| Books, Music, and Movies - What to see, hear, and view on the road or at home. |
 |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
Sep 1st, 2005, 21:45
|
#1 |
|
Member
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: UK
Posts: 17
 |
The Argumentative Indian. (book)
I have managed to complete Amartya Sen's latest offering:"The Argumentative Indian: Indian History, Culture & Identity ".
Sen has marshalled facts and historical evidences through exhaustive research to show that India had democratic practices from ancient time. He convinces the readers about "Indian Heritage of Heterodoxy " that is, tolerance for diversity; plurality and secular traditions during Mughal Emperor Akbar's reign while Europe was busy with the Inquisition; dissent during Rama's time as contained in Hindu epic "The Ramayana " an agnostic scholar questioning Rama and advicing Him to eskew suspicion towards his wife, Sita; and the Buddhist emperor the Ashoka laying down the "rules for tolerance and debate " before the Third Buddhist Council, Before Christ. The Argumentative Indian is a mind boggling revelation about India, its heritage, cultural moorings, and the emerging identity. I would recommend the book for all interested in exploring India. 
__________________
Jay |
|
|
|
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| To Book or Not to book Backwater Cruise??? | angiepangie | Kerala | 4 | Sep 10th, 2005 14:37 |
| The Argumentative Indian - has anyone read this book? | Bigzero | Books, Music, and Movies | 8 | Aug 7th, 2005 23:11 |
| Indian Online Book Shops | Alchemy | Books, Music, and Movies | 2 | Aug 3rd, 2005 22:13 |
| Amartya Sen's 'The Argumentative Indian' | Digital Drifter | Books, Music, and Movies | 1 | Jul 4th, 2005 01:55 |
| Indian book fairs | volga_volga | Books, Music, and Movies | 10 | Sep 21st, 2004 00:29 |
Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team 
Linear Mode
