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Sanjana takes you on a journey through the teachings some of the most influential and inspiring philosophers of all time. She covers the journey and philosophies of: 1. Plato 2. Aristotle 3. Descartes 4. David Hume 5. Immanuel Kant 6. Buddha 7. Jaina 8. Shankracharya 9. Ramanuja. Tags:  The, Greatest, And, Most, Influential, Philosophers, of, All, Time, Timelss, Philosophers, Philosophy, UPSC, UPSC Aspirants, UPSC Preparation, Plato, Aristotle, David, Hume, David Hume, Jaina, Buddha, Descartes, Shankracharya, Ramanuja, Immanuel Kant, IAS, IAS Preparation.

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Sanjana takes you on a journey through the teachings some of the most influential and inspiring philosophers of all time. She covers the journey and philosophies of: 1. Plato 2. Aristotle 3. Descartes 4. David Hume 5. Immanuel Kant 6. Buddha 7. Jaina 8. Shankracharya 9. Ramanuja.

Overview: The Greatest and Most Influential Philosophers of All Time

This lesson talks about the meaning of Philosophy its ultimate aim. You will learn terms like Rationalism & Empiricism, Materialism &amp; Spiritualism and their meaning in Philosophy. It will also provide a basic difference between Indian and Western Schools of thought.

A Comprehensive Introduction to Philosophy

Get to know one of the Greatest Philosophers and thinkers of all times, Plato. Know how he explains his theory of ideas with a simple allegory of cave and learn his philosophy of ‘To know is to be’.

Plato: The Greatest and Most Influential Philosophers of All Time

Aristotle was the father of Biology, Logic and also a student of Plato. This lesson covers his theory of causation, Actuality &amp; Potentiality and his famous Nicomachean ethics or the theory

of Golden mean.

Aristotle: The Greatest and Most Influential Philosophers of All Time

Descartes was a French Mathematician and Philosopher. He was one of the first systematic Rationalist & Philosopher started the trend of rationalism in Europe. Learn how he derives his dictum of “cogito ergo sum’’ and explains the problem of mind-body​ dualism.

Descartes: The Greatest and Most Influential Philosophers of All Time

David Hume is known as one of the most radical empiricist Philosopher. This lesson will enable you to understand his concept of Impressions, Ideas and Causality.

David Hume: The Greatest and Most Influential Philosophers of All Time

Immanuel Kant is a very famous German Philosopher and he brought about a Copernicus 
revolution in philosophy. He is credited with synthesizing the rationalist and empiricist
thoughts. He is also well known for his ‘Deontological Ethics’. Learn about his concept of Judgements, Space and time, Ideas of reason and his deontological ethics.

Immanuel Kant: The Greatest and Most Influential Philosophers of All Time

Buddha is well known for founding the Buddhist School in Indian Philosophy and his concept of the middle path that still holds true in the modern times. This lesson will enable you to understand his noble truths, his theory of Pratityasamutpada or theory of dependent origination, Theory of momentariness and his concept of Bodhi sattva.

Buddha: The Greatest and Most Influential Philosophers of All Time

Mahavira was the 24th and last Jain Trithankara. He is the most famous figure in the history of Jainism. Jainism is a heterodox school of Indian Philosophy. Learn about his Epistemology & Metaphysics, theory of Anekantvada or manyness of reality, Syadvada or relativity of knowledge and their Ethics.

Jaina: The Greatest and Most Influential Philosophers of All Time

Shankracharya is one of the most influential Vedanta Philosophers and all associated Vedic texts till date are read in accordance to his interpretation of the Upanishads and the Vedas. This lesson will take you through the various Vedanta philosophies and why it is called ‘Vedanta’. It will also give you an insight into Shankracharya’s advaitevada (monisom) his concept of Maya & Jagat, Self & god.

Shankracharya: The Greatest and Most Influential Philosophers of All Time

Ramanuja was a Vedanta Philosopher and he gives his own concept of Visistadvaita or Qualified monism as per his understanding of the Vedas and associated sacred texts. Learn about Ramanuja’s concept of Self and god, liberation and how his interpretation is different from Shankracharya’s.

Ramanuja: The Greatest and Most Influential Philosophers of All Time

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Overview: The Greatest and Most Influential Philosophers of All Time

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A Comprehensive Introduction to Philosophy

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Plato: The Greatest and Most Influential Philosophers of All Time

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Aristotle: The Greatest and Most Influential Philosophers of All Time

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Descartes: The Greatest and Most Influential Philosophers of All Time

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David Hume: The Greatest and Most Influential Philosophers of All Time

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Immanuel Kant: The Greatest and Most Influential Philosophers of All Time

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Buddha: The Greatest and Most Influential Philosophers of All Time

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