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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Auteur principal: Stroud, Scott R. 1976- (Auteur)
Type de support: Électronique Article
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: University of Chicago Press 2017
Dans: The journal of religion
Année: 2017, Volume: 97, Numéro: 2, Pages: 214-243
Sujets non-standardisés:B 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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Résumé: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.
ISSN:1549-6538
Contient:Enthalten in: The journal of religion
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1086/690466