Poetry stands as the zenith of philosophical reflection. Our lives, along with all academic disciplines, are steeped in philosophy. Consequently, poetry and philosophy are not just ends in themselves but also vital instruments for comprehending everything else. This notion has spurred the college community to set up the "Poetry and Philosophy Centre" (PPC), with the following vision at its core: Concept Note: Poetry is the most precise and vibrant use of language. It encapsulates and generates meaning, refining and expanding it in ways that continually reveal new truths and perspectives. In this process, poetry preserves and rejuvenates the essence of language, while preventing both individual and collective life from becoming emotionally and intellectually stagnant. It is poetry that grounds us with its magical journeys inward and outward, touching and informing us in a fundamentally unique way. Hence, our humanity is deeply rooted in poetry. Philosophy, conversely, articulates and elucidates what poetry conveys. Philosophy's uniqueness lies in its omnipresence, influencing the core of all subjects and disciplines, a quality not reciprocated by other fields. While poetry condenses and suggests, philosophy states and elaborates. Due to these differing natures, scientists often turn to philosophy later in their lives and careers, and to poetry even later. With these ideas in mind, the centre will amass books and journals on poetry and philosophy. Beyond collecting texts, it will host academic lectures, seminars, and workshops in collaboration with other departments, cells, and institutions. The centre will also publish works regularly, especially poetry created by students and participants in these workshops and courses. This initiative will infuse the teaching and learning process with philosophical and poetic dimensions, adding clarity, breadth, and depth to the subjects studied and taught. The centre will be coordinated by a rotating interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary committee and is expected to receive adequate support from the authorities through periodically increased funding. A coordination committee has been established to ensure the effective functioning of the centre, as outlined below.
