A group blog of scholars exploring Indian philosophy
Friends, I’ve been teaching the Bhagavad Gītā in Indian philosophy and World philosophy courses for over a decade, as well as incorporating selections of the Gītā into other course offerings. I’ve yet to use a version that isn’t frustrating. Even those that Continue reading Translations of the Gita that aren’t too frustrating
Submitted to the blog by Nathan Nobis, who notes that “we are seeking more diverse submissions.” It seems like a great initiative that will help advance the cause of making philosophy more accessible. Link with more information: https://1000wordphilosophy.com/submissions/
Those looking to expand their teaching or research repertoire may consider this excellent list of readings compiled by Brian van Norden.
Posted at large by Ajay Rao The Centre for South Asian Civilizations at the University of Toronto invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow in South Asian Studies. The appointment will begin on 01 September 2018. The post is for a Continue reading New postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Toronto
Submitted to the blog by Swami Narasimhananda: Prabuddha Bharata is a monthly English journal devoted to the social sciences and the humanities started in 1896 by Swami Vivekananda and is in its 123rd year now. The January 2019 issue of Prabuddha Bharata Continue reading Call for Papers, Prabuddha Bharata “Thoughts on Yoga”
Announcement from the University of Chicago, submitted by Kate Moore: The University of Chicago invites applications for “The Indian Ministry of Culture Vivekananda Chair,” a visiting professorship that allows the University to welcome a senior scholar of significant academic distinction Continue reading The Indian Ministry of Culture Vivekananda Chair
Submitted to the blog by Lidia Wojtczak International Indology Graduate Research Symposium We are pleased to announce that the tenth International Indology Graduate Research Symposium (IIGRS 10) will take place at SOAS, University of London, on Friday the 28th and Saturday the Continue reading International Indology Graduate Research Symposium
What makes a philosopher great? Edited by Stephen Hetherington. While this has far more western thinkers than non-Western on the list, it does have an essay by Jonardon Ganeri on Buddhaghoṣa. Epistemology for the rest of the world. Edited by Stephen Stich, Continue reading Two interesting works on global philosophy to keep our eyes on
Friends, I am looking for your thoughts on the following question. I teach a course on Indian philosophy as part of my own course rotation, and as a rule, I frame most of the major subdivisions of the course according Continue reading What about the other three puruṣārthas?
Posted at large by Laura M. Dunn, GTU Berkley Dear friends, We are proud to announce the formal launch of the Journal of Dharma Studies (previously, the International Journal of Dharma Studies) through Springer Publications, under the editorship of Purushottama Continue reading Announcement of new journal: Journal of Dharma Studies