A group blog of scholars exploring Indian philosophy
The online magazine 3AM just published an interview with Anand Jayprakash Vaidya, which ranges from discussion of his personal journey through philosophy to the so-called “Hindu Syllogism” to seeing absences to “cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary philosophy” and more. Vaidya does a Continue reading 3am interview with Anand Vaidya (and related links)
Pre-orders are now available for a book by one of our bloggers, Ethan Mills (Assistant Professor of Philosophy, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga). Ethan Mills: Three Pillars of Skepticism in Classical India: Nagarjuna, Jayarasi, and Sri Harsa, Lexington Books, 262 Continue reading Book announcement: Three Pillars of Skepticism in Classical India by Ethan Mills
Jan Westerhoff: The Golden Age of Indian Buddhist Philosophy (The Oxford History of Philosophy), Oxford University Press, 352 pages, 978-0198732662 From the publisher: Jan Westerhoff unfolds the story of one of the richest episodes in the history of Indian thought, Continue reading Book announcement: The Golden Age of Indian Buddhist Philosophy by Jan Westerhoff
The 50th annual Society for Asian and Comparative Philosophy (SACP) conference will take place in Kraków, Poland June 8-11, 2018. This year’s conference theme is “Power and Creativity.” The conference is hosted by the Pedagogical University of Cracow and co-organized Continue reading Society for Asian and Comparative Philosophy Conference, Kraków, Poland (June 8-11, 2018)
Submitted to the blog by Ayon Maharaj Call for Submissions in Hindu & Cross-Cultural Philosophy of Religion: International Journal of Hindu Studies I am Section Editor of the International Journal of Hindu Studies, overseeing submissions in Hindu and Cross-Cultural Philosophy Continue reading Call for Submissions in Hindu & Cross-Cultural Philosophy of Religion: International Journal of Hindu Studies
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/
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
I received the following message from Prof. Manjushree Hegde, of the Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Univerisity: I write to you on behalf of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. I’d like to inform you that we offer a Masters program in (Indian and Western) Continue reading Studying Indian Philosophy in India: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
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