In this paper, attempts are made to explore how Jain philosophy promote acceptance of differences... more In this paper, attempts are made to explore how Jain philosophy promote acceptance of differences hence, peace and multiculturalism. Discussing the doctrines of Karma, Anekantavada, Syadavada and Nyasa, the paper unfolds how the Jain philosophy facilitates an acceptance of individualism and respect for other’s opinions and viewpoints, therefore forming the base for co-existence by implying equality among individuals.
This paper tries to look at the normative body image, how it is constructed and goes on on to bec... more This paper tries to look at the normative body image, how it is constructed and goes on on to become the norm. Further, it tries to elucidate how ‘abnormal’ is constructed in opposition to it. The paper attempts to not only look at the construction of the of the abnormal but to explore the transition of the deviant or the anomalous to abnormal and finally becoming pathological. What are the contributions of individual as well as science in the conversion of the anomalous to the pathological? The last part of the paper tries to examine, very briefly, ‘cure’ locating it in various socio -political and economic power structures.
In this paper, attempts are made to explore how Jain philosophy promote acceptance of differences... more In this paper, attempts are made to explore how Jain philosophy promote acceptance of differences hence, peace and multiculturalism. Discussing the doctrines of Karma, Anekantavada, Syadavada and Nyasa, the paper unfolds how the Jain philosophy facilitates an acceptance of individualism and respect for other’s opinions and viewpoints, therefore forming the base for co-existence by implying equality among individuals.
This paper tries to look at the normative body image, how it is constructed and goes on on to bec... more This paper tries to look at the normative body image, how it is constructed and goes on on to become the norm. Further, it tries to elucidate how ‘abnormal’ is constructed in opposition to it. The paper attempts to not only look at the construction of the of the abnormal but to explore the transition of the deviant or the anomalous to abnormal and finally becoming pathological. What are the contributions of individual as well as science in the conversion of the anomalous to the pathological? The last part of the paper tries to examine, very briefly, ‘cure’ locating it in various socio -political and economic power structures.
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