Eastern Wisdom in Western Minds: The Impact of Indian Philosophy on Western Thinkers
Description: This quiz explores the profound impact of Indian philosophy on the minds of some of the most influential Western thinkers. From the transcendentalism of Emerson to the existentialism of Sartre, Indian wisdom has left an indelible mark on Western thought and culture. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Tags: indian philosophy western thought transcendentalism existentialism comparative philosophy |
Which American transcendentalist writer was deeply influenced by the Bhagavad Gita and incorporated its teachings into his own philosophy?
Which German philosopher was inspired by the Upanishads and incorporated their teachings into his existentialist philosophy?
Which French philosopher and writer was influenced by Indian philosophy and incorporated its teachings into his existentialist philosophy?
Which American psychologist and philosopher was influenced by Indian philosophy and developed a humanistic approach to psychology?
Which British philosopher and mathematician was influenced by Indian philosophy and developed a philosophy of process and becoming?
Which American philosopher and public intellectual was influenced by Indian philosophy and developed a philosophy of pragmatism?
Which German philosopher and sociologist was influenced by Indian philosophy and developed a theory of social action?
Which American philosopher and literary critic was influenced by Indian philosophy and developed a theory of deconstruction?
Which American philosopher and environmentalist was influenced by Indian philosophy and developed a philosophy of deep ecology?
Which American philosopher and religious scholar was influenced by Indian philosophy and developed a theory of comparative religion?
Which American philosopher and psychologist was influenced by Indian philosophy and developed a theory of transpersonal psychology?
Which American philosopher and public intellectual was influenced by Indian philosophy and developed a theory of cosmopolitanism?
Which American philosopher and ethicist was influenced by Indian philosophy and developed a theory of care ethics?
Which American philosopher and political theorist was influenced by Indian philosophy and developed a theory of deliberative democracy?
Which American philosopher and environmental ethicist was influenced by Indian philosophy and developed a theory of ecofeminism?