Social Theory and Asian Dialogues 1st ed. Edition Ananta Kumar Giri

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• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9811070946
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9811070945
• Author(s): Ananta Kumar Giri

Critically exploring the presuppositions of contemporary social theory, this collection argues for a trans-civilizational dialogue and a deepening of the universe of intellectual discourse in order to transform sociology into a truly planetary conversation on the human condition. Focusing on perspectives from Asia, notably East Asia and India, it interrogates presuppositions in contemporary critical social theory about man, culture and society, and considers central themes such as knowledge and power, knowledge and liberation. The diverse contributions tackle key questions such the globalization of social theory, identity and society in east asia, as well as issues such as biopolitics, social welfare and eurocentrism. They also examine dialogues along multiple trajectories between social theorists from the Euro-American world and from the Asian universe, such as between Kant and Gandhi, Habermas and Sri Aurobindo, the Bildung tradition in Europe and the Confuciantraditions. Arguing for a global comparative engagement and cross-cultural dialogue, this is a key read for all those interested in the future of social theory in the wake of globalization and the rise of the global south.

Table contents:

Part One: Theorizing as Dancing Transformations: Social Theory, Asian Dialogues and Beyond

Part Two: Social Theory and Asian Dialogues: Creative Engagement and Transformative Learning

Part Three: Social Theory and Asian Dialogues: Asia, Europe and the Call of Planetary Conversions

Afterword: Communication and the Consilience of Eastern and Western Ideas.

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