success – A Case Study of a Premier Engineering Institute of India”, 21st Century Leadership in Higher Education, March 18-19, 2025, National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), New Delhi.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2025) “Ethical Usage of AI in the Higher education Setting”, Transformative Pedagogy: Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence, February 10-12, 2025, Regional Institute of Education, Ajmer, Rajasthan.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2025) “Buddhism and Human Values: An epistemological Evaluation of Engineering Ethics”, Buddhism, Science and Technology: Challenges in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, January 22-23, 2025, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2024) “A Noble Strategy to Integrate Assessment and Evaluation Practices in Instructional Design of a Course”, Professional Development in University Teaching and Learning, July 22-26, 2024, Central European University, Budapest, Hungary.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2024) “Does Buddhism Subscribe to the Notion of Free Will?”, Buddhist Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science with Human Moral Experience, March 20-22, 2024, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2024) “Meaning and Mental Representation: Does the Mind Lead the Brain”, Problems of Semantics in Nyaya, Mimansa, Bhartruhari, and W.V.Quine’s Analytic Philosophy of Language, February 12-14, 2024, Department of Philosophy and Religion, Banaras Hindu University, Uttar Pradesh.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2023) “Risks in Engineering Design and Innovation: Ethical Responsibilities of Engineers, Contemporary Approaches on Engineering Ethics, February 21, 2023, Utah Valley University, Orem, the USA.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2023) “Integrating Emotions into Engineering Design and Innovation: Risks and Responsibilities of Engineers, New Directions on Engineering Ethics, February 16-19, 2023, San Jose State University, Washington Square, California, the USA.
  • Sethy, S. (2022) “Choice between Protecting Nature and Industrial Growth: From Deep Ecology Perspective”, Preparing for and Mitigating the Effects of Climate Change, December 7-10, 2022, Cleveland, Ohio, the USA.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2022) “Offering Quality Education through Formative Assessment Practices: Responsibilities of Higher Education Teachers, International Conference on Pedagogy and Practice, October 15, 2022, Snow College, Ephraim, Utah, the USA
  • Sethy, S.S. (2022) “Teaching ‘Engineering Ethics’ to Undergraduate Engineering Students: An Indian Perspective”, International Conference on Ethics Across the Curriculum, October 6-8, 2022, University of Mississippi, Oxford, the USA.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2022) “Ensuring Quality Education through Academic Freedom in Indian Higher Education Setting”, Autonomy and Academic Freedom in the Public University: Perspectives from the Global South, March21-22, 2022, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2021) “Engineering Ethics Education: An Indian Perspective”, Global Perspectives for Engineering Ethics Education, December 15, European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI): UK.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2019) “Is Morality Transcendental: Wittgenstein Vs. Buddhism”, Buddha and Wittgenstein on Culture and Values, March 14-16, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Andhra Pradesh.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2019) Assessing Students’ Achievements of a Course: Roles and Responsibilities of Higher Education Teachers”, Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, March 8-9, Teaching Learning Center, IIT (BHU), Varanasi.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2018) Teaching ‘Ethics’ to Higher Education Students Across Curriculum: Its Relevance and Significance for the Society“, Ethics in Higher Education, November 30- December 01, Madras Christian College, Chennai.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2018) “Human Actions and Moral Responsibility: A Debate on Freewill and Consciousness”, Ethics: Theory and Practice, August 19-20, B.J.B. Autonomous College, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2018) “Ensuring Quality in Higher Education through Assessment Practices”, EdMedia and Innovative Learning, June 25-29, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2017) “Academic Freedom and Social Responsibility: A Critical Review of Indian Higher Education System”, The Futures of Higher Education: Economic and Social Contexts, September 7-8, National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA), New Delhi.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2017) “Profession and Professionalism: Roles and Responsibilities of University Faculty Members in Indian Context”, Governance of Universities: Issues and Challenges, March 23-24, National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA), New Delhi.