A Constructive Survey of Upanishadic Philosophy: Being A Systematic Introduction to Indian Metaphysics

About The Book: This book provides a systematic introduction to Indian metaphysics through "A Constructive Survey of Upanishadic Philosophy." In the chapter titled "The Background of Upanishadic Speculation," the importance of studying the Upanishads is examined. It explores their connections with the Rigveda, Atharvaveda, and Brahmanas. Additionally, it discusses the Upanishads' perspective on revelation, their chronological arrangement, and focuses on significant texts such as the Brihadaranyaka and Chhandogya Upanishads. The chapter also evaluates the diverse methods utilized in Upanishadic philosophy, including enigmatic, aphoristic, etymological, and dialectic approaches, while shedding light on the poetry and philosophers of that era. About The Author: Ramchandra Dattatrey Ranade (1886–1957), an Indian scholar-philosopher-saint, hailed from Karnataka and Maharashtra. After schooling, he studied at Deccan College, Pune, obtaining an M.A. with honors in 1914. He briefly taught at Fergusson College, Pune, and later at Willindon College, Sangli, before becoming Head of Department of Philosophy at Allahabad University. Post-retirement, he resided in an ashrama in Nimbal village, near Vijaypura, where he passed away. Ranade's philosophy centered on the cosmological, psychological, and theological approaches to Ultimate Reality, notably elucidated in his work "A Constructive Survey of Upanishadic Philosophy." The Title 'A Constructive Survey of Upanishadic Philosophy: Being a Systematic Introduction to Indian Metaphysics written/authored/edited by R. D. Ranade', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362083210 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 482 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Hindu philosophy, Upanishads. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms