GANGADHAR KAR, Ph.D.

Dr. Kar received the degree of Ph.D.  from Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata. He joined Jadavpur University as Reader in Philosophy in 2003, before which he was teaching at the Department of Sanskrit in Rabindra Bharati University.

Dr. Kar holds several degrees and qualifications in Indian Philosophy and Grammar. Notably, he is Nyycarya, Tarkatirtha, Vykarantirtha, Nyyavidy Sstri and Vykaranvidycrya, apart from holding an M.A. in Sanskrit.

Dr. Kar's research interests lie in the areas of Navya as well as Pracina Nyaya, Vaisesika and Grammar. Outside his research areas, he is deeply interested in astronomy.

Outside Philosophy, Dr. Kar takes special interest in poem-writing.

Here is a list of his important publications in the last few years:

1.	'Nyayamate pada padarther sambandha', in Bengali, Jadavpur Journal of Philosophy, Vol. IV, No. 2, 1992.
2.	'Rabindra bhabadharay kayekti darsanik tattva', in Bengali, Department of Sanskrit, Rabindra Bharati University, 1999.
3.	3. 'Bhartrharisammata Sabdabrahmavada', in Sanskrit, Sanskrit Sahitya Parishad Journal, Vol. LXXXIII, No. 2, 2001.
4.	'Introduction to Pracina Nyaya and Navya Nyaya', in Navya Nyaya Language and Methodology, Asiatic Society, Kolkata, 2004.

Some of his significant books are:

1.	Mahabhasyam (Paspasa), Sanskrit Book Depot, Kolkata, 2002.
2.	Sabdartha Sambandha Samiksa, Sanskrit Book Depot, Kolkata, 2003.

Dr. Kar has lectured in innumerable Refresher Courses and presented papers at various seminars and conferences throughout his career.