An Idealist View Of Life  (English, Paperback, Radhakrishnan S.)

An Idealist View Of Life is a collection of the Hibbert lectures on the ideals of life presented by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, one of the most prolific scholars of India and a premier statesman.

Summary of the Book

In An Idealist View of Life, Dr. Radhakrishnan discusses his views on science, religion, evolution and life. In this treatise, Radhakrishnan explores all aspects of the modern debate on science against religion and the futile attempts by man to find a substitute for religion. The author draws from the various traditions of the East and West, and the nature and validity of religious experiences. The author also discusses the modern concept of evolution and a range of other subjects combined with his personal views on faith which makes this book a philosophical education in itself.

About Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was the first Vice-President of India and the second President of India. He was a well-known scholar of comparative religion and philosophy, holding the King George V Chair of Mental and Moral Science at the University of Calcutta and Spalding Professor of Eastern Religion and Ethics at University of Oxford. He has authored several books including Indian Philosophy, The Hindu View of Life, Religion and Society, and Recovery of Faith.