Social Philosophical Thoughts and Contributions of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
SOCIAL PHILOSOPHICAL THOUGHTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS
OF DR. B. R. AMBEDKAR 1. INTRODUCTION
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s philosophical contribution has in the areas of Humanism, realism and rationalism. He propounded a philosophy of humanism taking in account both theory and practice. For him philosophy is not purely theoretic matter but has practical potentialities. It has its roots in the problems of life and the theories that are propounded return back as a contribution for the reconstruction of the society. (Jatava, 1997)
The Indian population is generally classified on two bases: linguistic and religious. The religious classification is more impressive and arresting for the foreigner. One who is interested in the struggle of the masses must learn to look at the population of India from the social and economic point of view. His philosophy is based on the Indian society. His social critique has developed into philosophy of thought and action leading to human emancipation. His thoughts on the week and deprived of the society are guiding principles for anyone working for their upliftment. (Jatava, 1997) 2. HUMAN PERSON IN SOCIETY
Ambedkar’s democratic mind and scientific attitude found in the ancient Hindu theory of Chaturvarnya- which degenerated in the present caste system- a complete denial of the ideals of social humanism namely liberty and equality, which formed the life breath of his vision of a happy world. He envisaged a new social order, not on the basis of the four Varnas or Castes, but on the principles of liberty, equality and fraternity, necessarily bringing about through peace and persuasion, therefore, propose to refer to his views on these matters here. (Jatava, 1997) 3. HUMAN PERSON AND ECONOMIC ORDER
Dr. Ambedkar condemns the unjust behaviour-patterns in the social matters and the human relationship based on them. He upholds the need of social democracy, based on liberty, equality and fraternity- the essential elements of his philosophy of social
OF DR. B. R. AMBEDKAR 1. INTRODUCTION
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s philosophical contribution has in the areas of Humanism, realism and rationalism. He propounded a philosophy of humanism taking in account both theory and practice. For him philosophy is not purely theoretic matter but has practical potentialities. It has its roots in the problems of life and the theories that are propounded return back as a contribution for the reconstruction of the society. (Jatava, 1997)
The Indian population is generally classified on two bases: linguistic and religious. The religious classification is more impressive and arresting for the foreigner. One who is interested in the struggle of the masses must learn to look at the population of India from the social and economic point of view. His philosophy is based on the Indian society. His social critique has developed into philosophy of thought and action leading to human emancipation. His thoughts on the week and deprived of the society are guiding principles for anyone working for their upliftment. (Jatava, 1997) 2. HUMAN PERSON IN SOCIETY
Ambedkar’s democratic mind and scientific attitude found in the ancient Hindu theory of Chaturvarnya- which degenerated in the present caste system- a complete denial of the ideals of social humanism namely liberty and equality, which formed the life breath of his vision of a happy world. He envisaged a new social order, not on the basis of the four Varnas or Castes, but on the principles of liberty, equality and fraternity, necessarily bringing about through peace and persuasion, therefore, propose to refer to his views on these matters here. (Jatava, 1997) 3. HUMAN PERSON AND ECONOMIC ORDER
Dr. Ambedkar condemns the unjust behaviour-patterns in the social matters and the human relationship based on them. He upholds the need of social democracy, based on liberty, equality and fraternity- the essential elements of his philosophy of social
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