Project of History of Indian Science, Philosophy and Culture
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http://bharatkalyan97.blogspot.com/2014/07/indian-history-leftist-fief-siddharth.html
http://bharatkalyan97.blogspot.com/2014/07/role-of-ichr-icpr-and-other-research.html
PHISPC
The Project of History of Indian Science, Philosophy and Culture (PHISPC) is concerned mainly with philosophy, science and culture and its approach is to be historical in a conceptualized and non-linear sense, as distinguished from the descriptive and chronological. Attempt has been made made to show that cognitive disciplines are interrelated and also influenced by changing socio-cultural conditions. A network approach to the developments in various periods of Indian history. The Emphasis has been given to primary sources of material in classical languages such as Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit, Arabic, Persian and Modern Indian Languages. The completion of the Project has resulted in the publication of 92 volumes so for a number of volumes having more than one part, covering wide-ranging subjects like philosophy, formal sciences, natural and life sciences, technology, agriculture, education, etc. reflecting main objective of the Project has been to undertake and enhance scholarly studies amongst scientists, technologists, philosophers and scholars dedicated to the promotion of Indian culture which might generate new perceptions and insights in regard to the inter connections of Indian science, philosophy and culture.
INTRODUCTORY BACKGROUND
The idea of undertaking a comprehensive research project for the inter-disciplinary study of History of Indian Science, Philosophy and Culture was conceived by Professor D.P. Chattopadhyaya, Founder Chairman of Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR) in early eighties with the full support of the then Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi. However the idea could take practical shape only in later eighties. As a result of a series of discussions, deliberations and consultations amongst eminent scholars of history, science, philosophy and culture, it was decided to undertake inter-disciplinary study, so that the interconnection between science, philosophy and culture as they developed in the long history of Indian civilization could be brought out in detail. A Preparatory Committee comprising eminent philosophers, scientists, historians and academicians, in general, with Professor D.P. Chattopadhyaya as Chairman was constituted in July 1990 to consider academic, administrative and financial planning and execution of the Project. The Project proposal, had the support of the then Prime Ministers and Education Ministers and was also supported and implemented by the Department of Science and Technology and the Planning Commission through MHRD.
True to the meaning of the title, the Project of History of Indian Science, Philosophy and Culture (PHISPC) is concerned mainly with philosophy, science and culture and its approach is to be historical in a conceptualized and non-linear sense, as distinguished from the descriptive and chronological. Attempt has been made made to show that cognitive disciplines are interrelated and also influenced by changing socio-cultural conditions. A network approach to the developments in various periods of Indian history. The Emphasis has been given to primary sources of material in classical languages such as Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit, Arabic, Persian and Modern Indian Languages. The completion of the Project has resulted in the publication of 92 volumes so for a number of volumes having more than one part, covering wide-ranging subjects like philosophy, formal sciences, natural and life sciences, technology, agriculture, education, etc. reflecting main objective of the Project has been to undertake and enhance scholarly studies amongst scientists, technologists, philosophers and scholars dedicated to the promotion of Indian culture which might generate new perceptions and insights in regard to the inter connections of Indian science, philosophy and culture.
True to the meaning of the title, the Project of History of Indian Science, Philosophy and Culture (PHISPC) is concerned mainly with philosophy, science and culture and its approach is to be historical in a conceptualized and non-linear sense, as distinguished from the descriptive and chronological. Attempt has been made made to show that cognitive disciplines are interrelated and also influenced by changing socio-cultural conditions. A network approach to the developments in various periods of Indian history. The Emphasis has been given to primary sources of material in classical languages such as Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit, Arabic, Persian and Modern Indian Languages. The completion of the Project has resulted in the publication of 92 volumes so for a number of volumes having more than one part, covering wide-ranging subjects like philosophy, formal sciences, natural and life sciences, technology, agriculture, education, etc. reflecting main objective of the Project has been to undertake and enhance scholarly studies amongst scientists, technologists, philosophers and scholars dedicated to the promotion of Indian culture which might generate new perceptions and insights in regard to the inter connections of Indian science, philosophy and culture.
