ABOUT US
The Philosophical Practitioner's Association of India is a non-profit organisation that promotes various philosophical practices. It promotes epistemological, empirical and methodological approaches to practical Philosophy and provides various alternative opportunities for practical engagement and learning to levy a deeper understanding of Practical Philosophy.
VISION
Our vision is to promote philosophy beyond the classroom. We believe that Philosophy, when explored creatively, will spark deeper insights into our lives and actions. Our vision is to educate people about philosophical practices, such as Philosophical Counselling, Philosophy for/with Children, Philosophy for Teachers, and their benefits. In the context of India, we endeavour to use various Indian Philosophies in philosophical practices.
MISSION
Our mission is to work upon the diverse avenues of philosophical practice and introduce them through various means, such as via interactive sessions, workshops, training programmes, seminars, lectures, etc. These services are customised to suit the individual’s, group’s, or institution's needs.
About the Logo
The PPAI logo symbolises the spirit of thinking. The fingers pointing in different directions is a take on Socrates' pointing at the sky, representing the multiplicity of directions in which one can think to understand life and its various aspects. The structure at the centre represents the logical structures that must accompany or guide one's thinking in these directions.
Founding Members
Balaganapathi Devarakonda
Director
Vikas Baniwal
Director
Balaganapathi Devarakonda is a Professor at the Department of Philosophy, University of Delhi, Delhi, India. His research interests are in the areas of Indian Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion and Social and Political Philosophy. In addition to teaching and research, Prof. Bala is a certified Philosophical Counselor by American Philosophy Practitioners Association, New York.
Dr. Vikas Baniwal is currently serving in the capacity of an Assistant Professor at the Department of Education, University of Delhi. He has been a General Fellow for his post-doctoral work at the Indian Council of Philosophical Research (I.C.P.R.). His key research interests include inter-subjectivity, dialogue, inclusion, mental health, self and identity.
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Charu is a Doctoral Researcher and Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Philosophy, Delhi University, India. She is also the Chief Editor at MB Publishing House. Her interests include holistic living, meditation, spiritual science and Indian Philosophy. She is a firm believer that change happens from the inside out because “We see things not as they are but as we are”.
Ms. Madhulika Sharma is a certified associate in client counseling from American Philosophical Practitioners Association, New York, USA. She completed her Masters in Philosophy from Ramjas College, University of Delhi, India. She is currently working as a philosophical counselor in India where she conducts individual sessions, group counseling, couples counseling and also provided training to psychological first aid volunteers. You can learn more about her at www.madhulikasharma.com