Classical and Contemporary Perspectives of Indian Philosophy of Religion

Classical and Contemporary Perspectives of Indian Philosophy of Religion is a collective endeavour of the scholars who presented their research papers in the National Seminar sponsored by the Indian Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi. This anthology aims to bring together different views on Indian Philosophy of Religion as reflected in the Vedas, Upaniṣads, Purāṇas, and in the modern contexts. Philosophy of religion not only raises questions concerning some of the fundamental concepts such as existence of God, immortality of the soul, the nature of religious life, etc. but also delves critically into the nature of these debates in various philosophical traditions. Indian Philosophy of Religion both in its classical and contemporary perspectives unfolds some of the significant themes which are novel so far as our religious beliefs and practices are concerned. The arguments presented in this volume show many converging points when one looks at these discourses through Indian and Western philosophical systems. Moreover, the analyses of concepts have brought new insights into the study of Indian Philosophy of Religion. This anthology will be of immense help to the students of philosophy in general and researchers working in the areas of philosophy of religion in particular.