Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (September 5, 1888-April 17, 1975), was a philosopher and statesman. One of the foremost scholars of comparative religion and philosophy in his day, he is best known for having introduced the thinking of Western idealism into Indian philosophy into Western thought. He was an Oxford don who became the first Vice-President and the second President of India. Sarvepalli is his family name, and Radhakrishnan is his first name.He was born at Tiruttani, a town in Tamil Nadu, South India. His primary education was in Gowdie School, Tiruvallur. He graduated with a Master's Degree in Arts from the University of Madras. About Author : Dr. S.R. Sharma holds the M.A. degrees in Economics, Education and Hindi. He did his LLB from Delhi University, Delhi. He holds a Diploma in Journalism.He has been actively associated with the University Grants Commission in disbursing plan funds and evaluationm work. His book Handbook of UGC Schemes has become very popular.He is a big name in publishing circles. His recent publications include, India Needs Narendra Modi, General Pervez Musharraf and Rahul Gandhi: Prime Minister in the Making. His works on life and works of eminent Indian politicians, statesman and social philosophers has been highly appreciated by the academia in India as well as abroad. Contents : Life of Dr. Sarvepalli RadhakrishnanThe Philosopher and His PhilosophyReligious Experience: Its Nature and ContentThe Supreme Spiritual IdealHindu DharmaPrasthanatrayiThoughts of Radhakrishnan on the Emergence of a New IndiaDr. Radhakrishnan: His Rulings and Observations in Rajya SabhaGlimpses of Wit and Humour of Dr. S. RadhakrishnanDr. S. Radhakrishnan: Chairman Par Excellence