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2017) “Profession, Professionalism, and Higher Education Teachers in India”, Education in Contemporary India, February 22-24, Department of Education, Delhi University, New Delhi.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2016) “Current Trends and Developments in Asian Higher Education”, Bridging the Continents: Fostering International Cooperation for ASEM Higher Education, November 23-24, Berlin, Germany.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2016) “Communicating Artha (Meaning): A Journey through Oriental Philosophy”, Asian American Conference for Social Sciences and Humanities, January 12-15, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2015) “Are University Teachers in India Professionals: A Critical Appraisal”, International South Asian Conference on Social Policy in Higher Education: Challenges and Possibilities, November 19-21, Department of Education, Delhi University, New Delhi.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2015) “Dead Consciousness: A Palatable Argument between Acharya Nagarjuna and Bernard Baars”, Global Seminar on Understanding the Contemporaneity of Acharya Nagarjuna’s Philosophy in the Global Context, January 28-30, 2015, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2014) “Should We have Compulsory “Engineering Ethics” Course for Engineers? Why should It Be?”, International Conference on Transformations and Engineering Technology, January 16-18, Hubli,
  • Sethy, S.S. (2014) “Is Consciousness a Brain Process? A Reply from Yogacara Buddhist,” Buddhist Applied Philosophy, January 30-31, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2012) “Entanglement between Semantic and Mental Representation: A Disposition of Theory of Interpretation”, Language, Mind and Reality: A Reflection on the Philosophical Thoughts of R. C. Pradhan, March 5th to 7th, IIT Bombay, Mumbai.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2011) “Offering Cross-border Education through Master of Arts in Distance Education Programme: Experiences in Indira Gandhi National Open University of India”, 2011 Global Forum: ‘Leveling the International Playing Field’, May 25th to 27th, Vancouver, Canada.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2009) “Mobile Learning in Distance Education: Learners’ Smart Choice”, Cambridge International Conference on ODL, September 22nd to 25th, Murray Edwards College, Cambridge: UK.- Sponsored by COL, Canada.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2008) “Multilingualism: Inclination towards Cultural Learning in the Open and Distance Learning System”, International Conference on Equity, Access and Excellence: Towards Exploring New Frontiers in ODL Systems, November 14th to 16th, Guwahati University, Guwahati, Assam- Sponsored by UNESCO, Paris.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2006) “Logical Positivists: The Dispute between Scientific Assertions and Ethical Assertions”, International World Philosophical Congress Conference, December 15th to 20th, Delhi University, New Delhi- Sponsored by ICPR, New Delhi.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2004) “A Theoretical Framework for Meaning Holism”, Indian Philosophical Congress Conference, December 16th to 19th, Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
  • Department of Legal Studies, GLA University, Mathura (March 20, 2025) “Ethics, Free Will, and Intellectual Property Rights”.
  • Centre for Distance and Online Education, Panjab University, Chandigarh, Panjab (January 17, 2025) “Teaching Ethics Across Disciplines: Its Relevance and Significance in the HE Setting”.
  • K.K.S. Women’s College, Balasore, Odisha (January 30, 2024) “Metaphysics of Consciousness and Monism: An Overview of Vedanta Philosophy”.
  • Ethical Tech Summit, Shaastra, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai (January 06, 2024) “Integrating Ethics into Engineering Design and Innovation: Risks and Responsibilities of Engineers“.
  • Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Khandwa Road Campus, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. (December 28, 2023) “Research Ethics and Publication Practices in Higher Education Settings”.
  • Department of Education and Education Technology, Central University of Hyderabad, Telangana (November 18, 2023) “A Nexus between Education and Indian Philosophy”.
  • Ravenshaw University, Odisha (July 14, 2023) “Do We have Free Will? An Exposition of Theravada Buddhism
  • Symbiosis Law School, Pune (May 6, 2023) “Research in Indian Philosophy: The Relation between Human Actions and Legal Responsibility
  • Department of Philosophy and Humanities, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, the USA (March 30, 2023) “Ethics and Engineering”
  • Department of Philosophy and Humanities, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, the USA (March 30, 2023) “The Three Phases of Engineering Ethics Development in India”
  • Center for the Study of Ethics, Utah Valley University, Orem, the USA (February 21, 2023) “How shall Engineering Ethics course be taught to students?”
