The Social Philosophy of Sri Aurobindo


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On the Indian philosopher Aurobindo Ghose, 1872-1950.




The Essential Aurobindo


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Sri Aurobindo stands out as one of the most profound and profoundly relevant of contemporary Asian spiritual masters speaking to the West. His vision transcends the distinctive strengths and weaknesses of India and the West, and his discipline brings the yogas of the Gita to the task of world transformation.Professor Robert McDermott's afterword recounts the increased significance of Aurobindo's message for the West in modern times.




The Future Evolution of Man


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The modern world's structures are changing rapidly as new problems arise from advances in science and technology. Man's mind is unable to keep pace with the movement he has himself set in motion and the unsolvable problems that confront him, yet he aspires to self-mastery, perfection, peace, beauty, and love. What is the meaning of terrestrial life and the present evolutionary crisis? This anthology compiled from Sri Aurobindo's The Life Divine, The Synthesis of Yoga, and The Human Cycle deals with this crucial question, tracing the past and pointing to the future of human evolution, both individual and social.




The Life Divine


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The Life Divine explores for the Modern mind the great streams of Indian metaphysical thought, reconciling the truths behind each and from this synthesis extends in terms of consciousness the concept of evolution. The unfolding of Earth's and man's spiritual destiny is illuminated, pointing the way to a Divine Life on Earth. Index.




Sri Aurobindo's Philosophy of Social Development


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Scholars, Philosophers And Sociologists In East And West Have Been Exploring The Ideal Of Social Development And Suggesting Ways To Attain It In Con¬Temporary Time. Among Those Illustri¬Ous In This Field Is Sri Aurobindo. The Present Work Is A Faithful Attempt To Explore Sri Aurobindo S Analysis Of Philosophical And Psychological Basis Of Social Development, His Attempt To Trace Its Process And His Ideas And Suggestions Concerning Determinants And Dynamics Of Social Development. Thus This Is A Valuable Book For The Students Of Sociology And Social Philo¬Sophy And An Important Addition To The Growing Literature On Sri Auro¬Bindo S Thought. It Presents Sri Auro¬Bindo S Solution To Overcome The Present Crisis That Mankind Is Facing. It Gives A Peep In The Future Destiny Of Man. It Offers A Gospel Of Optimism And Transformation. The Work Is A Faithful And Com¬Prehensive Study Of Sri Aurobindo S Social Philosophy. The Work Has Been Written In A Lucid And Vigorous Style. The Author Seems To Be Widely Read In Several Social Sciences; He Has An Admirable Command Over Sri Auro¬Bindo S Literature. N.K. Deveraja, Formerly, National Professor And Head Of The Dept. Of Philosophy, Bhu. It Is An Original Contribution To The Philosophical Literature And Makes Significant Advance On The Researches Made On Social, Ethical And Spiritual Aspects Of Sri Aurobindo S Thought. The Book Is A Valuable Piece Of Litera¬Ture Embodying Vision And Creativity. R.S. Srivastava, Retd. Prof, And Head Of The Dept. Of Philosophy Ranchi University, Bihar.




The Philosophy of Sri Aurobindo


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Indian philosopher, poet, mystic and Yogi, Sri Aurobindo, argued that human society has evolved throughout history and is destined to move towards better organization of life. Applying his ideas to problems confronting the world today, this collection presents an in-depth exploration of Aurobindo's evolutionary philosophy and Integral Yoga. Written by an international team of scholars and practitioners, each chapter takes a theoretical aspect of Sri Aurobindo's philosophy, positions it alongside policy debates on the individual and the state and explains its practical and educational benefits. Contributors discuss his vision of unity in diversity, shed light on his poetry and offer a comprehensive view of his concept of ethics as well as his metaphysics of consciousness. They examine his contribution to the Indian response to post-Enlightenment modernity and reveal how his philosophy illuminates some of the fundamental problems of our times, offering possible solutions. By presenting the first sustained discourse between Sri Aurobindo and the contemporary world, this collection addresses the relevance of his philosophy for everyday life and highlights the lasting work of this important 20th-century Indian thinker.







Introduction to Sri Aurobindo's Philosophy


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Having applied the standards of modern critical theory, it may sound fruitless to account for biographical details of writer in interpreting his work as the biographical details either hold no importance or have nothing to do with the work of art in the sense that once a work of art is born, it looses its connection with the creator. Moreover, even in the moment of creation, the author remains detached from his creation. However, there are some exceptions to this. It has been observed that the biographical details are of immense help in partly making sense of what the concerned author has encoded. These details can be correlated to his writing. In the case of some writers, their life has a special relation with what they write, how they led their life, what inspiration they sought, what influences they received and imbibed in their personality, what experiences they lived with, and what events and occasions they confronted. All these partly go into the making of a literary personality.