Publications
Publications in PHISPC–CONSSAVY Series
HISTORY OF SCIENCE, PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURE IN INDIAN CIVILIZATION
HISTORY OF SCIENCE, PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURE IN INDIAN CIVILIZATION
General Editor & Project Director: D.P. Chattopadhyaya
Conceptual Volumes
| Part 1 | Science, Philosophy and Culture: Multi-disciplinary Explorations, Part – I | D.P. Chattopadhyaya & Ravinder Kumar | (eds.) |
| Part 2 | Science, Philosophy and Culture: Multi-disciplinary Explorations, Part – II | D.P. Chattopadhyaya & Ravinder Kumar | (eds.) |
Volume I The Dawn and Development of Indian Civilization
| Part 1 | The Dawn of Indian Civilization (up to c.600 BC) Vol. I, Part 1 Hardback pp. xxxii+788 (1999 reprinted in 2004) | G.C. Pande | 1,600.00 |
| Part 2 | Life, Thought and Culture in India (from c.600 BC to c. AD 300) Vol. I, Part 2 Hardback pp. xl+1444 (2002 reprinted in 2009) | G.C. Pande | 3,600.00 |
| Part 3 | India’s Interaction with Southeast Asia Vol. I, Part 3 Hardback pp. xxxi+704 (2006) | G.C. Pande | 2,010.00 |
| Part 4 | A Golden Chain on Civilizations: Indic, Iranic, Semitic and Hellenic up to c. 600 BC Vol. I, Part 4 Hardback pp. xxxv+1119 (2007) | G.C. Pande | 2,125.00 |
| Part 5 | A Golden Chain of Civilizations: Indic, Iranic, Semitic and Hellenic (from c. 600 BC to c. AD 600) – Section I. | G.C. Pande | (ed.) |
| Part5 | A Golden Chain of Civilizations: Indic, Iranic, Semitic and Hellenic (from c. 600 BC to c. AD 600) - Section 2. | G.C. Pande | (ed.) |
Volume II Life, Thought and Culture in India (AD 300-1100)
| Part 1 | Life, Thought and Culture in India (AD 300-1000) | K. Satchidananda Murty | (ed.) |
| Part 2 | Advaita Vedanta | R. Balasubramanian | (ed.) |
| Part 3 | Theistic Vedanta | R. Balasubramanian | (ed.) |
| Part 4 | Origin and Development of the Vaisesika System Vol. II, Part 4 Hardback pp. xxx+467 (2003 reprinted in 2008) | Anantalal Thakur | |
| Part 5 | A Social History of Early India | B. D. Chattopadhyaya | (ed.) |
| Part 6 | Purvam imamsa from an Interdisciplinary Point of View | K. T. Pandurangi | (ed.) |
Volume III Development of Philosophy, Science and Technology in India & Neighbouring Countries
| Part 1 | History of Indian Science, Technology and Culture (AD 1000-1800) | A. Rahman | (ed.) |
| Part 2 | India’s Interaction with China, Central and West Asia | A. Rahman | (ed.) |
| Part 3 | Development of Nyaya Philosophy and its Social Context | Sibajiban Bhattacharyya | (ed.) |
| Part 4 | Philosophical Concepts Relevant to Sciences in Indian Tradition | Pranab Kumar Sen | (ed.) |
| Part 5 | Philosophical Concepts Relevant to Sciences in Indian Tradition | Pranab Kumar Sen | (ed.) |
| Part 6 | India and China: Twenty Centuries of Civilizational Interaction and Vibrations Vol. III, Part 6 Hardback pp. xxxiii + 548 (2005) | Tan Chung & Geng Yinzeng | (eds.) |
| Part 7 | The Trading World of the Indian Ocean, AD 1500-1800 | Om Prakash | (ed.) |
Volume IV Fundamental Indian Ideas of Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences and Medicine
| Part 1 | Chemistry and Chemical Techniques in India | B.V. Subbarayappa | (ed.) |
| Part 2 | Medicine and Life Sciences in India | B.V. Subbarayappa | (ed.) |
| Part 3 | Indian Perspectives on the Physical World | B.V. Subbarayappa | |
| Part 4 | The Tradition of Astronomy in India: Jyotihsastra | B.V. Subbarayappa |
Volume V Agriculture in India
| Part 1 | A History of Agriculture in India (up to c.1200 AD) | Lallanji Gopal and V.C. Srivastava |
Volume VI Culture, Language, Literature and Arts
