Aryans, Jews, Brahmins Tankobon Softcover

Dorothy M. Figueira's Aryans, Jews, Brahmins: Theorizing Authority through Myths of Identity delves into the historical construction and instrumental use of these three distinct identities in shaping modern nations and asserting authority. The book meticulously examines how the Aryan myth, in particular, was crafted and manipulated by European and Indian thinkers, leading to distorted interpretations of history and the creation of ideologies that served various political agendas, including nationalist movements and the marginalization of certain groups. Figueira also explores counter-narratives from Dalit intellectuals who challenged these dominant myths, offering a critical perspective on the enduring impact of these constructed identities on contemporary society.