This work presents an exposition of the religious philosophies of Rabindranath Tagore and Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, comparing their views on various religious topics. It identifies both the commonalities and differences in their perspectives. Through this comparative study, key religious concepts in each chapter are clarified.
The author asserts that Tagore and Radhakrishnan's views on God, the world, the problem of evil, humanism, mysticism, and self-realization offer profound insights into important religious concepts. The book combines a traditional approach to the philosophy of religion with modern perspectives found in contemporary religious philosophy.
By conducting a comparative and analytical study, the author hopes to provide new directions for the development of contemporary Indian religious philosophy.
HARENDRA PRASAD SINHA is a University Professor in the Postgraduate Department of Philosophy at Magadh University, Bodh Gaya. He studied at Patna College and the Postgraduate Department of Philosophy, Patna University, where he obtained his M.A. degree in 1957. He was awarded a Ph.D. from Patna University in 1975.
His areas of specialization include the philosophy of religion, Indian philosophy (including contemporary Indian philosophy), and comparative religion. With over 35 years of teaching experience, he has guided numerous Ph.D. scholars and supervised significant UGC research projects.
Dr. Sinha has actively participated in national and international seminars and conferences and has contributed more than 30 research papers to esteemed journals. His notable publications include:
Dharma-Darshan
Bhartiya Darshan (which has gone through multiple editions)
The Religion of the Rigveda
The Religions of the World: A Comparative Survey