Beeswin Shatabdi Mein Darshanshastra

In this seventh book of the series Philosophy: East and West, Dr. Suman Gupta examines two major trends in contemporary philosophical thoughtlinguistic philosophy and existentialismfrom a Marxist perspective. Placing these two schools of thought in their correct sociohistorical perspective, Dr. Gupta questions their prevailing interpretations. He argues that these schools abstract metaphysical systems, veiled in esoteric terminology, distort reality rather than offer a correct worldview. In contrast to the approaches of linguistic philosophers and existentialists, Dr. Suman Gupta adopts an approach that not only integrates the diverse aspects of these schools of thought but also delves into their social reality. Suman Gupta has clearly demonstrated that the concept of human being as proposed by linguistic philosophers and existentialists portrays man as an abstract being, incapable of transforming himself or the world around him through his social interactions. Dr. Gupta has not only presented a critique of both these trends in contemporary philosophy, but has also presented a worldview that she considers correct. Suman Gupta has discussed linguistic philosophy and existentialism with moderate skill, but her method is undoubtedly polemical. Consequently, this book will help develop a new perspective on philosophy and will certainly prove to be an interesting and worthwhile read for readers who wish to connect the significance of philosophy with the real problems of life.