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This volume brings together essays that discuss and contextualise Gandhi’s ideas on pluralism, religious identity, non-violence, satyagraha, and modernity. It interrogates the epistemic foundations of Gandhian thinking and weltanschauung, identifies diverse strands within his arguments, and gives it new meaning in contemporary society.This book focuses on Gandhi’s engagements with religious, political, and social conflicts; his reflections on faith and modernity; and his argumentative dialogues with Mohammad Ali Jinnah and B. R. Ambedkar. It provides critical insights into Gandhi’s philosophy and suggests ways of engaging with his ethical and moral ideas in contemporary intellectual and political discourse. Comparing and contrasting Gandhian thought and strategies with contemporary issues and conceptions of religious freedom, conflict resolution, and liberalism, the volume reformulates and reconstitutes his intellectual and political legacy.This book points to new and possible future directions of research on Gandhian concepts and will be useful for scholars in the fields of political science, Gandhian studies, sociology, and philosophy.

This volume brings together essays that discuss and contextualise Gandhi’s ideas on pluralism, religious identity, non-violence, satyagraha, and modernity. It interrogates the epistemic foundations of Gandhian thinking and weltanschauung, identifies diverse strands within his arguments, and gives it new meaning in contemporary society.This book focuses on Gandhi’s engagements with religious, political, and social conflicts; his reflections on faith and modernity; and his argumentative dialogues with Mohammad Ali Jinnah and B. R. Ambedkar. It provides critical insights into Gandhi’s philosophy and suggests ways of engaging with his ethical and moral ideas in contemporary intellectual and political discourse. Comparing and contrasting Gandhian thought and strategies with contemporary issues and conceptions of religious freedom, conflict resolution, and liberalism, the volume reformulates and reconstitutes his intellectual and political legacy.This book points to new and possible future directions of research on Gandhian concepts and will be useful for scholars in the fields of political science, Gandhian studies, sociology, and philosophy.

Kotta Satchidananda Murty (1924–2011), also known as Satchidananda, KSM, Murty, was a vociferous writer and an iconoclast. This volume is a collection of his unpublished writings. It includes Murty’s views on the Veda, its meaning, relevance and study, and shows the significance of the Vedāntic vision to the modern world. Murty elucidates the basic tenets of Advaita Vedānta and expounds the Advaitic doctrine of the relationships between Brahman and God, Brahman and the individual self, as well as God and the world. In his writings, Murty contrasts empirical knowledge with transcendental wisdom and surveys the history of Indian science and scientific views in ancient times. The book also includes Murty’s musings on the scholar Śaṅkarācārya’s philosophy, authorship and religious life.An important contribution to Indian philosophy, the volume will be of great interest to scholars, teachers and students of Hindu philosophy, Bhagavadgītā, Vedāntic philosophy, Advaita Vedānta, comparative philosophy, religious studies, and South Asian studies.

Kotta Satchidananda Murty (1924–2011) was a vociferous writer and an iconoclast. In recognition of his contribution in the field of Philosophy, he was awarded the highly coveted BC Roy Award in Philosophy, and Padma Vibhushan by the Government of India. This volume is a collection of his unpublished writings. It presents Murty’s unpublished keynote addresses, papers presented in seminars and lectures which show his reflections and arguments in contrast to contemporary philosophers with regard to recent developments in philosophy. The writings reveal Murty’s rejection of established theories by well-known eastern and western philosophers, as well as his arguments in their support, and present a new interpretation of their contention in the contemporary idiom. Murty critically evaluates the contemporary arguments of Malcolm, James Ross, Alvin Plantinga, Charles Hawthorne, Jean-Paul Sartre, Anthony Flew, EH Madden and PH Hare.An important contribution, the book assesses K. Satchidananda Murty’s contribution to philosophy during sixty-one years of his engagement with active writing and teaching. It will be of great interest to scholars, teachers and students of Indian philosophy, Hindu philosophy, Vedāntic philosophy, Advaita Vedānta, comparative philosophy, religious studies and South Asian studies.

Kotta Satchidananda Murty (1924–2011), also known as Satchidananda, KSM, Murty, was a vociferous writer and an iconoclast. This volume is a collection of his unpublished writings. It includes Murty’s views on the Veda, its meaning, relevance and study, and shows the significance of the Vedāntic vision to the modern world. Murty elucidates the basic tenets of Advaita Vedānta and expounds the Advaitic doctrine of the relationships between Brahman and God, Brahman and the individual self, as well as God and the world. In his writings, Murty contrasts empirical knowledge with transcendental wisdom and surveys the history of Indian science and scientific views in ancient times. The book also includes Murty’s musings on the scholar Śaṅkarācārya’s philosophy, authorship and religious life.An important contribution to Indian philosophy, the volume will be of great interest to scholars, teachers and students of Hindu philosophy, Bhagavadgītā, Vedāntic philosophy, Advaita Vedānta, comparative philosophy, religious studies, and South Asian studies.

