http://irgu.unigoa.ac.in/drs/handle/unigoa/6602 2026-09-10T15:49:06Z http://irgu.unigoa.ac.in/drs/handle/unigoa/7996 Moral Absolutism, Moral Subjectivism, and Feminism: An Enquiry into the Idea of the Ethics of the Feminine D’Mello, Audrick 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z http://irgu.unigoa.ac.in/drs/handle/unigoa/7940 Interpretation of Space and Understanding of Self: Reading Foucault and Ricoeur in One Frame George, V.M. This paper explores how the interpretation of space opens possibilities for self-understanding in the later works of Michel Foucault and Paul Ricoeur. First, the thinkers' projects in post-structuralist hermeneutics of the subject/self are situated in the aftermath of the "overthrow of the Cogito" by the "masters of suspicion." Next, an analysis of space as a text-analogue is passed through to understand the self's exteriorisation of meaning in built space. Here, Foucault's history of the Western concept of space is unpacked through Stephan Gunzel's exposition, and Foucault and Ricoeur are discussed as thinkers on space. Finally, "refiguration of space" is identified as the phase in which possibilities for the revealing and transforming of the self are opened. The paper shows that "spatiality of the self" offers another point of intersection to further imaginary conversations between Foucault and Ricoeur in the context of their shared concern for the self. 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z http://irgu.unigoa.ac.in/drs/handle/unigoa/7905 Ethics and Social Justice Pedagogy Transformative Possibilities through a Phule Ambedkarite Philosophy of Education Sawaiker, Vasudha 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://irgu.unigoa.ac.in/drs/handle/unigoa/7902 A comparative study of family values in the Ramayana and the modern world Maktedar, S.; Thakur, S.; Dongare, R.; Sadhale, S.; Chhatre, Y.; Menezes e Rebello, M. अयं निजः परोवेति गणना लघुचेतसाम् || उदारचरितानां तु वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम् || It is one of the most important concepts of Indian culture. Because it emphasizes on family and social welfare over individual interests but nowadays due to the increasing influence of indulgent ideas this concept has been lost and its selfish and very evil attitude is giving further impetus to the nuclear family system. And members of nuclear family are facing many psycho, social, and economic problems. "Ramayana" is the best guidebook in our Indian culture on all these problems. The characters of Ramayana are full of moral principles essential for life such as life skills, loyalty, devotion, faith, unwavering faith, support, truth, religion, sacrifice, courage, commitment, respect, love, forgiveness, compassion, harmony, perseverance and inspire us to live a better life. Ram's deep affection for his parents demonstrates the profound respect and care he had for his family members. He gives more importance to following the duty and that too without any bitterness. In today's society, there is a lot of misunderstanding about the equality of men and women. We don't find dedication towards performing duties instead everybody talks about the 'rights'. With the cute name "My Life My Way" people are going wild. Avoiding family responsibilities. We see equality between men and women in Ramayana too. Women of that time were highly educated. Women were getting the same respect as men. Women like Ratnaprabha, Sabari, Mandavi, Urmila, Shrutkirti were in the Ramayana who followed the path of duty, religion and devotion. Before going to Vanavasa Ram told all the people in the palace to take care of all the royal ladies especially his stepmother Kaikayi. He loved her unconditionally. We can see Rama's love for his country. He did not think of leaving his home and country for money unlike the people of today. After conquering Lanka, Rama gave the kingdom of Lanka to Bibhishana saying "जननी जन्मभूमिश्च स्वर्गादपि गरीयसी". In the Ramayana, there was no struggle to dominate one another. Among brothers, sisters or even Swami and dasa, there was no selfishness, jealousy, but an effort to fulfill one's duty by knowing one's place, so each person is great and role model for us. And hence that society became Purushottama's. Taking Ramcharitra as an ideal, everyone in the family can destroy his ego and selfishness and live in harmony. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z