Daniel Raveh Livres

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 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.

Exploring diverse Indian narratives across eras, the book delves into Ekalavya's tale from the Mahabharata, the philosophical dialogues in the Chandogya Upanishad, the narrative of Äkara from the Äkaradigvijaya, and the modern cinematic interpretation in A.R. Murugadoss's film Ghajini. Each story is examined for its cultural and thematic significance, offering insights into the evolution of storytelling in Indian tradition and its reflections on identity, morality, and existential questions.