  • College of Professional and Global Education, San Jose State University, California, the USA (February 17, 2023) “Globalization of Science and Engineering Education: Benefits and Opportunities”
  • Department of Technical Education, Snow College, Richfield Campus, Utah, the USA (November 03, 2022) “Is Higher Education Teaching a Profession?”
  • Department of English and Philosophy, Snow College, Ephraim, Utah, the USA (November 01, 2022) “Academic Ethics and Intellectual Integrity in Teaching Profession”.
  • Department of Philosophy, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, the USA (October 24, 2022) “Metaphysics of Consciousness and Monism: An Investigation into Advaita Vedanta Philosophy”.
  • Department of Philosophy, Utah State University, Logan, Utah (October 24,2022) “Theravada Buddhism and No-Self Theory”.
  • Department of Economics, School of Management, University of Pondicherry, Puducherry (May 14, 2022) “Ethical Integrity in Research and Publication Practice”. Webinar
  • Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Telangana (April 7, 2022) “Risks in Engineering Design and Innovation: Responsibilities of Engineering Professionals”. Webinar
  • Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir (March 30, 2022) “Research Ethics and Academic Integrity”.
  • Department of Philosophy, Hindu College, University of Delhi (February 26, 2022) “Ethical Significance and Epistemological Relevance of Upanishadic Messages for Contemporary Society”. Webinar
  • Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha (February 20, 2022) “Inclusive Education and Quality Assurance in Higher Education: A Road Map for India”. Webinar
  • Department of Economics, Vijaygarh Jyotish Ray College, Kolkata (January 24, 2022) “Professionalism in Assessment and Evaluation Practices: Role and Responsibilities of higher Education Teachers”. Webinar
  • Human Resource Development Centre, University of Calicut, Kerala (October 25, 2021) “Retaining Students in Higher Education Setting through Noble Assessment and Evaluation Practices”. Webinar
  • Research Park, IITMadras, Chennai (July 28, 2021) “Integrating Code of Ethics into Engineering Design & Innovation”. Webinar
  • Department of Linguistics, Central University of Kerala, Kerala (July 20, 2021)“Research and Publication Ethics”. Webinar
  • Human Resource Development Centre, Kannur University, Kerala (March 15, 2021) “Professionalism in Assessment and Evaluation Practices in Higher Education Settings”. Webinar
  • Human Resource Development Centre, Kannur University, Kerala (February 26, 2021) “Assessment and Evaluation Practices in Higher Education Settings: Methods and Approaches to Enhance Students’ Learning”. Webinar
  • Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Panjab (Feb 01, 2021) “Ensuring Quality through Assessment Practices: Roles and Responsibilities of Higher Education Teachers”. Webinar
  • Human Resource Development Centre, Kannur University, Kerala (June 12, 2020) “Identification of a Research Problem and Formulation of Hypotheses for a Research Study”. Webinar
  • Loyola College of Education, Nungambakkam, Chennai (November 9, 2019) “Integrating Professional Ethics into Assessment Practices for Students’ Inclusive Learning”.
  • Department of Education, Central University of Haryana, Haryana (April 29, 2019) “Professional Ethics in Research and Teaching Practices in Higher Education Settings”.
  • Department of Education, Central University of Kerala, Kerala (March 12, 2019) “Integrity, Accountability, and Ethics in Research and Publication Practices”.
  • Department of Education, Central University of Kerala, Kerala (September 10, 2018) “Responsible Conduct of Research and Publication Ethics in Higher Education Settings”.
  • Human Resource Development Centre, Kannur University, Kerala (July 20, 2018) “Research and Publication Ethics in Higher Education Settings”.
  • Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Kannur University, Kerala (March 9, 2018) “Professional Competencies and Code of Conduct for University Teachers in India”.
  • Human Resource Development Centre, Kannur University, Kerala (February 5, 2018) “Research Ethics and Publication Practices: An Overview of Academic World”.
  • Department of Education, Central University of Kerala, Kerala (January 9, 2018) “Research Ethics and Scientific Enquiry: A guide for Novice Researchers”.
  • Department of Social Sciences, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Odisha (August 24, 2017) “Ethical Issues in Social Science Research”.
