This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and award-winning writer Pankaj Mishra.They discuss several of Pankaj’s books, including From the Ruins of Empire: The Intellectuals Who Remade Asia and An End To Suffering: The Buddha In The World, and his motivations behind them. This carefully-edited book includes an introduction, The Weight of History, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter:I. A Different Perspective – Unknown intellectuals and overlooked worldviews II. Demanding a Response – Reacting to an existential challenge III. Inseparable Factors? – Capitalism, imperialism and modernity IV. East and West – A meaningful distinction?V. Discovering Buddhism – Transcending false stereotypes VI. Personal Examinations – Growing up Western in the East VII. At an Impasse – The end of an experiment VIII. Learning From the Past – The benefits of increased historical understanding About Ideas Roadshow Conversations Series: Presented in an accessible, conversational format, Ideas Roadshow books not only explore frontline academic research featuring world-leading researchers but also reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research.
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