This "Publisher’s Note" by Swami Prabhananda introduces a booklet titled Swami Vivekananda as a Philosopher, authored by Dr. J. L. Shaw. The text argues that while Vivekananda is globally revered as a spiritual icon, his original contributions to formal philosophy—specifically his modern exposition of Advaita (non-dualism)—are often overlooked.

The note highlights that Vivekananda intended to write a contemporary commentary on the Brahmasūtras, but his untimely death prevented this. To bridge the gap in technical research regarding Vivekananda’s philosophical standing, Dr. Shaw utilizes nearly thirty years of expertise in comparative philosophy to substantiate these views. Ultimately, the publisher aims to encourage scholars and the general public to engage in deeper academic study of Vivekananda’s intellectual legacy.