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Routledge - The Idea of Surplus: Tagore and Contemporary Human Sciences

Name: Routledge - The Idea of Surplus: Tagore and Contemporary Human Sciences
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the profound intellectual legacy of Rabindranath Tagore through this analytical study by Routledge. This book examines his most celebrated and contested works, providing deep insight into his unique worldview. It explores his critique of nationalism and his aesthetic perspectives, offering a fresh look at how his ideas connect with contemporary human sciences. At the heart of this text is the concept of "surplus in man." Rather than defining surplus as profit or economic value, the book presents it as the human drive to reach beyond personal limits. This creative notion serves as a foundation for understanding his life and philosophy. The text also investigates the evolution of identity. It discusses how being "Indian" involves a complex process of cultural, social, and personal development through various ideals and values. This book is a valuable resource for readers interested in philosophy, history, and the continuous quest for human growth.

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Provides an analytical understanding of Tagore's most celebrated and contested ideas and works.

Examines the concept of surplus as a celebration of the human quest to reach beyond personal limits.

Discusses Tagore's specific critique of nationalism and his unique aesthetic worldview.

Explores the evolution of Indian identity through a matrix of cultural values and actions.

Connects historical philosophical thought with the needs of contemporary human sciences.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138936251
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Philosophy
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 08 October 2015
Listed Since: 13 April 2015

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