Classical Indian Thought and the English Language

Book Detail

• Author: Mohini, Mullick
• Brand: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
• Edition: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of Pages: 320
• Release Date: 01-03-2016
• EAN: 9788124608272
• Package Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.0 x 1.0 inches
• Languages: English

Details:
This book is based on the proceedings of a workshop held in 2011 on "Rendering of the Categories of Classical Indian Thought in the English Language: Perspectives and Problems." It explores the challenges and issues faced in translating ancient and medieval Indian philosophical concepts into English. Unlike scientific texts, which have standardized technical terms across languages, translating the rich and diverse vocabularies of ancient cultures like India's poses significant difficulties.

The book highlights how the English rendering of Indian philosophical categories during the colonial and post-colonial periods often obscured the deep cultural divide between Western and Indian thought. It sheds light on the foundational concerns, wisdom, and limitations of Indian civilization that continue to shape contemporary India and its challenges. The workshop aimed to address these translation issues, focusing on key areas of classical Indian thought such as epistemology, ontology, aesthetics, moral philosophy, and more.

This multidisciplinary work includes contributions from philosophers, political theorists, historians, and culture theorists from both India and abroad, offering insights into the complexities of translating Indian philosophical traditions into the language of "power"—English.