Buch, Englisch, 300 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm
Buch, Englisch, 300 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm
ISBN: 978-1-041-22307-8
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
This book explores Swami Vivekananda’s ideational visions, highlighting their multifaceted nature. On one level, it demonstrates how his ideas were a confluence of intellectual traditions that evolved both in India and abroad, including influences from Western liberalism. On another level, the book examines his indebtedness to colleagues, particularly those with differing ideational perspectives, who were connected to Ramakrishna Paramhamsa, his spiritual mentor. Despite being initiated into spiritualism by Ramakrishna, Vivekananda reshaped his spiritualism along humanist lines rather than strictly religious ones. The book underscores the distinctiveness of Vivekananda’s perceptions, especially in contrast to many of Ramakrishna’s followers who adopted conservative Hindu ideologies and dismissed other socio-cultural traditions. It argues that a deep analysis of Vivekananda’s ideational vision reaffirms the notion that history, as a process, unfolds differently, exerting varied impacts on individuals’ politico-ideological priorities.
This volume will be of significant interest to scholars and researchers in South Asian studies, politics, and modern Indian history.
Zielgruppe
General and Postgraduate
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen Kolonialismus, Imperialismus
- Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Ethik, Moralphilosophie
- Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Hinduismus
- Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein Religionsgeschichte
- Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Nicht-Westliche Philosophie Indische & Asiatische Philosophie
- Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Geschichte einzelner Länder Asiatische Geschichte
- Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichtliche Themen Kolonialgeschichte, Geschichte des Imperialismus
- Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Sozialphilosophie, Politische Philosophie
Weitere Infos & Material
Introduction
Chapter 1 Vivekananda's idea of India
Chapter 2 Vivekananda and humanism
Chapter 3 Vivekananda and Hinduism
Chapter 4 Vivekananda's attack on divisive socio-cultural designs and practices
Chapter 5 Vivekananda's vision of socialism
Chapter 6 Vivekananda: A Swami or an ascetic or a politico-ideological activist?
Conclusion
Bibliography
