Daya Krishna and Twentieth-Century Indian Philosophy: A New Way of Thinking about Art, Freedom, and Knowledge

Daya Krishna and Twentieth-Century Indian Philosophy is an introduction to contemporary Indian philosophy through the writings of Daya Krishna (1924-2007). It surveys his main intellectual projects, including rereading classical Indian sources, the Samvad Project, and a new social and political theory for India. Conceived as a dialogue with Daya Krishna and contemporaries, the book is an engaging introduction to anyone interested in contemporary Indian philosophy and Daya Krishna's thought-provoking writings.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 03 September 2020
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Daya Krishna, a prominent figure in twentieth-century Indian philosophy, emerges as a unique voice in this captivating book. Through the insightful writings of Daya Krishna (1924-2007), readers are introduced to the vibrant realm of contemporary Indian philosophy. The book delves into the core intellectual projects of Daya Krishna, encompassing his groundbreaking endeavor to reinterpret classical Indian sources with fresh perspectives. His renowned Samvad Project, a comprehensive exploration of Indian philosophy, stands as a testament to his intellectual prowess. Additionally, Daya Krishna ventured into the realm of social and political theory, seeking to formulate a new vision for India. This book, conceived as a dialogue with Daya Krishna and his contemporaries, including Krishnachandra Bhattacharyya, Badrinath Shukla, Ramchandra Gandhi, and Mukund Lath, serves as an engaging introduction to both contemporary Indian philosophy and the thought-provoking writings of Daya Krishna.

Daya Krishna, a prominent figure in twentieth-century Indian philosophy, emerges as a unique voice in this captivating book. Through the insightful writings of Daya Krishna (1924-2007), readers are introduced to the vibrant realm of contemporary Indian philosophy. The book delves into the core intellectual projects of Daya Krishna, encompassing his groundbreaking endeavor to reinterpret classical Indian sources with fresh perspectives. His renowned Samvad Project, a comprehensive exploration of Indian philosophy, stands as a testament to his intellectual prowess. Additionally, Daya Krishna ventured into the realm of social and political theory, seeking to formulate a new vision for India. This book, conceived as a dialogue with Daya Krishna and his contemporaries, including Krishnachandra Bhattacharyya, Badrinath Shukla, Ramchandra Gandhi, and Mukund Lath, serves as an engaging introduction to both contemporary Indian philosophy and the thought-provoking writings of Daya Krishna.

Daya Krishna, a prominent figure in twentieth-century Indian philosophy, emerges as a unique voice in this captivating book. Through the insightful writings of Daya Krishna (1924-2007), readers are introduced to the vibrant realm of contemporary Indian philosophy. The book delves into the core intellectual projects of Daya Krishna, encompassing his groundbreaking endeavor to reinterpret classical Indian sources with fresh perspectives. His renowned Samvad Project, a comprehensive exploration of Indian philosophy, stands as a testament to his intellectual prowess. Additionally, Daya Krishna ventured into the realm of social and political theory, seeking to formulate a new vision for India. This book, conceived as a dialogue with Daya Krishna and his contemporaries, including Krishnachandra Bhattacharyya, Badrinath Shukla, Ramchandra Gandhi, and Mukund Lath, serves as an engaging introduction to both contemporary Indian philosophy and the thought-provoking writings of Daya Krishna.

Weight: 288g
Dimension: 139 x 215 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350101609