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Venkata Mohan
writer, civils trainerVenkata Mohan is the author of Sociological Thoughts: In the Light of J. Krishnamurti’s Philosophy, Ethical Thought– Buddha Damasio. He has also penned his autobiography Marriage of a Monk A Story of My Ideas and Life. A B.Tech. from IIT-Madras, he is currently teaching Political Science and International Relations at La Excellence, Hyderabad. Read More...
Modern World
Books by Venkata Mohan
Why do we have a president and a prime minister, instead of having all power concentrated in one position? We know that we borrowed our political structure from the English, but why did they develop it that way? What is fascism? Did Lenin follow what Marx wrote? How is communism different from socialism? Why did the USSR break up?
This book traces the history of the modern world from the Reformation to the end of the Cold War, attempting t
Indian Political Thought
Books by Venkata Mohan
How was the Indian nation conceived out of a diverse society of conflicting castes and religions which was under British occupation? What was its supposed destiny? Why did the country have to be partitioned? Is India on the path its founding fathers envisaged for it? This book invites you to explore such questions and reflect on them.
Uniquely this book brings out the religious heritage of Indian political thought. Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, whom we have
Political Thought
Books by Venkata Mohan
Seeking to create an ideal city-state that would have virtuous as well as happy people, Plato set out a noble task for Western political thought. Did we succeed in fulfilling that task? On reflection, we seem to have got distracted and may have lost the plot. We did make progress but only a fraction of what our scientific progress would have enabled had we been concerned of the human soul as much as we had been of material wealth.
We created economic s
IR Theory
Books by Venkata Mohan
Can we create a world with shared norms and values to successfully meet collective threats to humankind? Should nations always behave the way they are doing now in the international arena? Can’t they relate to each other differently? What prevents them from doing what is in their own interests?
With such questions in mind, the author explores major IR theories that attempt to explain war, peace and commerce across nations. Though this does not gi
Economy
Books by Venkata Mohan
The basic concepts and theories of economics are explained here in such a way as to enable a critical understanding of the working of the economy. We live in a rapidly changing world of globalisation that offers immense opportunities while presenting great challenges. There is an ongoing agrarian crisis in the country and a looming climate crisis on a planetary scale. The unfolding global situation calls for new thinking about economics, and this book is
Tribal India and Social Thought
Books by Venkata Mohan
Tribal people have been facing a wide variety of problems in the modern times, mainly caused by the confrontation with civilization. This book deals at a certain depth with the situation of the tribals of Central India, Northeast and Andaman & Nicobar islands. It then provides a wider backdrop to the discussion on tribals by talking about a number of prominent Indian anthropologists and their contribution to the understanding of Indian society.
Caste and Religion in India
Books by Venkata Mohan
This book comprehensively deals with issues of caste and religion in the context of India, covering the UPSC syllabus for Sociology and Anthropology. It includes historical and ideological perspectives on the caste system presented by various thinkers and activists. It traces the philosophical connections across the major religions of India and describes their impact on the world.
Cultural Anthropology
Books by Venkata Mohan
The book introduces you to anthropology, covers research methods, gender-based issues, economic and political organisations and religion. It can serve as a good textbook for students of anthropology, while also helping sociology students. It gives latest research and India specific examples.
Lectures on Andhra Pradesh Economy
Books by Venkata Mohan
Amaravati is exclusive, alienating to other regions and damaging to the ecology. The Polavaram dam is insensitive to lakhs of people, environmentally destructive and, what is worse, unsafe. The first government of AP obviously got its priorities wrong. Instead of discussing these priorities, the people got busy blaming the Centre and making unfair demands on it. This book, apart from critiquing the priorities set by AP's first government, argues for an eco-frie
Anthropological Thought
Books by Venkata Mohan
Praise for Sociological Thought
“Venkata Mohan’s Sociological Thought: In the Light of J. Krishnamurti’s is an exceptional and brilliant contribution of the author whom I consider as a unique academic intellectual of contemporary times. I am sure no one in the academic sphere has so far attempted to explain social Thought the way the author has analyzed and presented.”
