Hinduism and Modernity
by
David Smith
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
Book Series
Religion and Spirituality in the Modern World
ISBN-10
0631208615
ISBN-13
9780631208617
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint
Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Dec 18th, 2002
Print length
262 Pages
Weight
498 grams
Dimensions
23.60 x 15.50 x 2.50 cms
Product Classification:
HinduismCultural studiesCultural studiesHinduism
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After introducing modern India and reviewing definitions of Hinduism and modernity, the author presents key aspects of Hinduism, ancient and modern, in such a way as to form a critique of modernist theory. Hinduism is shown to be a dynamic world view which challenges Western notions of modernity.
This examination of Hinduism in the context of modernity will be of interest to all students of Hinduism, as well as to those interested in the sociology and history of religion. Shows Hinduism to be a highly dynamic world-view which challenges western notions of modernity. Considers a broad range of topics including women, the caste system, the self, divinities and gurus. Contains up-to-date discussions of modern Hindu culture and beliefs.
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