Nationalism

Their true liberation lies on the high road of adventures full of the risk of brand-new experiences not within the confines of security. Prior to independence nationalism was a hot topic of discussion and academics from all over the globe exchanged ideas on the subject. The foundation of Tagores conception of nationalism is his conviction that development must benefit everyone not just the country but also its citizens. The talks Tagore gave on nationalism in the West Japan and India are collected in this book. As he describes how the notion of a nation must serve its citizens and not just be an idealistic theory that benefits a select few his command of expression is further highlighted. The rise of nationalism highlights Tagores profound understanding of modern politics and forges a middle path between the aggressive pursuit of modernity and the development of the people and a country.