Hinduism and Modernity

David Smith (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

264 Seiten

2002
Wiley-Blackwell (Verlag)
978-0-631-20862-4 (ISBN)

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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
Zustand	Neuware