Why Philosophy Still Matters for Innovation?
Innovation rarely begins with technology. It begins with questions. As science confronts challenges ranging from artificial intelligence to climate change, philosophy remains the intellectual foundation that shapes how discoveries become responsible innovations.
Bringing back the original idea of scientific publication
Scientific publishing has become increasingly effective at measuring researchers, but less certain about its original purpose i.e. communicating trustworthy knowledge. It is time to shift the conversation from counting publications to recognizing genuine scientific contributions.
From pages to purpose: Rethinking India’s doctoral education programme output
India produces nearly 40,000 Ph.D. theses every year, according to recent data of the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE). For instance, about 32,588 Ph.D. degrees were awarded in 2021–22, and close to 38,986 in 2019–20.
Understanding “Kun Faya Kun” in the age of Science
“Kun Faya Kun”, a divine Islamic command — “Be, and it is”, is often misunderstood as a poetic or mystical phrase, suitable only for spiritual reflection. In reality, it is a profound philosophical statement about origins, causality, and the limits of material explanation.
Begining of human: Darwins scheme or divine design?
The Islamic account of Adam (human) does not demand that science become religious. It demands only that science becomes honest about its limits.
Reforming global higher education system for next 100 years.
The structure of higher education remains largely unchanged despite profound shifts in how societies generate and use knowledge. One major source of inefficiency is that universities continue to treat teaching and research as a single blended pathway.
A response to “What makes PhD students happy? Good supervision”
The recent article on PhD scholars satisfaction published by Nature highlights an important aspect of doctoral life. It is the link between supervisor support and student well-being.