Studies of Madhyasth Darshan

Clear, carefully argued studies of Madhyasth Darshan (Co-existentialism) — the philosophy founded by Shri A. Nagraj — examined on its own terms and compared with other traditions of thought.

What these studies are

Each study takes a single, well-defined question and works through it step by step. We first present Shri Nagraj's philosophy as he gave it to us, grounded in his own writings, and then compare it openly and critically with other ways of thinking — including Advaita Vedanta, modern science, and contemporary philosophy.

Throughout, we keep three things clearly separate: what the philosophy itself says, what is our own interpretation or comparison, and what remains an open question. The aim is understanding you can examine and test for yourself — not persuasion.

Who writes them

These studies are written and maintained by AnalyticMadhyasthDarshan.org, a group of people studying Madhyasth Darshan together. The work is collaborative and fully open — anyone is welcome to read it, check our sources, and contribute through our GitHub repository.

Every study ends with a list of its sources, linking to the original texts wherever they are freely available.

The studies

Select any linked title to open the full study. Titles shown in italics are still in progress.

Study Category Description
What-Is-Existence Ontology Madhyasth Darshan, Advaita Vedanta, and modern philosophy on existence, what exists, and whether existence begins
Why-Humans-Are-Not-Just-Material Philosophical Anthropology Madhyasth Darshan, science, and Advaita Vedanta on whether humans are more than matter
Philosophy-Of-Mind-And-Jeevan Philosophy of Mind Ongoing.. Jeevan, mun, vritti, chitta, buddhi, atma, desire, imagination, selection, delusion, and awakening
Knowledge-Knower-And-Known Epistemology Comparative study of knowledge, knower, and known in Madhyasth Darshan, Advaita Vedanta, and Modern Philosophy
Methodology-And-Hermeneutics Methodology Ongoing.. Primary-text method, translation issues, citation discipline, interpretation, comparison, and rigorous study practice
The-Coexistence-Template Formalisation, Axiology Formal template of units, relationships, values, and assembly
Axiology-Value-Theory Axiology Ongoing.. Values, value-recognition, value-fulfilment, mutual satisfaction, and the structure of humane value theory
Ethics-And-Morals-In-Human-Beings Ethics, Axiology Ethics, morals, humane conduct, Advaita Vedanta, and modern moral science
Family-Relationships-And-Values Relationships, Axiology Ongoing.. Family, relationship-recognition, values, trust, affection, gratitude, and mutual satisfaction
Education-And-Sanskar Education Ongoing.. Education, sanskar, study, awakening, and how understanding is transmitted across generations
Aesthetics Aesthetics, Axiology Aesthetics, beauty, art, Advaita Vedanta, and modern philosophy from a Madhyasth Darshan standpoint
Human-Behavior-And-Society Social Philosophy, Ethics, Axiology Behaviour, ethics, and social organisation in the darshan
How-To-Form-Self-Sustaining-Organizations Social Philosophy, Axiology Organisations that sustain without instrumentalising their members
Governance-Justice-And-Undivided-Society Political Philosophy, Axiology Ongoing.. Justice, governance, law, fearlessness, public order, and undivided society
Prosperity-Economics-And-Right-Use Economics, Axiology Ongoing.. Prosperity, production, cyclical economics, right-use of wealth, and limits to accumulation
Nature-Ecology-And-Right-Use Ecology, Axiology Ongoing.. Nature, Earth, right-use, regeneration, ecological balance, and coexistence with the other orders
Spiritual-Practice-And-Realization Spiritual Practice Ongoing.. Anubhav, realization, awakening, yoga, liberation from mystery, liberation from suffering, and comparison with moksha traditions
Science-Technology-And-Human-Purpose Philosophy of Science Ongoing.. Science, technology, production, convenience, human purpose, and the limits of instrumental knowledge

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