Shri Aurobindo and His Contemporary Thinkers

Book Detail:

• Author: Sanyal, Indrani
• Brand: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
• Edition: First Edition
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of Pages: 360
• Release Date: 30-04-2008
• EAN: 9788124604281
• Package Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 1.1 inches
• Languages: English

Description:

This book explores the period spanning the latter half of the eighteenth century and the nineteenth century in India, a time marked by a reawakened national spirit and the reinterpretation of Indian traditional values in modern light. It is a collection of essays presented at a national seminar, focusing on the contributions of influential figures such as Sri Aurobindo, Raja Rammohan Roy, Mahatma Gandhi, Tagore, Gokhale, and Satish Chandra.

The essays delve into the socio-cultural and spiritual contributions of these leaders and philosophers, with a focus on Sri Aurobindo’s philosophy of nationalism, his thoughts on the Indian renaissance, his views on violence and non-violence, and his attitude towards national education. The book also compares the revolutionary ideas of Aurobindo and Tagore, offering insights into Aurobindo’s perception of Tagore’s poetry. This work aims to provide a deeper understanding of the distinctiveness of Sri Aurobindo’s thoughts in the context of his contemporaries' ideas.

The book will be valuable to historians, political and social thinkers, as well as general readers interested in modern Indian philosophy and history.

Author Details:

Indrani Sanyal is a scholar with expertise in Indian history, philosophy, and socio-cultural studies. Her research focuses on the intellectual movements of modern India and the contributions of key figures such as Sri Aurobindo and his contemporaries. Through her work, she offers valuable insights into the philosophical, political, and social landscape of nineteenth-century India.