Prakhar Manas
Areas of Interest & Expertise
- Philosophy of Science
- Philosophy of Biology
- Philosophy of Special Sciences
- Scientific Epistemology
- Bioethics
Biography
Prakhar’s main focus of study is how scientists make models and how these models represent reality. Currently, he is working on a model of biological organisations that can explain the autonomy and regulatory nature of biological entities. He also works on big data in biology and its epistemological and ethical consequences.
Prior to joining Azim Premji University, Prakhar was a faculty in Philosophy and Critical Reasoning, FLAME University, Pune.
He has a PhD from University of Bristol, United Kingdom (UK), which was awarded in 2022. Prior to that, he completed his MA from University of Bristol, UK, and BTech from Gautam Buddh Technical University (GBTU), Uttar Pradesh.
In his spare time, he likes to read, go hiking, visit wildlife sanctuaries, cook, and spend time with his cats.
Courses
Philosophy for Children
Engage in philosophical inquiry with a wider audience than the academic setting of the university.
Understanding Reality
Analise some of our most fundamental assumptions about the nature of the world.
Knowledge, Value, and Reality
Develop essential skills like engaging with opposing viewpoints, clarity of expression, and the foundations for rigorous creativity.
Ethics
Challenge your own views and broaden your perspective by critically examining your ethical stances on diverse issues.
Political Philosophy
Explore the dynamic realm of politics by thoughtfully engaging with your preferred ideologies and confront compelling arguments in favor of opposing viewpoints.
Ethics and Moral Philosophy
How do we decide the best course of action? What do we think of as a good life? Are value judgements that we make universal or subjective?