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Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Interpreting Indian philosophy and serving as India’s second president.
Indian Philosophy · The Hindu View of Life
- Born
- 5 September 1888
- Birthplace
- Tiruttani, India
- Died
- 17 April 1975
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Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was a philosopher, teacher and statesman who connected Indian religious thought with international academic debate.
Early life
Southern India
Grew up in a Telugu-speaking family and attended schools in Tiruttani and Tirupati.
Philosophy studies
Studied at Madras Christian College, writing on Vedanta.
Career
- 1909
Teaching career
Joined Madras Presidency College.
- 1936
Oxford chair
Became Spalding Professor of Eastern Religions and Ethics.
- 1962–1967
Presidency
Served as India’s second president after a decade as vice-president.
Selected work
Indian Philosophy
A two-volume account of major Indian philosophical traditions.
The Hindu View of Life
Presented lectures on Hindu religion and thought.
An Idealist View of Life
Developed his philosophical interpretation of spiritual experience.
Beyond work
Diplomacy
Served as India’s ambassador to the Soviet Union.
Teachers’ Day
His birthday, 5 September, is observed as Teachers’ Day in India.
Sources & photo credit
Wikipedia biography and references ↗Further biography and career ↗Photo: White House. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
