Question

Whom do you agree with – Orientalist or Anglicist? Give reasons for your answe​

Answer 1

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The group of people who favored the western scientific knowledge in India came to be known as the Anglicists, on the other hand, the group of people who favored the traditional oriental learning is known as Orientalists.

The Orientalist wanted the promotion of traditional Indian learning and a bit of Western Science,using the vernacular languages. The Anglicists wanted the promotion of Western learning, using English as the medium of instruction. Thus,the debate was ultimately resolved in favour of the Anglicists.

Answer 2

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After the acquisition of political power in India, the British East India Company officials wanted to maintain neutrality or non intervention in the sphere of religion and culture of the Indian society. The reason behind this policy was partly the fear of adverse reaction and opposition to their role by the indigenous people. However, due to certain constant pressure from different quarters, the Missionaries, the Liberals, the Orientalists, the Utalitarians compelled the company to give up its position of neutrality and to take up the responsibility of promotion of education. But, there was a conflict in the opinions which were divided on the issue that whether the company should promote western or oriental education, giving rise to the Orientalist-Anglicist controversy.