Sri Aurobindo - A Contemporary Reader (Hardcover, New)

This book compiles some of the finest writings of Sri Aurobindo (1872-1950) - the nationalist, visionary, poet-philosopher. It reflects the range, depth and outreach of the moral, intellectual and spiritual vision of this versatile and multifaceted genius. It aims at providing, at one place, access to the key concepts, tenets, and the spirit of the extraordinary range of texts authored by him. Although concretely grounded in contemporary times - with its location in a specific socio-cultural matrix - this work projects a body of writings that is certain to have lasting value. In particular, the compilation brings forth Sri Aurobindo's social vision and his role as a cultural critic: his views on ethnicity, his exposition of the key role language plays in the formation of communitarian identities, his crucial understanding of self-determination which has incidentally become an important aspect of human rights discourse today. Situating the writings in a specific intellectual, spiritual and historical context, this collection will enable readers to appreciate the overall vision of Sri Aurobindo, in what can be conceived as a caravan of history of ideas in terms of a common heritage of humankind, and recent developments in theory and disciplinary practice, especially those pertaining to consciousness and future studies.

General

Imprint:	Routledge India
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2008
First published:	2007
Editors:	Sachidananda Mohanty
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	250
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-46093-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Non-Western philosophy > Oriental & Indian philosophy Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious experience > General Books > Philosophy > Non-Western philosophy > Oriental & Indian philosophy Books > Religion & Spirituality > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious experience > General
LSN:	0-415-46093-X
Barcode:	9780415460934

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