Discover the original philosophy of Swami Vivekananda with Swami Medhananda’s “Swami Vivekananda’s Vedāntic Cosmopolitanism”. This insightful book offers a fresh interpretation, moving beyond traditional views of Vivekananda as solely an Advaita exponent or a “Neo-Vedantin”. Medhananda argues for Vivekananda’s unique identity as a “cosmopolitan Vedantin”, showcasing his innovative philosophical positions developed through engagement with both Indian and Western thought. Explore how Vivekananda, inspired by Sri Ramakrishna, reconceived Vedanta as a nonsectarian philosophy promoting religious cosmopolitanism and social service. This work highlights his defense of religion’s scientific credentials, critique of scientism, and profound insights into consciousness, reason, and faith. Ideal for readers interested in Indian philosophy, comparative religion, and the enduring relevance of Vivekananda’s thought.