What is ‘evil’? What are the ways of overcoming this destructive and morally recalcitrant phenomenon? To what extent is the use of punitive violence tenable? Evil and the Philosophy of Retribution compares the responses of three modern Indian commentators on the Bhagavad-Gita ― Aurobindo Ghose; Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Mahatma Gandhi. The book reveals that some of the central themes in the Bhagavad-Gita were transformed by these intellectuals into categories of modern socio-political thought by reclaiming them from pre-modern debates on ritual and renunciation. Based on canonical texts; this work presents a fascinating account of how the relationship between ‘good’; ‘evil’ and retribution is construed against the backdrop of militant nationalism and the development of modern Hinduism. Amid competing constructions of Indian tradition as well as contemporary concerns; it traces the emerging representations of modern Hindu self-consciousness under colonialism; and its very understanding of evil surrounding a textual ethos. Replete with Sanskrit; English; Marathi; and Gujarati sources; this will especially interest scholars of modern Indian history; philosophy; political science; history of religion; and those interested in the Bhagavad-Gita.
#358615 in Books Shelley Emling 2013-09-10 2013-09-10Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 231.90 x 18.03 x 6.28l; .61 #File Name: 1137278366256 pagesMarie Curie and Her Daughters
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I give this six stars because I just generally liked it. I have a medium interest in biographiesBy CustomerI give this six stars because I just generally liked it. I have a medium interest in biographies; and only a recent interest in Marie Curie (in college; taking science classes). I certainly did not know about her personal life; bet relationship with her daughters; or even what kind of a woman she was at all. So take that into consideration when you see I gave this book six stars. As for criticisms...I thought the author was a little repetitive something. Also; it seemed as if she went back and forth a lot and at times it was a tiny bit confusing to follow. It didn't make me enjoy the book any less! Thoroughly interesting0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Marie Curie and her daughtersBy Mrs. Ivie R. BelloneThis is a very informative book telling the story of Marie Curie and her discovery of radium. Her work was so important; but because of her gender it took a long time for her scientific work to recognized. The radiation made her sick; but she continued on with it. Her daughters both became famous; Irene for her contributions to science; and Eve for her journalistic writing. Both daughters made the way easier for women and they both worked for a peaceful world. I highly recommend this biography - there is so much we can learn from the Curie's.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Daughters not at the forefront.By joyce hopeI think I expected too much. I thought it would have more about the daughters. At least 85% of the book was about Marie Curie; whom I already knew the stuff about her. The book itself was well written and had a few things I didn't already know.
