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Martin Fárek, "India in the Eyes of Europeans: Conceptualization of Religion in Theology and Oriental Studies" (Karolinum Press, Charles University, 2021)

2022/10/20
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Martin Fárek's India in the Eyes of Europeans: Conceptualization of Religion in Theology and Oriental Studies)* *(Karolinum Press, Charles University, 2021) is centred around the claim that although the research in Oriental and religious studies seemingly presents unbiased, objective interpretations of Indian traditions, it really puts forward distorted images which primarily reflect the researchers’ own European culture. A thorough examination demonstrates to what extent Oriental studies as well as other humanities are still influenced by theological preconceptions.

*Raj Balkaran is a scholar, online educator, and life coach. For information see rajbalkaran.com.)*

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