Schopenhauer and Indian Philosophy

Among prominent Western philosophers, Arthur Schopenhauer is the figure most readily associated with an active, constructive engagement with Indian forms of thought. In Schopenhauer and Indian Philosophy: A Dialogue between India and Germany, editor Arati Barua builds on the proceedings of a 2005 conference and presents an informative compilation of essays that explores Schopenhauer's reception, reconstruction, and absorption of Hindu and Buddhist concepts. While somewhat uneven in its content and presentation, the volume makes a significant contribution to contemporary efforts within comparative philosophy.