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Book Synopsis An Agnostic Version of Indian History by : Abraham Joseph
Download or read book An Agnostic Version of Indian History written by Abraham Joseph and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2023-11-18 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where are the wheels of History now driving us? History is an essay on the survival of man. Does the present civilisation represent an end of History? In this groundbreaking reinterpretation of Indian history, the author explores the evolutionary journey of the Indian people, tracing their origins from Africa to the present day. Through a unique lens, the book challenges traditional narratives, offering profound insights into the complex tapestry of Indian civilization. Examining the historical impact of migration and cultural exchange, the book delves into the ancient Manusmriti, revealing its role in shaping India's social fabric. Against the backdrop of contemporary challenges, the author emphasizes the urgency of preserving India's unity amidst regional differences and external influences. A compelling exploration of India's past and present, this book offers fresh perspectives on the nation's rich heritage and its potential future.
Book Synopsis The Argumentative Indian by : Amartya Sen
Download or read book The Argumentative Indian written by Amartya Sen and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Nobel Laureate offers a dazzling new book about his native country India is a country with many distinct traditions, widely divergent customs, vastly different convictions, and a veritable feast of viewpoints. In The Argumentative Indian, Amartya Sen draws on a lifetime study of his country's history and culture to suggest the ways we must understand India today in the light of its rich, long argumentative tradition. The millenia-old texts and interpretations of Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, Muslim, agnostic, and atheistic Indian thought demonstrate, Sen reminds us, ancient and well-respected rules for conducting debates and disputations, and for appreciating not only the richness of India's diversity but its need for toleration. Though Westerners have often perceived India as a place of endless spirituality and unreasoning mysticism, he underlines its long tradition of skepticism and reasoning, not to mention its secular contributions to mathematics, astronomy, linguistics, medicine, and political economy. Sen discusses many aspects of India's rich intellectual and political heritage, including philosophies of governance from Kautilya's and Ashoka's in the fourth and third centuries BCE to Akbar's in the 1590s; the history and continuing relevance of India's relations with China more than a millennium ago; its old and well-organized calendars; the films of Satyajit Ray and the debates between Gandhi and the visionary poet Tagore about India's past, present, and future. The success of India's democracy and defense of its secular politics depend, Sen argues, on understanding and using this rich argumentative tradition. It is also essential to removing the inequalities (whether of caste, gender, class, or community) that mar Indian life, to stabilizing the now precarious conditions of a nuclear-armed subcontinent, and to correcting what Sen calls the politics of deprivation. His invaluable book concludes with his meditations on pluralism, on dialogue and dialectics in the pursuit of social justice, and on the nature of the Indian identity.
Book Synopsis Why I am an Atheist by : Bhagat Singh
Download or read book Why I am an Atheist written by Bhagat Singh and published by Sristhi Publishers & Distributors. This book was released on 2019-08-15 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A discussion with a friend soon turned into a matter of self-assessment, leading to this discourse on why Bhagat Singh chose to be an atheist. Even in the face of death at a very young age, with uncanny observations and sharp questions, he forces us to re-think our foundations to faith in god.
Book Synopsis Agnosticism: A Very Short Introduction by : Robin Le Poidevin
Download or read book Agnosticism: A Very Short Introduction written by Robin Le Poidevin and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-10-28 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is agnosticism? Is it just the 'don't know' position on God, or is there more to it than this? Is it a belief, or merely the absence of belief? Who were the first to call themselves 'agnostics'? These are just some of the questions that Robin Le Poidevin considers in this Very Short Introduction. He sets the philosophical case for agnosticism and explores it as a historical and cultural phenomenon. What emerges is a much more sophisticated, and much more interesting, attitude than a simple failure to either commit to, or reject, religious belief. Le Poidevin challenges some preconceptions and assumptions among both believers and non-atheists, and invites the reader to rethink their own position on the issues. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Book Synopsis The Cambridge History of Atheism by : Michael Ruse
Download or read book The Cambridge History of Atheism written by Michael Ruse and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2021-09-16 with total page 1307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The two-volume Cambridge History of Atheism offers an authoritative and up to date account of a subject of contemporary interest. Comprised of sixty essays by an international team of scholars, this History is comprehensive in scope. The essays are written from a variety of disciplinary perspectives, including religious studies, philosophy, sociology, and classics. Offering a global overview of the subject, from antiquity to the present, the volumes examine the phenomenon of unbelief in the context of Christian, Islamic, Buddhist, Hindu, and Jewish societies. They explore atheism and the early modern Scientific Revolution, as well as the development of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution and its continuing implications. The History also includes general survey essays on the impact of scepticism, agnosticism and atheism, as well as contemporary assessments of thinking. Providing essential information on the nature and history of atheism, The Cambridge History of Atheism will be indispensable for both scholarship and teaching, at all levels.
