Smith
John Wiley & Sons
e druk, 2002
9780631208624
Hinduism and Modernity
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Paperback, 264 blz.
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Engels
John Wiley & Sons |
e druk, 2002
ISBN13: 9780631208624
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Onderdeel van serie
Religion and Spirituality in the Modern World
Verwachte levertijd ongeveer 9 werkdagen
Samenvatting
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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Inhoudsopgave
Preface.
<p>Acknowledgements.</p>
<p>Part I: Hinduism And Modernity Explained:.</p>
<p>1. Modernity And Hinduism.</p>
<p>2. India And The Juggernaut Of Modernity.</p>
<p>3. Hinduism Ancient And Modern.</p>
<p>Part II: Hinduism For Others:.</p>
<p>4. Islam And Hinduism.</p>
<p>5. The Western Discovery Of Hinduism.</p>
<p>6. Hinduism and Orientalism.</p>
<p>Part III: Hinduism Contrasted With Modernity:.</p>
<p>7. Woman Caste (Aurat Jati) And The Gender Of Modernity.</p>
<p>8. Kali East And West.</p>
<p>9. The Gods Of Hinduism And The Idols Of Modernity.</p>
<p>10. The Image Of The Self.</p>
<p>Part IV: Hinduism Today:.</p>
<p>11. Gurus.</p>
<p>12. Modernity And Hindu Nationalism.</p>
<p>13. Hinduism And The Global Future.</p>
<p>Notes.</p>
<p>References.</p>
<p>Index.</p>
<p>Acknowledgements.</p>
<p>Part I: Hinduism And Modernity Explained:.</p>
<p>1. Modernity And Hinduism.</p>
<p>2. India And The Juggernaut Of Modernity.</p>
<p>3. Hinduism Ancient And Modern.</p>
<p>Part II: Hinduism For Others:.</p>
<p>4. Islam And Hinduism.</p>
<p>5. The Western Discovery Of Hinduism.</p>
<p>6. Hinduism and Orientalism.</p>
<p>Part III: Hinduism Contrasted With Modernity:.</p>
<p>7. Woman Caste (Aurat Jati) And The Gender Of Modernity.</p>
<p>8. Kali East And West.</p>
<p>9. The Gods Of Hinduism And The Idols Of Modernity.</p>
<p>10. The Image Of The Self.</p>
<p>Part IV: Hinduism Today:.</p>
<p>11. Gurus.</p>
<p>12. Modernity And Hindu Nationalism.</p>
<p>13. Hinduism And The Global Future.</p>
<p>Notes.</p>
<p>References.</p>
<p>Index.</p>
