Prof. Pankaj Kumar Mishra Publishes Book on Indian Traditions of Debate and Reasoning

Prof. Pankaj Kumar Mishra, a well known  Sanskritist and academician of the Department of Sanskrit, St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi, has published his latest book, Bhāratīya Vādavidyā: Samvāda Se Samanvaya Tak. The book presents a systematic and nuanced exploration of India’s rich traditions of debate, reasoning, and intellectual dialogue, with particular emphasis on the Indian system of debate and the indigenous traditions of logic and argumentation.

Written with the academic interests of university students in mind, the book examines the intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of argumentation that have evolved within the Indian knowledge systems. It seeks to provide students and general readers with a structured understanding of the sophisticated traditions of reasoning, dialogue, deliberation, and debate that have shaped the Indian intellectual landscape.

Through its engagement with the diverse traditions of Indian thought, _Bhāratīya Vādavidyā: Samvāda Se Samanvaya Tak _highlights the enduring significance of dialogue and reasoned discourse in the Indian intellectual tradition. The work offers readers an accessible yet academically grounded introduction to the principles and practices of vāda-vidyā and its wider philosophical context.

The publication marks another significant contribution to Prof. Mishra’s scholarly engagement with Sanskrit and Indian intellectual traditions. It is expected to serve as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and readers interested in Indian philosophy, logic, debate traditions, and the broader history of intellectual thought in India.

St. Stephen’s College congratulates Prof. Pankaj Kumar Mishra on the publication of Bhāratīya Vādavidyā: Samvāda Se Samanvaya Tak and wishes him continued success in his academic and scholarly pursuits.