  • Department of Economics, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, (March 02, 2015) “Ethical Issues in Research Work”.
  • Department of Education, Ravenshaw University, Odisha (September 6, 2014) “Epistemology and Knowledge Acquisition”.
  • Department of Philosophy, Ravenshaw University, Odisha (September 6, 2014) “Does the Mind Lead the Brain?”
  • Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai, Tamil Nadu (June 9, 2012) “A Typology of Faculty Conflict: Development and Significance of the Code of Ethics in Higher Education”.
  • Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai, Tamil Nadu (June 15, 2012) “Conflicting Interests and Commitments: The Role of Teachers in Higher Education”.
  • Xzavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar, Orissa (March 18, 2011) “Investigating the Research Problems: A Philosophical Query”.
  • Institute of Distance and Open Learning, University of Mumbai, Mumbai (March 25, 2011) “Self-learning Materials Development: Activities”.
  • Department of Applied Mechanics, IITMadras, Chennai (September 26, 2010) “Guidelines for Designing and Using PowerPoint Slides Effectively”.
  • Sethy, S.S. (March 2-7, 2015) “Identification of Problem, Formulation of Research Questions and Hypotheses: A Guide for Novice Researchers”, National Workshop on Research Methodology and Basic Econometric Applications”, Department of Economics, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu.
  • Sethy, S.S. (September 14, 2006) “Early Wittgenstein’s Approach to Meaning”, Department of Philosophy, University of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
  • Sethy, S.S (February 20-24, 2006) “Has Putnam Acknowledged Semantic Holism?”, Workshop on Holism and Its Alternatives, Department of Philosophy, Ravindra Bharati University, Calcutta.
  • Sethy, S.S (September 8, 2005) “Frege and Truth Conditional Approach to Meaning”, Department of Philosophy, University of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
  • Sethy, S.S. (March 18, 2005) “State of Nature: A Closer Understanding on Rousseau and Aristotle’s View”, Social and Political Philosophy in Contemporary India, Department of Philosophy, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam.
  • Sethy, S.S. (December 19, 2004) “A Theoretical Framework for Meaning Holism” in Indian Philosophical Congress, Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
  • Sethy, S.S.(September 10, 2004) “An Introduction to Meaning Holism”, Department of Philosophy, University of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
  • Sethy, S.S. (June 3-6, 2004) “Message of the Upanishads”, Sardar Patel University, Anand, Gujarat.
  • Sethy, S.S. (March 1-21, 2004) “Is Consciousness a Spiritual Entity”, Refresher course on Philosophy of Mind and Consciousness, Department of Philosophy, University of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
  • Sethy, S.S. (2012) Review of “Meaning and Context” (Peter Lang AG Publication) edited by Baptista, and Rast, E., Philosophy in Review, Vol.XXXII, No.5, pp. 345- 347.
  • Sethy, S.S., (2011) Review of “E-Learning Technologies and Evidence-Based Assessment Approaches” (IGI Publication) edited by Spratt, C. and Lajbcygier, P., Indian Journal of Open Learning, Vol.20, No.1, 45-47.
  • Sethy, S.S., (2009) Review of “The Challenges for Marketing Distance Education in Online Environment: An Integrated Approach” edited by Demiray, U. & Serdar Sever, N., Journal of Staff & Educational Development International, Vol. 13, No 2, pp.145-148.
  • Sethy, S.S., (2009) Review of “Computer Supported Collaborative Learning: Best Practices and Principles of Instructors”(IGI Publication) edited by Orvis, K.L. & Lassiter, A.L.R., Indian Journal of Open Learning, Vol. 18, No. 1, 45-48.
  • Sethy, S.S., (2009) Review of “Ethical Practices and Implications in Distance Learning” (IGI Publication) edited by Demiray, U. and Sharma, R.C., Indian Journal of Open Learning, Vol. 19, No.2, 117-119.
  • Sethy,S.S. (2007) Review of “Open and Distance Learning in the Developing World (2nd Edition)” by Hilary Perraton, (Routledge), Journal of Staff & Educational Development International, Vol. 11, No. 2&3, 171-174.

 

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