Routledge Mind, Soul and Consciousness - South Asian History

Explore the complex history of mental and spiritual concepts in South Asia with this academic volume from the Routledge South Asian History and Culture Series. This book examines how ideas of the mind, soul, and consciousness have been reworked in the modern era. It provides a deep look into the rise of the psy-disciplines, including psychology, psychiatry, and psychotherapy, and how they connect to religion, science, and philosophy. The text traces the global movement of ideas throughout the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Readers can learn about the evolution of the self within Hindu modernities and the history of the relativity of consciousness. This work connects South Asian developments to broader global shifts, making it a valuable resource for those studying the intersection of spiritual traditions and modern scientific thought. It is an essential read for scholars interested in the history of science, religion, and the psychological landscape of modern South Asia.