The Critical, Comparative, and Hisorical Method of Inquiry: As Applied to Sanskrit Scholarship and Philology and Indian Archeology, Being a Lecture ... College Literary Society of Bombay on t - Softcover

Ramkrishna G. Bhandarkar

 
9781330830666: The Critical, Comparative, and Hisorical Method of Inquiry: As Applied to Sanskrit Scholarship and Philology and Indian Archeology, Being a Lecture ... College Literary Society of Bombay on t

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This book explores how we should critically evaluate the sources of knowledge available to us and showcases the historical development and use of critical methodologies in fields such as literature, archaeology, and philology. The author traces a lineage from oral storytelling to written works, examining the different ways we can use these texts to understand the past. They describe methods for determining the age and authenticity of texts and discuss the importance of considering both the author's and reader's perspectives when interpreting them. By examining specific examples from ancient Indian literature and inscriptions, the author illustrates how these methodologies can shed light on lost civilizations and forgotten histories, giving us a deeper understanding of the human experience. Ultimately, the book highlights the importance of critical thinking and the role it plays in expanding our knowledge and enriching our understanding of the past.

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