The Science of Philosophy

Book Detail

• Brand: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of Pages: 570
• Release Date: 30-01-2011
• EAN: 9788124605585
• Package Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.9 x 2.2 inches
• Languages: English

Description:
This volume delves into the concept of consciousness and its integration into physical theories. It explores a unifying mechanism for fundamental processes within human beings that influence actions and behavior in the outer world. The book argues that the essence of life, combined with consciousness, can provide a viable framework for understanding both the physical world and human/non-human experiences.

The work presents the foundations of Vedanta philosophy, comparing its insights with objective science and other philosophical perspectives to clarify the classification of objects, inner and outer worlds, and associated experiences. It examines the theory of karma, contrasting Western and scientific views with the Vedantic perspective. Further discussions include human-machine interactions, the human connection with the physical world within the Vedantic framework, and the interactions between human and non-human beings.

Several new concepts are introduced for the first time, such as the dressing of essences of life with consciousness, the principle of minimum effort, a (3/2)-rule for the fragmentation of consciousness, the definition of a mindset function and its evolution, and the K-effect. The book highlights the limitations of modern science in explaining certain aspects of human behavior, making it an essential read for scholars, students, physicists, biologists, psychologists, and philosophers—especially those interested in the philosophy of science.

Author Details:

• Radhey Shyam Kaushal: Dr. Kaushal earned a PhD in Physics from IIT Kanpur (1970) and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Delhi (2000). He has been a professor at the University of Delhi, served as a UGC Research Scientist, and worked extensively in Theoretical Nuclear and Particle Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Classical Mechanics, Dynamical Systems, and the Philosophy of Science. An Alexander von Humboldt Fellow, he has published over 100 research papers and authored multiple books. Since his retirement from Ramjas College, he has continued as a visiting faculty member in the Department of Physics and Astrophysics at the University of Delhi.