I came
to know of the author in youtube where some of his lectures are available as
video. He appealed to me as one of the ‘thinking’ people who have the moral
courage and conviction to state truth to power.
Yes these were the times that such people are needed. They may be few but leaders are always few.
I liked most of his views. His lectures gave me an idea and I was
interested in reading his book in order to know him fully. When I took this book and read, I was not
disappointed. While his approach and
logic were of the highest level his views were more down to earth and
commonsensical. Perhaps common sense is
what is missing in our intellectual arena.
His faith in secularism is infectious, his convictions are supported by
empirical facts and his views are offered not as final but as a conversational
points. He is one of the most democratic
of the intellectuals.
This book is a collection of
essays he had written for the magazines or newspapers. I enjoyed reading his
book. I recommend this book to everyone.
They can witness what is the power of intellect and be stirred by his
views on Indian society.
I look forward to reading his
books.
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