On November 28, 2024, Ruth Edith Hagengruber, Director of the Center for the History of Women Philosophers and Scientists  organized a workshop with the kind support of Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES), New Delhi, titled “ECO_TECH_GENDER/Women Philosophers Heritage Collection”.

FES India has long been a key player in promoting initiatives aimed at bridging the gap between academic discourse and societal impact, especially in areas such as gender justice, sustainability and the role of technology in shaping a just future. This event will look at the connections between economics, ecology and technology, highlighting the contributions of women philosophers in these fields.

Spotlight on Asha Mukherjee
Asha Mukherjee will participate in the discussion “Women and environmental issues in the concepts of Indian politics of tomorrow” via Zoom. She is a former professor of philosophy at Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan, India, and a Post-Doctoral Fulbright Fellow at Bloomington Indiana University in the USA. Her areas of expertise include analytic ethics, logic, gender studies, the academic study of religion, and applied ethics. She has published over 100 articles and 7 books, served as a visiting professor abroad, and participated in more than a hundred conferences. Additionally, she is a member of various academic committees. Currently, she serves as an advisor to the RVP in Washington and is a member of the Steering Committee of FISP. At the last World Congress of Philosophy, held from August 1 to 8, 2024, in Rome, she co-chaired the Ethics Committee.

Spotlight on the Collective for Women Philosophers and Scientists:

The Collective for Women Philosophers in India (CWPI) is a pioneering initiative dedicated to highlighting and promoting the contributions of Indian women philosophers across history. It aims to bridge the gap between traditional and contemporary philosophical thought, with a strong focus on gender perspectives. By fostering collaboration among scholars, researchers, and institutions, CWPI works to revive and integrate women’s voices into philosophical discourse, addressing critical global issues like gender justice, ecology, and ethics. The Collective also emphasizes education, research, and outreach to ensure that women’s philosophical heritage is recognized and celebrated both in India and globally. Their talk at the Workshop will highlight the connections between ancient, modern and contemporary philosophical thought. More information about the collective and its work can be found here.