Debiprasad Chattopadhyaya

Debiprasad Chattopadhyaya (November 19, 1918 - May 8, 1993) was an eminent Bengali Marxist philosopher from India. He made extensive contributions to the exploration of the materialist current in ancient Indian Philosophy. His most outstanding work in this regard was the compilation and exposition of the ancient philosophy of Lokayata liberating it from distortions that it faced in the hands of its opponents. He is also acclaimed for his research... more

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  • Nov 19, 1918

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  • May 8, 1993 (age 74 years)

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