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India as a Secular State

Throughout India's history, religion has been the most powerful single factor in the development of her civilization. Today, despite her religious tradition, India is emerging as a secular state. In this book, Donald E. Smith explores the origin of the concept of secularization as it is found both in Indian culture and in the example of the western nations. He emphasizes the important role of secularization in India's total democratic experiment and points out that the degree of its realization will undoubtedly affect the eventual character of democracy in India. In addition, the success or failure of the secular state in India cannot fail to influence the attitudes of her neighbors. Professor Smith considers the many aspects and implications of India's attempt to secularize her government.

Originally published in 1963.

The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

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India as a Secular State

Throughout India's history, religion has been the most powerful single factor in the development of her civilization. Today, despite her religious tradition, India is emerging as a secular state. In this book, Donald E. Smith explores the origin of the concept of secularization as it is found both in Indian culture and in the example of the western nations. He emphasizes the important role of secularization in India's total democratic experiment and points out that the degree of its realization will undoubtedly affect the eventual character of democracy in India. In addition, the success or failure of the secular state in India cannot fail to influence the attitudes of her neighbors. Professor Smith considers the many aspects and implications of India's attempt to secularize her government.

Originally published in 1963.

The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

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India as a Secular State

India as a Secular State

by Donald Eugene Smith
India as a Secular State

India as a Secular State

by Donald Eugene Smith

Overview

Throughout India's history, religion has been the most powerful single factor in the development of her civilization. Today, despite her religious tradition, India is emerging as a secular state. In this book, Donald E. Smith explores the origin of the concept of secularization as it is found both in Indian culture and in the example of the western nations. He emphasizes the important role of secularization in India's total democratic experiment and points out that the degree of its realization will undoubtedly affect the eventual character of democracy in India. In addition, the success or failure of the secular state in India cannot fail to influence the attitudes of her neighbors. Professor Smith considers the many aspects and implications of India's attempt to secularize her government.

Originally published in 1963.

The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780691623245
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Publication date: 12/08/2015
Series: Princeton Legacy Library , #2231
Pages: 540
Product dimensions: 4.90(w) x 7.90(h) x 1.20(d)

Table of Contents

  • Frontmatter, pg. i
  • PREFACE, pg. vii
  • CONTENTS, pg. xiii
  • 1. WHAT IS A SECULAR STATE?, pg. 3
  • 2. THE PROBLEM IN THE ASIAN SETTING, pg. 22
  • 3. THE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION, pg. 57
  • 4. THE CONSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK, pg. 100
  • 5. THE THEORETICAL UNDERGIRDING, pg. 139
  • 6. THE PROPAGATION OF RELIGION, pg. 163
  • 7. THE QUESTION OF FOREIGN MISSIONARIES, pg. 193
  • 8. PROBLEMS OF REGULATION AND REFORM, pg. 216
  • 9. THE REFORM OF HINDU TEMPLES, pg. 235
  • 10. RELIGION, LAW, AND SECULARISM, pg. 265
  • 11. CASTE AND THE SECULAR STATE, pg. 292
  • 12. EDUCATION AND RELIGION, pg. 335
  • 13. HINDUISM AND INDIAN CULTURE, pg. 372
  • 14. A REPORT ON THE MINORITIES, pg. 405
  • 15. THE CHALLENGE OF HINDU COMMUNALISM, pg. 454
  • 16. THE BUILDING OF A SECULAR STATE, pg. 493
  • INDEX, pg. 503



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