India, a civilization of differences : the ancient tradition of universal tolerance /

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Author / Creator:Daniélou, Alain.
Uniform title:Civilisation des différences. English
Edition:1st U.S. ed.
Imprint:Rochester, Vt. : Inner Traditions, 2005.
Description:xxvii, 132 pages ; 23 cm
Language:English
Subject:Caste -- India.
Social ethics -- India.
Civilisation hindoue.
Castes -- Inde.
Morale sociale -- Aspect religieux -- Bouddhisme -- Inde.
Caste.
Civilization.
Social ethics.
BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / New Thought.
HISTORY / Asia / India & South Asia.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Classes & Economic Disparity.
India -- Civilization.
Inde -- Conditions sociales.
Inde -- Civilisation.
India.
Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11946764
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Other authors / contributors:Gabin, Jean-Louis.
Hurry, Kenneth.
ISBN:1594770484
9781594770487
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-126) and index.
Summary:"In India: A Civilization of Differences Alan Danielou builds a bold and cogent defense of the Hindu caste system, viewing it not as racist inequality but as a natural ordering of diversity. Instead of being a hierarchy with some who are privileged and others who are despised, it is an organizing principle of a society wherein differences are embraced rather than ignored. Danielou argues the point that negative stereotypes about the inequality of Indian society were invented by Westerners to justify the goals of colonialism."
"Danielou thoroughly explores this seldom-heard side of the caste debate and argues effectively in its favor. This rare collection of the late author's writings contains several never-before-published articles and offers an in-depth look at the structure of Indian society before and after Western colonialism."--Jacket.