An Advaitic View of Kantian Philosophy/Swami Shantidharmananda Saraswati. Delhi, Kalpaz, 2005, 208 p., ISBN 81-7835-321-0.

    Contents: Preface. Introduction. 1. The nature of true philosophy. 2. The true definition of a true philosophy. 3. The need of a philosophy. 4. The different methods of philosophy. 5. The Sanatana method. 6. An analysis of self. 7. An analysis of perception. 8. The universe and its constitution. 9. How Sanatana view can correct Kant. 10. Conclusion. Appendices: 1. Kant and Shaivism-a comparative study. 2. A critical analysis of Kant's lecture on enlightenment. 3. Answers to objections. Index.

    "The book presents a comparative study as well as critique and inconsistencies of the modern science and the western philosophies in a broad perspective of the Sanatana (Vedanta) method. It tries to draw attention of spiritual seekers towards the inconsistencies existing in modern science and western philosophies. It also tries to show how and why they are not competent paths of liberation. It examines them both in their theory and practical aspects and tries to correct especially the modernist western critical philosopher Immanuel Kant. It is an absolute good start to begin a comparative philosophical dialogue between the east and west. This will surely prove to be a foundation stone for future debate on the true philosophy presented by the sages in the Vedas (time unknown). It has been written in an easily-to-understand language, the work abounds in proper and perfect reasoning and implications building a broad base and comprehensive treatment of the subject.

    Even though there are many contradictory philosophies established on the basis of the same Vedas, but still the absolute non-dualism established by Adi Shankaracharya is established to be the perfect and the only way to liberation, the rest are only helpful for seekers at different stages on the path of evolution.

    This book thus examines philosophy in general and also in particular touching all aspects of philosophy, so that it will prove to be extremely relevant to all those simply interested in study of philosophy, whether they are beginners, scholars, researchers or spiritual aspirants." (jacket)

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