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 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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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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"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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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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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.
Until musk gaaru gets edit button this stays.
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