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v. 2 ISBN 9780231064149
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Since 1958 one of the most important and widely used texts on civilization in South Asia (now the nation-states of India, Pakstan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal), this classic is now extensively revised, with much new material added. Introductory essays explain the particular settings in which leading Indian thinkers have expressed their ideas about religious, social, political, and economic questions. Brief summaries precede each passage from their writings or sayings. Chapters address the opening of India to the West; Hindu and Muslim social and religious reform movements; the emergence of both moderate and extremist nationalisms; the thought of Mahatma Gandhi; public policies for independent India; Pakistan's formation as an Islamic state, and other topics.
Table of Contents
20. The Opening of India to the West 21. The Renascence of Hinduism 22. Nationalism Takes Root: The Moderates 23. The Marriage of Politics and Religion: The Extremists 24. The Muslim Revival 25. Tagore and Gandhi 26. Pakistan: Its Founding and Future 27. Six Paths to India's Future
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v. 2 : pbk ISBN 9780231064156
Description
Since 1958 one of the most important and widely used texts on civilization in South Asia (now the nation-states of India, Pakstan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal), this classic is now extensively revised, with much new material added. Introductory essays explain the particular settings in which leading Indian thinkers have expressed their ideas about religious, social, political, and economic questions. Brief summaries precede each passage from their writings or sayings. Chapters address the opening of India to the West; Hindu and Muslim social and religious reform movements; the emergence of both moderate and extremist nationalisms; the thought of Mahatma Gandhi; public policies for independent India; Pakistan's formation as an Islamic state, and other topics.
Table of Contents
20. The Opening of India to the West 21. The Renascence of Hinduism 22. Nationalism Takes Root: The Moderates 23. The Marriage of Politics and Religion: The Extremists 24. The Muslim Revival 25. Tagore and Gandhi 26. Pakistan: Its Founding and Future 27. Six Paths to India's Future
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v. 1 : pbk ISBN 9780231066518
Description
Since 1958 Sources of Indian Tradition has been one of the most important and widely used texts on civilization in South Asia (now the nation-sates of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal). It has helped generations of students and lay readers understand how leading thinkers there have looked at life, the traditions of their ancestors, and the world they live in. This second edition has been extensively revised, with much new material added. Introductory essays explain the particular settings in which these thinkers have expressed their ideas about religious, social, political, and economic questions. Brief summaries precede each passage from their writings or sayings. The traditions represented include Brahmanism, Jainism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Sikhism. The book includes a chronology of Indian history from 3000 B.C. to A.D. 1858.
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1. Cosmic and Ritual Order in Vedic Literature 2. The Ultimate Reality in the Upanishad 3. The Basic Doctrines of Jainism 4. Jain Philosophy and Political Thought 5. Theravada Buddhism 6. Mahayana Buddhism: "The Greater Vehicle" 7. The Vehicle of the Thunderbolt and the Decline of Buddhism in India 8. Dharma: The First End of Man (R.N.D.) 9. Artha: The Second End of Man (R.N.D.) 10. Kama: The Third End of Man (V.R., revised) 11. Moksha: The Fourth End of Man 12. The Songs of Medievel Hindu Devotion (V.R., revised) 13. The Foundations of Islam in India 14. The Muslim Ruler in India 15. Islamic Mysticism in India 16. Sikhism: Faith and Practice
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