Saturday, April 16, 2016

Scholars disagree about role of Hinduism in India

Elizabeth Redden reports on disagreements among scholars in their understanding of Hinduism in India. The article reinforces the importance of critically examining the cultural understandings scholars bring to any discipline or topic. Especially in a country where a specific religion is central to cultural foundations, great efforts must be taken to be sure that the scholarly perspective asserted is respectful.

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