Science And Jain Philosophy

Author(s): Raksha J Shah, Abhijit Muni, Pooja Banthia
Publisher: International Conference on Science and Jain Philosophy

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International Conference on Science and Jain Philosophy 2016
Dr. Luitgard Soni Dr. Luitgard Soni has a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Salzburg, Austria, and studied Sanskrit, Indian Philosophy and Hindi at the Banaras Hindu University. Her specialization is in Indian Literature. She has 42 years' experience in research and teaching and was affiliated to the Department of Indology at the University of Marburg, Germany, from 1992 to 2012. She is now retired and lives in Innsbruck, Austria, continuing her research mainly on Jaina literature. She has published 16 papers and has written/edited 6 books. She is a Member of International Association of Sanskrit Studies and Associate Member of Centre of Jaina Studies (SOAS, London).
Prof. Muni Mahendra Kumar Prof. Muni Mahendra Kumar graduated from the University of Bombay in 1957, and was initiated as a Jain monk by Acharya Shri Tulsi in the same year. He is a scholar of diverse disciplines like Physics, Mathematics, Bio-science, Philosophy (Indian as well as Western), Psychology, Parapsychology, Ancient History and Meditation, and is conversant with 17 languages. He is a prolific writer, a competent translator and a critical editor of more than 60 books. His significant contribution to research in Jain Canonical Literature has earned him the title of "Agama Manishi". He has been awarded the honor of epithets-"Preksha Pradhyapak", "Bahushrut" and "Human Computer" as well.
Prof. Dr.) Mahendra Kumar Bhandari Prof. (Dr.) Mahendra Kumar Bhandari, Ph.D. (Law), L.L.M, L.L.B, B.Sc. is Dean, Faculty of Law and Director, Amity Law School, Amity University Mumbai. He has over 36 years' professional and academic experience in Teaching, Research, Administration, Exploration of Innovative teaching skills and curriculum design. He has published 6 books on Constitutional Law and around 80 Research Papers in reputed International and National Journals. He has participated/ presented research papers at 70 International and National Conferences and has organized 15 National Seminars, MOOT Courts, Symposia and Workshops. He is associated with 12 academic institutions and is also the Honorary Consulting Editor of Criminal Law Reporter and Gujarat Current Decisions.
Dr. Narayan Lal Kachhara Dr. Narayan Lal Kachhara is a Ph.D., M. E. A retired Principal of Motilal Nehru Regional Engineering College, Allahabad, he has experience in Research and Teaching for over 35 years. He has 70 papers published and 1l books written/ edited by him. He is the recipient of two awards and is an Adviser to BMIRC, JVBI, Ladnun.
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