The East-West Dialogue: Exploring the Influence of Indian Philosophy on Western Thought
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Which Indian philosopher's ideas significantly influenced the development of Transcendentalism in the United States?
What is the central concept in Advaita Vedanta that emphasizes the non-duality of the individual soul (Atman) and the universal soul (Brahman)?
Which Indian concept emphasizes the importance of selfless action and duty without attachment to the fruits of one's labor?
What is the term for the illusion or veil of ignorance that conceals the true nature of reality in Advaita Vedanta?
Which Indian philosopher introduced the concept of 'Satyagraha' or nonviolent resistance, which later influenced the civil rights movements led by Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi?
What is the ultimate goal or liberation sought in Indian philosophy, often associated with the cessation of suffering and the realization of the true nature of reality?
Which Indian philosopher's writings on the nature of consciousness and the unity of all existence influenced the development of modern psychology and psychotherapy?
What is the term for the doctrine of non-attachment and renunciation of worldly desires in Indian philosophy, often associated with the path to spiritual liberation?
Which Indian philosopher's ideas on the importance of self-realization and the cultivation of inner peace influenced the development of humanistic psychology?
What is the term for the concept of interconnectedness and unity among all living beings and the universe in Indian philosophy?
Which Indian philosopher's writings on the nature of reality and the limitations of language influenced the development of postmodernism and deconstruction in Western philosophy?
What is the term for the concept of cosmic consciousness or the realization of the unity of all existence in Indian philosophy?
Which Indian philosopher's ideas on the importance of intuition and direct experience influenced the development of existentialism in Western philosophy?
What is the term for the concept of the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Indian philosophy?
Which Indian philosopher's writings on the nature of the mind and the importance of meditation influenced the development of cognitive science and mindfulness practices in the West?