Nathisvaran Kumarasen Govender is a Lecturer in the School of Philosophy at North-West University's Mahikeng Campus. He is currently pursuing his PhD in the Philosophy of Technology at the University of the Free State. His doctoral research explores the complex relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and education, aiming to develop a philosophical understanding of AI that advances the emancipatory potential of educational practices. Nathisvaran holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Philosophy, Politics, and Law, a BA Honours in Philosophy (with research on radical pedagogy), and a Master of Arts (MA) (with research on authoritarian stud…
Nathisvaran Kumarasen Govender is a Lecturer in the School of Philosophy at North-West University's Mahikeng Campus. He is currently pursuing his PhD in the Philosophy of Technology at the University of the Free State. His doctoral research explores the complex relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and education, aiming to develop a philosophical understanding of AI that advances the emancipatory potential of educational practices. Nathisvaran holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Philosophy, Politics, and Law, a BA Honours in Philosophy (with research on radical pedagogy), and a Master of Arts (MA) (with research on authoritarian studies), all from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. His research interests include Critical Theory, Authoritarian Studies, Radical Pedagogy, Philosophy of Technology, and Architectural Philosophy. A strong advocate for postgraduate support and development, Nathisvaran is an active member of the South African philosophical community. He is a founding member of the South African Postgraduate Philosophy Society, serves on the Executive Committee of the Philosophy Society of Southern Africa, and is a member of the Steering Committee for the Institute for Contemporary Ethics at North-West University.
