Studies in Indian and Western Philosophy : Some Reflections

Contents: Introduction. 1. On the modes of argument: with special reference to Nayaya School. 2. Concept of self in Buddhism. 3. Shankaracharya\'s Philosophy. 4. Self in love. 5. The relevance of Sanskrit in teaching of Indian philosophy. 6. Classical theories of education of Plato and Aristotle and its relevance today. 7. Whose mercy is it anyway? Euthanasia. 8. Chanakya --a visionary. 9. Arthapatti: As a Pramana. 10. Santhara or active voluntary Euthanasia. 11. The ideals and problems of interpretation: revisited.

"This book is a collection of papers written by the author at different stages of academic progress, starting from a student of first year in 1973 to till date. The articles have been kept as they were written without modifications. This collection of eleven articles deal with different aspects and concepts of Philosophy. The subject matter of the articles ranges from the discussion of Samkaracarya\'s Philosophy to whose mercy is it anyway? Euthanasia--a current and important phenomena which is the concern of the society today." (jacket)