Pragmatism, Persuasion, and Force in Bhimrao Ambedkar's Reconstruction of Buddhism
The article presents an analysis of politician Bhimrao Ambedkar's views on reconstruction of Buddhism and its relevance for communism. Topics discussed include negative impact of communism on religious systems of all countries, relevance of Buddhism for Indian tradition and civil rights leaders...
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| Medienart: | Elektronisch Aufsatz |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
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University of Chicago Press
2017
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The journal of religion
Jahr: 2017, Band: 97, Heft: 2, Seiten: 214-243 |
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Buddhism
B GANDHI, Mahatma, 1869-1948 B SOCIAL marginality B Communism B Ambedkar, B. R. (Bhimrao Ramji), 1891-1956 B Philosophy |
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| Zusammenfassung: | The article presents an analysis of politician Bhimrao Ambedkar's views on reconstruction of Buddhism and its relevance for communism. Topics discussed include negative impact of communism on religious systems of all countries, relevance of Buddhism for Indian tradition and civil rights leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi and social oppression and exclusion faced by Ambedkar being religiously grounded in Hindu shastras and traditions. |
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| ISSN: | 1549-6538 |
| Enthält: | Enthalten in: The journal of religion
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1086/690466 |