Cultural Leaders of India - Founders of Philosophy
Author | : PUBLICATIONS DIVISION |
Publisher | : Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting |
Total Pages | : 102 |
Release | : |
ISBN-10 | : 9788123024844 |
ISBN-13 | : 8123024843 |
Rating | : 4/5 (44 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The object of the series is to offer the general reader, authentic accounts of the life and work of the great personalities who have contributed in large measure to Indian culture and philosophy and influenced the mind and life of its people. The series includes about 125 such names-seers and philosophers, poets and dramatists, mystics and religious leaders, writers on science, aestheticians and composers. The books are intended for the average reader who is keen to learn more about Indian culture without going into finer academic details. Dr. V. Raghavan, well-known Sanskrit scholar and Indologist, is the General Editor of the series.