| Part 1 | Aesthetic Theories and Forms in Indian Tradition Vol. VI, Part 1 Hardback pp. c+611 (2008) | Kapila Vatsyayan & D.P.Chattopadhyaya |
| Part 3 | Indian Art: Forms, Concerns and Development in Historical Perspective Vol. VI, Part 3 Hardback pp. xxvi+387 (2000 reprinted in 2005) | B.N. Goswamy |
| Part 4 | Language, Grammar and Linguistics in Indian Tradition VOL. VI, PART 4 | V.N. Jha |
| Part 5 | The Life-World of the Tamils: Past and Present – I Vol. VI, Part 5 Hardback pp. lxvi+851 (2008) | R. Balasubramanian |
| Part 6 | The Life-World of the Tamils: Past and Present – II Vol. VI, Part 6 Hardback pp.lxxx+902 (2009) | R. Balasubramanian |
| Part 7 | Perspectives on Orissa: Cultural-Intellectual Contributions Vol. VI, Part 7 Hardback pp. xxxii+688 (2009) | P.K. Mohapatra & R.C. Pradhan |
Volume VII The Rise of New Polity and Life in Villages and Towns
| Part 1 | The State and Society in Medieval India | J.S. Grewal |
| Part 2 | Religious Movements and Institutions in Medieval India | J.S. Grewal |
| Part 5 | Development of Islamic Religion and Philosophy in India | M. Rafique |
| Part 6 | Indian Christianity | A.V. Afonso |
| Part 7 | Tribal Religions | S. Shyamkishore Singh |
Volume VIII Economic History of India
| Part 1 | Economic History of India from Thirteenth to Seventeenth Century | Irfan Habib |
| Part 2 | Peasant History of Late Pre-Colonial and Colonial India | B B Chaudhuri |
| Part 3 | Economic History of India from Eighteenth to Twentieth Century | B B Chaudhuri |
Volume IX Colonial Period
| Part 1 | Medicine in India: Modern Period | O.P. Jaggi |
| Part 2 | Women in India: Ancient and Medieval Period | Bhuvan Chandel |
| Part 3 | Women of India: Colonial and Post-Colonial Period | Bharati Ray |
Volume X Towards Independence
| Part 1 | Development of Indian Philosophy from Eighteenth Century Onwards | Daya Krishna |
| Part 3 | Historical Perspective of Warfare in India: Some Morale and Material Determinants | S.N. Prasad |
| Part 4 | Cultural Foundations of Mathematics: The Nature of Mathematical Proof and the Transmission of the Calculus from India to Europe in the 16th c. CE | C.K. Raju |
| Part 5 | Development of Modern Indian Thought and the Social Sciences | S. Bhattacharya |
| Part 6 | Aspects of India’s International Relations 1700 to 2000: South Asia and the World | Jayanta Kumar Ray |
| Part 7 | Political Ideas in Modern India: Thematic Explorations | V.R. Mehta & Thomas Pantham |
| Part 8 | Interpreting the Indian Diaspora: Lessons from History and Contemporary Politics | Jayanta Kumar Ray |
Volume XI Consciousness, Science, Society, Value and Yoga (CONSSVAY)
Volume XII Levels of Reality (CONSSVAY)
| Part 1 | A Conceptual-Analytic Study of Indian Philosophy of Morals | Rajendra Prasad |
| Part 2 | A Historical-Developmental Study of Classical Indian Philosophy of Morals | Rajendra Prasad |
| Part 3 | Vedic Vision of Consciousness and Reality | S.P. Singh |
| Part 5 | Materialism and Immaterialism in India and Europe | Partha Ghose |
| Part 6 | Life and Organicism | N.S. Rangaswamy |
Volume XIII Theories of Natural and Life Sciences (CONSSVAY)
| Part 1 | India in the World of Physics: Then and Now | A.N. Mitra |
| Part 2 | From Physiology and Chemistry to Biochemistry | Maharani Chakraborty |
| Part 6 | History of Science and Philosophy of Science – I | Pradip Kumar Sengupta |
| Part 7 | History of Science and Philosophy of Science – II | Pradip Kumar Sengupta |
| Part 8 | Science in India | J.V. Narlikar |
Volume XIV Natural and Cultural Sciences (CONSSVAY)
| Part 1 | Relations Between Nature and Culture | Roddam Narasimha |
| Part 2 | Social Sciences: Communication, Anthropology and Sociology | Yogendra Singh |
