Cultural politics in modern India: postcolonial prospects, colourful cosmopolitanism, global proximities

India's global proximities derive in good measure from its struggle against British imperialism.

In its efforts to become a nation, India turned modern in its own unusual way.

At the heart of this metamorphosis was a 'colourful cosmopolitanism,' the unique manner in which India made the world its neighbourhood.

The most creative thinkers and leaders of that period reimagined diverse horizons.

This book, in revealing this dimension, offers new and original interpretations of figures such as Kant, Tagore, Heidegger, Gandhi, Aurobindo, Gebser, Kosambi, Narayan, Ezekiel and Spivak.