INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS

What is knowledge? Who creates it? And how do ancient traditions continue to shape modern societies?Indian Knowledge Systems: Foundations, Traditions, and Global Connections explores the intellectual heritage of India through a rich journey across philosophy, science, mathematics, medicine, governance, education, ecology, and the arts. Far from being relics of the past, these traditions emerge as living systems of inquiry that have influenced generations of thinkers and continue to offer insights for contemporary challenges.Drawing on classical texts, oral traditions, historical evidence, and modern scholarship, the book examines how Indian thinkers grappled with questions of knowledge, ethics, reality, society, and human well-being. Readers encounter the philosophical depth of the Upanishads, the analytical rigour of Indian logic, the sophistication of ancient scientific traditions, and the enduring relevance of indigenous approaches to sustainability and education.Written in an accessible yet academically rigorous style, this book bridges the gap between tradition and modernity, encouraging readers to engage critically with India’s intellectual past while reflecting on its global significance today.Ideal for students, educators, researchers, and curious readers, this volume serves as both an introduction and an invitation-to rediscover one of the world’s most enduring knowledge traditions and explore its place in an interconnected future.