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Is it determined by any geographical boundaries? Does it emerge out of cultural patterns of the society? With such and other basic questions Prof. Barlingay analyses the concepts theories and trends in philosophy as they have developed in our sub-continent over the ages. Although this account of philosophy is called 'Indian' he emphasises that the issues discussed by the ancient and medieval philosophers are essentially abstract and there is nothing 'Indian' ...
Teacher, educationist, journalist, social reformer, political activist and philosopher rolled in one, Professor S.S. Barlingay is known for his markedly unorthodox views on different fields ranging from epistemology and logic to aesthetics and social philosophy. As a freedom fighter, he was closely associated with the mainstream of our national life.
The foundation of the Indian aesthetic theory can be traced to Bharatamuni’s Natyasastra where he gave his theory of beauty (theory of rasa) which was later elaborately developed by learned scholars. In this work, Prof. Barlingay examines the development of the rasa theory by various authorities on art and aesthetics and finally presents his own critical understanding of it. The volume begins with a survey of the history of Indian art by ...