Reading Sri Aurobindo: Metaphysics, Ethics and Spirituality

This book explores Sri Aurobindo's philosophy, its relationship to classical Indian philosophy, and its relevance to the twenty-first century's fundamental problems, offering possible solutions through comparative philosophy. It is of great relevance to students, scholars, and those interested in Indian philosophy, politics, religious studies, and Sri Aurobindo's thought and practice.

Format: Hardback
Length: 297 pages
Publication date: 31 August 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book delves into the diverse perspectives of scholars who are actively engaged in exploring various aspects of Sri Aurobindo's philosophy. It offers a rich tapestry of insights into his thought, covering a wide range of topics such as evolution, integral yoga, individual transformation, societal and environmental transformation, theories of nation and human unity, philosophy of emotions, and ethics of the environment. Contributors examine Sri Aurobindo's philosophy in depth, exploring its close conceptual relationship with classical Indian philosophy and its relevance in the contemporary world. They shed light on how his philosophy addresses the fundamental challenges of the twenty-first century and presents potential solutions.

Furthermore, the book engages in a comparative analysis of Western philosophy, drawing upon the works of thinkers like Michel Foucault, Jacques Derrida, and Gilles Deleuze, as well as their predecessors, such as Martin Heidegger and Friedrich Nietzsche. It unravels the intricate interplay of ideas and examines how Sri Aurobindo's philosophy intersects with these broader philosophical frameworks. This book serves as an invaluable exercise in comparative philosophy, providing a deep understanding of Sri Aurobindo's mind within the context of Indian, European, and Anglo-American philosophical discourse. It holds immense significance for a new generation of students, scholars of Indian philosophy, politics, religious studies, and anyone interested in delving into the thought and practice of the twentieth-century Indian thinker and yogi, Sri Aurobindo.

Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811931352
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022