Indian Knowledge Systems: Vol. 2

Book Detail

• Brand: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
• Edition: First Edition
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of Pages: 720
• Release Date: 15-10-2005
• Language: English
• ISBN (EAN): 9788124603369
• Package Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.3 x 2.2 inches

Description:
India possesses a continuous and cumulative intellectual tradition spanning multiple domains of knowledge. These traditions originated in the Rigveda, the earliest attested Indo-European text, and continue to thrive in contemporary Indian practices and learning. Despite the richness of these traditions, modern education systems often produce young minds disconnected from their intellectual heritage, leading to either ignorance or disregard for India’s profound legacy of thought.

This comprehensive two-volume work, consisting of 34 scholarly articles, explores various Indian knowledge systems, including:

• Logic and Philosophy of Language
• Technology and Crafts
• Polity and Governance
• Ethics and Sociological Texts
• Architecture, Poetics, and Aesthetics
• Law and Justice
• Mathematics and Astronomy
• Agriculture, Trade, and Commerce
• Medicine and Life Sciences

The book is organized into seven sections, covering perspectives on science, medical knowledge, psychology, polity, sociological texts, aesthetics, philosophy, and knowledge dissemination. It offers insightful discussions on the validity and relevance of these traditional Indian knowledge systems for both modern India and the global academic landscape.

Author Details:

• Name: Kapil Kapoor
• Expertise: Renowned scholar in linguistics, philosophy, and Indian knowledge traditions
• Contributions: Known for his extensive research in Indian intellectual traditions, language, and philosophy, Kapoor has played a key role in reviving and documenting India's traditional knowledge systems for contemporary scholars and researchers.