Logic in a Popular Form (Paperback)

Sumanta Banerjee

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Language: English

Published by Seagull Books London Ltd, Greenford, 2019

0857426168 / 9780857426161

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Paperback. Taking its title from Karl Marxs description of religion as the worlds logic in a popular form, this book explores the hidden logic behind popular religions in nineteenth-century Bengal. Sumanta Banerjee examines cross-religious cults and the construction of Bengali myths and beliefs about godlings and spirits, approaching them as popular inventions that attempt to make sense of human existence in the face of an overwhelming and often hostile environment.These religious manifestations of popular logicranging from Kali to RadhaKrishna to Satyapir to Tantric practiceare fluid and constantly innovating. Banerjee argues that they represent an alternative stream running parallel to, and often challenging, the more strictly structured beliefs and practices of the Indian religious establishments, whether Hindu, Islamic or Christian. Logic in a Popular Form brings to light many significant aspects of the multifaceted phenomenon of popular religion in Bengal, while tracing the impact of urbanization, colonialism, and nationalism. Banerjee re-examines the relevance of the beliefs and rituals that continue to survive in Bengali society today. Logic in a Popular Form brings to light many significant aspects of the multifaceted phenomenon of popular religion in Bengal, while tracing the impact of urbanization, colonialism, and nationalism Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title
Logic in a Popular Form (Paperback)
Author
Sumanta Banerjee
Publisher
Seagull Books London Ltd, Greenford
Publication year
2019
Condition
new
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
0857426168
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9780857426161

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