Book · 2003

Hinduism and Modernity

David Smith

Wiley eBooks

Abstract

Preface.Acknowledgements. Part I: Hinduism And Modernity Explained:1. Modernity And Hinduism.2. India And The Juggernaut Of Modernity.3. Hinduism Ancient And Modern.Part II: Hinduism For Others:4. Islam And Hinduism.5. The Western Discovery Of Hinduism.6. Hinduism and Orientalism.Part III: Hinduism Contrasted With Modernity:7. 'Woman Caste' (Aurat Jati) And The Gender Of Modernity.8. Kali East And West.9. The Gods Of Hinduism And The Idols Of Modernity.10. The Image Of The Self.Part IV: Hinduism Today:11. Gurus.12. Modernity And Hindu Nationalism.13. Hinduism And The Global Future. Notes. References. Index.

DOI: 10.1002/9780470775707