Resources

Rationalist Websites

Philosophy Pages
Offers helpful information for students of the Western philosophical tradition. The elements you will find on this site include: a dictionary, a survey and a useful timeline for the intellectual figures discussed here.

Center For Inquiry
A Global Federation committed to science, reason, free inquiry, secularism, and planetary ethics

Rationalist International
A forum for rationalist ideas and positions of world-wide concern. It aims at representing the rationalist view where public opinion is formed and making the voice of reason heard and considered, where decisions are taken which will shape our future.

Faithnet - Rationalism
Dedicated to Philosophy, Theology and various interfaith studies

 

 

Atheist Websites

Active Atheism

4 Atheists

Rationalism & Atheism
Part of a large web portal dedicated to atheistic thought and conclusions dominated by anti-Abrahamic conclusions (Christian, Jewish and Muslim)

 

Against Christianity

http://orcinus.iwarp.com/toc.htm

Christian Aggression
An Indian based website on aggressive Christian missionary tactics.

Burning Cross
Christian inquisitions, crusades and atrocities over the ages.

 

Against Religious Thought

Mark Gowan

 

Vedantic Websites

Sankaracharya Org
A website dedicated to the works and teachings of Sankara.

Kamakoti
Official website of the Sanakracarya of Kancipuram. One can find various articles about Advaita Vedanta and works by Adi Sankara.

Dvaita Org
A website dedicated to the Dvaita Vedanta system of Madhvacarya. Many articles on Dvaita philosophy and on Madhva can be found here.

Srivaishnavan
A website promoting the Visisthadvaita philosophy of Ramanuja with various links to other similar sites.

Formalontology
An informative essay on the ontology of traditional Indian philosophy.

Indopedia Nyaya-kosa
An Indological database giving definitions of various Sanskrit words used in the system of Nyaya and other Indian philosophical systems.

Six_Systems_of_Hindu_Philosophy
This article by R. Iyer presents an excellent overview of the six systems of Indian philosophy

Polylog
An article by Jayendra Soni on the origin and development of epistemology in Indian philosophy.

The History of Indian Philosophy - Gutenberg
This link takes you to the first chapter of the famous work by Dr. Sunendranath Dasgupta, "The History of Indian Philosophy"

Sankhya System
An interesting article by Surin Usgaonkar on the Indian philosopher Vyasa and the system of Sankhya.

Sanskrit Org
This website gives an overview of the great vedantists, Madhva, Ramanuja and Sankara

Nyaya Darsana
A website put together by academics and indologists interested in the various forms of Indian logic.

Wikipedia Links on various aspects of vedantic philosophy:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advaita

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaudiya_Vaishnava_theology

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shuddha_advaita

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vishishtadvaita

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dvaita_Vedanta

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindu_philosophy

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vedanta

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nyaya

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sankhya

 

Miscellaneous Links

Indian Archaeology: A unique and provocative site by Tarini, a young student, on the archaeology, culture and history of ancient India.

India Stock Photography: One stop resource for royalty free photos and images of exotic India, Indian culture, and Indian spirituality.

Incense Wholesale: Wholesale natural ayurvedic herbal incense. Fragrances of hand rolled masala incense sticks from India include nag champa, sandalwood, patchouli, frankincense, lavender, myrrh, rose and many more.

Silk Elephant Sculptures: Offers elephant sculptures and Buddha statues, wood carvings, handicrafts of sandalwood, teak, bronze, crystal and gemstones.

Brass Lanterns: Vermont Lanterns - Dietz Kerosene and Oil Blackout Lamps - reliable and safe home lighting. Be prepared for a blackout.