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About The Book: "Introduction to Indian Philosophy" by Jwala Prasad, with a foreword by R. D. Ranade, offers a thorough exploration of India's major philosophical traditions, including Vedanta, Buddhism, Jainism, and Samkhya. Prasad examines key concepts, thinkers, and texts, highlighting the historical and cultural contexts that shape these philosophies. The book emphasizes common themes such as ethics and the nature of reality while also addressing the contemporary relevance of Indian thought. Ranade’s foreword reinforces the importance of understanding Indian philosophy within the global philosophical landscape, making the work accessible and insightful for students and scholars alike. About The Author: Raja Jwala Prasad (1872–1944) was an influential Indian civil engineer and Pro Vice Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University (1936–1940). Born in Mandawar, Uttar Pradesh, he graduated in engineering from Thomason College, Roorkee, in 1900. Prasad served in the Irrigation Department, retiring as Chief Engineer and overseeing the Ganga Canal Grid Scheme in 1924. Honored with the title of Raja, he later contributed to BHU's campus planning and fundraising efforts. The Title 'Introduction to Indian Philosophy written/authored/edited by Jwala Prasad, Foreword by R. D. Ranade', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367800980 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 217 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Philosophy, Hindu. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.