The Case of India

Madan examines the religious and secular movements in India. Despite the political difficulties it now faces, secularism remains a primary term in Indian political discourse. Moreover, communalism and fundamentalism are defined negatively in opposition to it, but those who go beyond secularism consi...

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Published in:Daedalus (Cambridge, Mass.) Mass.), 2003-06, Vol.132 (3), p.62-66
Main Author: Madan, T. N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Christianity
Countries
Fundamentalism
General subjects. History of religions. Religious anthropology
Hinduism
Hindus
History and sciences of religions
India
Indian culture
Indian history
Islam
Malraux, Andre (1901-1976)
Muslims
Nehru, Jawaharlal
Nehru, Jawaharlal (1889-1964)
Political aspects
Political discourse
Religion and politics
Religious aspects
Religious freedom
Religious fundamentalism
Secularism
Secularization
Studies in religion
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Summary:Madan examines the religious and secular movements in India. Despite the political difficulties it now faces, secularism remains a primary term in Indian political discourse. Moreover, communalism and fundamentalism are defined negatively in opposition to it, but those who go beyond secularism consider it a benchmark.
ISSN:0011-5266
1548-6192