Beyond Illusion and Doubt Paperback English by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Here's a fascinating series of insights into some of Western philosophy's salient ideas and a concise yet thorough presentation of the basics of bhakti-yoga. From Socrates to Sartre, Western philosophers have grappled with the ultimate questions: "What is the meaning of life?" "Does God exist?" What is the Supreme Good, and how can we achieve it?” Beyond Illusion and Doubt, is a remarkable series of conversations on the ideas of fifteen leading Western philosophers in which Srila Prabhupada critically analyzes the philosophy of each philosopher, presents the Vedic view, pointing out their pluses and defects, and outlines the process of yoga by which we can transcend illusion and doubt in our own lives and proceed with certainty on the path of perfection.

Every one of us might have read hundreds of books on philosophy and still would have barely known its meaning or landed ourselves in doubt. There may be others who are yet to start on their journey of knowing philosophy but never know how to take their first step? Be it newbies or veterans seeking for the conclusive answers, very few books have ultimate answers to ultimate questions that have engrossed great philosophers from Freud to Jung, Marx to Socrates and Kierkegaard to Darwin. Beyond illusion and doubt is such a masterpiece by H.D.G A. C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada that puts all the thoughts of 15 such philosophers in the light of Vedic literature. If one is interested in Self realization, spiritual development, analytical thinking, positive outlook, or leadership then this book is a must read. It comprehensively compares the Vedic view alongside the western views and outlines the process of bhakti yoga by which one can transcend the material nescience and attain spiritual perfection