The Development of Aryan Invasion Theory in India A Critique of Nineteenth-Century Social Constructionism /

The Development of Aryan Invasion Theory in India A Critique of Nineteenth-Century Social Constructionism /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Chattopadhyay Banerjee, Subrata (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Summary:X, 167 p. 1 illus.
text
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
Edition:1st ed. 2019.
Subjects:
Economic development.
Philosophy, Modern.
World politics.
Imperialism.
Culture > Study and teaching.
Development Studies.
Philosophical Traditions.
Political History.
Imperialism and Colonialism.
Cultural Studies.
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7755-6
Format: Electronic Book
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Max Müller’s Beginning of Modern Religious Study and the Silent Formulation of Aryan Invasion Theory
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Curiosity to Common Past: The Study of Ancient Indian Literature in Europe
  • 2.3 Emergence of Max Müller in European Scientific Scene
  • 2.4 Max Müller’s First Synthesis: Science Of Language
  • 2.5 Max Müller’s Second Synthesis: Science or Religion
  • 2.6 Max Müller’s Silent Formulation of Aryan Invasion Theory
  • 2.7 Conclusion
  • 3 Brahmo Samaj as an Actor in the Dissemination of Aryan Invasion Theory In India
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 A Short Overview of Brahmo Samaj
  • 3.3 The Coagulation of Brahmo Samaj: From Conflict To Collaboration With Christian Missionaries
  • 3.4 Keshub’s New Synthesis: Making Brahmo Samaj Really Universal
  • 3.5 Aryan Invasion Theory and its Contradiction With Christianity
  • 3.6 Using the Tools of British Empire: The Politicization of Brahmo Samaj
  • 3.7 Summary
  • 4 The Role of Christian Missionaries Towards Formulation andSpreading of Aryan Invasion Theory in India
  • 4.1 Christianity in 19th Century Europe
  • 4.2 Oxford Movement
  • 4.3 Colonial Missions
  • 4.4 History of Christian Missions In India
  • 4.5 Missionary Interest in India: Methods and Outcome
  • 4.6 Initial Setback of Missions: Insurmountable Obstacles
  • 4.7 Interaction With Indian Social Reformers
  • 4.8 Intellectual Conflict Between Missionaries and Social Reformers
  • 4.9 Educational Reform Movement: A New Strategy
  • 4.10 Christianity and Colonialism in India
  • 4.11 Discovery of Aryan Invasion Theory
  • 4.12 Müller’s Role in Linguistic Studies: Colonial Ties
  • 4.13 Reactions of Christian Missionary Groups to Aryan Myth
  • 4.14 Aryan Invasion Theory and the Role of Christian Missions In India
  • 4.15 Vedantist Movement in Calcutta After Rammohun
  • 4.16 Reactions of Social Reformers: Dayanand Saraswati, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Jyotirao
  • 4.17 Divide and Rule
  • 4.18 Adoption By Christian Missionaries: A New Method
  • 4.19 Müller’s Communications With Social Reformers in India and the Propagation of Aryan Invasion Theory
  • 4.20 Conclusion
  • 5 Summary
  • 5.1 Extending the Research on Max Müller 179
  • 5.2 Future Directions.

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