Book Synopsis Atheism For Dummies by : Dale McGowan
Download or read book Atheism For Dummies written by Dale McGowan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-03-18 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The easy way to understand atheism and secular philosophy For people seeking a non-religious philosophy of life, as well as believers with atheist friends, Atheism For Dummies offers an intelligent exploration of the historical and moral case for atheism. Often wildly misunderstood, atheism is a secular approach to life based on the understanding that reality is an arrangement of physical matter, with no consideration of unverifiable spiritual forces. Atheism For Dummies offers a brief history of atheist philosophy and its evolution, explores it as a historical and cultural movement, covers important historical writings on the subject, and discusses the nature of ethics and morality in the absence of religion. A simple, yet intelligent exploration of an often misunderstood philosophy Explores the differences between explicit and implicit atheism A comprehensive, readable, and thoroughly unbiased resource As the number of atheists worldwide continues to grow, this book offers a broad understanding of the subject for those exploring atheism as an approach to living.
Book Synopsis A History of Pre-Buddhistic Indian Philosophy by : Beni Madhab Barua
Download or read book A History of Pre-Buddhistic Indian Philosophy written by Beni Madhab Barua and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis 80 Questions to Understand India by : Murad Ali Baig
Download or read book 80 Questions to Understand India written by Murad Ali Baig and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Murad Ali Baig questions, not the importance of faith, but the capturing of all religions by the vested interests of professional priests claiming to be God’s sole selling agents leading to distortions, superstitions and religiosity that the founding sages would have abhorred. He analyzes the patrons of religion – the founding prophets, apostles, priests, rulers and the rich – and the common people whose offerings make the places of worship so rich. Murad provides interesting insights into how people the world over, especially in India, have been influenced by geography, sources of food, technological change, trade and by political and religious forces. He presents provocative questions and answers allowing readers to draw their own conclusions. Writing on religion can be volatile but fortunately he cannot be accused of prejudice when his answers equally impact Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Sikhs and others.
Book Synopsis INDIAN HISTORY by : Dr. Sanjeevkumar Tandle
Download or read book INDIAN HISTORY written by Dr. Sanjeevkumar Tandle and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A History of Agnostics in AA by : Roger Paul Couvrette
Download or read book A History of Agnostics in AA written by Roger Paul Couvrette and published by . This book was released on 2017-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an inspiration for those uncomfortable with the "God bit" in 12 Step recovery meetings and fellowships. A History of Agnostics in AA is a perfect blend of two essential parts for a book of this sort: personal experience and research. The book is divided into three main parts: Our History, Problems in AA and Moving Forward. The history goes back to Jim Burwell, the first atheist in AA, and to the very first agnostic AA meetings. It also taps into the discrimination against nonbelievers in the fellowship. In the second part, several problems within Alcoholics Anonymous are discussed, and one of these turns out to be "Conference-approved" literature. Finally, the last part, Moving Forward, is all about a secular movement gaining momentum within AA, promising to make AA less God-focused, more inclusive and thus more modern. The author, Roger C, is the manager of the website AA Agnostica. He was the "resident atheist" at the Faculty of Religious Studies at McGill University for several years and was treated with genuine respect. It is hoped that over time a similar acceptance of nonbelievers in AA and other 12 Step recovery fellowships will be one of the results of A History of Agnostics in AA. Our hope is that Alcoholics Anonymous adapts and moves forward, with greater inclusivity. A History of Agnostics in AA is meant to contribute to that goal.
