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Jawaharlal Nehru Nehru’s Nationalism and his role in the Freedom Movement are closely interrelated, since it was the nature of Nehru’s Nationalist ideas that dictated his course of action in the freedom movement of India. Nehru’s Nationalism: Nehru’s nationalism was not one of mindless jingoism. He was able to reach a common ground between an … Read more
Aristotle Aristotle is one of the greatest thinkers in the history of western science and philosophy, making contributions to logic, metaphysics, mathematics, physics, biology, botany, ethics, politics, agriculture, medicine, dance and theatre. He was a student of Plato who in turn studied under Socrates. Although we do not actually possess any of Aristotle’s own writings … Read more
Socrates Socrates believed the best way for people to live was to focus on the pursuit of virtue rather than the pursuit, for instance, of material wealth. He always invited others to try to concentrate more on friendships and a sense of true community, for Socrates felt this was the best way for … Read more
Aristotle Aristotle is one of the greatest thinkers in the history of western science and philosophy, making contributions to logic, metaphysics, mathematics, physics, biology, botany, ethics, politics, agriculture, medicine, dance and theatre. He was a student of Plato who in turn studied under Socrates. Although we do not actually possess any of Aristotle’s … Read more
Guru Nanak Dev Ji was the founder of SikhismSikhism and the first of ten Sikh Gurus. He was born in Talwandi, Punjab, India in 1469. He is considered to be one of the most important religious figures in Indian history. Guru Nanak Dev Ji was a spiritual teacher who emphasized the importance of faith, devotion, … Read more
Brahmagupta, an esteemed mathematician and astronomer, flourished during the Golden Age of Indian Mathematics and Astronomy. He made significant contributions to various branches of mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and number theory. Brahmagupta’s works have had a profound influence on the development of mathematical thought in India and beyond. Brahmagupta’s Contributions to Algebra: Introducing Zero and … Read more
Dadu Dayal Dadu Dayal (1544â1603) was a Hindu saint and poet who lived in the 16th century. He was born in a village near Nagaur in Rajasthan, India. His father was a Brahmin and his mother was a Rajput. Dadu Dayal was a precocious child and began to study the Vedas and other Hindu scriptures … Read more
Madhavacharya was a 13th-century Indian philosopher, mathematician, astronomer, and theologian. He is considered one of the most important figures in the history of Hindu philosophy and theology. Madhavacharya was born in Kerala, India, in 1238. He was a precocious child and began his studies at a young age. He studied Sanskrit, logic, and philosophy. He … Read more