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Ajay
Ajay is 18% done
Chapter IV on Charvaka Philosophy: Completed.

It’s an atheistic Hindu philosophy.

I found it interesting for its advocacy for free will, hedonism, materialism (rejecting metaphysical concepts), naturalism, and positivism.

I am yet to think more about rejection of causation and determinism.

The best part was their humorous critique of Vedic culture and the perceived “supremacy of Brahmanas”.
Feb 14, 2024 05:48PM Add a comment
Outlines of Indian Philosophy

Ajay
Ajay is 14% done
Chapter III Completed.

Title “The Philosophy of the Bhagavad-Gita”

The ontology part was dull, but the Gita summary was apt, to-the-point, and good.
Feb 09, 2024 06:45AM Add a comment
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Ajay
Ajay is 10% done
Chapters I & II Completed.

Challenging due to circumlocution^, self-reference*, and terminology; yet valuable.

^ [irony] Circumlocution is indirect expression, avoiding direct statements. It is not Sinha’s style but inherent in Upanishads.
* Self-Reference is when something refers to itself, illustrating interconnected ideas and thus emerging complex patterns, but often leading to illogical circular reasoning.
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