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University of Peradeniya

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Mr. S Weerawardena

Senior Lecturer, Grade II

MPhil , BA (Peradeniya)

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Education

MPhil

Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Science, University of Peradeniya.

2014

BA

Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya.

2004

Current Positions

Visiting Lecturer - Department of Philosophy, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

2018 - To Present

Senior Lecturer, Grade II - Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya.

2014 - To Present

Visiting Lecturer - Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies, Buddhashrawaka Bhikkhu University, Anuradhapura.

2011 - To Present

Positions Held

Visiting Lecturer - Master of Social Sciences Degree Programme, University of Kelaniya.

2018 - 2020

Visiting Lecturer - Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences (PGIHS), University of Peradeniya.

2014 - 2019

Part-Time Senior Student Counsellor - Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya.

January 2019 - December 2019

Part-Time Warden - New Akbar Hall of Residence, University of Peradeniya.

2016 - 2016

Part-Time Senior Academic Sub Warden. - Marcus Fernando Hall of Residence, University of Peradeniya.

2012 - 2014

Lecturer - Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya.

2008 - 2014

Part-Time Student Counsellor - Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya.

2011 - 2012

Acting Head - Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya.

2011

Part-Time Academic Sub Warden - Marcus Fernando Hall of Residence, University of Peradeniya.

2011 - 2011

Visiting Lecturer - Department of Philosophy, University of Kelaniya.

2008 - 2009

Part-Time Senior Academic Sub Warden - Arunachalam Hall of Residence, University of Peradeniya.

2009 - 2010

Part-Time Academic Sub Warden - Arunachalam Hall of Residence, University of Peradeniya.

April 2008 - December 2008

Temporary Assistant Lecturer - Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya.

2004 - 2007

Memberships

Member - Royal Asiatc Society, Sri Lanka.

Member - Faculty Information Technology Committee, University of Peradeniya.

2016 - 2019

Member - Uva Wellassa Sansadaya

Co-secretary - Scholars’ and Professionals’ Association, Kandy.

2019

Member - Transport and Accommodation Committee, ICSSH, University of Peradeniya.

2018

President - Scholars’ and Professionals’ Association, Kandy.

2015

Member - Faculty Coordinating Committee for the General Degree, University of Peradeniya.

2016 -2017

Member - Faculty Arts Council, University of Peradeniya.

2016 - 2017

Member - Faculty Non-funded Research Committee, University of Peradeniya.

2016 - 2017

Member - Faculty Student Affairs and Advisory Committee, University of Peradeniya.

2016 - 2017

President - National Environmental Forum

2011 - 2016

Member - Departmental Inventory Verification Board, Department of Philosophy.

2013

Member - Registration Committee, ICSSH, University of Peradeniya.

2011

Advisor - Hantana Conservation Society

2001 - 2004

Committee Member - Sarasavi Sanvada Kendraya, University of Peradeniya.

2002 - 2003

President - Philosophy Society, University of Peradeniya.

2003 - 2004

Committee Member - Philosophy Society, University of Peradeniya.

2002 - 2003

Founder and the First President - Sarasavi Sanvada Kendraya, University of Peradeniya.

2001 - 2002

Awards

IMPAKT Scholarship - Erasmus Mundus Programme, Action 2 – STRAND 1, Lot 5, East Asia Countries (A Doctorate Mobility of 10 months) - Ghent University, Belgium.

Dec 2016 -Oct 2017

E. W. Gunatilake Scholarship on Teravada Buddhism -

2006

Charles de Abrew Prize -

2004

University Prize -

2004

Publications

BOOKS

Weerawardhana, S. (2018) Sinhalese Liberation Struggle, Bhuvaneka Publishers, Kandy.

Weerawardhana, S. (2007) An Introduction to Constructive Relativism, Chinthana Parshadaya, Maharagama.

Weerawardhana, S. (2007) Articles on Ethics Studies, Author’s Publication, Kandy.

Weerawardhana,S. (1998) The Chronicles of Kshethrasanna Temple and The Historical Background of Kaluwamodara, Author’s Publication, Aluthgama.

JOURNAL ARTICLES

Weerawardhana, S. (2020) Revealing The Sinhala-Buddhist Heritage of Yapa Patuna through Yalpana Vaipavamala, Urumayaka Urumaya, Dharmapalawaru Publishers, Dunagaha, 2563/2020 p.28-33.

