Indian Thought Between Tradition and the Culture of Technology-David L. Johnson-DKPD-9788124600467
The book is a
brilliant socio-cultural study of the contemporary Indian society in the
context of the invasion of the “culture of technology”. The recent spate of
technological advancements involves much more than the mere use of lifeless
mechines. It is an inculcation of a constellation of values and ideas — a new
culture. In a tradition-bound society like India the “culture of technology”
is looked at with panic and suspicion. The phenomenon of dehumanisation and
the erosion of human values associated with this culture seems to confuse the
Indian mind. Yet, India has not been able to withhold the march of this
culture. Dr. Johnson makes a penetrating analysis of the Indian predicament
with reference to the reactions of Gandhi, Sri Aurobindo and Jayaprakash
Narayan; and offers a futuristic assessment of the problem. He argues that
the solution lies not in dismissing the “culture of technology” but in
incorporating it within the fabric of tradition, so that India can keep pace
with the time. He tackles the problem by delving deep into the intracies of
the matter of tradition and technology; and spells out the changes required
in our traditional way of looking at things. The book is very contemporary in
its approach and reflects a rare kind of optimism about India’s
potentialities in facing the problem. |
Book |
ISBN |
9788124600467
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PUBLISHER |
DKPD |
Binding |
Hardcover
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Edition |
1995
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Language |
ENGLISH |
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Indian Thought Between Tradition and the Culture of Technology-David L. Johnson-DKPD-9788124600467