Cultural Politics in Modern India - 9781138488335

Taylor & Francis

Cultural Politics in Modern IndiaPostcolonial prospects, colourful cosmopolitanism, global proximities\nAuthor(s): Makarand R. Paranjape\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge India\nISBN-13: 9781138488335, 978-1138488335\nSynopsis\nIndias global proximities derive in good measure from its struggle against British imperialism. In its efforts to become a nation, India turned modern in its own unusual way. At the heart of this metamorphosis was a \""colourful cosmopolitanism,\"" the unique manner in which India made the world its neighbourhood. The most creative thinkers and leaders of that period reimagined diverse horizons. They collaborated not only in widespread anti-colonial struggles but also in articulating the vision of alter-globalization, universalism, and cosmopolitanism. This book, in revealing this dimension, offers new and original interpretations of figures such as Kant, Tagore, Heidegger, Gandhi, Aurobindo, Gebser, Kosa.