How to understand corruption?
[Transcript appeared in pp 206-8 “Classical Indian Thought and the English Language” edited by Mullick, et al] Let us take the word ‘duty’ for the moment. Conflict in duties does…
Read moreDescriptions about the world vs. Manuals for action
It is broadly accepted that one of the most important functions of language is to describe the world outside it. Could it be the case that when it comes to…
Read moreTruth, belief, intentionality, eudaimonia, ought
I want to respond to three of your points Claus. First you are not talking only about the Greeks and the Romans because all the problems arising with respect to…
Read moreNarratives vs Theories
The question requires deeper handling so you will forgive me for the brevity of my response but you will get some idea of where I stand. Regarding the first question…
Read moreA priori assumptions
I am going to ask for a clarification on a question which I find very troubling. Let me first read how you have formulated the problem from the text: Sanskrit…
Read moreSwacch Bharat, Public Interest and Corruption
[Transcribed from Balu’s talk at World Hindu Congress Dec 2014 ] Chairman Sir, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good Morning. Actually I’m the odd man out. We have success stories. We have…
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