Philosophy (from Greek), philosophia, literally "love of wisdom") is the study of general and fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Such questions are often posed as problems to be studied or resolved. The term was probably coined by Pythagoras (c. 570 - 495 BCE). Philosophical methods include questioning, critical discussion, rational argument, and systematic presentation

Akarsh Thakur (born on 9th April, 1962 in Varanasi, UP) is a teacher of philosophy. He had earlier taught at BHU, Varanasi. He achieved his degrees M.A. (Philosophy) and PhD (Moral Values of Hinduism in Veda) from BHU, Varanasi. He has specialized in Indian Philosophy, Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism. He has authored more than five books and over twenty five research papers and articles published in national and international journals. He has travelled widely teaching Indian philosophy.