Covers the major religions of Indic origin - Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism - as well as Taoism and the often-neglected Zoroastrianism, looking at theological and philosophical aspects. The varieties of Buddhism as they evolved in various cultures and societies beyond India are addressed.
Tracing development of scientific sociology from Comte onwards, this book provides a narrative history of figures, ideas, and schools that lie behind ..