F. Max Müller's "My Autobiography" is an account of his life from his childhood in Germany to his career as a prominent philologist and scholar in England. Müller was born in 1823 and showed a passion for languages at an early age. He studied at the University of Berlin and later moved to England where he became a professor of comparative philology at the University of Oxford. Müller's autobiography is not only a personal account of his life, but also a reflection on the development of philology and the study of languages in the 19th century. He discusses his travels and experiences in India, where he became interested in Sanskrit and the Hindu religion, as well as his involvement in the translation of sacred texts such as the Rigveda. Throughout the book, Müller emphasizes the importance of the study of language and its connection to culture and history. He also expresses his belief in the unity of all religions and the importance of understanding and respecting different cultures. Overall, "My Autobiography" provides insight into the life and work of one of the most influential scholars of the 19th century, as well as the development of the study of languages and philology during that time.
Friedrich Max Müller, commonly known as F. Max Müller (1823-1900), was a German-British scholar of comparative religion and philology. He is best known for his work on the translation and interpretation of ancient texts, including the Vedas and The Dhammapada. Muller studied at the University of Berlin, where he was influenced by the philosopher Friedrich Schleiermacher and the linguist Franz Bopp. He later moved to England and became a professor of comparative philology at Oxford University, where he taught for over thirty years. Muller's work on The Dhammapada was part of a larger project to translate the sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, and other religions into English. His translation of The Dhammapada is widely regarded as one of the most authoritative and accurate versions of the text. Muller was a prolific author and published numerous works on comparative religion, mythology, and language. He was also a prominent member of the Royal Asiatic Society and played an important role in the development of religious studies as a field of academic inquiry.
