The Bhagavad-Gita for the Modern Reader: History, Interpretations and Philosophy (2)

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Synopsis
What is the Bhagavad-Gita? Is it just a religious text? When was it composed? How relevant is it to the modern world? This book answers these foundational questions and more. It critically examines the Bhagavad-Gita in terms of its liberal, humanist and inclusive appeal, bringing out its significance for both present times and novel applications. The author elaborates the philosophy underlying the text as well as its ethical and spiritual implications. He also responds to criticisms that have been levelled against the text by Ambedkar, D. D. Kosambi and, more recently, Amartya Sen. With additional material including chapter summaries of the Bhagavad-Gita, the second edition of the volume proposes new ways of utilising the text in diverse fields, such as business and management and scientific research. Eclectic and accessible, this work will be of interest to scholars of philosophy, religion, history, business and management studies, as well as the general reader.
Copyright:
2019

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
312 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780429535086
Related ISBNs:
9780429259401, 9780367197544, 9780367197544
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
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Copyrighted By:
M. V. Nadkarni
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Social Studies, Philosophy, Politics and Government
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Bookshare Staff
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