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Book Review: On Philosophising, Philosophers, Philosophy and New Vistas in Applied Philosophy, by Dr. Sharmila Jayant Virkar

A little bit of context before you begin reading this book review. I have recently enrolled for an MA in Philosophy at the University of Mumbai. Philosophy is something I have been getting interested in, over the past few years, as those of you who have been reading my blogs and Instagram posts would know. During the pandemic, I thought long and hard about what I wanted to do next, and this is what I eventually came up with. It has been a challenge, getting back into academics as a student at this age, especially in a subject I have no academic background in. However, it has also been very exciting, especially thanks to my wonderful classmates (who, surprisingly, are of all age-groups, including some quite near my own) and my teachers, who have been very supportive and understanding. How well I will do is something that remains to be seen, but so far, I am enjoying this new journey and look forward to where it leads. Now that you know the background , you probably get an idea of how
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Skywatch Friday - Wish I was there......

Another weekend comes, and once again, I am stuck at home... So, for Skywatch this week, is a pic of where I would love to be....



This is somewhere in Jammu and the river winding its way amidst the mountains is either the Chenab or the Beas (don't remember which one). it was almost dry, but it was no less interesting. Samhith and I wished we could get down, and go to the river bed.. and yes, come back with some stones!!! Yes, I really wish I was there right now! Sigh!



To see some really beautiful pics of skies from around the world, go to Skywatch Friday.

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Location: Jammu and Kashmir

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  1. MridulaFebruary 15, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    Even I am at home I have not gone out for the entire month now :( Lovely pictures Anu I might travel to Kashmir sometime this year myself!

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    1. Anuradha ShankarFebruary 15, 2013 at 12:06 PM

      Thanks Mridula... but u did go to Alwar, didnt you? or was that last month? and wow!!! that will make this one great year then!!! annapurna as well as kashmir?

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  2. SteffiFebruary 15, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    Very beautiful photos for SWF!Thank you for it and have a nice weekend!

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  3. R Niranjan DasFebruary 15, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    Lovely photos. Nothing can be more frustrating than sitting at home without travel.

    www.rajniranjandas.blogspot.in

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    1. Anuradha ShankarFebruary 16, 2013 at 11:45 AM

      Thanks Niranjan!!!! unfortunately, the bulk of the year is spent at home,without travel!

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  4. RenukaFebruary 15, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    Nice pictures...I really wish to be at such a place, soon!

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  5. IndraniFebruary 15, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    I too am itching to travel.
    Great shot!

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    1. Anuradha ShankarFebruary 16, 2013 at 11:46 AM

      Thanks Indrani!!! wish we could just set off somewhere!

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  6. NatureFootstepFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:00 AM

    it is better to have dreams then not. :) Someday you will be back. :) It is a beautiful place.

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    1. Anuradha ShankarFebruary 16, 2013 at 11:47 AM

      Absolutely, Nature Footstep!! its our dreams that take us places!!

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  7. UnknownFebruary 16, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    That was a wowiee!!! I sooo wanna go to this place

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