Social Relevance of Philosophy: Essays on Applied Philosophy (Andhra University Philisophical Studies)

Language: English
Pages: 195

From the Jacket 
What is the role of philosopher? Can philosophy be of any use to man's social
living? These are some of the questions that the philosophy teachers try to
answer in this book of twenty-two essays. It closely scrutinises the relevance
of philosophy at the social level, throwing light on various philosophical
systems and view of thinkers, both Indian and western. It shows how people can
be guided on their many problems in a philosophical and holistic manner. 
Presented at a national seminar, the essays discuss a wide range of
philosophical issues and perspectives on how man can modify his individual
thinking, develop the spiritual dimension of life, transform his social conduct
and manage personal and social relationships better. They deal with the
relevance of Gandhi's concept of freedom, the ethical importance of
Tiruvalluvar's philosophical outpourings, Buddhist perspectives on mindfulness
and social reformation, and significance of Yoga for harmonious living. They
take up contemporary concerns like reservations, dalit philosophy, growth of
philosophical Counseling, ethical and bio-ethical dimensions of abortion,
professional ethics, and role of philosophy in tackling the harmful effects of
consumerism and materialism.
This book will be extremely interesting for scholars of philosophy as well as
general readers, and highly useful as a textbook in Applied Philosophy for
student.   
About the Author
Prof. P. George Victor (born: 1953), professor of Philosophy, and Founder
Director, Centre for Religious Studies, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam has
been teaching Sankara Vedanta, and Western Philosophy for postgraduate students
for more than two decades.
He has participated in many seminars in India