C.K. Raju
Indian mathematician, historian of mathematics and philosopher of science, known for work on the cultural foundations and history of mathematics and critiques of Eurocentric narratives; author of works including 'Cultural Foundations of Mathematics.'
Books
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1. Is Science Western In Origin?
The book argues that modern science did not arise solely in the West, tracing important contributions from non‑Western traditions—especially Indian mathematics, astronomy and computational methods—while critiquing Eurocentric historiography and colonial distortions; it examines how philosophical assumptions about proof, experiment and causality are culturally situated and calls for a pluralist, decolonized understanding of the history and practice of science that recognizes cross‑cultural exchange and social context.
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2. Ending Academic Imperialism
The book critiques the dominance of Western academic norms and institutions, arguing that their universalist claims and gatekeeping practices marginalize non‑Western knowledge systems and perpetuate epistemic injustice; it calls for decolonizing curricula, reforming publishing and peer‑review structures, recognizing plural epistemologies (especially in science and mathematics), and adopting policy and pedagogical changes to make scholarship more inclusive, context‑sensitive, and respectful of diverse intellectual traditions.
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4. The Eleven Pictures Of Time By C K Raju
An interdisciplinary, accessible survey that presents eleven distinct conceptions of time drawn from history, mathematics, astronomy, philosophy and cultural practice; it critiques Eurocentric scientific narratives, highlights Indian and other non‑Western temporal frameworks, examines how mathematical formalisms and astronomical methods shaped modern notions of temporality, and argues for a pluralistic, context‑sensitive understanding of time with practical implications for science, law and social life.