Dušan Zbavitel
Czech indologist and author
Born
1925
100 years ago
Died
August 7th, 2012
12 years ago — 87 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Czech Republic
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Specialized in Indian philosophy and linguistics. Contributed to the field of indology through research and teaching. Authored several scholarly works, focusing on the development of Indian languages and culture. Advanced understanding of Sanskrit and its historical context. Held academic positions at various institutions, influencing students and researchers in the field.
Authored critical studies on Indian philosophy
Contributed to the understanding of Sanskrit linguistics
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