 | A Visit to a Gñáni: Or Wise Man of the East Subjects: Humanities; Social Sciences; Religion; Anthropology - Soc Sci; Sociology & Social Policy; Religion and Philosophy; Hinduism; Religion; Social & Cultural Anthropology; Sociology of Religion; Originally published in 1911, this edition published in 1920, this text comprises of an excerpt from Carpenter's Adam's Peak to Elephanta, originally published in 1892 , which details his travels in India and Ceylon. This excerpt in particular details his visit to a Gñáni, or religious wise man, and what he learned of their ancient wisdom-religion, which would be more recognisable as Hinduism to a modern reader. This title will be of interest to students of sociology, anthropology and religious studies. Edward Carpenter |
