Radhakrishnan: Centenary Volume - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0195624394 ISBN 13: 9780195624397

Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr, 1990

Synopsis

This volume celebrates the centenary of the birth of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, India's leading philosopher of the twentieth century. Elected president of India in 1962, Radhakrishnan stressed the importance of creating a casteless and classless society in India, conveying his thoughts in extensive writings and numerous speeches. Including articles by twenty-nine leading scholars of Indian philosophy--many of whom knew Radhakrishnan personally--this collection is a critical examination of Radhakrishnan's contribution to the philosophy of religion and his role as an international statesman.

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Synopsis

This volume has been compiled to celebrate the birth centenary of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, India's leading philosopher of the twentieth century. Composed of articles by 29 leading scholars of Indian philosophy, as well as those who knew Radhakrishnan personally, the volume is a critical examination of Radhakrishnan's contribution to the philosophy of religion and his role as an international statesman and President of India. The book is divided into two sections: the philosopher of the religion and the spirit, and the universalist and statesman.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
• Publication date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195624394
• ISBN 13: 9780195624397
• Binding: Hardcover
• Editor: Parthasarathi G., Chattopadhyaya D. P., Radhakrishnan S.