Description
Bharat’s intellectual tradition has a long history of philosophy, science, ethics, and innovation, beginning with ancient universities like Nalanda and Takshashila and continuing into modern advances in technology and nanoscience. This book explores how India’s contributions to global knowledge were often marginalized by colonial and Eurocentric narratives, leading to a loss of intellectual continuity and confidence. It argues that reclaiming intellectual sovereignty is essential for building a self-reliant and innovative knowledge society. The book highlights the continuity between ancient Indian epistemic traditions and modern scientific thought, emphasizing logic, medicine, mathematics, astronomy, and interdisciplinary learning. It also examines how colonial education systems devalued indigenous knowledge and created epistemic injustice. Rather than rejecting Western knowledge, the book promotes epistemic plurality, where Indian and global knowledge systems coexist and enrich each other. Contemporary achievements in space science, biotechnology, and digital governance demonstrate India’s potential as a global knowledge leader. The text further discusses decolonisation of knowledge, educational reform, cultural self-confidence, and ethical innovation. It encourages interdisciplinary research and locally rooted problem-solving while remaining globally relevant. Overall, the book seeks to reconnect Bharat’s civilizational wisdom with modern challenges to create a more just, sustainable, and intellectually autonomous future.
ABOUT THE EDITORS
DR. JOYDEB PATRA
Dr. Joydeb Patra is an accomplished sociologist and academic currently serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology (School of Law) at Brainware University, Kolkata, India. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from West Bengal State University, followed by a Master’s degree in Sociology from Rabindra Bharati University. He earned his Ph.D. from Vidyasagar University, with a research focus in Medical Sociology, laying a strong foundation for his scholarly pursuits. Dr. Patra’s research interests encompass social inclusion and exclusion, community dynamics, medical sociology, and the sociological implications of law and policy. He has published in reputable UGC CARE and SCOPUS-indexed journals and contributed to interdisciplinary topics such as the sociological dimensions of cyber laws and artificial intelligence.
DR. PRODIPTA BARMAN
Dr. Prodipta Barman is an Assistant Professor at the School of Law, Brainware University, West Bengal. He is actively engaged in teaching and research in the fields of law and legal studies, with a particular interest in interdisciplinary perspectives that connect law with society, governance, and justice. Dr. Barman has contributed scholarly works in reputed journals and edited volumes and regularly participates in academic conferences, seminars, and faculty development programmes. He is committed to fostering critical legal thinking among students and promoting research-driven legal education. His academic pursuits reflect a strong dedication to contemporary legal issues and emerging challenges in the Indian legal system.
DR. TAMAL GUPTA
Dr. Tamal Gupta is an Associate Professor at Brainware University with over 12 years of academic experience. A Ph.D. holder from Sambalpur University and a Business Law specialist from Bharati Vidyapeeth, he possesses diverse expertise in Human Rights Jurisprudence and Corporate Law. He is a prolific researcher and resource person for State Police Academies.
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