Reason
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In Defence of Reason
This essay defends rationality against modern fundamentalism and postmodern critiques, drawing parallels between classical Greek drama and Indian philosophy. Highlighting quotes from Sophocles, Euripides, and the Yogavāsiṣṭha, it underscores that reason must be continuously cultivated. In ancient India, the heterodox Cārvāka materialists stood out as uncompromising rationalists who rejected uncritical scriptural authority.
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The Merchants of Panaceas
Narendra Nayak examines the persistent conflict between empirical evidence and claims of miraculous phenomena. It analyzes how scientific inquiry and logical skepticism demystify trickery, cognitive biases, and unverified assertions, demonstrating that natural laws and scientific principles provide consistent, reproducible explanations for phenomena often attributed to supernatural intervention.