This book addresses the issue of the "dialectic of enlightenment". This is a philosophical problem which many philosophers, including Marx, have tried to tackle. Modernity brings material progress and conveniences, but at the cost of environment, community, ethics and a wholesome life. So the problem is, how do we retain the best of what is in modernity without sacrificing some of the goodness of our pre-modern past. The author, I think, believes that India, since it has always retained something of its traditions, is best located to tackle the dialectic of enlightenment. The author, who is a technologist and economist, goes into intricate details and models as to how this balancing can be achieved at the individual and at a societal/economy level. He suggests small scale solutions to local problems and scaling up 'virtuous cycles".
This is a thought provoking book. The idiosyncratic style of the book can put off an impatient reader. However for the persistent reader, it offers many rewards.
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Appu
The Dialectic of Enlightenment, the Debate Continues.
Reviewed in India on 30 June 2020Verified Purchase
B M P
Interesting ideas
Reviewed in India on 4 April 2020Verified Purchase
Dr. Nair
I would treasure this book for my life!
Reviewed in the United States on 23 May 2020Verified Purchase