Kotta Satchidananda Murty (1924–2011) was a vociferous writer and an iconoclast. In recognition of his contribution in the field of Philosophy, he was awarded the highly coveted BC Roy Award in Philosophy, and Padma Vibhushan by the Government of India. This volume is a collection of his unpublished writings. It presents Murty’s unpublished keynote addresses, papers presented in seminars and lectures which show his reflections and arguments in contrast to contemporary philosophers with regard to recent developments in philosophy. The writings reveal Murty’s rejection of established theories by well-known eastern and western philosophers, as well as his arguments in their support, and present a new interpretation of their contention in the contemporary idiom. Murty critically evaluates the contemporary arguments of Malcolm, James Ross, Alvin Plantinga, Charles Hawthorne, Jean-Paul Sartre, Anthony Flew, EH Madden and PH Hare.An important contribution, the book assesses K. Satchidananda Murty’s contribution to philosophy during sixty-one years of his engagement with active writing and teaching. It will be of great interest to scholars, teachers and students of Indian philosophy, Hindu philosophy, Vedāntic philosophy, Advaita Vedānta, comparative philosophy, religious studies and South Asian studies.

This volume is a collection of Kotta Satchidananda Murty's unpublished writings. It presents Murty's views on Hinduism, Indian culture and Yoga. Murty traces the etymological origins of the term "dharma" and discusses its contemporary relevance to argue that politics cannot be severed from ethics and spirituality. He evaluates the similarities and differences between Yoga and psychoanalysis, samādhi and hypnosis, Hatha Yoga and athletics, and Yoga and Shamanism. The volume also includes Murty’s essays on caste mobility, the notion of unity of India, Hindu metaphysics, and the concept of Indian philosophy.An important contribution, the book assesses K. Satchidananda Murty's contribution to philosophy during 61 years of his engagement with active writing and teaching. It will be of great interest to scholars, teachers and students of Indian philosophy, Hindu philosophy, comparative philosophy, Asian Philosophy, religious studies, political studies and South Asian studies.

K Satchidananda Murty (1924–2011) was a vociferous writer and an iconoclast. In recognition of his contribution in the field of Philosophy, he was awarded the highly coveted BC Roy Award in Philosophy, and Padma Vibhushan by the Government of India. This volume is a collection of his unpublished writings in philosophy. It features Murty’s essays on Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Shintoism. The texts study the origins of Indian, Chinese and Japanese philosophical traditions and provide a comparative study of the different schools of thought. Murty analyzes the development of science in the ancient Indian tradition, especially in the areas of geometry, algebra, architecture, engineering and astronomy. He also provides recommendations for promoting Asian philosophies and cultures to the world, without dependence on the West.An important contribution, the book presents K Satchidananda Murty’s contribution to philosophy during the 61 years of his engagement with active writing and teaching. It will be of great interest to scholars, teachers and students of Indian philosophy, Hindu philosophy, comparative philosophy, Asian philosophy, religious studies and South Asian studies.

This volume is a collection of K. Satchidananda Murty’s unpublished writings. It presents Murty’s views on the theory and praxis of education. Murty advocates for free universal education and presents a charter for education in the 21st century which promotes higher studies in mathematics, science, and technology. He provides a comparative analysis of Western and Asian curriculums and explores the possibilities of introducing more courses on Eastern philosophy. The essays also tackle the teacher–tudent relationship, moral education, and discipline in the classroom.An important contribution, the book presents K. Satchidananda Murty’s contribution to philosophy during 61 years of his engagement with active writing and teaching. It will be of great interest to scholars, teachers, and students of education, Indian philosophy, Asian philosophy, comparative philosophy, religious studies, and South Asian studies.

This volume is a collection of Kotta Satchidananda Murty's unpublished writings. It presents Murty's views on Hinduism, Indian culture and Yoga. Murty traces the etymological origins of the term "dharma" and discusses its contemporary relevance to argue that politics cannot be severed from ethics and spirituality. He evaluates the similarities and differences between Yoga and psychoanalysis, samādhi and hypnosis, Hatha Yoga and athletics, and Yoga and Shamanism. The volume also includes Murty’s essays on caste mobility, the notion of unity of India, Hindu metaphysics, and the concept of Indian philosophy.An important contribution, the book assesses K. Satchidananda Murty's contribution to philosophy during 61 years of his engagement with active writing and teaching. It will be of great interest to scholars, teachers and students of Indian philosophy, Hindu philosophy, comparative philosophy, Asian Philosophy, religious studies, political studies and South Asian studies.

K Satchidananda Murty (1924–2011) was a vociferous writer and an iconoclast. In recognition of his contribution in the field of Philosophy, he was awarded the highly coveted BC Roy Award in Philosophy, and Padma Vibhushan by the Government of India. This volume is a collection of his unpublished writings in philosophy. It features Murty’s essays on Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Shintoism. The texts study the origins of Indian, Chinese and Japanese philosophical traditions and provide a comparative study of the different schools of thought. Murty analyzes the development of science in the ancient Indian tradition, especially in the areas of geometry, algebra, architecture, engineering and astronomy. He also provides recommendations for promoting Asian philosophies and cultures to the world, without dependence on the West.An important contribution, the book presents K Satchidananda Murty’s contribution to philosophy during the 61 years of his engagement with active writing and teaching. It will be of great interest to scholars, teachers and students of Indian philosophy, Hindu philosophy, comparative philosophy, Asian philosophy, religious studies and South Asian studies.