Sociological Thought
Books by Venkata Mohan
“This book, Sociological Thought: In the Light of J. Krishnamurti’s Philosophy, is an exceptional and brilliant contribution of the author whom I consider as a unique academic intellectual of contemporary times. I am sure no one in the academic sphere has so far attempted to explain Social Thought the way the author has analyzed and presented.”
G. Satyanarayana,
Emeritus professor of Sociology at Osmania University
Ethical Thought
Books by Venkata Mohan
Why is a certain behavior considered ethical? By what processes does a certain behavior become ethical? Why are some people more capable of behaving ethically? This book discusses questions such as these with the help of the perspectives drawn from three distinct fields: Religion, Philosophy and Neuroscience. Theorists from the ancient to the recent – from the Buddha and Socrates to Antonio Damasio – are covered.
Marriage of a Monk
Books by Venkata Mohan
An IIT graduate, who always dreamt of becoming a monk, married an IAS officer. Both thought they understood each other, as well as their priorities in life, so well that neither her commitment to work nor his pursuit of Truth would be affected by the marriage.
What they did not know was that life does not oblige mortal’s plans…
IAS PSIR
Books by Feynman Ias
This book gives the topic-wise classification of previous years’ question papers 2010-23 of PSIR optional. The classification is done in a way a student can see the linkages across the topics and study more efficiently.
Indian Political Thought
Books by Venkata Mohan
How was the Indian nation conceived out of a diverse society of conflicting castes and religions which was under British occupation? What was its supposed destiny? Why did the country have to be partitioned? Is India on the path its founding fathers envisaged for it? This book invites you to explore such questions and reflect on them.
Uniquely this book brings out the religious heritage of Indian political thought. Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, whom we have
Modern World
Books by Venkata Mohan
Why do we have a president and a prime minister, instead of having all power concentrated in one position? We know that we borrowed our political structure from the English, but why did they develop it that way? What is fascism? Did Lenin follow what Marx wrote? How is communism different from socialism? Why did the USSR break up?
This book traces the history of the modern world from the Reformation to the end of the Cold War, attempting t
Political Thought
Books by Venkata Mohan
Seeking to create an ideal city-state that would have virtuous as well as happy people, Plato set out a noble task for Western political thought. Did we succeed in fulfilling that task? On reflection, we seem to have got distracted and may have lost the plot. We did make progress but only a fraction of what our scientific progress would have enabled had we been concerned of the human soul as much as we had been of material wealth.
We created economic s
IR Theory
Books by Venkata Mohan
Can we create a world with shared norms and values to successfully meet collective threats to humankind? Should nations always behave the way they are doing now in the international arena? Can’t they relate to each other differently? What prevents them from doing what is in their own interests?
With such questions in mind, the author explores major IR theories that attempt to explain war, peace and commerce across nations. Though this does not gi
India Among Nations
Books by Venkata Mohan
We often hear the phrase ‘India has a right to pursue its national interest’, but deciding to pursue the national interest is far removed from successfully pursuing it. This book argues India’s problems with its neighbours are easily solvable if only India can disentangle itself from the stories itself created to convince others. The book argues that the successful pursuit of self-interest calls for wisdom, freedom from the past and above all
Not Man Enough
Books by Venkata Mohan
What should a spouse do when the fact that the other half has been having an affair for a long time comes to light? Can a man ever understand a woman’s mind? What can we do about a personal problem to which there is no easy solution?
Through the prism of his personal life, the author raises many thoughtful questions on the nature of romantic love, the nature of self, power, shame, sorrow, and compassion. Explaining that what is perso
Moksha, Afterlife and Science
Books by Venkata Mohan
What constitutes spiritual enlightenment, also called moksha or nirvana? Is there something amiss in the way enlightenment has been construed down the ages? Are the ego and the desires of the mind as bad as they are made out to be in the spiritual traditions? What does modern science say about mind, self and consciousness? Can robots ever be conscious? Is there any scientific evidence for soul, karma and rebirth? Is there indeed something like universal consci
Economy
Books by Venkata Mohan
The basic concepts and theories of economics are explained here in such a way as to enable a critical understanding of the working of the economy. We live in a rapidly changing world of globalisation that offers immense opportunities while presenting great challenges. There is an ongoing agrarian crisis in the country and a looming climate crisis on a planetary scale. The unfolding global situation calls for new thinking about economics, and this book is
Tribal India and Social Thought
Books by Venkata Mohan
Tribal people have been facing a wide variety of problems in the modern times, mainly caused by the confrontation with civilization. This book deals at a certain depth with the situation of the tribals of Central India, Northeast and Andaman & Nicobar islands. It then provides a wider backdrop to the discussion on tribals by talking about a number of prominent Indian anthropologists and their contribution to the understanding of Indian society.
