Doniger, Wendy
On Hinduism
- ISBN 13:
- 9789382277071
- author:
- Doniger, Wendy
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 682
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 4.1 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, Religion,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Wendy Doniger's magisterial volume offers a comprehensive exploration of Hinduism, one of the world's great faiths. Through a series of connected essays, she examines many of the most crucial and contested issues in Hinduism, from its ancient roots to the present day. Doniger delves into questions such as the nature of the divine, the role of images and qualities in understanding god, and the complexities of Hindu attitudes towards addiction and non-injury. Her analysis draws upon her own scholarship over forty years, offering a compelling and nuanced exploration of this complex and multifaceted religion. The book concludes with personal reflections from Doniger, sharing her thoughts on the influence of Hinduism on her own philosophy of life. This is scholarship of the highest order, providing valuable insights into one of the world's great faiths.
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