THE “I-AM” CONCEPT IN P.T. RAJU’S COMPARATIVE ANTHROPOLOGY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/Keywords:
P.T.Raju, comparative philosophy, philosophical anthropology, selfhood, personhood, I-Am concept, ātman, Brahman, intercultural dialogue.Abstract
This article examines the concept of “I-Am” as one of the central elements of P. T. Raju’s comparative philosophical anthropology. The study analyzes the philosophical foundations of this concept, its relationship to the Indian doctrine of ātman–Brahman, and its dialogue with Western conceptions of selfhood and personhood. Particular attention is given to Raju’s attempt to synthesize Eastern metaphysical spirituality and Western rational personalism within a unified anthropological framework. It is argued that the “I-Am” concept serves as a methodological and philosophical bridge between cultures, providing a basis for intercultural dialogue and a universal understanding of human nature. The article concludes that Raju’s theory remains relevant for contemporary comparative philosophy and philosophical anthropology.
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