Book Synopsis Many Many Many Gods of Hinduism by : Swami Achuthananda
Download or read book Many Many Many Gods of Hinduism written by Swami Achuthananda and published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-07-02 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Religion is the opium of the people, said Karl Marx many centuries ago. For more than a billion people living in India and abroad, Hinduism is the religion and a way of life. In this multi-award winning book, Swami Achuthananda cracks open the opium poppy pods, analyzes the causes for euphoria, and comes away with a deeper understanding of the people and their religion. *** Winner 2014 Next Generation Indie Book Awards (Religious Non-fiction) *** This is a comprehensive book on Hinduism. It tells you why Hindus do the things they do - and don't. Written in a casual style, the book guides you through the fundamentals of the religion. It then goes further and debunks a number of long-standing myths, some of them coming from the academia (of all places). While most books shy away from contentious issues, this book plunges headlong by taking on controversies, like the Aryan Invasion Theory, idol worship, RISA scholarship and many more. In fact one-third of the book is just on controversies that you rarely find in any other literature. Other Awards: *** Finalist - 2014 Pacific Book Awards (Religion) *** *** Bronze - 2014 IPPY Award - (Religion) ***
Book Synopsis ANCIENT INDIAN HISTORY by : Narayan Changder
Download or read book ANCIENT INDIAN HISTORY written by Narayan Changder and published by CHANGDER OUTLINE. This book was released on 2024-01-07 with total page 895 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a fascinating journey through the corridors of time with our MCQ guide - "Ancient Indian History Unveiled: MCQ Expedition through Timeless Heritage." Tailored for history enthusiasts, students, and admirers of India's rich past, this comprehensive resource offers a curated collection of multiple-choice questions that unravel the grandeur and complexities of Ancient Indian History. Explore the early civilizations of the Indus Valley, the Vedic period, and the rise of magnificent empires. Delve into the cultural, religious, and societal aspects that have shaped the Indian subcontinent. Perfect your understanding of Ancient Indian History and prepare confidently for exams. Elevate your historical acumen and immerse yourself in the wonders of India's timeless heritage with "Ancient Indian History Unveiled: MCQ Expedition through Timeless Heritage." Uncover the secrets of Ancient Indian History with precision and depth.
Download or read book Indian History written by and published by Allied Publishers. This book was released on with total page 1418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Alberta History - The Old North Trail (Cree Trail), 15,000 Years of Indian History: 1750-1822 by : Joachim Fromhold
Download or read book Alberta History - The Old North Trail (Cree Trail), 15,000 Years of Indian History: 1750-1822 written by Joachim Fromhold and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-08-23 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of the Old North Trail (Part 2, 1750-1822) from Wyoming to northern Alberta. Events and history of the trail during the early historic period of turmoil with the arrival of the horse and gun, the expansion of the Shoshoni Empire, hiatus of the Mountain Cree, arrival of the fur trade and the Blackfoot Expansion period. Numerous pictures. 394 pages
Book Synopsis India's Emerging Economy by : Kaushik Basu
Download or read book India's Emerging Economy written by Kaushik Basu and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essays by leading academics, policymakers, and industrialists examine India's economic success in the late 1990s. India's economy over the last decade looks in many ways like a success story; after a major economic crisis in 1991, followed by bold reform measures, the economy has experienced a rapid economic growth rate, more foreign investment, and a boom in the information technology sector. Yet many in the country still suffer from crushing poverty, and social and political unrest remains a problem. These essays by leading academics, policymakers, and industrialists -- including one by Amartya Sen, the 1998 winner of the Nobel Prize in economics for his work on poverty and inequality -- examine the facts of India's recent economic successes and their social and cultural context. India's rate of economic growth after the 1991 reforms were instituted reached a remarkable 7 percent for three consecutive years, from 1994 to 1997. Several contributors to India's Emerging Economy ask what this means for the nation as a whole. In his essay "Democracy and Secularism in India," Amartya Sen argues that economic progress is not the only way to measure a nation's performance. Other essays examine the actual effect India's economic growth has had on reducing poverty and recommend policies to empower the poor. Essays also address such issues as globalization and the vulnerabilities and opportunities it creates, India's experience with monetary and fiscal reform, the rapid growth of the information technology sector (including a case study of India's software industry), and India's grassroots economy.
