Eastern Religions and Western Thought
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Eastern Religions and Western Thought is a seminal philosophical work by Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan that explores the relationships and dialogues between Asian religious traditions and Western philosophical thought.
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| Eastern Religions and Western Thought canonical | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Eastern Religions and Western Thought Context triple: [Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, notableWork, Eastern Religions and Western Thought]
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The Religion of India: The Sociology of Hinduism and Buddhism
The Religion of India: The Sociology of Hinduism and Buddhism is a seminal sociological study by Max Weber that analyzes the religious and social structures of Hinduism and Buddhism and their impact on Indian society and economic development.
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B.
Eastern religions
Eastern religions are a diverse group of spiritual and philosophical traditions originating in Asia, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism, that emphasize concepts like karma, meditation, and the pursuit of enlightenment or harmony with the cosmos.
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Three Essays on Religion
Three Essays on Religion is a posthumously published collection of philosophical essays by John Stuart Mill that critically examines religious belief, theism, and the role of religion in moral life.
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Hinduism: Doctrine and Way of Life
"Hinduism: Doctrine and Way of Life" is a concise, accessible exposition of Hindu philosophy, ethics, and religious practice written for modern readers.
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The New Spirit and Studies in Hinduism
"The New Spirit and Studies in Hinduism" is a work by Indian nationalist and social reformer Bipin Chandra Pal that explores Hindu religious thought in relation to modern ideas and spiritual renewal.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Eastern Religions and Western Thought Target entity description: Eastern Religions and Western Thought is a seminal philosophical work by Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan that explores the relationships and dialogues between Asian religious traditions and Western philosophical thought.
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A.
The Religion of India: The Sociology of Hinduism and Buddhism
The Religion of India: The Sociology of Hinduism and Buddhism is a seminal sociological study by Max Weber that analyzes the religious and social structures of Hinduism and Buddhism and their impact on Indian society and economic development.
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B.
Eastern religions
Eastern religions are a diverse group of spiritual and philosophical traditions originating in Asia, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism, that emphasize concepts like karma, meditation, and the pursuit of enlightenment or harmony with the cosmos.
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C.
Three Essays on Religion
Three Essays on Religion is a posthumously published collection of philosophical essays by John Stuart Mill that critically examines religious belief, theism, and the role of religion in moral life.
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D.
Hinduism: Doctrine and Way of Life
"Hinduism: Doctrine and Way of Life" is a concise, accessible exposition of Hindu philosophy, ethics, and religious practice written for modern readers.
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E.
The New Spirit and Studies in Hinduism
"The New Spirit and Studies in Hinduism" is a work by Indian nationalist and social reformer Bipin Chandra Pal that explores Hindu religious thought in relation to modern ideas and spiritual renewal.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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philosophical work ⓘ |
| addressesConcept |
God
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ethics and spirituality ⓘ faith and reason ⓘ religious experience ⓘ religious pluralism ⓘ ultimate reality ⓘ |
| author | Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | India ⓘ |
| examines |
comparative ethics
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comparative metaphysics ⓘ concept of the Absolute ⓘ dialogue between East and West ⓘ nature of religious knowledge ⓘ philosophical implications of religious experience ⓘ relationships between Asian religious traditions and Western thought ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
Buddhism
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Christianity ⓘ Hinduism ⓘ mysticism ⓘ |
| genre |
comparative study
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non-fiction ⓘ religious philosophy ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
comparative
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historical ⓘ philosophical ⓘ |
| influencedField |
comparative philosophy
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comparative theology ⓘ interfaith dialogue ⓘ religious studies ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Eastern religions
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Western philosophy ⓘ comparative religion ⓘ intercultural dialogue ⓘ philosophy of religion ⓘ |
| notableFor |
articulation of Indian philosophical perspectives to Western audiences
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bridging Eastern spirituality and Western rationalism ⓘ systematic comparison of Eastern and Western religious ideas ⓘ |
| philosophicalTradition |
Indian philosophy
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comparative philosophy ⓘ |
| relatedWorkOfAuthor |
Indian philosophy
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surface form:
Indian Philosophy
The Hindu View of Life ⓘ |
| timePeriodDiscussed |
ancient philosophy
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medieval philosophy ⓘ modern philosophy ⓘ |
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subject surface form:
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan