The Positive Background of Hindu Sociology c14.s9.t4.16

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This Introduction gives us seven reasons for the origin of conflict among persons of diverse religions. In his treatment of the subject we come into contact with a brain which is not only modern in its makeup but which it is almost impossible to improve upon. He is discussing of course the problems of other religions, especially Islam *vis-à-vis* Hinduism. But in his analysis are to be found the profoundest considerations of comparative sociology with reference to the race-questions. As an essay in toleration this Introduction can be used even today anywhere on earth. His logic is unchallengeable in theory and fruitful in practice. We are reminded in this context of another great Moslem scholar, Alberuni.⁴