Daya Krishna and Twentieth-Century Indian Philosophy

Daya Krishna and Twentieth-Century Indian Philosophy introduces contemporary Indian philosophy as a unique philosophical genre through the writings of one its most significant exponents, Daya Krishna (1924-2007). It surveys Daya Krishna's main intellectual projects: rereading classical Indian sources anew, his famous Samvad Project, and his attempt to formulate a new social and political theory for India.



Conceived as a dialogue with Daya Krishna and contemporaries, including his interlocutors, Krishnachandra Bhattacharyya, Badrinath Shukla, Ramchandra Gandhi, and Mukund Lath, this book is an engaging introduction to anyone interested in contemporary Indian philosophy and in the thought-provoking writings of Daya Krishna.

Daya Krishna si Filozofia indiana din secolul al XX-lea introduc filosofia indiana contemporana ca un gen filozofic unic prin scrierile unuia dintre cei mai semnificativi exponenti ai sai, Daya Krishna (1924-2007). Acesta analizeaza principalele proiecte intelectuale ale Daya Krishna: recitirea din nou a surselor clasice indiene, faimosul sau proiect Samvad si incercarea sa de a formula o noua teorie sociala si politica pentru India. Conceput ca dialog cu Daya Krishna si contemporani, inclusiv interlocutorii sai, Krishnachandra Bhattacharyya, Badrinath Shukla, Ramchandra Gandhi si Mukund Lath, aceasta carte este o introducere atragatoare pentru oricine este interesat de filosofia indiana contemporana si de scrierile provocatoare de gandire ale Daya Krishna.