Hinduism and Modernity - David Smith

Hinduism and Modernity

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Buch | Softcover
264 Seiten
2002
Wiley-Blackwell (Verlag)
978-0-631-20862-4 (ISBN)
52,30 inkl. MwSt
An examination of Hinduism in the context of modernity. After introducing modern India and reviewing definitions of Hinduism and of modernity, the book presents key aspects of Hinduism, ancient and modern. The last part of the book deals with problems of contemporary Hinduism.
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.

David Smith is Reader in Indian Religions at Lancaster University. He has published two books on classical Indian culture, Ratnakara's Haravijaya (1985) and The Dance of Siva (1996).

Preface. Acknowledgements.

Part I: Hinduism And Modernity Explained:.

1. Modernity And Hinduism.

2. India And The Juggernaut Of Modernity.

3. Hinduism Ancient And Modern.

Part II: Hinduism For Others:.

4. Islam And Hinduism.

5. The Western Discovery Of Hinduism.

6. Hinduism and Orientalism.

Part III: Hinduism Contrasted With Modernity:.

7. ‘Woman Caste’ (Aurat Jati) And The Gender Of Modernity.

8. Kali East And West.

9. The Gods Of Hinduism And The Idols Of Modernity.

10. The Image Of The Self.

Part IV: Hinduism Today:.

11. Gurus.

12. Modernity And Hindu Nationalism.

13. Hinduism And The Global Future.

Notes.

References.

Index.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 18.12.2002
Reihe/Serie Religion and Spirituality in the Modern World
Verlagsort Hoboken
Sprache englisch
Maße 151 x 230 mm
Gewicht 340 g
Themenwelt Geisteswissenschaften Religion / Theologie Hinduismus
ISBN-10 0-631-20862-3 / 0631208623
ISBN-13 978-0-631-20862-4 / 9780631208624
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