The Argumentative Indian: Writings on Indian Culture, History and Identity

The Argumentative Indian: Writings On Indian Culture, History And Identity by Amartya Sen is a book that is an accumulation of writings that bring forth the role played by the public forums and rational doctrine in the Indian history. The compilation of writings presented in the book highlight the single theme that open forums of discussions have played a pivotal role in the backdrop of the country's sustenance. The book attempts to showcase that the perception and utilization of this historic practice are essential to have an impact on the positive growth and development of the democratic values in the country. It is pertinent that this tradition need to be used to sustain the secular values, and abolish discrimination and division, which have been created according to gender, caste, and creed. The book tries to assert the point that the conventional public argument is essential for pursuing harmony in the Indian soils.Amartya Sen was born on November 3, 1933, in Shantiniketan, West Bengal. He has taught in different capacities at the prestigious institutions in the world. He is author of books such as Rationality And Freedom and Choice Of Welfare And Measurement. Sen established the Department of Economics at the Jadavpur University, Kolkota, at the age of 23. He received his Ph.D. in Economics from the Trinity College, Cambridge. Sen is also the recipient of the Bharat Ratna and the Nobel Prize for Economics.