| Part 3 | Markets and Morals: Ethical Issues in Economies | Ashok Sanjay Guha |
| Part 4 | Different Types of History | Bharati Ray |
Volume XV Science, Technology and Philosophy (CONSSVAY)
| Part 1 | Science, Technology, Imperialism and War | J. B. Das Gupta |
| Part 2 | Science and the Public | Ashok Jain |
| Part 3 | Science, Literature and Aesthetics | Amiya Dev |
| Part 4 | Science and Modern India: An Institutional History c. 1784 to c.1947 | Uma Das Gupta |
| Part 5 | Old Wisdom and New Horizon | Manoj Kumar Pal |
Volume XVI Yoga (CONSSVAY)
| Part 1 | Cognitive Anomalies, Consciousness and Yoga | K. Ramakrishna Rao |
| Part 2 | History of Yoga in India | S.P. Singh |
| Part 3 | Streams of Yogic and Mystic Experience | Manoj Das |
| Part 4 | Synthesis of Yoga | Kireet Joshi |
Monographs
| 1. | Science, Philosophy and Culture in Historical Perspective | D.P. Chattopadhyaya & Ravinder Kumar |
| 2. | Some Aspects of India’s Philosophical & Scientific Heritage | D.P. Chattopadhyaya & Ravinder Kumar |
| 3. | Mathematics, Astronomy and Biology in Indian Tradition: Some Conceptual Preliminaries | D.P. Chattopadhyaya & Ravinder Kumar |
| 4. | Language, Logic and Science in India: Some Conceptual and Historical Perspectives | D.P. Chattopadhyaya & Ravinder Kumar |
| 5. | Primal Spirituality of the Vedas: Its Renewal and Renaissance | R. Balasubramanian |
| 6. | Interdisciplinary Studies in Science, Technology, Philosophy and Culture | D.P. Chattopadhyaya |
| 7. | Ancient Yoga and Modern Science | T.R. Anantharaman |
| 8. | Prolegomena to Any Future Historiography of Cultures & Civilizations | Daya Krishna |
| 9. | Science and Spirituality: A Quantum Integration | Amit Goswami and Maggie Goswami |
| 10. | On Rational Historiography | V. Shekhawat |
| 11. | Kautiliya Arthasastra Revisited | Surindra Nath Mital |
| 12. | The Ways of Understanding the Human Past | D.P. Chattopadhyaya |
| 13. | The Architecture of Knowledge | Subhash Kak |
| 14. | Karnataka Music as Aesthetic Form | R. Sathyanarayana |
| 15. | Indian Philosophy and Philosophy of Science | Sundar Sarukkai |
ACADEMIC LIFE
Volume Centric Seminars, Symposia and lectures for the year 2011-12
During the year, 2011-12 the following volume centric North East and SC/ST Seminars, Symposia and Lectures were organized::
| S. No. | Name of the Symposia and Seminar | Name of the Organizer | Date and Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Modernization: Challenges and Impact on Tribal Life in the North-East India | Prof. S. Shyamkishore Singh | Aizawl May 25-27, 2011. |
| 2 | Perspectives on Inter-faith (religious) dialogue in a Plural Society with special reference to North East India | Prof. S. Shyamkishore Singh | Imphal July 26-28, 2011. |
| 3 | Tribal Religions of India | Prof. S. Shyamkishore Singh | Agartala September 28-30, 2011 |
| 4 | Assamese Language and the Cultural Heritage of Assam | Prof. S. Shyamkishore Singh | Guwahati December 28-20, 2011 |
| 5 | “The Philosophy of the Underprivileged (SC/ST): A Road to Social Democracy and Social Progress” | Prof. S. Panneerselvam | Chennai March 21-22, 2012 |
| S. No. | Lectures | Title of Lecture | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. Yogendra Singh, Volume Editor, PHISPC | “Contemporary Crises of Change in India” | January 5, 2012 at IIPA, Delhi |
| 2 | Professor Maja Kule, Director, Institute of Sociology and Philosophy, Latvia | i) The Rights of Women ii) Underprivileged and their entitlements | December 10, 2012 at J.N.U. December 18, 2012 at Annamalai University, Tamilnaidu |
| 3 | Professor Maris Kulis, Latvia | Human Rights | December 6, 2012 JNU, New Delhi |