8 Tweets May 16, 2022
When I first read about Macaulay years ago I thought this would be an open and shut case to switch to IKS (Indic knowledge systems) based education system from Macaulay system of Education
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Over the years however, I understood that this switch isn't a unanimous choice and there is significant disagreement.
There is also a lack of articulation and clarity amongst many on what this switch means.
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There are many who appreciate Macaulay system for liberating them from the tyranny of pre-MKS model of education.
Macaulay is the vehicle to realise the American dream. Escape vehicle from pre-colonial abyss.
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There is work to be done there to explain the case for replacing Macaulay I think. Something that goes beyond Desi vs Videshi sentimentality
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I cite this often as I find the imagery to be very powerful.
"Can you make a European society with India's religion. I believe it is possible, and must be" asked Swami Vivekananda
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Macaulay system is needed to realise the European (American) society in India.
Is IKS seeking to make a European society with Indian knowledge system or Is it seeking to make a Indian society with Indian knowledge system?
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How would both of the above societies differ?
These are important questions to seek answers from.
I think a lack of consensus on these answers is one of the reasons why we haven't been able to make a lot of progress on making any significant progress here
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I meant to type significant dent. But in it's own quirky way this statement also makes sense.
Until musk gaaru gets edit button this stays.

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