Weerawardhana, S. (2019) Stories of Panava (Panama) Pattu in the Portuguese and Dutch Eras, Historical Panama Pattu, (C.Ed.) Venerable Sri Chandraratna Thero, Panama, National Fisheries Cooperation Movement, Negombo, p. 61-73.

Weerawardhana, S. (2019) The Role of Muslims in Sinhala Liberation Struggle, Sasananjali, (Ed.) Thalwatta Ajith and Lihiniyagama Dhammaloka Thero, Dasgiriya Sri Sasanaratana Maha Pirivena, p.369-377.

Weerawardhana, S. (2019) Can the Metal Seal of Anaikodde be used to Prove the Existence of a Tamil Homeland in the North?, Yagiralamahanida Sankasana, (Ed.) Sobhitha Thero, Madurawala and others, Vidyaratne Teacher Training College, Horana, p.121.

Weerawardhana, S. (2019) The Battle of 1818 and the Contribution of Asgiriya Maha Vihara, (Ed.) Asgiri Maha Vihara and the First battle for Independence in 1818, Mahinda Thera, Atapola and others, Asgiriya Maha Viharaya, Kandy, p.372-381.

Weerawardhana, S. (2019) An Inquiry into the Social, Cultural, Political and Economic Background that Affected the Anti-Nanayakkar Stance of the 1815 Sinhala-English Treaty, 1815 Kandyan treaty and Maha Vihara, (Ed.) Rathanapala Thero, Mahawela and others, Malwathu Maha Viharaya, Kandy, p.172-187.

Weerawardhana, S. (2018) The Concept of National Heritage, Sudassana, (Ed.) Padmasiri Raluwe Thero and Others, The Ministry of Buddhist Affairs, 2562/2018. p.235-240.

Weerawardhana, S. (2018) Is Ehelepola Maha Adikaram a Traitor?, Vipassi Academic Journal, Sikuru Publications, Polgasowita, p.309-318.

Weerawardhana, S. (2018) An Inquiry into the Reasons for the Defeat of 1816-18 Sinhala Liberation Struggle, Extensive summaries of keynote speeches and Research papers (Ed.) Sri Lanka Archaeology Society (1st Research Conference), Sri Lanka Archaeology Society, Colombo, p.13-32.

Weerawardhana, S. (2018) Heroes Who Became Deities after Freedom Fight, Wellassa Abhimanaya,(Ed.) Kotiyagala Wellassa Samagri Sangha Sabha, p.131-138.

Weerawardhana, S. (2018) A Brief Inquiry into Kohukumbure Raterala who Contributed to the Freedom Struggle in Wellassa, Wellassa Abhimanaya, (Ed.) Uparatana Thero Kotiyagala, Wellassa Samagri Sangha Sabha, p.126-130.

Weerawardhana, S. (2018) An Important Document on The Great Battle of 1818, Battle of Uva Wellassa, (Ed.), Manatunga Anura, Department of Cultural Affairs of Uva Province, p.151-156.

Weerawardhana, S. (2018) Reasons for the Defeat of Sinhala Liberation Struggle and Keppetipola Dissawa, Monarawila Keppetipola, The Landmark of the Freedom Struggle, (Ed.) Talwatta Ajith, Department of Cultural Affairs, Central Province, Kandy, p.131-149.

Weerawardhana, S. (2017) What is Early Buddhism?, Girihisa, (Ed) Venerable Kumbukandana Revatha Thero, Dharaneetha Tharanga and De Soysa Harini Navoda, Department of Philosophy,University of Kelaniya,Green Printers, Ganemulla, p.233-249.

Weerawardhana, S. (2016) The Main Themes of Upanishad Philosophy and The Problems Arising from them, Saddharmakara Abhimanaya,(Ed.) Edirisinghe Daya, Neo Graphics(Pvt)Ltd. Gangodawila, Nugegoda, p.135-151.

Weerawardhana, S. (2016) The Silent Thinker Who Bid Farewell, Prof.Gunapala Dharmasiri: Life and Philosophy, (Ed.) Bogoda Jayantha and Rupasinghe Sanjeewani, Olanco Printers, Katuwawala, Boralesgamuwa, P.94-99.

Weerawardhana, S. (2016) Does The Dialectics in Kathavattu, Which is More Advanced than Socratesian Dialectics, Implicit The Rules in Modern Propositional Calculus? A Philosophical Inquiry Based on Personal Stories, Patipada, (Ed.) Dhammapala Thero Akmeemana and others, 70th Upasampada Ceremonial Committee of Sri Lanka Ramanna Maha Nikaya, Colombo, p.125-132.

