Insightful academic session titled “Philosophy, Sociology, and Common Sense”
The Department of Sociology, Panjab University, today organised an insightful academic session titled “Philosophy, Sociology, and Common Sense” in the Seminar Hall of the Department. The session featured a distinguished lecture by Professor Kulwinder Kaur from Jamia Millia Islamia.
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Sep 30, 2025 09:02
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Chandigarh, September 30, 2025: The Department of Sociology, Panjab University, today organised an insightful academic session titled “Philosophy, Sociology, and Common Sense” in the Seminar Hall of the Department. The session featured a distinguished lecture by Professor Kulwinder Kaur from Jamia Millia Islamia.
The event was chaired by Dr Vinod Choudhary, with the esteemed presence of Professors Kumool Abbi, Rani Mehta, and Latika Sharma from the Department of Education. The session was well attended by over 40 students and doctoral candidates, fostering an engaging discussion and intellectual exchange.
Professor Kulwinder Kaur explored the philosophical and sociological dimensions of "common sense," drawing on key theories from prominent scholars. Central to her talk were Alfred Schutz's concept of common-sensical knowledge and empathetic understanding, which emphasises the ways individuals make sense of their social world through shared experiences. She also delved into Anthony Giddens' concept of double hermeneutics, the idea that social sciences interpret the meanings that individuals themselves assign to their actions, creating a cycle of interpretation.
The session also touched upon the ideas of reflexivity and the need for dispassionate observation in social research. Professor Kaur further engaged with Martin Heidegger's take on common sense, focusing on its everyday usage and its deeper philosophical implications.
In his closing remarks, Dr Vinod Choudhary thanked the speaker and highlighted the importance of understanding the relationship between philosophy, sociology, and common sense in contemporary academic discourse.
