The work An Anthology of Indian Philosophy, as its title suggests, is a collection of essays written at various times and in different contexts, primarily for presentation at international conferences held across the globe. These essays underscore the existence of a genuine and authentic indigenous philosophy in India, capable of offering rational explanations to universal philosophical inquiries.
Challenging the assertions of the majority of Western philosophers-who claim that philosophy originates solely from Greece and that there is no philosophy beyond the Greek tradition-the intercultural philosophical movement highlights the diverse philosophical traditions of various cultures and regions. India, with its rich and longstanding philosophical heritage, holds a prominent place in this discourse. Each essay in the anthology reflects the Indian perspective on the theme being addressed.
The twenty essays in this volume are organized into three sections:
1 The first seven essays explore intercultural themes.
2 The next seven focus on philosophical and soteriological themes.
3 The final six essays examine social and pedagogical themes.
Although the essays were presented to diverse audiences with varied backgrounds, the unifying theme of Indian/Oriental philosophy runs consistently throughout.
About the Author:
VINCENT GABRIEL FURTADO pursued postgraduate studies in philosophy in India before undertaking research in Germany on the Indian philosophical tradition. He successfully defended his thesis, Classical Samkhya Ethics, in 1992. Since then, he has taught philosophy at various institutions and is currently serving as an emeritus professor of philosophy in Mysore, India.