Book Synopsis Magbook Indian History 2020 by : Janmenjay Sahni
Download or read book Magbook Indian History 2020 written by Janmenjay Sahni and published by Arihant Publications India limited. This book was released on 2020-07-30 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1.Magbook series deals with the preliminary examinations for civil series. 2.It?s a 2 in 1 series offers advantages of both Magazine and book. 3.The entire syllabus of Indian History divided into 29 chapters. 4.Focuses on the Topics and Trends of question asked in Previous Years? Questions. 5.Offers Chapterwise Practice and well detailed explanations the previous Years? questions. 6.More than 3000 MCQs for the revision of the topics. 7.5 Practice sets and 2 Previous Years solved Papers sets for thorough practice. 8.The book uses easy language for quick understanding. Preparing for the examinations like UPSC, State PCS or any other civil Services papers students need to have a comprehensive, complete and concrete knowledge about their subjects from the point of view exam. Arihant MAGBOOK Series is a must for Civil Services (Pre) Examination State PCS & Other Comprehensive Examinations. It?s a 2 in 1 series that provides all the study material in concise and brief manner offering unique advantage of both Magazines and Books. It comprehensively covers the syllabus of General Studies portion of the UPSC and State PCS Preliminary Examination. The current edition of ?Magbook Indian History? covers every topic of History (Ancient, Medieval and Modern Indian History).The whole syllabus has been divided into 29 chapters in this book. It focuses on the Topics and Trends of questions which are asked in previous Years? Civil Services Examinations, further it provides Chapterwise practice of the questions that build self confidence and Skill Adaption in the candidates and lastly it offers detailed explanations of Previous Years? Civil Services examination in a easy language for quick understanding. Apart from Topical coverage and Previous Years? Question, this book also focuses on practice by providing with more than 3000 MCQs and 5 Practice Sets that help students to know latest pattern of the paper as well as its difficulty level. This book is a must for the civil services aspirants as it help them to move a step ahead towards their aim. TABLE OF CONTENT ANCIENT, MEDIVAL AND MODERN HISTORY ? The Stone Age, Indus Valley Civilisation, The Vedic Age, The First Territorial States, The Religious Movement of Mahajanapadas Age, The Mauryan Empire, The Sangam Age, Post Mauryan Period (200 BC ? AD 300), The Gupta Age, The Post ? Gupta Era (AD 550 -750), The Sultanate of Delhi, Provincial Kingdoms, Religious Movement, The Mughal Empire, The Maratha Empire, Mughal Decline and Rise of Regional States, Emergence of European Powers in India, Tribal and Peasant Uprisings, Governor Generals and Viceroys, Development of Modern Education and Press, Revolt of 1857, Social and Religion Reforms, Movements, Growth of Nationalism and Struggle for Independence (1885 ? 1919), Struggle for Independence Second Phase (1919 ? 1927), Struggle for Independence Third Phase (1927-1939), Struggle for Forth Phase (1940-1947), Religion and Philosophy, Music, Dance, Theatre, and Festivals, Indian Architecture and Festivals, Indian Architecture and painting Schools, Chronological Panorama of Indian History, Glossary, Practice Sets (1-5), Previous Years? Solved Papers Set 1, Previous Years? Solved Papers Set 2.
Book Synopsis American Indian Languages by : Lyle Campbell
Download or read book American Indian Languages written by Lyle Campbell and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1997 with total page 527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Native American languages are spoken from Siberia to Greenland. Campbell's project is to take stock of what is known about the history of Native American languages and in the process examine the state of American Indian historical linguistics.
