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Starred Review on April 1, 2018 | History and Philosophy
Doniger (history of religions, Univ. of Chicago Divinity Sch.; The Hindus: An Alternative History) has made the study of Hinduism the focus of nearly 40 books examining the essence of Hindu religiosity, but always with an eye to the religion's cultural impact, both historically as well as in contemporary life. That thought is continued in this work, which explains the three human aims: dharma (cosmic order...Log In or Sign Up to Read More