Socio-political Ideas of Aurobindo Ghose

The book explores Aurobindo Ghosh's socio-political ideas, focusing on his vision of Indian nationalism. It highlights how Ghosh's ideas were different from the prevalent form of nationalist voice and how he charted a new course for the anti-British campaign. The book intervenes in nationalist thought and provides new conceptual parameters for understanding the radicalization of politico-ideological voices.

Format: Hardback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The book delves into the socio-political ideas of Aurobindo Ghosh, a prominent nationalist figure from India (1872-1950), with a focus on his ideational vision, which remains relatively understudied in the realm of nationalist thought. During the period spanning 1893 to 1910, Ghosh played a significant role in shaping the contours of Indian nationalism by exploring how nationalism emerged and flourished in various parts of the world, including Japan, Italy, and Ireland.

This approach stood in stark contrast to the prevailing form of nationalist discourse, and it was Ghosh who laid the groundwork for a new anti-British campaign that would later gain momentum with the arrival of Gandhi (1869-1948) on the Indian political scene. Aurobindo's politico-ideological vision marked a new era in the nationalist struggle for India's political emancipation.

Not only does the book intervene in the realm of nationalist thought, but it also introduces novel conceptual parameters for understanding the radicalization of politico-ideological voices while simultaneously rallying those who were willing to make supreme sacrifices for the cause. Ghosh's ideas and insights continue to resonate in the ongoing debates and discussions about India's national identity and political aspirations.

Weight: 644g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032635576