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Jan 1, 1888 — Jan 1, 1975· 87 yrs

DOMINION OF INDIA AUTHOR · PHILOSOPHY · RELIGION

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

Also known as: Radhakrishnan, S. Sir, S Radhakrishnan

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Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (; 5 September 1888 – 17 April 1975) was an Indian academic, philosopher and statesman who served as the Vice President of India from 1952 to 1962 and President of India from 1962 to 1967. He was the ambassador of India to the Soviet Union from 1949 to 1952. He was also the vice-chancellor of Banaras Hindu University from 1939 to 1948 and the vice-chancellor of Andhra University from 1931 to 1936. Radhakrishnan is considered one of the most influential and distinguished 20th century scholars of comparative religion and philosophy, he held the King George V Chair of Mental and Moral Science at the University of Calcutta from 1921 to 1932 and Spalding Chair of Eastern Religion and Ethics at University of Oxford from 1936 to 1952. Radhakrishnan's philosophy was grounded in Advaita Vedanta, reinterpreting this tradition for a contemporary understanding.

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1. All that we are is the result of what we have thought : it is founded on our thoughts, it is made up of our thoughts.

— from The Dhammapada

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Indian philosophy

1923

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On the philosophy of Upanishads; being translation of 4th chapter of vol. 1 of Indian philosophy.

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Mahatma Gandhi

1949

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The first collection of Gandhi's writings to be based on the complete edition of his works, this new volume presents Gandhi's most important political writings arranged around the two central themes of his political teachings: satyagraha (the power of nonviolence) and swaraj (freedom). Dennis Dalton's general introduction and headnotes highlight the life of Gandhi, set the readings in historical context, and provide insight into the conceptual framework of Gandhi's political theory. Complete with bibliography, glossary, and index.

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The Dhammapada

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This volume contains 463 sayings of the Buddha arranged in 26 categories which demonstrate a plan to extinguish the causes of pain and suffering which are selfishness and self-centeredness. The book declares this process is lengthy and difficult, but with meditation and right thinking it can be accomplished.Please Note: This book is easy to read in true text, not scanned images that can sometimes be difficult to decipher. The Microsoft eBook has a contents page linked to the chapter headings for easy navigation. The Adobe eBook has bookmarks at chapter headings and is printable up to two full copies per year. Both versions are text searchable.

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