Tharoor, Shashi
Why I Am a Hindu
- ISBN 13:
- 9781947534551
- author:
- Tharoor, Shashi
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Scribe Us
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.3 centimetres (0.34 kg
- Genre:
- Religion, Hinduism, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Shashi Tharoor explores the origins and philosophy of Hinduism in this thought-provoking book. He examines key concepts, major texts, and everyday beliefs and practices, offering a nuanced understanding of one of the world's oldest and greatest religious traditions. Tharoor critiques extremism and argues that Hindu "fundamentalists" pose a threat to India's unique culture and its democratic values. This book is a profound re-examination of Hinduism, written in engaging prose that will be read and debated by many. A valuable contribution to our understanding of the role of religion in society and politics, Why I Am a Hindu is a thought-provoking work that challenges readers to consider their assumptions about this complex and multifaceted faith.
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