Eclecticism and Modern Hindu Discourse (Hardcover)

Hindu apologists routinely support their interpretations of the Hindu world view with an almost promiscuous use of the world's many philosophies and religions. This book examines the classical roots and contemporary significance of this eclecticism within modern Hindu discourse. Brian Hatcher begins by focusing on the thought of Swami Vivekananda as exemplary of the tone and character of modern Hindu eclecticism. Hatcher then identifies the ancient antecedents of this eclecticism in the sacrificial ritualism of the Vedas. Returning to the modern period, he focuses on 19th-century Bengal, introducing the reader to a wide range of modern Indian eclecticisms. In conclusion, Hatcher proposes a pragmatic approach to evaluating the validity of eclectic knowledge.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 1999
First published:	May 1999
Authors:	Brian A. Hatcher (Assistant Professor of Religion)
Dimensions:	242 x 161 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	212
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-512538-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Hinduism Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Hinduism
LSN:	0-19-512538-X
Barcode:	9780195125382

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