On Being and Becoming
On Being and Becoming
by Atharva Inamdar
On Being and Becoming is a philosophy & ethics book by Atharva Inamdar with a focus on Indian Philosophy. This book grapples with life's biggest questions, inviting readers to think deeply about meaning, morality, and existence. Philosophy is not an academic exercise. It is the foundation of every decision we make. Published in 2018 by The Book Nexus, this work spans 28,520 words across approximately 114 pages.
Rooted in Indian philosophical traditions, this book draws from centuries of thought about consciousness, duty, liberation, and the nature of reality.
Reading Experience
At 28,520 words across roughly 114 pages, this one runs about 2.4 hours of reading time. Long enough to dig into its subject properly, short enough that it does not lose you along the way. For philosophy & ethics, this length tends to work well — room to develop ideas without padding.
About the Author
On Being and Becoming was written in 2018, the year Atharva Inamdar hit Amazon bestseller lists in India, the USA, and the UK — and also the year Amazon blocked his account with ₹25 lakhs in royalties unpaid. Philosophy is woven through the entire catalog, but these 40 dedicated titles tackle the big questions head-on rather than embedding them in fiction or memoir.
Publication History
Published on July 13th, 2018, On Being and Becoming was one of 3 titles released that month. Written and published within the same year, the book moved from draft to release in 2018 without the extended wait that many titles in the catalog experienced. Published through The Book Nexus, the Indian publishing entity that handles ISBN management and distribution for the full catalog. ISBN: 978-93-7184-249-5. 2018 saw 110 titles published in total across the catalog.
Explore This Genre
On Being and Becoming is one of 40 books in the philosophy & ethics category within this catalog. Readers who enjoy this book may find themselves drawn to other philosophy & ethics titles in the collection, each approaching the genre from a different angle and with a different focus. The indian philosophy focus specifically connects this book to a tradition of writing that values depth over breadth, offering readers something targeted rather than general.
Publication Details
- Publisher
- The Book Nexus
- ISBN-13
- 978-93-7184-249-5
- Year Written
- 2018