{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"ResponsAbility - Dialogues on Practical Knowledge and Bildung in Professional Studies","title":"#34 Balaganapathi Devarakonda | Indian Philosophical Practice","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2907,"description":"In this episode of the ResponsAbility Podcast, we welcome Professor Balaganapathi Devarakonda (Bala), Professor of Philosophy at the University of Delhi and one of the leading voices in contemporary philosophical practice. Drawing on Indian philosophy, philosophical counselling, and intercultural dialogue, Bala explores philosophy not merely as an academic discipline but as a way of life. The conversation ranges from classical Indian traditions and the dialogical wisdom of texts such as the Mahabharata to questions of education, professional practice, peace, spirituality, and AI. Bala argues that philosophy should help us cultivate self-knowledge, responsibility, inner peace, and reflective judgment in everyday life. He also shares his vision of philosophy as a public enterprise that reaches beyond universities and engages directly with society.\n00:01:04 — Bala’s path into philosophy and philosophical counselling; philosophy as a living practice\n00:05:25 — The common thread connecting Bala’s diverse work; the core of his research and writings\n00:07:08 — Dialogue, debate, and the argumentative tradition in Indian philosophy\n00:12:55 — Eastern wisdom traditions and their contribution to contemporary professional life\n00:23:21 — Philosophical practice in education; humanizing teacher education and learning\n00:29:39 — Relearning peace; inner peace versus externally imposed peace\n00:32:14 — Living philosophically, equanimity, and the relationship between philosophy and peace\n00:37:47 — Spirituality, harmony, and the connection between self, society, and ultimate reality\n00:40:19 — Philosophical practice, technology, AI, and maintaining humanity in digital times\n00:44:46 — Closing reflection: topics not yet discussed and final thoughts\n00:45:22 — Public philosophy and bringing philosophical practice beyond academia into society\nBetween Theory and Practice - Questions for Reflection:\nHow might the insights from this dialogue inspire your own practice? The following...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/CrFbTP4NhEnDEGQiy3DJA0GaXH1LyGw-ry7BpB-GvH0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hNzgw/YTQ3MDIwNjAyM2Jk/MDJiYzIwMjBmY2Yz/ZGVmMC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}