Modernity in Indian Social Theory
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Product details:
- Publisher OUP India
- Date of Publication 3 February 2011
- ISBN 9780198070122
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages188 pages
- Size 223x146x17 mm
- Weight 290 g
- Language English 0
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Short description:
This book deals with a re-reading of the question and concept of modernity in Indian social theory and its application to understand contemporary Indian society and texts. It examines the work of several past and contemporary thinkers as well as issues like nationalism, secularism, notions of majority and minority, and lived Dalit experiences.
MoreLong description:
This volume revisits the question and concept of modernity in Indian social theory and how this reading could be used to understand contemporary Indian society and texts. It discusses the limitations surrounding Indian social theorists' discussion of Indian society. The book focuses on specific seminal accounts like that of Partha Chatterjee on Indian nationalism, Javeed Alam on the reading of Indian secularism, and Gopal Guru on the Dalit lived experience. Subsequent chapters critically examine the writings of key thinkers including Vivekananda, Aurobindo, Gandhi, and Ambedkar.
Illuminating and at times inspirational...This book is a model for how philosophy might build new bridges between traditions for real benefits. As our world shrinks, this model may well shed light on our common future. And the future looks bright.
Table of Contents:
Introduction: Theoretical Invariance and Social Variance
Nationalism
Secularism
Internal Criticism
Reading Rajas and Tamas
Lived Dalit Experience
Modernity and Art, India and Textile
Conclusion
