Description
Hardcover has some wear and fading. No dust jacket. Book has a slight lean to it. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.
This early 20th century volume by Ardeshir Ruttonji Wadia offers a fascinating glimpse into the debates surrounding women’s rights and feminism in colonial India. Published in 1909, “The Ethics of Feminism” examines the growing movement for gender equality through the lens of Indian philosophy and culture. Wadia, a Parsi scholar and social reformer, provides a nuanced perspective on the “revolt of women” that was sweeping across the Western world at the time.
While acknowledging the influence of Western feminist thought, Wadia grounds his analysis in Indian traditions and texts, drawing on sources as diverse as the Vedas, the Upanishads, and the writings of Jyotirao Phule. He explores the concept of gender equality through the prism of Indian ethics and morality, offering a unique synthesis of Eastern and Western perspectives.
This copy, though showing signs of age and wear, remains a compelling artifact of a pivotal moment in the history of Indian feminism and social reform. Its well-preserved pages and secure binding make it an excellent addition to any collection focused on women’s studies, Indian philosophy, or the intersection of Eastern and Western thought in the early 20th century.