Weerawardhana, S. (2014) The Heads of Department of Philosophy and Psychology, Thinetha Magazine (Volume 02), Department of Philosophy, University of Peradeniya, p.4-5.

Weerawardhana, S. (2014) An Introduction to the Nature and Scope of Philosophy,Widuruwana Academic Journal (45th Volume), S.Godage and Brothers (Pvt)Ltd, p.442-449

Weerawardhana, S. (2014) A Brief Inquiry into Kohukumbure Raterala who Contributed to The Freedom Struggle in Wellassa, Sambhasana, (Ed.) Uparatana thero Kotiyagala, Pali and Buddhist Studies Publication Company, Miriswatta, Puwakpitiya, p.31-39.

Weerawardhana, S. (2014) Poems of Roona Hamine, Rohana Gaveshi, (Ed) Sapukotana Wimal, Ruhunu Cultural Centre, Colombo, p.313-325.

Weerawardhana, S. (2011) An Inquiry into the Factors that Influence The Origin of Western Science in Modern Europe, Dharshana Adyana, Homagama Dhammananda Thero Congratulatory Academic Journal, (Ed.) Kotapitiye Rahula Thero and others, Pravachanodaya Pirivena Publication, Wadduwa, p.329-337.

Weerawardhana, S. (2010) A Comparative Analysis on The Political Philosophy of Kautilya and Machiavelli, Samarchanaa- Nittambugama Wachissara Nahimi Memorial Academic Journal, Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, Kuliyapitiya, p.168-183.

Weerawardhana, S. (2009) An Inquiry into the Buddhist Critique of Philosophical Ideas, Abhivandana, (Ed.) Bomananda Thero Akiriya, Author’s Publication, P.326-342.

Weerawardhana, S. (2009) An Inquiry into The Nature of Contemporary Analytical Philosophy, Maagadhi Academic Journal, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenapura, Colombo, p.335-350.

Weerawardhana, S. (2009) An Inquiry into Ernest Mach’s Positivist Criticism of Classical Western Physics, Charana- The Academic Journal, Bhikkhu Association of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Colombo, p.294-305.

Weerawardhana, S. (2008) An Inquiry into The Philosophical Background that Affected The Thoughts of Ven. Dinnaga and Ven.Dhammakirthi, Dekma (Second Volume) Prof. R. D. Gunarathna Tribute Volume, Editorial Publication, Kandy, p.113-134.

Weerawardhana, S. ( 2008) A Philosophical Inquiry into The Cause -Effect Relationship for Justifying Inductive Inference, Philosofia- A Series of Philosophical Articles, Department of Philosophy, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, p.228-245.

Weerawardhana, S. (2008) A Brief Introduction to the Schools of Methodologies, Mahindodaya Academic Journal, Siri Mahindodaya Pirivena Institute, Kegalle, p.268-278.

Weerawardhana, S. (2008) Can Rene Descartes be Considered the Father of Modern Western Philosophy?, Charana (First volume), Bhikku Association of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Colombo, p.372-383.

Weerawardhana, S. (2007) An Inquiry into the Russellian Logical Atomism, Sambhasha: Volume 15, Publication of the Pirivena Branch, the Ministry of Education, Colombo, p. 563-574.

Weerawardhana, S. (2007) A Comparative Study on Paticcasamuppada in Theravada and Mahayana Traditions, Sambhasha (Volume 15), Pirivena Academic Branch, The Ministry of Education, Colombo, p.01-14.

Weerawardhana, S. (2007) A Philosophical Inquiry into the Ethical Concepts in Bhagavad Gita, Saragawesi (Volume 04), A Publication of Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Peradeniya, p.223-236.

Weerawardhana, S. (2007) A Philosophical Inquiry into the Ethical Concepts in Bhagavad Gita, The Rajatha Jayanthi Commemorative Volume of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, A Publication of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, Colombo, p.364-374.

Weerawardhana, S. (2007) An Inquiry into Nietzschean Philosophical Concepts, Dharmaraja, A Publication of The Alumni of Sri Dharmaraja Maha Pirivena, Kuliyapitiya, p.161-170.

Weerawardhana, S. (2007) An Inquiry into The Origin and The Schools of Islamic Philosophy, Dekma (First Volume), Editorial Publication, Peradeniya, pp.121-138.

Weerawardhana, S. (2007) Is the Sinhala-Buddhist Interpretation of Mind Idealistic?, Wesak Handa - Annual Dhamma Journal, Wekada Buddhist Brothers’ Society, Panadure, 2551/2007.p.18-21.

