An Integrated Science of the Absolute
author: Nataraja Guru
edition: 2001, D. K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
pages: 1246
ISBN-10: 8124610576
ISBN-13: 9788124610572
Topic: Hindu-philosophy
Absolutist Ethics and Aesthetics
This chapter describes Absolutist Ethics and Aesthetics in the book An Integrated Science of the Absolute. This book deals with the study and translation of the Darsana Mala (Garland of Visions) by Narayana Guru (19th century) which represents an exposition of Upanisadic thought and Mysticism. Nataraja Guru was his direct disciple but also studied Educational Psychology. In this book, he attempts to integrate science with philosophy (Darshana). Narayana Guru was a philosopher, and visionary poet from Kerala who sought to propound the wisdom of Advaita philosophy. This chapter is part of the collection Part 8. Contemplation.
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[An Integrated Science of the Absolute: index]
[About the Author (Narayana Guru and Nataraja Guru)]
[Introduction]
[The Three Steps in a Complete Philosophy]