Boundaries, dynamics and construction of traditions in South Asia /

'Boundaries, Dynamics and Construction of Traditions in South Asia' explores the dynamic constructions and applications of the concept of 'tradition' that occurred within the South Asian context during the ancient and pre-colonial periods. This collection of essays features a sig...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Squarcini, Federico
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; New York : Anthem, 2011.
Colección:Cultural, historical and textual studies of religions.
Kykéion studi e testi. Scienze delle religioni ; 3.
Temas:
Indian philosophy.
Philosophie des Peuples autochtones.
HISTORY > Asia > India & South Asia.
RELIGION > Hinduism > General.
Civilization.
Religion.
South Asia > Civilization.
South Asia > Religion.
South Asia.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • FRONT MATTER; Half Title Page; Series Page; Full Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; I. INTRODUCTION; Federico Squarcini, 'Tradens, Traditum, Recipiens. Introductory Remarks on the Semiotics, Pragmatics and Politics of Tradition'; II. DISCOURSE, CONDITIONS AND DYNAMICS OF TRADITIONS IN SOUTH ASIA; Sheldon Pollock, 'The Revelation of Tradition: "sruti, smrti", and the Sanskrit Discourse of Power'; Johannes Bronkhorst, 'The Reliability of Tradition'; Timothy Lubin, 'The Transmission, Patronage, and Prestige of Brahmanical Piety from the Mauryas to the Guptas'

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