Revisiting K. Satichidananda Murty’s Philosophy: An Understanding of His Intellectual Legacy

Renowned Indian philosopher Padma Vibhushan Kotta Satchidananda Murty (1924–2011) is known for his outstanding participation in Indian and Western philosophical traditions. Emphasizing Murty’s claim that philosophical responses are essentially contestable, this paper seeks to grasp his ideas and conceptual projects. Although he acknowledges his contributions across many philosophical environments—Indian, Western, Japanese, Chinese, Islamic, and Christian philosophies—the emphasis is not on any one topic or tradition but on the essence and core of his act of understanding itself. The work assesses whether his concepts are dynamic, non-rigid variables or have a particular symmetry. Examining seminars and papers evaluating Murty’s work, the paper explores the pragmatic consequences of Murty’s ideas. It emphasizes his philosophy’s continuing influence and applicability in modern conversations in ethics, religious studies, social and political theory, and peace studies.