Question

How does tagore critique the western concept of nationalism?

Answer 1

The idea of nationalism in Europe has made selfishness a virtue with emphasis on constant increase of power which leads to a competition among different states for self promotion the end results being not at all healthy and helpful. Studying Tagore’s writings it becomes apparent that he regarded the nationalist and parochial outloo providing a useful cover to his thesis to escape from any moral obligation. He is willing to sacrifice anything for the maintenance of this organization.So far as Indian nationalism is concerned it can be said that Tagore opposed to India joining the bandwagon of nationalism. He never acknowledged India to imitating the Eastern concept of nationalism as Indian culture civilization, politics and society were y different from the western world. He felt that the problem of India is not political rather social and therefore India has to see it's solution in a way.

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