Approaches to the Real in Contemporary India

Book Details:

• Author: Soumitra Basu, Maitreyee Datta
• Publisher: Suryodaya Books
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN / EAN: 9788193607640
• Pages: 168
• Release Date: 01-January-2023
• Package Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches

About the Book:

This book explores the concept of the Real as understood in both Western and Indian philosophical traditions. Tracing its origins from ancient Greek philosophy, where thinkers like Aristotle laid the foundation of metaphysical inquiry, to its development in medieval Christian thought and Renaissance epistemology, the book presents a comprehensive view of how different philosophical traditions have grappled with the nature of reality.

In Indian philosophy, classical thinkers from diverse schools of thought attempted to define the Real from multiple perspectives. The articles in this volume highlight the interpretations of modern Indian philosophers such as K.C. Bhattacharyya, Surendranath Dasgupta, S. Radhakrishnan, Ras-Vihari Das, P.T. Raju, Satchidananda Murty, and J.N. Mohanty. Additionally, the book provides insights into J.N. Mohanty’s views on the Einstein–Tagore controversy, shedding light on the intersection of science and philosophy in modern discourse.

About the Authors:

• Soumitra Basu is a scholar with expertise in Indian and Western philosophy, focusing on metaphysics and epistemology.
• Maitreyee Datta is a researcher known for her work in comparative philosophy, exploring the intersection of Indian and Western thought.