Debiprasad Chattopadhyaya
Philosopher, Author
1918 – 1993
Who was Debiprasad Chattopadhyaya?
Debiprasad Chattopadhyaya was an eminent Bengali Marxist philosopher from India. He made extensive contributions to the exploration of the materialist current in ancient Indian Philosophy. His most outstanding work in this regard was the compilation and exposition of the ancient philosophy of Lokayata, liberating it from distortions that it had suffered at the hands of its opponents. He is also acclaimed for his researches in the history of science and scientific method in ancient India, especially his work on the ancient physicians Caraka and Susruta.
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- Born
- Nov 19, 1918
Kolkata - Nationality
- India
- Profession
- Education
- University of Calcutta
- Died
- May 8, 1993
Kolkata
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on July 23, 2013
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