Weerawardhana, S. (2007) Western Normative Ethical Theories and The Standard Basis of Buddhist Normative Ethics, Pathibhana(Volume 02) Annual Buddhist Journal, Buddhist Association of University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 2551/2007. p.49-55.

Weerawardhana, S. (2006) The Contribution of Monks to the Liberation Struggle in Wellassa, Sumana Prabodha- Badullagammana Sumanasara Abhinandana Academic Journal, Nagala Rajamahaviharaya, Bibila, p.97-107.

Weerawardhana, S. (2006) Karl Marx: Life, Philosophy and Reality, Induwara (Political Science Volume), Ariya Publications,Warakapola, p. 262-281.

Weerawardhana, S. (2004) The Nature of Buddhist Criticism on Philosophies, Induwara (Prof. A. D. P.Kalansuriya Tribute Volume), Ariya Publications, Warakapola, p.541-558.

Weerawardhana, S. (2006) Buddhist Commentary on Sanjanana or The Perceptions, Wesak Handa- Annual Dhamma Journal, Wekada Buddhist Brothers’ Society, Panadure, 2550/2006. p. 118-119.

Weerawardhana, S. (2006) What is Epistemology?, Sambhasha (Volume 14), Pirivena Academic Branch, The Ministry of Education, Colombo, p.712-723.

Weerawardhana, S. (2005) An Inquiry into the Basic Concepts of Taoism, Pena Sara Bethi Pudha (Venerable Narampanawe Pagngnasara Tribute Volume), Mahawehera Ancient Viharaya, Matale, p.38-44.

Weerawardhana, S. (2005) Does Buddhist Interpretation of Knowledge Reveal a Relativistic Tendency?, Sambhasha (Volume 13), Pirivena Academic Branch, The Ministry of Education, Colombo, p.345-358.

Weerawardhana, S. (2004) The Discussion with Ellawala Medhananda Thero: Both Ranil and Chandrika are Cunning, Heladiva (1st Volume),Sinhala Students’ Organization, p.07 and 09.

Weerawardhana, S. (2002) How Buddhist Attitudes towards Environment Vary from Western Jewish Attitudes, Sambhasha (volume 12), Pirivena Education Branch, Ministry of Human Resources and Cultural Affairs, Colombo, p.693-703.

Weerawardhana, S. (2002) Is Thales the Father of Philosophy?, Philosophy and Psychology Monthly Magazine, Department of Philosophy and Psychology, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, p. 01-03.

Weerawardhana, S. (2002) Is there Any Objective Knowledge?, Mahogaya (2002 January Volume), Philosophy Society, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, p.08-09.

Weerawardhana, S. (2000) The Buddhist View on Environment, Prabhathaya, The National Environment Cluster, Peradeniya, p.05.

CHIEF EDITOR/EDITOR

Chief Editor. (2016) Vimaladharma Darshana- Prof. Venerable Kandegoda Vimaladhamma thero Academic Journal, Anura Industries, Gonawala, Kelaniya.

Chief Editor (2014) Dakma (Fourth volume)- Prof. Gunapala Dharmasiri Tribute Volume, S. Godage and Brothers, Colombo (ongoing Ed).

Chief Editor (2013) A Basic Archaeological Exploration on Lahugala, Kotawehera or Ancient Deegalaka Maha Vihara, Co-Edited by the lecturers Chandima Ambanwala and P. Vidanapathirana, Ruhunu Gaveshana (1st Volume), Bhuvaneka Publications, Kandy.

Chief Editor (2011) Dakma (Third volume)- Prof. P. D. Premasiri Tribute Volume, S. Godage and Brothers, Colombo.

Chief Editor (2008) Dakma (Second Volume)- Prof. R. D. Gunarathne Tribute Volume, A Publication of the Editor, Kandy.

Chief Editor. (2007) Dakma (First volume), A Publication of the Editor, Peradeniya.

Chief Editor (1999) Ruhuna (Monthly Newspaper) Volumes 1-9, Ruhuna National United Front, Matara, January-September.

Assistant Editor (2007) Patibhana (Volume 02) Annual Buddhist Journal, Buddhist Association of the University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 2551/2007.

Assistant Editor (2006) Sumana Prabodha- Badullagammana Sumanasara Abhinandana Academic Journal, Nagala Rajamahaviharaya, Bibila.

Assistant Editor (2002) Mahogaya, Philosophy Society, Department of Philosophy, University of Peradeniya.

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