Caste and Religion in India
Books by Venkata Mohan
This book comprehensively deals with issues of caste and religion in the context of India, covering the UPSC syllabus for Sociology and Anthropology. It includes historical and ideological perspectives on the caste system presented by various thinkers and activists. It traces the philosophical connections across the major religions of India and describes their impact on the world.
IAS Sociology
Books by Feynman Ias
This book tells IAS aspirants what sociology is and how to score high in this paper. The previous years’ questions from 2012 are listed topic-wise. They are classified in such a way that the student gets to know the linkages across the topics. This book provides the essential framework for exam preparation in sociology.
IAS Anthropology
Books by Feynman Ias
This book tells IAS aspirants what anthropology is and how to score high in this paper. The previous years’ questions from 2009 are listed topic-wise. They are classified in such a way that the student gets to know the linkages across the topics. This book provides the essential framework for exam preparation in anthropology.
Cultural Anthropology
Books by Venkata Mohan
The book introduces you to anthropology, covers research methods, gender-based issues, economic and political organisations and religion. It can serve as a good textbook for students of anthropology, while also helping sociology students. It gives latest research and India specific examples.
Lectures on Andhra Pradesh Economy
Books by Venkata Mohan
Amaravati is exclusive, alienating to other regions and damaging to the ecology. The Polavaram dam is insensitive to lakhs of people, environmentally destructive and, what is worse, unsafe. The first government of AP obviously got its priorities wrong. Instead of discussing these priorities, the people got busy blaming the Centre and making unfair demands on it. This book, apart from critiquing the priorities set by AP's first government, argues for an eco-frie
What Is Wrong with Advaita?
Books by Venkata Mohan
This is a book for the students of enlightenment, as well as its seekers. It examines the issues related to enlightenment in the light of Antonio Damasio’s scientific findings. It attempts answers to questions such as ‘Is self an illusion? Is there consciousness outside body-mind?’
Anthropological Thought
Books by Venkata Mohan
Praise for Sociological Thought
“Venkata Mohan’s Sociological Thought: In the Light of J. Krishnamurti’s is an exceptional and brilliant contribution of the author whom I consider as a unique academic intellectual of contemporary times. I am sure no one in the academic sphere has so far attempted to explain social Thought the way the author has analyzed and presented.”
Sociological Thought
Books by Venkata Mohan
“This book, Sociological Thought: In the Light of J. Krishnamurti’s Philosophy, is an exceptional and brilliant contribution of the author whom I consider as a unique academic intellectual of contemporary times. I am sure no one in the academic sphere has so far attempted to explain Social Thought the way the author has analyzed and presented.”
G. Satyanarayana,
Emeritus professor of Sociology at Osmania University
Ethical Thought
Books by Venkata Mohan
Why is a certain behavior considered ethical? By what processes does a certain behavior become ethical? Why are some people more capable of behaving ethically? This book discusses questions such as these with the help of the perspectives drawn from three distinct fields: Religion, Philosophy and Neuroscience. Theorists from the ancient to the recent – from the Buddha and Socrates to Antonio Damasio – are covered.
Marriage of a Monk
Books by Venkata Mohan
An IIT graduate, who always dreamt of becoming a monk, married an IAS officer. Both thought they understood each other, as well as their priorities in life, so well that neither her commitment to work nor his pursuit of Truth would be affected by the marriage.
What they did not know was that life does not oblige mortal’s plans…
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