Dr. S. Radhakrishnan: His Life and Philosophy

This motivational book explores avenues from the life and works of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, and provides enough insights into life and philosophy of Dr. Radhakrishnan for the people to take the journey to ascendancy in life in their chosen fields of activities. It possesses an abiding concern for a better deal in life that needs to be offered to the younger generations so as to enable them to steer through life with confidence and aplomb.
The book has twelve chapters covering a wide discussion on life and philosophy of Dr. Radhakrishnan. It highlights the life stories of Dr. Radhakrishnan regarding his efforts, determination, and above all guiding vision. The chapters in the book deal with various aspects of the personality and many-sided activity of Dr. Radhakrishnan and his contribution to politics and international relations, Indian philosophy, and world diplomacy; birth and early life of Dr. Radhakrishnan; his career in the teaching profession as Professor in various colleges and universities; his distinguished role as Vice Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University and Andhra University, and Chancellor of the University of Delhi; his diplomatic role as India’s representative in the U.S.S.R. and its aftermath and discuss Indo-U.S.S.R. relations during and after Dr. Radhakrishnan’s term as India’s Ambassador in Russia; his role as the Vice President of India has been discussed; Dr. Radhakrishnan’s achievements as President and his contribution to Indian politics; Dr. Radhakrishnan as a writer and orator and with his works and their subject matter and importance; his lectures in India and abroad, and their impact on the religious thinkers and philosophers of the work; Dr. Radhakrishnan’s specific contribution to the field of Hindu religion and Indian philosophy; his many-sided activity and the estimate of his personality by world leaders and educationists. The chapter titled Radhakrishnan’s Philosophy studies the distinguished system of philosophy evolved by Dr. Radhakrishnan. The final chapter is on the political thought of Dr. Radhakrishnan.