This volume is a collection of K. Satchidananda Murty’s unpublished writings. It presents Murty’s views on the theory and praxis of education. Murty advocates for free universal education and presents a charter for education in the 21st century which promotes higher studies in mathematics, science, and technology. He provides a comparative analysis of Western and Asian curriculums and explores the possibilities of introducing more courses on Eastern philosophy. The essays also tackle the teacher–tudent relationship, moral education, and discipline in the classroom.An important contribution, the book presents K. Satchidananda Murty’s contribution to philosophy during 61 years of his engagement with active writing and teaching. It will be of great interest to scholars, teachers, and students of education, Indian philosophy, Asian philosophy, comparative philosophy, religious studies, and South Asian studies.

This comprehensive biography chronicles the remarkable life and intellectual contributions of K. Satchidananda Murty (1924–2011), one of India's most distinguished philosophers and educators. From his early years through his tenure as Vice-Chairman of the University Grants Commission, the book traces Murty's journey as a scholar who bridged Eastern and Western philosophical traditions while shaping India's educational landscape. The biography provides detailed insights into Murty's philosophical work spanning comparative religion, Vedanta, Buddhism, Taoism, and philosophy of education. Readers will discover how Murty organized international symposiums, published groundbreaking works including collaborations on Radhakrishnan's philosophy, and influenced generations of students and scholars. The book examines his administrative leadership, his role in shaping national education policy under Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, and his enduring legacy in Indian philosophical thought. Through fourteen comprehensive chapters, the work illuminates Murty's contributions to peace studies, international understanding, and the development of Indian philosophical discourse in the global arena. This book is an essential reading for scholars and students of Indian philosophy, comparative philosophy, philosophy of education, and biographical studies. It will appeal to academic researchers in philosophy, religion, and South Asian studies, as well as general readers interested in the intellectual history of modern India and the lives of influential thinkers who shaped contemporary philosophical discourse.

This comprehensive biography chronicles the remarkable life and intellectual contributions of K. Satchidananda Murty (1924–2011), one of India's most distinguished philosophers and educators. From his early years through his tenure as Vice-Chairman of the University Grants Commission, the book traces Murty's journey as a scholar who bridged Eastern and Western philosophical traditions while shaping India's educational landscape. The biography provides detailed insights into Murty's philosophical work spanning comparative religion, Vedanta, Buddhism, Taoism, and philosophy of education. Readers will discover how Murty organized international symposiums, published groundbreaking works including collaborations on Radhakrishnan's philosophy, and influenced generations of students and scholars. The book examines his administrative leadership, his role in shaping national education policy under Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, and his enduring legacy in Indian philosophical thought. Through fourteen comprehensive chapters, the work illuminates Murty's contributions to peace studies, international understanding, and the development of Indian philosophical discourse in the global arena. This book is an essential reading for scholars and students of Indian philosophy, comparative philosophy, philosophy of education, and biographical studies. It will appeal to academic researchers in philosophy, religion, and South Asian studies, as well as general readers interested in the intellectual history of modern India and the lives of influential thinkers who shaped contemporary philosophical discourse.

Philosophers since Descartes have felt themselves compelled to make a choice between mind and body. Wittgenstein’s Philosophy of Mind, first published in 1986, argues that there is no genuine epistemological problem of mind, and that the widespread philosophical scepticism with regard to our knowledge of other minds is without foundation. Ashok Vohra applies Wittgenstein’s method to show that the problem has arisen through a tendency to over-philosophise our simple experiences.Vohra presents a positive account of Wittgenstein’s philosophy of mind, arguing that to consider his philosophy entirely destructive is misleading. He shows that knowledge of mind is gained through a large complex of intersubjectively identifiable factors such as the linguistic and non-linguistic past, present and future behaviour of the person concerned. He thus justifies the belief, on which psychology and psychoanalysis are based, that mind is not a mystery to which only the owner has privileged access.

Philosophers since Descartes have felt themselves compelled to make a choice between mind and body. Wittgenstein’s Philosophy of Mind, first published in 1986, argues that there is no genuine epistemological problem of mind, and that the widespread philosophical scepticism with regard to our knowledge of other minds is without foundation. Ashok Vohra applies Wittgenstein’s method to show that the problem has arisen through a tendency to over-philosophise our simple experiences.Vohra presents a positive account of Wittgenstein’s philosophy of mind, arguing that to consider his philosophy entirely destructive is misleading. He shows that knowledge of mind is gained through a large complex of intersubjectively identifiable factors such as the linguistic and non-linguistic past, present and future behaviour of the person concerned. He thus justifies the belief, on which psychology and psychoanalysis are based, that mind is not a mystery to which only the owner has privileged access.