Treatise on Hindu logic according to the neo-nyaya tradition of Mithila, Bihar.

Les développements idéologiques contemporains, qui concrétisent les choix opérés par la raison moderne, montrent l'engagement de celle-ci dans des voies de mort. Le relativisme d'aujourd'hui, ultime résurgence de cette maladie philosophique qu'est le scepticisme, n'en est qu'un signe supplémentaire. Mais l'écoute des aspirations les plus profondes de l'âme ne révèle-t-elle pas combien elle demeure en attente d'une autre voie, pleinement salvatrice? Une voie, unique voie de vie, déjà proposée à la raison philosophique, à Athènes, en 51 de notre ère, et (...) qui fit naître les rires désabusés. Et pourtant... Le salut de la raison, de la philosophie, ne passe-t-il pas unique ment par le consentement aux noces par lesquelles le Verbe incarné s'offre à l'âme humaine? Ce livre ne s'adresse pas à ceux qui savent, encore moins à tous ceux qui pensent savoir. Mais à ceux qui refusent de se perdre avec les courants intellectuels dominants; qui ne désespèrent pas de la raison ; et qui demeurent capables d'entendre les appels du Verbe à l'esprit de petitesse. (shrink)

Treatise on Navya nyaya philosophy; Sanskrit text with Hindi translation.

As the market share of Fair Trade food products in countries of the North grows, understanding consumer preferences with regard to this recent label is becoming increasingly important. This article reports on a test of the consistency of consumers' stated preferences, for which a survey was conducted at the place and time of actual purchase decisions. The aim of the survey was to further improve the understanding of consumers' stated motivations for buying 'Fair Trade' and 'organic Fair Trade' bananas in (...) Switzerland. Hypothetical questions with double dichotomous choices were used to compare two types of bananas - conventional and labelled - and to assess the average stated willingness-to-pay (WTP) for Fair Trade-labelled bananas. The results show that Fair Trade is largely accepted in Switzerland and that the premium for purchasing such products is influenced by age, the number of young children and the perception of the Fair Trade label. I then used a comparative test of field observations and stated preferences for bananas to measure inconsistency in choices. This comparison reveals that less than one-fifth of the answers are in principle inconsistent. These results point to the importance of confidence in the Fair Trade labels if consumers' purchases are to increase. (shrink)

Sankhya philosophy with special reference to Brahmasūtra, Bhagavadgītā, Upanishads and Bhāgavatapurāṇa; a study.

Study on fundamentals and philosophy of Yoga as depicted in Vedas, Puranas, Upanishad and Bhagavadgita, Hindu sacred books.

Purpose Online social networks can bridge the gap between distant individuals by simulating online experiences that closely resemble physical interactions. While people have positive experiences, such as joy, in a physical relationship and would like to enjoy those experiences online, they also have negative experiences, such as being subject to a lie. An online social network may allow users to lie to simulate a real-world social group better. However, lying must be prevented on social networks as unethical behavior. Thus, this (...) study aims to investigate an ethical dilemma raised due to the two abovementioned perspectives. Design/methodology/approach This paper examines different aspects of lying in social networks, using a comprehensive descriptive literature review approach and a classification scheme. Findings Contrary to their initial intent, social networks are disrupting the traditional notion of human interaction, either by disregarding the presence of dishonesty or by attempting to regulate relationships. In this research, the authors examine the challenges of these two perspectives by identifying enablers, consequences and control measures of lying on social networks at the individual, social and technological levels. The authors also develop a framework to facilitate investigating this dilemma. Originality/value This paper examines a controversial topic. Although lying is unethical, allowing users to lie may be considered an appealing feature of social network platforms. This paper offers a framework to propose several research directions for future studies. This study’s examination focuses on the challenges associated with deception on social networks, prompting the formulation of three crucial questions regarding the potential impact of technology on such behavior. (shrink)

Study of the concept of time in Indic philosophy.

Two Sanskrit works on Vedanta and Advaita philosophy.

Lectures on Sankhya philosophy and contribution of Kaṇāda and Pāṇini; lecture series organized by Centre for Vedanta Studies, University of Kerala with the financial assistance from the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India during the Sanskrit year 2000.

Cet ouvrage est une introduction à la philosophie de Nietzsche (1844-1900) et son originalité est double : d'une part, en prenant pour fil directeur la question de la sagesse, il s'efforce de rendre vivante cette pensée et de+ montrer l'impact concret et éthique qu'elle peut encore avoir. D'autre part, l'ouvrage, qui se concentre sur une lecture d'Ainsi parlait Zarathoustra, donne des clefs de lecture de ce livre fondamental et en propose une interprétation nouvelle. Voulant rompre avec toute la tradition philosophique, (...) la recherche de la sagesse se fait ici à travers l'histoire de Zarathoustra et à travers ses discours, souvent énigmatiques, où la philosophie s'entremêle à la poésie. Mais qui est au juste ce personnage de Zarathoustra? Pourquoi Nietzsche en fait-il un poète? Qu'a-t-il au fond à nous dire? Et est-ce bien à nous que se destine ce livre écrit "pour tous et pour personne"? (shrink)

Treatise on Navya nyaya philosophy; Sanskrit text with Gujarati translation and commentary.

On divine reincarnations (avatars) in Hindu mythology.

Hume's Reception in Early America: Expanded Edition brings together the original American responses to one of Britain's greatest men of letters, David Hume. Now available as a single volume paperback, this new edition includes updated further readings suggestions and dozens of additional primary sources gathered together in a completely new concluding section. From complete pamphlets and booklets, to poems, reviews, and letters, to extracts from newspapers, religious magazines and literary and political journals, this book's contents come from a wide variety (...) of sources published in colonial America and the early United States between 1758 and 1850. As well as classics by Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and Alexander Hamilton, it contains scores of unknown and hard-to-locate items, many of which have not been reprinted since their original publication. These responses are divided into four parts covering Hume's Essays; his Philosophical Writings; his History of England; and his Character and Death. Each of those parts has a separate introductory essay, and every selection is introduced by a short headnote that sets the piece in its historical context and provides bibliographical references. Packed with new insights into Hume and American thought and culture, Hume's Reception in Early America reveals the relevance and impact of Hume on American political, philosophical, historical, religious, and aesthetic debates. (shrink)

Contributed articles on various aspects of Buddhist philosophy, literature and doctrines.

Contributed articles on various aspects of Buddhist philosophy, literature and doctrines.

This is a welcome reprint of a book that continues to grow in importance.