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Topic: Philosophy

The gospel of Nietzsche’s Chandala—how the German philosopher appropriated Manusmriti

In ‘The Ambedkar–Nietzsche Provocations’ Ankit Kawade explores their shared critique of morality and caste.

SubscriberWrites: Philosophical critique of theistic arguments

Describing God as the ultimate cause of the universe places him within time, because causation presupposes temporal sequence.

SubscriberWrites: Gilles Deleuze—the philosopher who danced with chaos

2025 marks the centenary of the birth of Gilles Deleuze, a towering figure in twentieth-century philosophy—the Philosopher who danced with chaos.

The famed 27 Club is only real because people believe it. It shows how myths shape society

The notion that some of the world’s brightest stars burn out at the age of 27 is as seductive as it is tragic. Members of the 27 Club include Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain and Amy Winehouse.

Jiddu Krishnamurti—Reluctant messiah, Indira Gandhi’s adviser, enduring philosopher

Jiddu Krishnamurti warned against the dangers of personality cults, religion, and dogma, but amassed an ever-growing flock of devotees. A look at his legacy on his death anniversary.

Positive approach to life is destructive. There is no freedom at all: Jiddu Krishnamurti

Jiddu Krishnamurti's 'Can the Mind be Quiet: Living, Learning and Meditation' is written in the style of Paulo Coelho but the teaching is far more profound and challenging.

Off The Cuff with Rohini Nilekani

In ThePrint 'Off The Cuff', watch author and philanthropist Rohini Nilekani in conversation with Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Senior Editor Sandhya Ramesh, where they...

Why these books by Yogi Adityanath and Baba Ramdev don’t qualify as works of philosophy

Chaudhary Charan Singh University’s inclusion of Adityanath and Ramdev books in philosophy course seems trivial but as an academic philosopher, it is disturbing.

We can all name men philosophers. So, here’s a list of women philosophers you must know

One probable reason why women philosophers have been neglected is that idealism fell out of fashion. Another is misogyny.

Raja Rao — the author who attempted to decipher the self through his writings

Raja Rao was one of the founding pillars of Indian writing in English who tried to incorporate Indian metaphysics and philosophy into his fictional work.

On Camera

Iran war has given India a blueprint for the next conflict

Pakistan would be itching to do an Iran on us and China would be planning to execute an air campaign without allowing us asymmetrical escalation. India has no choice but to transform.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.