A group blog of scholars exploring Indian philosophy
In my department, we pass around The Philosopher’s Magazine when the physical issue comes in the mail. Much to my delight, in an issue with special focus on Comparative Philosophy, I found that our own Elisa Freschi has an excellent article Continue reading Freschi on Alternative Theisms in The Philosopher’s Magazine
Link here: https://ndpr.nd.edu/news/minds-without-fear-philosophy-in-the-indian-renaissance/
Link here: https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/taking-philosophy-forward/#! Thanks to Ayon Maharaj for the tip.
Anand Jayprakash Vaidya, Director of the Center for Comparative Philosophy at San Jose State University, California Recently, two pieces of mine have come out in publication. First, an interview of me in 3AM Magazine by Richard Marshall called Hindu Syllogisms Continue reading An Apology and Clarification
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
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
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