Doing Philosophy Comparatively in India: Classical Indian and Western Philosophical Traditions in Engagement

When Western philosophy was introduced to Indian academia in the late nineteenth century, there arose for philosophers a two-fold need: need preserve self-identity of and dialogue with philosophy. In their attempt defend distinctiveness philosophy, first half twentieth century affirmed that classical essentially spiritual. The second however, did not have compulsion face Many them critiqued traditional view about For too, rational discourse it is equally capable contribute enrichment Today two traditions—Indian Western—are known each other fairly well hence little pursue comparative as distinct discipline Instead, what should be promoted an open philosophizing—philosophizing characterized by our openness diverse ways thought.